Expression of Interest For [Nigeria & Liberia] Multi-Tier Tracking Framework (Mtf) Survey

Expression of Interest are invited for [Nigeria & Liberia] Multi-tier Tracking Framework (MTF) survey ESMAPWB, in consultation with multiple development partners, developed the MTF to monitor and evaluate energy access by following a multidimensional criterion for energy access. The MTF redefines energy access by replacing the traditional binary definition (access or not) with a multidimensional approach. It defines energy access as the ability to obtain energy that is adequate, available when needed, reliable, of good quality, convenient, affordable, formal, healthy, and safe for all household energy services. Based on the definition, the MTF approach measures energy access provided by any technology or fuel at different levels. Energy access is measured in the tiered spectrum, from Tier 0, indicating no access, to Tier 5, the highest level of access (Bhatia and Angelou 2015). Grounded in the MTF, a global energy survey was developed to capture countries energy access situations. By 2024, ESMAP-WB carried out the energy survey examining households, communities, public institutions and enterprises in 25 countries to establish each countrys baseline to measure progress towards the universal energy access goals. At the same time, ESMAP-WB has assisted national governments (in particular, energy authorities and statistical offices) to build capacities for the use of the framework and gathering data in the future (e.g., through integrating an MTF module to the upcoming periodic national household surveys.) NATIONAL ENERGY SURVEYS IN NIGERIA AND LIBERIA The energy surveys in Nigeria and Liberia will be the second energy survey conducted nationwide, following the initial one in 2017, which each covered only North-West Nigeria and entire nation of Liberia. It will capture the current energy access status at a granular level, assess household energy affordability, estimate electricity demand, and understand the off-grid solar and clean cooking markets from demand and supply perspectives. The surveys findings will guide electrification priorities, promote the productive use of electricity, and provide insights for future government interventions. ESMAPWB intends to engage a consulting firm to carry out energy survey activities and related capacity building in Nigeria and Liberia. The assignment will be carried out primarily in coordination with the WB team, with other key stakeholders involved as necessary. OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF WORK The objectives of this survey are: (1) To analyze energy access at a granular level This study aims to provide energy access status at the household, community, and public institution levels, as well as the enterprise level. This study will analyze access to electricity and clean cooking services in a more nuanced way using the Multi-tier Tracking Framework. (2) To examine the energy affordability of households This study aims at analyzing households ability to pay for energy services. The study will examine households expenditure levels and energy spending, and it will also investigate households demand and willingness to pay for the grid connection, off-grid solar solutions, and improved biomass stoves at different price points and payment periods. (3) To analyze households access to off-grid solar technologies and their behavior This study will identify different off-grid solar solutions households adopt for their electricity and cooking. The study will also analyze household behavior in using and obtaining solar technologies and provide insights into the demand side of the off-grid solar market. (4) To analyze the supply side of the off-grid solar and clean cooking markets This study will explore available energy solutions in the off-grid solar and clean cooking markets. It will also examine local financial markets for solar suppliers and identify challenges and opportunities to scale up off-grid solar markets. Tender Link : https://wbgeprocure-rfxnow.worldbank.org/rfxnow/public/advertisement/4582/view.html