African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services
COUNTRY: AFRICA
NAME OF PROJECT: Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture – DeSIRA Project
IFAD-EU Grant No. 2000002981
GRISP ID No. 2000001996
Procurement Ref. No. – RFQ-AFAAS/IFAD-EU/SPLS/2020/004
SUBJECT: Supply of Motor Vehicle – Double Cabin Pick-up
Date Issued: 25th June, 2020
Submission date: 30th July, 2020 at 2.00 p.m.
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Sub Activity 1.1.1(III) of the Approved AWP&B
Proc. Ref. No. AFAAS/IFAD-EU/CQS/2020/0010
Item 1.1 of the Approved PP 2019-2020 –
Deadline: 2020-06-30
Country : Africa
Assignement Title : Hosting the Africa -Wide Agricultural Extension Week 2021
Reference No AFAAS/EOI/AAEW/2020/001
Deadline: 2020-06-30
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