Request for Information From the Private Sector for Philippines Compact Program Development, 11605 [E9-5865]

Download as PDF tjames on PRODPC61 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 51 / Wednesday, March 18, 2009 / Notices (4) If you have applied for an OCFT grant in the past, what factors led you to apply for the SGA? • Ability to understand application requirements. • Ability to provide responsive information. • Knowledge of subject. • Knowledge of countries. • Other—Please specify. (5) Please comment on the level to which you feel that OCFT’s SGAs and requirements allow you or your organizations to develop innovative and effective approaches to combating exploitive child labor internationally. What could OCFT do to encourage innovation more? (6) Please comment on the adequacy of the length of time provided to submit an application for OCFT SGAs. How long would you suggest that OCFT leave its SGAs open from the date of publication to the deadline for applications? 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Please select all that apply. • Countries selected. • Cost of preparing proposal. • Research required for proposal (i.e., needs assessment). • Number of requirements. • Specific requirement(s)—please specify. • Difficulties with submitting application online using Grants.gov. • Limited knowledge of child labor issues. • Limited knowledge of target countries. • Past experience implementing USG project. • Past experience implementing USDOL project. • Other—Please specify. (10) In the future, what specific actions could OCFT take to encourage you or your organization to apply for OCFT SGAs for international projects to combat exploitive child labor through education? VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:48 Mar 17, 2009 Jkt 217001 Signed at Washington, DC, this 13th day of March 2009. Marcia Eugenio, Acting Deputy Under Secretary, Bureau of International Labor Affairs. [FR Doc. E9–5821 Filed 3–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–28–P MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION [MCC FR 09–09] Request for Information From the Private Sector for Philippines Compact Program Development AGENCY: Millennium Challenge Corporation. ACTION: Invitation for private sector input. SUMMARY: The Millennium Challenge Corporation (‘‘MCC’’) is a U.S. Government agency created in 2004 to administer the Millennium Challenge Account. Its mission is to reduce poverty through the promotion of sustainable economic growth. Since 2004, MCC has signed Compact programs with eighteen partner countries ranging from $66 million to $698 million. In December 2008, the Government of the Republic of the Philippines through ‘‘MCA-Philippines’’ presented a proposal including six projects to MCC for potential Compact funding. This Request for Information (‘‘RFI’’) aims to solicit feedback from the private sector on the five proposed projects that are entering the due diligence phase. Authority: 22 U.S.C. 7701 et seq. This solicitation has the following objectives: (a) Share best practices and private sector experiences on similar projects from other countries; (b) Generate opportunities for leverage of Compact funds with private sector financing, trade, and investment; and (c) Solicit information about opportunities and challenges facing businesses in the sectors which have been identified for possible Compact projects. This solicitation is focused on the five following project proposals, which are posted publicly in full detail at https:// www.mcap.ph/: • Secondary National Roads Development (US$191 million). • Empowerment and Development Project for Poor Communities or ‘‘KALAHI–CIDSS’’ 2 (US$140 million). • Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Philippines or ‘‘4Ps’’ (US$227 million). • Sustainable Upland Watershed Management and Productivity SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11605 Enhancement through Small Water Impounding Projects or ‘‘SWIP’’ (US$43 million). • Integrated Revenue Information System (IRIS) for Sustained Fiscal Governance (US$148 million). Where possible, respondents are encouraged to provide information based on experience in the country. Experiences from other countries may also be applicable. MCA-Philippines may use information provided by the private sector to structure projects for Compact funding. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Visit https:// www.mcap.ph/ RFI_Philippines_Final_in_PDF.pdf and https://www.mcc.gov/countries/ philippines/index.php. Responses to and questions about this Request for Information should be e-mailed to mcap09@mcap.ph and to psi@mcc.gov. DATES: Companies, other organizations, and individuals are invited to submit responses on or before Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Dated: March 13, 2009. Jeri Jensen, Managing Director for Private Sector Initiatives, Millennium Challenge Corporation. [FR Doc. E9–5865 Filed 3–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9211–03–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice (09–030)] NASA Advisory Council; Meeting AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a meeting of the NASA Advisory Council. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 11605]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-5865]


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MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

[MCC FR 09-09]


Request for Information From the Private Sector for Philippines 
Compact Program Development

AGENCY: Millennium Challenge Corporation.

ACTION: Invitation for private sector input.

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SUMMARY: The Millennium Challenge Corporation (``MCC'') is a U.S. 
Government agency created in 2004 to administer the Millennium 
Challenge Account. Its mission is to reduce poverty through the 
promotion of sustainable economic growth. Since 2004, MCC has signed 
Compact programs with eighteen partner countries ranging from $66 
million to $698 million. In December 2008, the Government of the 
Republic of the Philippines through ``MCA-Philippines'' presented a 
proposal including six projects to MCC for potential Compact funding. 
This Request for Information (``RFI'') aims to solicit feedback from 
the private sector on the five proposed projects that are entering the 
due diligence phase.

    Authority: 22 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This solicitation has the following 
objectives: (a) Share best practices and private sector experiences on 
similar projects from other countries; (b) Generate opportunities for 
leverage of Compact funds with private sector financing, trade, and 
investment; and (c) Solicit information about opportunities and 
challenges facing businesses in the sectors which have been identified 
for possible Compact projects.
    This solicitation is focused on the five following project 
proposals, which are posted publicly in full detail at https://
www.mcap.ph/:
     Secondary National Roads Development (US$191 million).
     Empowerment and Development Project for Poor Communities 
or ``KALAHI-CIDSS'' 2 (US$140 million).
     Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Philippines or ``4Ps'' 
(US$227 million).
     Sustainable Upland Watershed Management and Productivity 
Enhancement through Small Water Impounding Projects or ``SWIP'' (US$43 
million).
     Integrated Revenue Information System (IRIS) for Sustained 
Fiscal Governance (US$148 million).
    Where possible, respondents are encouraged to provide information 
based on experience in the country. Experiences from other countries 
may also be applicable. MCA-Philippines may use information provided by 
the private sector to structure projects for Compact funding.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Visit https://www.mcap.ph/RFI_Philippines_
Final_in_PDF.pdf and https://www.mcc.gov/countries/philippines/
index.php. Responses to and questions about this Request for 
Information should be e-mailed to mcap09@mcap.ph and to psi@mcc.gov.

DATES: Companies, other organizations, and individuals are invited to 
submit responses on or before Tuesday, March 31, 2009.

    Dated: March 13, 2009.
Jeri Jensen,
Managing Director for Private Sector Initiatives, Millennium Challenge 
Corporation.
[FR Doc. E9-5865 Filed 3-17-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9211-03-P
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