Request for proposals for Consultancy to Review Regulatory, Policy and Institutional Frameworks and Assess Barriers to Private and State-Owned Investment in Climate-Resilient Sectors in Papua New Guinea. PROPOSED ACTIVITIES & DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK: Proposed Activities for the Overall Project GGGI is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide specialized support in Papua New Guinea for the delivery of a regulatory and policy barriers study under the Climate FIRST initiative. The assignment will be structured into two distinct but interlinked parts: Part 1: Market Structure Analysis: This phase will apply Porters Five Forces framework to conduct a detailed analysis of market dynamics across four key climate-relevant sectors in Papua New Guinea: renewable energy, agriculture, forestry, and infrastructure. In addition to examining regulatory, legal, policy, and institutional factors, the study will also explore barriers related to infrastructure, social norms, traditional practices, and cultural dynamics. For each sector, the study will assess the feasibility for new entrants by examining entry barriers such as capital requirements, regulatory constraints, and access to land or resources. It will evaluate the bargaining power of suppliers and buyers, considering factors like supply chain concentration, availability of alternatives, and market demand. The analysis will also explore the threat of substitutes, identifying competing technologies or practices that could influence market behavior. Industry rivalry will be assessed by looking at the number and strength of competitors, market saturation, and innovation trends. In addition, the study will identify dominant market actors, whether private companies, public institutions, state-owned enterprises, or semi-autonomous bodiesand analyze their roles and influence within each sector. It will evaluate the level of competition and determine which actors hold bargaining power and why, based on factors such as market share, resource control, and regulatory leverage. Sector-specific infrastructure and security barriers will be examined, including logistical challenges, energy access, and safety concerns. The analysis will also consider alternative livelihood options during off-seasons, particularly in agriculture and forestry, to understand seasonal vulnerabilities and resilience strategies. Finally, land accessibility, ownership, and entitlement issues will be reviewed to understand how land tenure systems affect market participation and investment potential. This sectoral breakdown will provide a nuanced understanding of the market dynamics in each area, helping to identify opportunities and constraints for private sector engagement and laying the foundation for identifying bankable and socially viable projects in the subsequent phases. Part 2: Regulatory and Institutional Review: Building on the findings from the market structure analysis, this phase will undertake a comprehensive review of the regulatory frameworks, policies, and institutional arrangements that govern the renewable energy, agriculture, forestry, and infrastructure sectors in Papua New Guinea. The review will identify legal, policy, and procedural barriers that hinder market entry, private investment, and fair competition. It will examine how existing regulations influence the ease of doing business, access to finance, land tenure, licensing, and environmental compliance, with a focus on how these factors affect both domestic and international private sector actors. This phase will also assess the roles and effectiveness of key institutionsgovernment agencies, regulatory bodies, and sectoral authoritiesin enabling or constraining private sector participation. Special attention will be given to identifying gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies in policy implementation and enforcement. Based on this analysis, the study will propose targeted reforms to improve regulatory coherence, reduce administrative burdens, and foster a more transparent, predictable, and inclusive investment environment. These reforms will be tailored to each sectors unique context and aim to unlock opportunities for bankable and socially viable climate investments that align with national development priorities and international climate commitments. Part 3: Deliver Policy Brief for each sector on Bankable and Socially Viable Project Identification: This phase will synthesize findings from the previous components into four policy briefs that focuses on identifying bankable and socially viable projects in each of the four sectors. The brief will assess the private sectors current understanding of bankable projects, including what they know, what they are currently doing, and what they are willing to pursue in the future. It will also highlight the major challenges faced by private actors in developing and investing in such projects. Based on this assessment, the brief will present a curated list of sector-specific project ideas that are both financially viable and socially beneficial, supporting the development of a medium-term private sector climate investment strategy for Papua New Guinea. These project ideas will be tailored to the unique market conditions and community priorities within each sector, ensuring alignment with national climate goals and inclusive development objectives. The consultant will work closely with the GGGI, CCDA, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the study is informed by local context and aligned with national climate and development priorities. Key responsibilities include undertaking desk research, facilitating comprehensive and inclusive stakeholder consultations, analyzing sector-specific regulatory challenges, and organizing a validation workshop to present findings and gather feedback. The consultant will operate under the guidance of the Climate FIRST project team and in coordination with sectoral experts to ensure that the final report delivers practical, inclusive, and evidence-based recommendations that support private sector engagement in climate-resilient development in Papua New Guinea. SCOPE OF WORK: The selected consulting firm will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive set of technical, analytical, and stakeholder engagement activities to identify and address regulatory and policy-level barriers to private sector investment in climate-resilient sectors in Papua New Guinea. The firm must demonstrate the capacity to deploy sector-specific expertise and resources to conduct in-depth analysis and provide actionable, evidence-based recommendations. The assignment will be structured around three core components: Market Structure and Competitiveness Analysis: The consulting firm will conduct a detailed market structure analysis for each of the four sectorsrenewable energy, agriculture, forestry, and infrastructureusing Porters Five Forces framework. This analysis will explore sector-specific market dynamics, including the feasibility for new entrants, the bargaining power of suppliers and buyers, the threat of substitutes, and the level of industry rivalry. It will identify key market actors (private, public, state-owned, and semi-autonomous), assess the distribution of decision-making and bargaining power, and examine infrastructure and security barriers, seasonal livelihood challenges, and land accessibility issues. The analysis will also initiate the identification of bankable and socially viable project opportunities tailored to each sectors market conditions and investment potential. Regulatory and Institutional Review: Building on the market analysis, the consulting firm will review the regulatory, policy, and institutional frameworks that shape market behaviour and investment conditions in each sector. This includes identifying legal and procedural barriers to entry, investment, and competition, and assessing the effectiveness of institutional arrangements and policy implementation. The review will propose targeted reforms to improve regulatory coherence, reduce administrative burdens, and foster a transparent and inclusive investment environment. Recommendations will be sector-specific and designed to unlock opportunities for climate-resilient, socially inclusive, and bankable private sector investments. Bankable and Socially Viable Project Identification and Policy Brief Development: The final component will focus on synthesizing findings into four policy briefs that identifies bankable and socially viable projects in each four sectors. The brief will reflect direct inputs from private sector stakeholders, including their current understanding, engagement, and challenges related to bankable projects. It will outline practical strategies for improving project bankabilitywhether under government or private ownershipand propose a common framework to align public and private sector interests. This will support the development of a medium-term private sector climate investment strategy for Papua New Guinea. Specific Tasks Under This Assignment Phase 1: Planning & Mobilization 1. Develop a detailed workplan and inception report outlining the methodology, stakeholder engagement strategy, and timeline. 2. Design and pilot a stakeholder survey to gather insights from private sector actors, government agencies, and development partners on regulatory challenges and investment barriers. 3. Identify and map relevant regulatory frameworks, policies, and institutional arrangements across the energy (renewable), agriculture, forestry, and infrastructure sectors. 4. Conduct a market structure analysis for each sector using Porters Five Forces, including identification of market actors, assessment of competition, entry barriers, and bargaining power dynamics. Phase 2: Research & Stakeholder Engagement 1. Conduct desk-based legal and policy reviews to identify regulatory and policy gaps, inconsistencies, Tender Link : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gggi/aspx/Tenders/Current
