| Overview : Over the years, Local Governments in Uganda have been at the forefront of delivering Public Services and Goods. The thrust for this approach is to empower local people to manage and direct their own affairs. The Local Governments have a better understanding of the local needs and priorities and are in a better position to mobilize local resources for sustainable socio-economic development. Based on this mandate, Local Government units require a sound financial base to execute their functions and responsibilities. These units generate plans and budgets annually which are financed through Central Government Grants, Development Programmes and Local Revenue. The legal frameworks also permit local governments to borrow funds for development however, with authorization from the responsible national Ministries. Purpose/aim/objective The purpose of this assignment is to conduct Local Economy and Business Assessments, and compile Investment Profiles for the Districts of Bunyangabu, Kabarole, Luuka, Maracha and Namutumba It’s against this background that UNDP Uganda requests the submission of proposals by competent firms for "RFP - Conducting local economy and business assessment; and develop district investment profiles for the districts of Bunyangabu, Kabarole, Luuka, Maracha & Namutumba" as per the detailed requirements of this RFP (attached as PDF document). When preparing your proposal, please be guided by the forms attached hereto as Annex of which a Microsoft Word copy is attached for you convenience. Proposals may be submitted on or before 25th Jyuly 2019, 12:00 Hours Kampala Time by following the submission instructions detailed in the solicitation document (RFP). | 
