Business Excellence for Sustainability and Transparency (BEST) Phase II Activity

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Philippines USAID-Manila

Description

The USAID Business Excellence for Sustainability and Transparency (BEST) Phase II Activity will further advance key elements of the original activity and incorporate new elements to improve long-term sustainability of the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector. BEST Phase II will work more closely with Mongolian government entities and civil society organizations (CSOs), providing training and capacity building so they can more effectively advise SMEs. In addition, BEST Phase II will include a component to work with SMEs directly to improve their energy efficiency and environmental sustainability to improve their overall competitiveness. Similar to BEST, the goal of BEST Phase II is to build the capacity of SMEs so they can more powerfully serve as an engine for Mongolia’s economic growth and diversification. Best Phase II will Improve capacity of Mongolian institutions;Improve corporate governance of SMEs; andImprove energy efficiency and environmental sustainability of SMEs.

Who can apply

  • Unrestricted

Contact

Howard Weston <br/>Grantor
hweston@usaid.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedNov 22, 2024
  • ClosesFeb 12, 2025
  • Award floor$10,000,000
  • Award ceiling$10,000,000
  • Program funding$10,000,000
  • Expected awards1
  • CFDA98.001
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