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Expression of Interest (EOI) – Exposure visit to the U.A.E for Pakistani Businesswomen (February 17 – 20, 2018)

Export Oriented Private Sector Entrepreneurs in Mangoes, Citrus, Meat and High Value & Off Season Vegetables (Green Chilies,

Bitter Gourd, Squashes, Okra, Cucumber, Leafy Vegetables, Spring Onions, Broccoli, Green Peas, French Beans, Luffa, Tomatoes,

Carrots, Colocasia)

Closing Date: December 25, 2017Selection is on a rolling basis until up-to nine qualified candidate applications have been

received, reviewed and selected.

Submission through any track-able courier service to the following address: [email protected]

The Procurement Department:U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development

5th Floor, 83-A, E/1, Main Boulevard,Gulberg III, Lahore.

Phone: 042.3578.2545-49

U.S. - PAKISTAN PARTNERSHIP FOR AGRICULTURAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT

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IntroductionThe U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development (AMD) is a USAID funded, four year project which aims to improve the ability of Pakistan’s commercial agriculture and livestock sectors to compete in international and national markets in the four target product lines; meat, high value and off season vegetables, mangoes and citrus. AMD will act as a catalyst for development and investment in target product lines by actively promoting cooperation and coordination amongst the value chain actors and ancillary service providers. AMD’s implementation strategy is underpinned by a strictly commercial and market driven approach with a clear focus on strengthening market access for its partner organizations, and support marketing and sales efforts, both nationally and internationally. The objective of the AMD project is to encourage investments in the four target product lines through matching grants and empower stakeholders by developing synergies among them to accomplish together what they cannot do alone. AMD will support upgrading, streamline supply chains, optimize profit margins, increase participation of women entrepreneurs, and ultimately help make Pakistani meat, high value and off season vegetables, mangoes and citrus more profitable and more competitive.

BackgroundIn order to enhance sales and promote exports of target product lines, AMD will focus on facilitating agribusinesses for participation in leading trade fairs and exhibitions across the world. These events have the potential to be one of the most effective platforms for marketing and promotion for businesses and provide an ideal opportunity to network with various buyers, sellers and other players from the allied industry, resulting in the development of lasting business relationships and sustainable exports through adequate buyer follow-up.

The U.A.E is one of the biggest market for Pakistani products particularly meat, HV/OSV, Kinnow and mangoes. Therefore, gaining exposure to this market will be highly beneficial for any agribusinesses. The Gulfood expo, in recent years, has emerged as a leading international event for the agriculture produce industry. The event is held annually in Dubai and attracted more than 4800 exhibitors and 85000 trade visitors from more than 170 countries in its last addition. The trade fair is viewed as the ideal venue to establish and build personal trust and strategic business partnerships, a prerequisite when dealing successfully in perishable products such as fresh fruit, vegetables and meat.

The ProgramThrough this EOI, AMD is seeking to select up to nine (9) women entrepreneurs related to the Meat and High Value and Off-Season Vegetables product lines (Green Chilies, Bitter Gourd, Squashes, Okra, Cucumber, Leafy Vegetables, Spring Onions, Broccoli, Green Peas, French Beans, Luffa, Tomatoes, Carrots, Colocasia, Bitter Criss).

AMD will also bear all costs of the women entrepreneurs including: visa fees, cost of airfare, lodging, meals and incidentals expenses and local transport. The selected women entrepreneurs will be responsible for providing AMD with all the required information as per deadlines established, failure to do which will result in disqualification.


The AMD Project will be attending Gulfood 2018 along with its facilitated exporters. This exposure visits to the U.A.E will dovetail with Gulfood 2018 and will consist of an exposure visit to the expo as well as other visits. The 4-day exposure and training program will be for relevant women business owners/employees from organizations that are involved in the agricultural sector which includes the following itinerary:

# Date AgendaDay 1 Feb 17th Depart from Lahore early morning, Arrive in Dubai

Orientation training by BSP (Business Service Provider)Day 2 Feb 18th Attend Day 1 of Gulfood 2018

B2B meetings. Daily review by BSP at the end of the day

Day 3 Feb 19th Visit to selected Wholesale and Supermarkets.Daily review by BSP and attend AMD sponsored dinner

Day 4 Feb 20th Expo Results review by BSPDeparture for Lahore in the evening

During this exposure visit, AMD will enable women entrepreneurs and/or managers to gain a better understanding of the quality requirements for agricultural products in international markets. In addition to providing a valuable networking event through Gulfoods 2018, we will arrange visits to local wholesale markets and large retail supermarkets such as Carrefour and Spinneys for participants to gain a better understanding of the variation of prices in different markets and export level quality of agricultural products in terms of content and packaging that is demanded by international buyers. If possible, AMD will arrange meetings with importers based in Dubai who can provide detailed guidelines for participants on more specific demand requirements in terms of freshness of produce, efficient preservation techniques, and other guidelines that will help participants gain a clear understanding of how they can improve the quality of products to maximize sales in international markets and simultaneously improve sales within their domestic markets by producing agricultural produce of international quality standards.

