Support for Public and private Premix (vitamins and minerals) sourcing and distribution system 103 views

Request for Expressions of Interest:

Seeking Public and Private sectors institutions interested in premix sourcing, distribution system and engaged in capacity development program.

1. About gain

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people.

At GAIN, we believe that everyone in the world should have access to nutritious and safe food. We work to understand and deliver specific solutions to the daily challenge of food insecurity faced by poor people. By understanding that there is no “one-size-fits-all” model, we develop alliances and build tailored programmes, using a variety of flexible models and approaches.

We build alliances between governments, local and global businesses, and civil society to deliver sustainable improvements at scale. We are part of a global network of partners working together to create sustainable solutions to malnutrition. Through alliances, we provide technical, financial and policy support to key participants in the food system. We use specific learning, evidence of impact, and results of projects and programmes to shape and influence the actions of others.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, GAIN has representative offices in Denmark, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In addition, we have country offices in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Tanzania. Programmes and projects are carried out in a variety of other countries, particularly in Africa and Asia.

2.Background

One of our programs in Ethiopia is supporting food fortification. Food fortification is one of the key strategies endorsed by the Government of Ethiopia to reduce micronutrient deficiencies. Ensuring sustainable access to quality premix ( vitamins and Minerals) is an essential aspect of a successful fortification programme. To ensure the sustainability of the premix supply and distribution system GAIN in collaboration stakeholders is working to develop the capacity of public and private sector to ensure availability of premix locally.

3.Objectives

• Establish a local premix supply and distribution system to support edible oil and wheat flour fortification

• Creating access to premix for millers and oil producers locally with local currency

4. Seeking expressions of interest:

Requirements to be the capacity development program

• A legally registered entity

• Expressed interest to work in premix (vitamins and minerals used to fortify food products) importing and distribution