| Overview : Given the potential or exponential growth in activities in the near –term, and to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of program implementation to achieve the desired goals and objectives, it has become clear to EDC leadership that a comprehensive study of the status quo and the development of a sound Business Strategy are essential. This is to guide decision on the strategic choices to be made, coupled with a tactical plan that would enable EDC to achieve its effective growth potential, as well as deliver its core services (entrepreneurship training and provision of continuous integrated business development support and advisory services) in a such a way as to have maximum impact on the target beneficiaries. EDC is seeking the services of a qualified consultant to develop a sound Business Strategy and tactical plan for EDC under the EDP framework. The EDP framework is composed of four measureable project outputs which include (i) institution capacity building including establishment and strengthening of 4 regional centers as well as five Centers of Excellence for Entrepreneurship; (ii) development of entrepreneurship knowledge and skills through training sessions; (iii) establishment of new SMEs and enhancement of existing ones; and (iv) create greater awareness and organise policy dialogues on binding constraints and challenges impeding growth and development of as well opportunities available in the MSE sector. Each of the four project outputs are implemented and managed by a department level manager | 
