Project Overview:

• FC is executing an investment promotion program.

• Leveraging prior efforts and outputs from Western Province.

• Replicating initiatives in Central Province and Guadalcanal Province.

• Partnerships:

  • IFC (International Finance Corporation) collaborating with ALTIF and Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT).

  • Collaborating with InvestSolomons (IS) and Tourism Investment Task Force (TITF).

• Objectives:

  • Development and dissemination of tourism investment promotion materials.

  • Targeting sites identified in Western, Guadalcanal, and Central Provinces.

• IFC's Role:

  • Acting as an advisor to the Government.

  • Engaging through its public-goods advisory team.

• Transparency Measures:

  • The World Bank Group may publicly disclose contract award information for contracts over US$250,000.

  • Offeror's proposals and contractual documents remain confidential.

• Supplier Diversity:

  • The World Bank Group values diversity, encouraging participation from women, minorities, LGBT individuals, and people with disabilities.

  • Respondents are requested to specify their diversity status and certification body used.

• Discretionary Clause:

  • The World Bank reserves the right to reject any or all responses without recourse.

• The ideal candidate would have extensive experience in tourism development and investment promotion, particularly within island nations or similar geographic and economic contexts. The firm should have a strong background in creating and marketing investment materials, like brochures, for tourism sites. They would ideally have a team with advanced degrees in business, tourism management, marketing, or related fields, and a proven track record of working with government bodies and international organizations like the World Bank or IFC. Experience in the Pacific region, especially in the Solomon Islands, Western, Central, and Guadalcanal provinces, would be highly beneficial. The firm should demonstrate capabilities in strategic planning, market analysis, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on sustainable tourism development. Fluency in English and an understanding of local cultures and business practices would be critical.