Framework Contracts

Delivering Rapid, High-quality Technical Expertise Through Global Framework Partnerships

Cowater International is a trusted partner to bilateral and multilateral donors in the delivery of consulting services through framework contracts and similar contractual arrangements such as supplier panels, technical assistance facilities, dynamic purchasing systems, helpdesks and expert deployment mechanisms . With over 40 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a reliable provider of rapid, high-quality technical assistance across multiple sectors and regions.

Our dedicated framework contract management teams combine strong operational systems with global reach and access to over 45,000 experts, enabling us to mobilize specialized expertise quickly and efficiently. Through our corporate hubs in Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and North America, we deliver responsive and cost-effective services that help donors and partner governments design, implement, monitor and evaluate programs to achieve development results in areas such as governance, economic growth, democracy, security, human development, climate action, gender equality, and social inclusion.

This section provides an overview of the framework contracts Cowater manages. Please select a framework contract below to learn more about our role and the services we provide.

Finland

2023 - 2027 | Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Finland

2021 - 2025 | Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA)

Sweden

2021 - 2027 | Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

Sweden

2023 - 2027 | Folke Bernadotte Academy

Sweden

2023 - 2027 | Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

Sweden

2022 - 2026 | Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

Sweden

2024 - 2026 | Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

Sweden

2023 - 2026 | Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

United Kingdom

2025 - 2027 | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

United Kingdom

2023 - 2027 | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

United Kingdom

2023 - 2025 | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

United Kingdom

2023 - 2025 | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

France

2023 - 2027 | AFD (Agence Française de Développement)

Everywhere we work, we bring the same philosophy: specialised knowledge, local leadership, and a relentless focus on results.

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