Request for proposals for Capacity Enhancement in Estimation and Valuation of Natural Resource Abundance and Economic Value in the African Region The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) was established as an intergovernmental organization with the objective of promoting sustainable development of developing and emerging countries including the least developed countries. GGGI is dedicated to supporting the creation and diffusion of the model of economic growth known as green growth. The green growth model integrates economic growth, environmental sustainability, poverty reduction and social inclusion. GGGI supports stakeholders through two complementary and integrated workstreams Green Growth Planning & Implementation and Investment & Policy Solutions which deliver comprehensive products and services designed to assist in developing, financing, and mainstreaming green growth in national economic development plans. Headquartered in Seoul, Republic of Korea, GGGI also has representation in several partner countries. While currently recognized as a trusted government advisor, GGGI is also expanding its role as a trusted project implementation partner. This involves greater engagement in helping members achieve project implementation goals. PROJECT BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Uganda is naturally endowed with a wide range of natural resources, from abundant wildlife and forests to rare minerals. These resources form the foundation of the countrys socio-economic development. However, to ensure sustainability, equity, and long-term growth, these natural assets must be managed wisely and used responsibly to avoid depletion and environmental degradation. In addition, Ugandas economy and a significant portion of its population rely heavily on natural resources for food, energy, and income-generating activities. While traditional systems of national accounting focus on the extraction and use of natural assets as contributors to GDP, they often overlook the depletion or degradation of these resources. If natural capital is not used equitably and sustainably, ensuring regeneration and conservation Uganda risks undermining its development base and future growth potential. In the context of climate change and increasing pressure on natural resourcesparticularly from agriculture, agro-industrialization, and changing settlement patternsthere is an urgent need to revisit and update Ugandas Natural Capital Accounts (NCAs). Uganda has experienced a significant decline in forest cover, with substantial degradation occurring between 1990 and 2015 with modest improvements occurring between 2015 and 2021. At the same time, the country faces growing climate-related risks, including more frequent droughts, floods, and increasingly erratic rainfall patterns. According to the Country Climate and Development Report for Uganda 2025, the average annual temperature has for Uganda has risen steadily, by 1.30C, since the 1960s, while rainfall has become more unpredictable. These trends underscore the urgent need to update Ugandas NCAs, which currently only cover data up to 2015. To ensure relevance and usefulness for policy and planning, the accounts must be updated to at least 2020. Recognizing the need to integrate natural capital into economic decision-making, the Government of Uganda; through the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) as mandated, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) and the National Planning Authority (NPA) developed an initial set of Natural Capital Accounts. These accounts, compiled with the support of development partners and a multi-institutional Technical Working Group, include: Land Physical Accounts Wood Assets and Forest Resources Accounts Water Accounts Experimental Biodiversity Accounts Land and Soil Improvement (Agricultural) Accounts Fisheries Accounts Tourism (Expenditure) Accounts Tourism (Biodiversity) Accounts Ecosystem services Monetary Accounts However, these accounts cover up to 2015 and are now getting outdated. Meanwhile, Ugandas Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) has been expanded to include environmental parameters such as a land-use matrix, energy matrix, and pollution matrix demonstrating the growing relevance of environmental considerations in macroeconomic modelling at the same time emphasizing the need to have more updated numbers in the accounts. There is now increasing demand for up-to-date and reliable natural capital data that can feed into economic models, simulations, and policy decision-making frameworks, especially in the context of climate change and fiscal policy reforms. Updated accounts will inform more accurate public finance management, environmental taxation, and sustainable investment decisions. The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), through support from the Government of Denmark, is supporting the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) in