Improved Governance in Guyana’s Extractives Sector | AID RFI 538 19 0001

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The "Improved Governance in Guyana's Extractives Sector" opportunity is a USAID Mission to Eastern and Southern Caribbean (ESC) market survey (Request for Information) focused on finding qualified organizations that can design, implement, and manage a multi-part program to strengthen transparency and governance in Guyana's extractive industries. The activity is framed around building practical systems and institutional capacity that support a lasting culture of openness in a sector that has historically been central to Guyana's economy and a major source of foreign currency. In other words, USAID is looking for implementers that understand how extractives governance works in practice and can help government, industry, and civil society meet internationally recognized transparency expectations.

At the core of the initiative is support for Guyana's implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a global standard that promotes open and accountable management of oil, gas, and mineral resources through disclosures and multi-stakeholder oversight. The first major objective is to strengthen the capacity of the EITI Secretariat in Guyana so it can reliably carry out its coordinating, administrative, and technical functions. That implies improvements in day-to-day operational effectiveness, the ability to plan and manage EITI reporting cycles, coordinate stakeholders, handle communications, and maintain the documentation and processes required to meet EITI standards.

A second objective is to improve the effectiveness of the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG), the body that typically brings together government, private sector, and civil society representatives to oversee EITI implementation. The opportunity emphasizes helping the MSG fulfill its oversight responsibilities and uphold the EITI standard and processes. In practical terms, this usually involves strengthening governance procedures, decision-making practices, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to scrutinize disclosures and ensure that reporting and validation activities stay credible and on schedule.

A third objective centers on fixing the real-world bottlenecks that keep extractives reporting from being timely, complete, and usable. USAID signals interest in identifying and reducing obstacles to regulatory reporting and in facilitating "mainstreamed disclosures" by both government and non-government entities. Mainstreaming generally means shifting away from one-off, standalone reports toward routine publication of key extractives data through existing government systems and public channels. This component suggests diagnostic work to map reporting requirements and data flows, followed by targeted support to improve interagency coordination, data quality, and consistent public disclosure practices.

A fourth objective is to strengthen local capacity beyond government institutions by improving the capability of selected local partners and civil society actors to advance transparency goals. This points to technical assistance, training, and organizational strengthening that enables non-government stakeholders to participate meaningfully, analyze published information, engage in oversight, and sustain demand for transparency over time. The emphasis on local partners indicates that the activity is not just about producing reports, but also about building a broader ecosystem that can use transparency to improve governance and accountability in the sector.

From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as discretionary, with an "Other" funding instrument type and "Other" activity category, and it allows unrestricted eligibility (meaning any qualified applicant type may respond). The opportunity number is AID RFI 538 19 0001, tied to CFDA 98.001, with an original closing date of December 14, 2018, and a creation date of November 16, 2018. An award ceiling is listed as 1, but no expected number of awards is specified in the provided data. Overall, this posting reads as a market research step by USAID to identify capable implementers with relevant extractives transparency, governance reform, and capacity-building experience for work aligned with EITI implementation in Guyana.

• The Dominican Republic USAID-Santo Domingo in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improved Governance in Guyana’s Extractives Sector" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2018-11-16.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-12-14. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.

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