Dear Potential Bidders,
Nutrition International (NI) is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors, and implementers, NI conducts cutting-edge nutrition research, supports critical policy formulation, and integrates nutrition into broader development programs. In more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, Nutrition International nourishes people to nourish life.
Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly iron, remain a public health concern in Indonesia. Recent estimates from SKI 2023 reveal that 28% of pregnant women, 16% of school children, and 24% of children (less than five years) are anaemic. Evidence links iron deficiency anemia with poor cognitive, motor, and social-emotional development among preschool-age children4.
One of the strategies of the national government to address this public health concern was through the fortification of wheat flour with iron, mandated since 2001 as part of the national fortification policy. The effectiveness of this fortified staple relies heavily on the quality and quantity of fortificants used and industry compliance with national standards and regulations.
Over the years, NI contributed as a strategic partner through technical assistance to both: a) the government in developing and implementing conducive policy and program on fortified wheat flour, testing standards, and building the capacity of regulatory agencies such as Ministry of Industry (MoI), Food and Drug Agency (BPOM), Ministry of Trade and Centre for Standardization and Agro Industry Services (BBSPJIA), for enforcement of standards and testing of monitoring samples; and b) capacity building of the wheat flour industry to adopt best manufacturing practices and quality assurance norms. This technical assistance resulted in around 89% of the wheat flour produced and sold in the country being adequately fortified as per national standards. This is as per data from the Government of Indonesia's Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) for the calendar year 2025. This reflects the success of the strategies.
Accordingly, NI intends to hire the services of an individual consultant with expertise in documentation for NI's technical assistance in supporting the national government and industry to successfully implement the mandatory fortified wheat flour in Indonesia. This document will serve as a knowledge tool, capturing the NI's journey, collaborations, and realignment of strategies over the program period, challenges, learnings, and successes of both the initiatives in Indonesia. Additionally, document how both these initiatives have contributed to addressing micronutrient deficiencies in the country.
Please find the complete RFP, including the TOR and the budget template, through the following link below:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1T6D7zvrTe-HF0_Vsuof9QjVOGot6QIVY?usp=sharing
We are requesting you to submit your technical and financial proposals with the deadline of proposals submission on July 31, 2025, to proposalsindonesia@nutritionintl.org
Kindly mention the subject line "Documentation of Technical Assistance to Government & Industry on Mandatory Fortification of Wheat Flour in Indonesia".
Kind regards,
Nutrition International
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