Assessment of market potential for economic activities in the Kotu stream

Consultancy to Assess Market Potential for Economic Activities in the Kotu Stream

Project:West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project 2

Grant No.: E1400-GM

Assignment Title: Consultancy to Assess Market Potential for Economic Activities in the Kotu Stream

Reference No.: GM-CPCU-404493-CS-CQS

Background:

The West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA) was created in response to countries’ request for solutions and finance to help save the ecological, social and economic assets of coastal areas addressing coastal erosion and flooding.

The Gambia WACA ResIP 2 was officially launched on the 31st of May 2023, with a funding of US$45 million from the World Bank.

The WACA Resilience Investment Project 2 (ResIP 2), supported by the World Bank, is being implemented by the Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR). The selection of site for the Project, was informed by a comprehensive flood and coastal risk assessment, completed for the Greater Banjul Area in 2019-2021[1], from which the Government selected flood risk reduction works in the “Kotu Stream” area.

The Kotu stream passes through several settlements/communities including Nema Kunku, Latrikunda Sabiji (Jola Kunda); Bundung; Sukuta, Serrekunda (London Corner); Bakoteh/Dippa Kunda; Manjai; Latrikunda Yiringanya, with its exit at Kotu between Sunset and Palm Beach Hotels on the Atlantic coast. The project intervention zone is densely populated with an estimated population of 201,044 (2020) and a land area of 1,881 hectares and it is inhabited by relatively low-income communities with a high social flood vulnerability. The Kotu stream was identified as WACA ResIP 2 project area due to its mixed urban fabric and coastal features coupled with its vulnerability to flooding.

Objectives of the Consultancy:

To conduct a detailed market assessment to identify economic opportunities for the population living in the project intervention area with a special focus on the women and youth. Coherently with the development objective of the supported operation, the assessment should cover two sets of industries.

First the assessment should identify and explore selected green industries (pre-identified: solid waste management (SWM) and coastal resilience livelihood program, tree planting, mangrove restoration, urban farming, including horticulture production value chains), defined as industries that provide environmental services that contribute to mitigating environmental shocks.

Second, it should evaluate earning opportunities provided by local industries that sell products and services that are in demand but are not necessarily linked to the green economy.Access to such earning opportunities will strengthen resilience by diversifying the livelihoods of the target population with a focus on strengthening women’s economic livelihoods and providing pay equity especially on individuals whose livelihoods are linked to stream.

The assessment should have a strong focus on market viability, highlighting economic opportunities available based on existing and growing demand, beyond the life and support of this or future public projects. This implies paying particular attention to potential market linkages and partnerships with the private sector.

DELIVERABLES: Deliverables under the consultancy are as follows:

• Inception Report

• Literature review report

• Qualitative interview tools

• Market assessment report

• PPT presentation

Shortlisting Criteria

• The core business of the firm: The Firm should have experience in conducting market assessments, business development support and livelihood support and knowledge of social protection measures.

• 5 years of experience in the consulting business

• Experience in conducting similar assignments

• Technical and managerial capability of the firm

Qualifications and Experience of KEY Experts

Economist / lead expert

• Master’s degree in economics, business administration, public policy or any related field

• Extensive 7 years’ experience in linking the poor to value chains and markets linked to proposed industries of the market assessment

• Previous experience in Financial Access and Social Protection/ Jobs/ Labor, Women’s Economic Inclusion

• Extensive knowledge in the use of mixed methods research, particularly qualitative research, and value chain analysis

• Relevant experience in The Gambia and in West Africa

Social Scientist Expert

• Master’s degree in social sciences, public policy or any related field

• Extensive 5 years’ experience in linking the poor to value chains and markets

• Previous experience in Social Protection/ Jobs/ Labor, Women’s Economic Inclusion

• Knowledge of mixed methods research, particularly qualitative research, and value chain analysis

• Experience with interviewing households and conducting focus group discussions, including separate discussions with women, men. youth and joint discussions

• Relevant experience in The Gambia and in West Africa

Climate Change Expert

• Master’s degree in climate change, environmental economics or any related field

• Extensive 5 years’ experience working on climate change resilience and nature-based solutions linked to value chains and markets

• Previous experience in Agriculture, Social Protection/ and Solid Waste Management

• Well versed with the use of mixed methods research, particularly qualitative research, and value chain analysis

• Previous experience with programming mixed methods questionnaires, and analysis

• Relevant experience in The Gambia and in West Africa

Duration: The complete assignment is expected to take approximately 5 months.

The attention of interested Consultanting firms is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Firms may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

Firms will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Services (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information (including the TOR) can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday-Thursday 09:00am to 1600 pm, Friday 09:00 to 12:00pm Gambian time.

Expressions of interest (EoI) can be delivered in a written form or electronically to the address below (in person, by mail, or by e-mail) by 29th March, 2024. EoIs shall be precise and limited to the required information. The number of pages shall be limited to about 20-50 pages. Additional documents can be submitted as annexes.

West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project 2

Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR)

Behind Pipeline Mosque, Opposite SRC Clinic,

Kairaba Avenue, Kanifing, The Gambia

Tel: (+220) 7930099/3363055

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]