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R -- ASSESSMENT OF G/WID PROGRAM AND BACKGROUND RESEARCH TO CONTRIBUTE TO A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN POC Veronica G. Smith, Tel: 202-712-5391, vsmith@usaid.gov WEB: http://www.info.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/announce/cbd, http://www.info.usaid.gov. E-MAIL: http://www.info.usaid.gov, vsmith@usaid.gov. The USAID is contemplating a sole source award to Margaret Lycette for services relating to an assessment of the G/WID program and background research to contribute to a new strategic plan. In general the Contractor will be responsible for assessment of technical support for USAID Missions in the E&E region, ANE region, LAC region, AFR region, BHR; current print information dissemination efforts; workshops, conferences and seminars as information dissemination vehicles; background papers on efforts to improve the status of women in USAID-assisted countries and preparation of an interview instrument for G/WID's key 'stakeholders." Posted 02/01/00 (W-SN420635). (0032)

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