Economic Opportunities for Vulnerable Groups in Ethiopia's Somali Region
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT · Awarded contract
AwardedEconomic Opportunities for Vulnerable Groups in Ethiopia's Somali Region
Awarded 14 Aug 2015
Awarded14 Aug 2015
Value£13,403,554.00
SupplierMercy Corps Europe
RegionScotland
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 6y 9mo ago4y 6mo term
Awarded 14 Aug 2015Expired 14 Feb 2020
About
The Department for International Development awarded a contract to Mercy Corps Europe for economic-aid related services aimed at vulnerable men and women seeking livelihood opportunities in 18 target districts of the Ethiopian Somali Regional State.
The programme also supports selected regional government agencies to enable sustained improvements in enabling services for livelihoods, with the Somali Region government as a key recipient.
The contract value is AUD 13,403,554.
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