Technical Assistance on for the Implementation of Aqua-Industrial Business Corridors in FMA 6 and 9

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Philippines Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency Project Loan No.: Loan No.9480- PH CONSULTING SERVICES FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AQUA-INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS CORRIDORS (ABCs) IN FMA 6 AND 9 Reference No.: PH-BFAR-CO-DA-482418-CS-CQS The Republic of the Philippines has received funding from the World Bank for the Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) Project to accelerate the sustainable sectoral transition of its fisheries sector, aiming to boost food security, alleviate poverty, and improve resilience to climate change and other disruptions, including those caused by COVID-19. It intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The MARLIN Component through Sub-component 2.2 aims to boost aquaculture and fisheries enterprise development by increasing the value of fisheries production through climate-resilient investments. This initiative seeks to reduce post-harvest losses, expand aquaculture, and enhance production value. It will support fishers with investments in the fisheries and aquaculture value chain, focusing on improved fish production and upgraded handling and processing technologies. The initiative also offers technical assistance in technology extension, marketing, and business advisory services to encourage further private-sector and local government investment in Aqua-Industrial Business Corridors (ABCs). Hence, the assistance of a consulting firm is needed to plan and implement support for Aqua-industrial Business Corridors (ABCs), develop business plans for fishers' groups to invest in ABCs alongside the private sector and NGOs, and create mechanisms for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and community partnerships within the ABCs. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) - Fisheries Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) Project, now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”)...