Expected OutcomesParticipation in the exposure visit will provide a valuable learning opportunity for Pakistani women participants and will also facilitate the establishment of new market links through B2B networking. It will also allow them to gain a better understanding of the variation of prices in different markets and export level quality of agricultural products in terms of content and packaging that is demanded by international buyers. The event will also serve as an exposure visit and training platform for selected women entrepreneurs to encourage greater representation of Pakistani women owned businesses in global market forums such as Gulfood.


Application/ Qualification Criteria:

1. The individuals should be working in the agricultural sectors of mangoes, citrus, meat and/or high value and off-season vegetables (Green Chilies, Bitter Gourd, Squashes, Okra, Cucumber, Leafy Vegetables, Spring Onions, Broccoli, Green Peas, French Beans, Luffa, Tomatoes, Carrots, Colocasia, Bitter Criss);

2. Preference will be given to individuals who are exporting one of AMD’s four product lines or are selling these products locally;

3. Ability to fulfill orders (if any are received); 4. Women owned and/or managed companies or employees within organizations that have

applied for an AMD grant or are AMD grantees will be given preference; and 5. Agreeing to provide AMD with information regarding any b2b/ sales/ orders that result as a

consequence of AMDs assistance and promotion activities. 6. Recruitment is on a rolling basis until up-to nine qualified candidate applications have been

received, reviewed and selected.


INSTRUCTIONS:

1- Use capital letters

2- Mark the applicable boxes

3- Use extra sheets where necessary

4- Applications for Pre-qualification must be submitted through any track-able courier service on or before December 25, 2017 in a sealed envelope or by electronic submission. Please email with the subject or mark the envelope with the -inscription “Exposure Visit for Pakistani Businesswomen (February 17-20, 2018)” and send to the following email address/ mailing address:

[email protected]

The Procurement Department:

U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development

5th Floor, 83-A, E/1, Main Boulevard,

Gulberg III

Lahore, Pakistan


SECTION I-GENERAL INFORMATION

Application in Response to:(Ad published on/Ref #):

Name of individual who will participate, email address, contact information and organization name

Type of Organization (if applicable)

Private Ltd.

Partnership

Other, please specify _________________

Names of Partners or Directors (if applicable)

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2-

3-

Type of Company (For Profit or Not for Profit)

Section 42 Company Registered on (Date) (Also attach registration certificate and Not For Profit status to this form)

Tax identification numbers:National Tax Number: _______________________

GST Registration Number: ___________________


Point of Contact to AMD (Name, Email, Phone Number)

Complete Address

Phone Number (Including area code)

E-Mail / Web address


SECTION II- QUALIFICATION SELECTION CRITERIA:

Name of individual and company:

Do your company sell Meat, Mangoes, HVOSV or Citrus in the local market? Yes No

Have already applied for an AMD grant or planning on applying:

Yes No

Please tick sectors that your company is active in :

1. Meat’2. Mangoes3. High Value/Off Season Vegetables4. Citrus (Kinnows)

For Product line in High Value and Off Season Vegetables (List names of all that are relevant from amongst: (Green Chilies, Bitter

Gourd, Squashes, Okra, Cucumber, Leafy Vegetables, Spring Onions, Broccoli, Green

Peas, French Beans, Luffa, Tomatoes, Carrots, Colocasia)

Number of Years of Experience of working in Citrus /Mangoes/Meat/ HV&OSV (please

specify which)

More than 15 years

10-15 years

5 – 10 years

1 – 5 years

Does your company export ? Yes

No

If answer to above question is yes, please specifyCurrent Export Markets (List names of all

countries currently exporting to)

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3-


SECTION III - CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

Kindly inform us if you are by any means related to U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development (AMD) staff which may influence the outcome of this assessment process. Please mention the nature of relationship with AMD staff along with names and designations of related AMD personnel in the space providedbelow:

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2.

3.


SECTION IV- DECLARATION

I/We hereby confirm that all the information given in this form and in attached document are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge. I/ We understand that any false information shall result in immediate disqualification.

If pre‐qualified by AMD I/we shall strictly adhere to all the rules, regulations, terms and conditions as laid down by AMD. Signature(s) of Proprietor /Partners/Directors

Name __________________ _________________ _________________

Designation __________________ _________________ _________________

CNIC No. __________________ _________________ _________________

IMPORTANT NOTE: Submission of this Application does not guarantee that the applicant shall be registered with

AMD AMD may ask for any further details and documents; or may physically inspect the

applicant’s organizational setup / factory at any time without prior notice Please ensure to provide complete information asked for in the absence of which your

application will not be considered

Any other details please specify:

_________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Representative’s Signature


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