Tips for integrating gender into USAID agriculture sector solicitations

It is not an exhaustive presentation of the myriad gender issues that may affect a given project. It is not intended to cover all questions an agriculture officer might have, nor is it intended to be applied verbatim as a template. The level of specificity and types of information included in the procurement document depend on the type of instrument selected and is context-specific. It is therefore important to coordinate early on with the contracting/agreement officer and work closely throughout to ensure that you are meeting the needs of your specific contract/ agreements. The guide is divided into three sections: USAID programming requirements for integrating gender into solicitations, guidelines for developing solicitations, and guidelines for reviewing proposals/applications. (Author abstract, modified)