Digital Technologies for an Inclusive, Sustainable, and Resilient Agriculture System... Tender

WORLD BANK(WB) has floated a tender for Digital Technologies for an Inclusive, Sustainable, and Resilient Agriculture System in Liberia. The project location is Liberia and the tender is closing on 25 Feb 2025. The tender notice number is 0002014099, while the TOT Ref Number is 114729350. Bidders can have further information about the Tender and can request the complete Tender document by Registering on the site.

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Country : Liberia

Summary : Digital Technologies for an Inclusive, Sustainable, and Resilient Agriculture System in Liberia

Deadline : 25 Feb 2025

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 114729350

Document Ref. No. : 0002014099

Competition : ICB

Financier : World Bank (WB)

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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A.BACKGROUNDLiberia-s agriculture sectorserves as a backbone of its economy, employing 60% of the population andcontributing 60% to GDP. Dominated by smallholder farming and shiftingcultivation, the sector primarily produces crops like rice, cassava, rubber, and palm oil. However, despite the economic importance, agriculturalproductivity remains low due to limited access to modern techniques, qualityinputs, and market information. These challenges are further compounded by environmentaldegradation, poverty, and a lack of resilient practices, contributing to foodinsecurity that affects 46% of Liberian households, particularly in ruralareas. On average, Liberian households face approximately three months of foodinsecurity annually. At the same time, Liberia'sdigital landscape is still developing, with internet penetration at 30% andmobile phone usage at 60% as of 2024. The government has initiated efforts toexpand broadband infrastructure to improve digital inclusion, but criticalchallenges persist, including unreliable electricity, high data costs, andlimited rural connectivity. These infrastructural barriers hinder thewidespread adoption of digital solutions, particularly in the agriculturesector, where innovation is urgently needed to improve productivity andresilience. Recognizing the transformativepotential of digital technologies in agriculture, the government has launchedsome targeted initiatives. In 2024, the country conducted its first digitalagriculture census with FAO support. Other ongoing efforts include theintroduction of digital tools for agricultural extension services, marketinformation systems, and weather forecasting. However, the uptake and scalability of such initiatives remain limited.To address these challengesand unlock the potential of digital agriculture, there is an urgent need to:1. Assess thecurrent state of Liberia-s agriculture sector and digital ecosystem.2. Identify thebarriers and opportunities for adopting innovative, scalable digital ...

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