72048621RFI00002 Request for Information to gather information to support anticipated activity design for the Regional Inclusive Digital Economy Activity

USAID/RDMA would like to thank you for responses to the Request for Information on Regional Inclusive Digital Economy. The purpose of the updated notice is to extend the response due date and time from July 16, 2021 at 10:00 am Bangkok local time to August 7, 2021 at 10 am Bangkok local time. Other information remains unchanged. Please find more information from the updated RFI. Thank you for your responses and we look forward to hearing from you. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RFI number: 72048621RFI00002 Release date: June 17, 2021 Response due date: August 7, 2021 at 10:00 am (Bangkok l ocal time) (As amended) The United States Agency for International Development, Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) is in the process of gathering information to support anticipated activity design for the Regional Inclusive Digital Economy Activity. This request for information (RFI) intends to offer the opportunity for interested individuals and organizations to provide recommendations on approaches to develop inclusive digital ecosystems in Southeast Asia. In responding to this RFI, significant emphasis should be placed on regional level issues to achieve inclusive digital economies. USAID is seeking responses to the questions of this RFI outlined below, USAID is not seeking technical or cost applications / proposals at this time. Responses to this RFI are voluntary. Respondents are free to address any or all of the below items, as well as provide additional information that they think is relevant to inclusive digital ecosystems. USAID will not pay respondents for any information provided in response to this RFI. Any future solicitations of funding opportunities related to an inclusive digital ecosystems activity will be announced on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.sam.gov or at www.grants.gov at a later date. Please note that issuance of this RFI does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. Government, nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of comments. Thank you for your assistance and interest in USAID programs. Sincerely, /s/ Craig A. Smith Regional Contracting / Agreement Officer USAID/RDMA, Bangkok, Thailand