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Design of the communication strategy for the Panama Sanitation Program

Issued by Inter-American Development Bank · via IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank)

Published
21 Oct 2026
Closes
31 Oct 2026, 03:59 UTC
Value
USD 80,000
Reference
PN-T1328
Location
Panama
Sector
Water & Environment

At a glance

Inter-American Development Bank in Panama has published a call for expressions of interest in water & environment: “Design of the communication strategy for the Panama Sanitation Program”. Submissions close on 31 October 2026, 9 days from today. The stated value is USD 80,000. Quote reference PN-T1328 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 6 notices from this buyer since 2026, 5 of them currently open. Bids are submitted to the buyer through IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank), not through FreeTender.

Details

The Inter-American Development Bank invites consulting firms to submit their Expression of Interest to design a comprehensive communication strategy for the Panama Sanitation Program, aimed at strengthening citizen knowledge, improving public perception and making the benefits of sanitation visible.

1. Communication planning and diagnosis

Design the work methodology, analyze institutional channels and carry out 2,000 surveys in Panama and West Panama to establish a baseline of citizen perception, identify gaps and evaluate reputational risks.

2. Design of the communication strategy

Define priority audiences, institutional narrative, key messages and strategies for territorial communication, citizen participation, crisis management and behavior change. Develop a plan with budget, timeline and performance indicators (KPIs).

3. Visual identity and communication tools

Develop a brand manual, graphic guidelines, and visual proposals for digital, printed, audiovisual, and educational materials, including three conceptual designs for manhole covers.

4. Digital marketing and media strategy

Design proposals for social networks and website, identify relevant media and journalists and formulate a strategy for positioning, public relations and dissemination of the progress of the Program.

Interested companies should carefully review the registration requirements on the relevant IDB portal and ensure that all requested information is completed before submitting their Statement of Interest (EOI).

Executing unit: Inter-American Development Bank

IDB project: PN-T1328

Contact: [contact details removed]

Financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Context for bidders

We hold 6 notices from Inter-American Development Bank, going back to August 2026 — 5 of them still open. They buy mostly in Water & Environment, Financial & Professional Services and Livelihoods & Enterprise Development. There is 1 open Water & Environment tender in Panama. This one closes in 9 days.

Before you bid on this tender

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