{"id":18969,"date":"2026-09-04T13:30:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T13:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/?p=18969"},"modified":"2026-09-04T15:35:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T15:35:25","slug":"the-horticulture-business-platform-hbp-calls-for-proposals-for-horticulture-sector-needs-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/the-horticulture-business-platform-hbp-calls-for-proposals-for-horticulture-sector-needs-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"HBP Calls for Proposals for a Horticulture Sector Needs Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Horticulture Business Platform (HBP)<\/strong> is inviting proposals from qualified independent consultants to undertake a comprehensive <strong>Horticulture Sector Needs Assessment in Ghana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The assessment will help HBP build a verified, evidence-based understanding of the challenges facing businesses and other actors across Ghana\u2019s horticulture value chain. It will identify and rank key <strong>regulatory, market, financial and operational constraints<\/strong>, with findings informing HBP\u2019s future policy engagements and its inaugural <strong>State of the Sector Report<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should apply?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HBP is looking for an independent consultant with at least <strong>three years of relevant professional experience<\/strong> in Ghana\u2019s horticulture and\/or agriculture sector. Applicants should have experience conducting needs assessments, sector assessments, market studies or similar research, as well as strong mixed-methods research and quantitative and qualitative data analysis capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Assignment in Brief<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Engagement:<\/strong> Independent Consultant<br><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Four weeks from contract signing<br><strong>Budget:<\/strong> GHS 45,000, inclusive of all fees and expenses<br><strong>Proposal Deadline:<\/strong> 21st September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested consultants should submit a <strong>technical proposal<\/strong>, including their methodology and work plan, a <strong>financial proposal as a separate PDF<\/strong>, CV and evidence of relevant previous experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications should be sent to <strong><a>benjamin@gnbcc.net<\/a><\/strong> with the subject: <strong>Proposal \u2013 HBP Horticulture Sector Needs Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications must be submitted by <strong>21st September 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Download the full Terms of Reference:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.gnbcc.net\/tor2\">go.gnbcc.net\/tor2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18971\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/the-horticulture-business-platform-hbp-calls-for-proposals-for-horticulture-sector-needs-assessment\/hbp-call-for-proposals-jpg\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/HBP-Call-for-Proposals.jpg-scaled.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1881,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HBP Call for Proposals.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/HBP-Call-for-Proposals.jpg-752x1024.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/HBP-Call-for-Proposals.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18971\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Horticulture Business Platform (HBP) is inviting qualified independent consultants to submit proposals for a four-week Horticulture Sector Needs Assessment to identify and rank key challenges affecting actors across Ghana\u2019s horticulture value chain. Applications close on 21 September 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":18992,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"yes","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[151],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hbp"],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":18976,"url":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/hbp-marketplace-goes-live-creating-a-digital-space-for-ghanas-horticulture-businesses\/","url_meta":{"origin":18969,"position":0},"title":"HBP Marketplace Goes Live, Creating a Digital Space for Ghana\u2019s Horticulture Businesses","author":"Paul N.","date":"September 4, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The HBP Marketplace is now live, providing a dedicated digital space for businesses across Ghana\u2019s horticulture value chain to showcase their products and services, connect with buyers and partners, and explore new business opportunities.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Horticulture Business Platform&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Horticulture Business Platform","link":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/category\/hbp\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ESQ-Elsie-1-1.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ESQ-Elsie-1-1.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ESQ-Elsie-1-1.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ESQ-Elsie-1-1.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ESQ-Elsie-1-1.png?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":7966,"url":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/hbp-kicks-off-certification-support-program-for-member-smes\/","url_meta":{"origin":18969,"position":1},"title":"HBP Kicks Off Certification Support Program for Member SMEs.\u00a0","author":"Paul N.","date":"July 11, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening Ghana\u2019s horticulture sector, the HBP has launched its\u00a0Certification Support Program.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Horticulture Business Platform&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Horticulture Business Platform","link":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/category\/hbp\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-11_0_NEWSLETTER_COLLAGE_2.jpg.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-11_0_NEWSLETTER_COLLAGE_2.jpg.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-11_0_NEWSLETTER_COLLAGE_2.jpg.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-07-11_0_NEWSLETTER_COLLAGE_2.jpg.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":13878,"url":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/agrifair-2025-is-back-your-business-needs-to-be-here\/","url_meta":{"origin":18969,"position":2},"title":"AGRIFAIR 2025 is Back: Your Business Needs to Be Here!","author":"Michael Teye","date":"November 13, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"The Horticulture Business Platform (HBP) and Channel One \/ Citi FM are once again teaming up to host the second edition of AGRIFAIR 2025! 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