Consultancy to strengthen the framework for collaboration between Haiti and the Dominican Republic for the management of their transboundary water resources

Description

The Inter-American Development Bank invites consulting firms to submit their Expression of Interest to strengthen cooperation between Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the management of transboundary water resources, through technical studies, academic collaboration, and binational coordination mechanisms.

1. Hydrological and climate studies

Perform water supply and demand analysis, hydrological modeling, climate vulnerability, and early warning systems, including a specific study of the Masacre River basin and a comprehensive source-sea approach.

2. Academic cooperation and training

Strengthen a binational network of universities, develop a joint research plan, and support the delivery of at least two training courses.

3. Binational institutional coordination

Strengthen the role of the Dominican-Haitian Bilateral Joint Commission (CMBDH), through workshops for the coordination and socialization of studies and technical results.

4. Investment and cooperation proposal

Prepare a proposal for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) of approximately US$7 million, including priority investments in water, sanitation, and early warning systems in border areas.

Interested companies should carefully review the registration requirements on the relevant IDB portal and ensure that all requested information is completed before submitting their Statement of Interest (EOI).