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The European Union (EU) through the 10th European Development Fund has allocated EUR4.0 million to assist the growth of the coconut industry in the Pacific through an Action called "Coconut Industry Development for the Pacific" (CIDP). This Action is part of a broader economic partnership between the EU and African Caribbean Pacific (ACP) states. The Financing Agreement governing the project funding is already in place between the European Commission and the ACP Secretariat (Regional Authorizing Officer).
The purpose of the CIDP Project is to improve the competitiveness of small producers engaged in the coconut value chains, through a strengthened regional integration of related markets and the intensification of production ultimately giving new life to this important industry.
One of the key Result Area under this project is Pilot Projects. An allocation of 1.75 million has been allocated to directly support private sector, enterprises and farmer organization through procurement of Technical and Equipment support. Samoa Coconut Cluster has been awarded as one of the Pilot Projects in Vanuatu.
The CIDP through Samoa Coconut Cluster is requesting proposals from qualified suppliers in providing Two (2) Virgin Coconut Oil Centrifuge equipment. The scope includes sourcing, shipping and delivering of the equipment to port in Apia, Samoa under Samoa Coconut Clusters.