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Selection of a Strategic Partner for the Implementation of Output 3 – Diversified and Sustainable Blue Livelihoods in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME)
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| GIZ – Blue Benguela Current Action (BBCA) |
| Call for Proposals
Strategic Partner for the Implementation of Diversified and Sustainable Blue Livelihoods in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) |
| The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), co-funded by the European Union (EU), is implementing the Blue Benguela Current Action (BBCA) in the Benguela Current Convention member states Angola, Namibia and South Africa. This project aims to strengthen the integrated conservation and sustainable use of the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem including fisheries and other marine resources.
The Blue Benguela Current Action (BBCA), implemented by GIZ in partnership with the Benguela Current Convention (BCC) invites eligible organisations and consortia to submit proposals for the implementation of a regional livelihood incubation and funding facility in Angola, Namibia and South Africa. The selected Strategic Partner will support sustainable and inclusive blue economy initiatives through business incubation, technical assistance, capacity development, and the management of a sub-grant mechanism targeting coastal communities, MSMEs, women and youth. Eligible applicants include Business Support Organisations (BSOs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), development organisations, and consortia with demonstrated experience in grant management, enterprise development, sustainable coastal livelihoods, and regional programme implementation. Applicants must demonstrate regional operational capacity or established national partnerships in the BCLME region. |
| Terms of Reference: English| Portuguese
Annex 2: Indicative Budget Template Completed bids should be submitted via email to proposals@benguelacc.org All submissions should be subject “BBCA Diversified and Sustainable Blue Livelihoods” in the email subject line All enquiries can be sent to Annika Mackensen via email: annika.mackensen@giz.de Deadline for Submission: 10 August 2026 at 17h00 (CAT) |
