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Country: Afghanistan
Summary: Development of Country-Specific Roadmaps for Invoice Trading Platforms in the Western Balkans
AFT Ref No: 121622914
Deadline: 10 Jul 2025
Financier: World Bank (WB)
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: 0002017143
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Theassignment will be structured around the following key tasks:Task 1: Baseline Assessment per Country· Map existing IT infrastructure and relevant platforms:o E-invoicing systems (whereavailable);o Tax administration andfinancial reporting systems;o Commercial registries andpayment data ecosystems.· Assess:o Degree of digitalizationin B2B invoicing;o Legal and regulatorystatus of electronic invoices as financial assets;o Role of financialinstitutions in factoring and short-term finance.· Identify existing invoice trading or supply chain financeplatforms (if any) and assess:o Ownership, usage, scale,and technical architecture;o Integration capabilitieswith third-party systems;o Level of trust andperceived neutrality among users.Task 2: Market and User Needs Assessment· Conduct stakeholder interviews (banks, factoring companies,chambers of commerce, SMEs, fintechs, regulators) to:o Gauge demand for invoicetrading platforms;o Identify key designrequirements and interoperability concerns;o Assess capacity fordigital onboarding and adoption among SMEs.Task 3: Identification of Key Gaps and Constraints· Identify:o Legal barriers toelectronic invoice assignment and trading;o Technical limitations(e.g., lack of standardized APIs, absence of digital identity infrastructure);o Trust barriers orconflicting commercial incentives;o Gaps in data privacy,cybersecurity, and authentication protocols.Task 4: Strategic Options and Cost-Benefit Assessment· Compare models for platform development:o National public platformvs. private-regulated marketplace;o Hybrid models or regionalsolutions (cross-border or shared back-end);o One centralized platformper country vs. multi-node interoperable systems.· Assess the cost-effectivenessand sustainability ofeach model in light of:o Country size, transactionvolumes, and market depth;o Existing digital publicinfrastructure;o Willingness of banks andalternative financiers to participate.Task 5: Roadmap Development per CountryEachcountry-specific...
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Development of Country-Specific Roadmaps for Invoice Trading Platforms in the Western Balkans - Afghanistan Tender

The WORLD BANK(WB), a Government sector organization in Afghanistan, has announced a new tender for Development of Country-Specific Roadmaps for Invoice Trading Platforms in the Western Balkans. This tender is published on AfghanistanTenders under AFT Ref No: 121622914 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-07-10.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.