Azerbaijan Private Sector Activity

The Azerbaijan Private Sector Activity is a USAID/Azerbaijan initiative designed to foster a more resilient and sustainable economy by diversifying away from the oil sector. The program employs a partnership and co-investment strategy to enhance the competitiveness of the private sector, with a primary focus on agriculture and the reduction of administrative barriers for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Additionally, the activity aims to modernize public sector institutions to clarify roles and responsibilities, thereby improving the overall business enabling environment. Administered as a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Completion Type Contract under solicitation 72011219R00001, the project has an estimated value of 15 million dollars and a five-year period of performance. Key performance metrics include specific agricultural export targets and measurable income increases for beneficiary households. The procurement process was conducted as a full and open competition, with detailed requirements established for technical deliverables, indirect cost rates, and the roles of key personnel to ensure the successful implementation of the activity in Baku and throughout Azerbaijan.