UNDP is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive editorial, translation and design services for the 2026 Africa Sustainable Development Report (ASDR). The assignment includes substantive editing of the full draft report, language and grammar refinement, formatting and layout adjustments, and the development of visual elements such as charts, figures, tables, and infographics. Following completion of the edited English version, the firm will produce a full and accurate French translation. The firm will then design and finalize the publication in both English and French, ensuring full alignment with UNDP editorial and branding standards. Deliverables include: (i) edited English manuscript, (ii) French translation, and (iii) final print-ready and digital versions of the publication in both languages. The work is expected to be conducted remotely and completed within the designated timeframe, under the supervision of the UNDP Strategic Advisor and in collaboration with ECA reviewers. (See attached Terms of Reference).

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