Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Burundi Off Grid Access Project Assessment Of The Market For Off Grid Solar Systems And Mini Grids To Recommend The Most Realistic Market Based Mechanism

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Burundi Off Grid Access Project Assessment Of The Market For Off Grid Solar Systems And Mini Grids To Recommend The Most Realistic Market Based Mechanism The Objective Of This Assignment Is To Assess The Market For Off Grid Solar Systems And Mini Grids And Recommend The Most Realistic Market Based Mechanism S That Will Lead To Scaling Up Access Using Solar Technologies The Study Aims To Fill The Knowledge Gap Regarding Current And Potential Uses Of Off Grid Solar Systems And How Market Barriers Might Be Overcome So That Growth Can Be Accelerated This Will Be Accomplished Through The Completion Of 4 Tasks I Conduct Assessments Of The Current State Of Access And The Enabling Market Environment Including The Review Of Trade Conditions For Renewable Energy Equipment At Regional And National Level And Summarize All Applicable Policies And Provide Recommendations For Adapting Or Updating Policies Ii Describe And Quantify Demand And Supply For Solar Lanterns Off Grid Solar Systems For Households Private Enterprises And Public Bodies Productive Use Products And Mini Grids This Process Should Also Include A Detailed Mapping Of Willingness And Capacity To Pay And Demand Iii Assess The Level Capability And Willingness Of Existing Financial Institutions Commercial Banks Mfis Saccos Etc To Provide Financing To Private Off Grid Companies Or Consumers Iv Based On I Ii And Iii Suggest Mechanisms On How To Incentivize The Private Sector Or Other Existing Distribution Channels Like Telecoms Mfis Fast Moving Consumer Goods Companies Etc To Enter Or Expand Off Grid Solar A Summary Of Existing And Planned Development Partner Activities Along With Suggestions On How To Complement These Activities Should Be Provided The Consultant Should Ensure The Assessments Avoid Duplication And Make Full Use Of All The Existing Studies And Documents Output Will Be A Written Report In English And Translated Into French According To A Standard Format To Be Provided And With A View To Internal And External Publication The Consultant Will Also Be Expected To Deliver A Briefing Session To Key Sector Stakeholders In Powerpoint In French If Possible All Data Collected Under This Assignment Will Be Formatted Appropriately And Delivered Conjointly With The Reports Under The Forms Of Regional And Country Level Data Packages This Proposed Assignment Is Supported By The Lighting Africa Program A Joint Program Of World Bank And Ifc Funded By Esmap The Study Will Be Coordinated With The Group Focal In Burundi And The Respective Global Practices Of The World Bank To Ensure Complimentary Activities Are Adequately Captured In The Study And Its Findings Are Timely Disseminated For Maximum Positive BenefitQualification Criteria 1 Provide Information Showing That They Are Qualified In The Field Of The Assignment 2 Provide Information On The Technical And Managerial Capabilities Of The Firm 3 Provide Information On Their Core Business And Years In Business 4 Provide Information On The Qualifications Of Key Staff MandatoryShortlisted Consultants Will Be Invited To Respond To A Request For Proposal Contract Awards Will Be Made In Accordance With The World Bank Group Procurement Policies And Procedures

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