Questions and Answers No. 2

This is a formal clarification document issued by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) in response to questions from bidders regarding tender RFP142/2026. It clarifies key aspects such as project timelines, acceptable methodologies, submission requirements, and scoring criteria. The document confirms that the Economic Complexity Analysis should be completed within 10 months and the Comprehensive Socio-Economic Analysis within 4 months, despite longer periods listed in the original schedule. It also confirms that the Harvard Growth Lab methodology is not mandatory but serves as a benchmark, and that reference letters are required instead of completion certificates. Consortiums may aggregate experience but all members must comply with bid requirements.