{"id":789465,"date":"2025-05-05T11:27:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T08:27:57","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-05-05T14:57:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T11:57:04","slug":"call-for-proposals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.eba.com.ua\/en\/call-for-proposals\/","title":{"rendered":"Deadline extended: CALL FOR PROPOSALS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Call for]proposals for the in-depth analysis of challenges for the financial system in Ukraine on its way to a cashless economy. Attention! The deadline for submitting applications has been extended to May 18, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

Project Title: <\/span><\/b>\u00ab<\/span><\/b>Ensuring Sustainability and Resilience of the Cashless Economy in Ukraine in the process of European integration<\/span><\/b>\u00bb<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The European Business Association (EBA) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing Ukraine`s financial system in its transition to a cashless economy, with a specific focus on regulatory harmonisation in the context of EU integration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Type of Contract:<\/span><\/b> Fixed-price incentive fee contract<\/span>\u00a0
\nLocation:<\/span><\/b> Ukraine<\/span>\u00a0
\nLanguages Required:<\/span><\/b> English, Ukrainian<\/span>\u00a0
\nApplication Deadline:<\/span><\/b> May 18, 2025<\/span>\u00a0
\nExpected Start Date:<\/span><\/b> May 20, 2025<\/span>\u00a0
\nDuration:<\/span><\/b> Up to 60 workdays<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Project Background<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The European Business Association (EBA) Electronic Payments Committee (EPC) focuses on popularising and expanding non-cash payment methods in Ukraine.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With Ukraine officially commencing EU accession negotiations in July 2024, there is an urgent need to analyse the potential impacts of the implementation of EU regulations on Ukraine’s financial system and its journey toward a cashless economy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Scope of Work<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The successful consultant will be required to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current state of payments in Ukraine<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Analyse upcoming and potential regulatory updates in payment services<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Review international practices in EU member states and candidate countries<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Assess the impact of setting IRF fees at EU levels before Ukraine joins the EU<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Conduct an MSME survey on merchants’ perception of cashless payments<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Develop initial recommendations to ensure the sustainability of the cashless economy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Produce a final comprehensive report with actionable insights<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Key Deliverables<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Draft Analysis and Initial Recommendations<\/span><\/b> (Due: May 25, 2025)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Final Report in Word\/PDF format with infographics<\/span><\/b> (Due: July 1, 2025)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Detailed Terms of Reference is available via the Link: https:\/\/new.eba.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Terms-of-Reference_final.pdf<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

      Required Qualifications to the expert(s)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n