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B -- AN EVALUATIVE STUDY OF PARTNERSHIPS SOL IAF-99-R0001 DUE 050799 POC Martin J. Langaigne, Contracting Office, 703-306-4332 E-MAIL: Inter-American Foundation, mlangaigne@iaf.gov. The Inter-American Foundation (Foundation) is an independent agency of the U.S. government located in Arlington, Virginia. Its primary work consists of grant-making and related research, evaluation, and dissemination activities benefiting foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working to improve the lives of poor and disadvantaged people in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Foundation is seeking to contract to conduct an evaluative study of partnerships in project implementation within the Foundation grant portfolio in Latin America and the Caribbean. The goal of the study is to identify the characteristics common to those partnerships that are the most successful in producing sustainable improvements in the quality of life of the poor, in strengthening community-based organizations, and in changing aspects of the broader society as well. Among the several products of this study will be a detailed report of the characteristics of successful partnerships as well as assessment of each grant included in the study, a magazine-length summary of the key findings suitable for publication in Grassroots Development, and a publishable manuscript on the role of the business sector in partnerships. These products will help disseminate lessons about partnerships for local development to the development community, improve grassroots development strategies, and serve as a guide to promote private sector social responsibility and investment in grassroots development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The period of performance of the resulting contract is approximately one year from the date of the contract award. The anticipated RFP issue date is approximately 15 days after publication of this notice, and proposals will be due approximately 45 days after after the issue date. Please note that telphone requests will not be accepted. Interested sources must submit a written request for the RFP either by mail or by fax (703)306-4373. Posted 02/25/99 (D-SN302531). (0056)

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