Climate Adaptation Support for Cassava Value Chain — UNDP Program

Agri-Tech firm to foster climate adaptation in the Cassava Value Chain.

Request for proposal

Reference:

UNDP-UGA-00532

Beneficiary countries or territories:

Uganda

Registration level:

Basic

Published on:

30-Mar-2026

Deadline on:

16-Apr-2026 10:30 (GMT -4.00)

Description

The overall goal of the assignment is to scale up adaptation-focused investments in the cassava value chain. This assignment will seek to identify the most appropriate agri-tech firm that will foster use of cassava chippers, solar driers and metallic food silos to reduce losses in the production of dry cassava chips as an adaptation action in the cassava value chain so that it provides additional income sources while reducing sensitivity to climate stressorsScope of work • Establish and pilot cassava processing equipment to improve income and climate resilience of the cassava value chain stakeholder• Assess the profitability profile with firsthand data and identify gaps for future upscaling• Document and share findings for dissemination to private sector (investors and financiers)• Projects t