Summary
Request for Proposals
APEP seeks to engage a Technical Expert (individual consultant or consulting firm) to provide technical support to the Cocoa Board in designing and implementing a comprehensive cocoa cost of production study, building institutional capacity, and producing actionable insights to inform policy, industry, and farmer support programs.
The request for proposal documentation can be requested by emailing png.tenders@amspng.org or accessed online at https://www.abtglobal.com/doing-business-with-abt/solicitations
All enquiries should be made to png.tenders@amspng.org
The closing date and time for submissions is 5pm (PNG local time) on 11 July 2025.
Documents
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APEP-2025-028 Request for Proposals- Technical Advisor for Cocoa Cost of Production study
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APEP-2024-028 Sample Subcontract
Description
The Australia Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP) is an eight-year, multi-sectoral investment commenced in April 2022. As part of the broader Australia-Papua New Guinea Partnership, APEP aligns closely with the development priorities of both the Government of Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG).
APEP collaborates with other Australian investments and development partners to deliver impactful and sustainable development outcomes across five key engagement areas:
- EOPO 1: Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability
- EOPO 2: Strengthening Public Financial Management
- EOPO 3: Supporting More Efficient and Inclusive Markets
- EOPO 4: Fostering Inclusive Growth and Expanded Livelihoods
- EOPO 5: Catalysing Economic Research and Dialogue.
Cross-cutting priorities include Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE), climate resilience, and the integration of First Nations' perspectives. All activities are supported by APEP’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Reflection, and Learning.