strengthening and delivering on their strategic role as Co-Chair for the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action. It is through this support that GGGI will be hiring a consultancy firm update the Natural Capital Accounts in Uganda 3) Objectives The objective is to: Address the existing data and knowledge gaps, specifically the need for more current status of Ugandas natural capital accounts. Update at least five natural capital accounts (Land Accounts, Wood Assets & Forest Resources Accounts, Fisheries Accounts, Water Accounts, and Tourism (Biodiversity & Tourism) Accounts) to reflect recent trends and resource use up to 2020 or later. Strengthen the integration of natural capital accounting into economic modelling for policy, planning, and fiscal management. PROPOSED ACTIVITIES & SCOPE OF WORK: 1) Overall Scope GGGI seeks to engage a competent National Consulting Firm in updating Ugandas Natural Capital Accounts (NCAs) to reflect data up to at least 2020. The work will build on the foundation established during the development of the 2015 accounts, strengthening institutional capacity, improving data quality, and enhancing the integration of NCAs into macroeconomic and fiscal policy frameworks. The consultant firm will: Update at least five natural capital accounts namely Land Accounts, Wood Assets & Forest Resources Accounts, Fisheries Accounts, Water Accounts, and Tourism (Biodiversity & Tourism) Accounts in accordance with the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) framework. Ensure the updated accounts incorporate data and trends up to 2020 (or latest available year). Strengthen linkages between NCA data and macroeconomic modelling to support fiscal and public finance policy formulation. Provide capacity building and technical guidance in compiling, interpreting, and applying NCA data. 2) Proposed Activities for the Overall Project 1. Inception Phase Review existing Natural Capital Accounts (2015) and all supporting technical documentation. Conduct inception consultations with MoFPED, UBOS, NPA, and the TWG to confirm priority accounts, data sources, and methodological adjustments. Develop a detailed inception report, including: o Refined methodology and work plan o Roles and responsibilities of partners o Data collection plan and validation schedule o Capacity development roadmap Deliverable: Inception report and validated work plan. 2. Data Assessment, Compilation, and Updating of Natural Capital Accounts Identify and assess existing available national and sectoral datasets (UBOS, NFA, MWE, NEMA, UWA, etc.) relevant to the five selected accounts (Forests, Wetlands, Water, Land, and Species). Evaluate data quality, consistency, and alignment with SEEA framework requirements. Coordinate with relevant line ministries, academic institutions, and development partners to access and verify datasets, including remote sensing, GIS, and biodiversity data. Compile and prepare datasets for integration into updated accounts. Apply SEEA methodology to update the selected accounts, incorporating data and trends up to 2020 (or the latest available year). Ensure internal consistency across related accounts (e.g., land and forest, wetlands and water) and integrate spatial mapping for ecosystem extent and condition where possible. Document all assumptions, methods, data proxys and data sources used, ensuring reproducibility and transparency of results. Deliverable: Draft updated Natural Capital Accounts (five) with accompanying data inventory, technical documentation, and metadata. 3. Review, Validation, and Capacity Strengthening Facilitate technical review sessions and validation workshops with the TWG, MoFPED, UBOS, NPA, and key stakeholders. Incorporate feedback and finalize the updated accounts. Conduct at least two capacity-building sessions for government technical staff on: o SEEA compilation and data management o Application of NCA data in macroeconomic modelling and fiscal analysis o Prepare a brief training report summarizing lessons and recommendations. Deliverables: Final validated accounts (5) Capacity-building report and training materials. 4. Close down phase Final review and approval of updated Natural Capital Accounts (Land Accounts, Wood Assets & Forest Resources Accounts, Fisheries Accounts, Water Accounts, and Tourism (Biodiversity & Tourism) Accounts) by MoFPED, UBOS, and NPA, with guidance from the Technical Working Group (TWG) and Denmark Statistics. Submission of all digital datasets, metadata, and working files in accessible and standardized formats (e.g., Excel, GIS shapefiles, SEEA-compatible templates). Transfer of knowledge, models, and documentation to designated focal points within UBOS and MoFPED to ensure sustainability. Submission of an assignment completion report summarizing achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for continued instit Tender Link : https://www.developmentaid.org/#!/tenders/search
