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Request for proposals for Conduct Gap Analysis of Economic Development Legislation, Subsidies, and Biodiversity Mainstreaming in Kenya and Ethiopia Title : Conduct Gap Analysis of Economic Development Legislation, Subsidies, and Biodiversity Mainstreaming in Kenya and Ethiopia Reference : 100016494 Process : RFP Description : GGGI Kenya Country Office is inviting eligible firms/entities to submit their proposals for the following scope of work: Project Title: Conduct Gap Analysis of Economic Development Legislation, Subsidies, and Biodiversity Mainstreaming in Kenya and Ethiopia PROJECT BACKGROUND: Biodiversity in both Kenya and Ethiopia is under increasing pressure from unsustainable land use, economic development practices, climate change, and weak institutional integration across sectors. Despite its critical role in supporting livelihoods, climate resilience, food systems, and economic sustainability, biodiversity remains insufficiently valued and is often inadequately integrated into national development planning, fiscal frameworks, and sectoral policies. A key systemic challenge is the limited mainstreaming of biodiversity considerations into economic governance systems, including investment planning, subsidy frameworks, and sectoral development strategies. Although National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) have been formally adopted, they often lack operational integration into budgeting processes, economic decision-making, and cross-sectoral policies, thereby limiting their effectiveness. Specific challenges include the limited integration of biodiversity into fiscal and economic planning, including the absence of biodiversity-sensitive budgeting and subsidy reform mechanisms. There is also weak alignment between economic incentives and biodiversity outcomes, where direct and indirect subsidies may contribute to ecosystem degradation. In addition, institutional fragmentation and limited cross-sectoral coordination, particularly among environment, finance, agriculture, and planning ministries, further constrain effective implementation. To address these systemic challenges, the consultancy will leverage nature-tech solutions, including geospatial tools, remote sensing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital finance platforms to enhance biodiversity valuation, policy analysis, and decision-making processes. These technologies will support evidence-based planning, improve transparency in subsidy analysis, and enable scalable biodiversity monitoring and reporting. The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in collaboration with multiple international and national partners, is implementing the project SYstemic learning and Mainstreaming of BIOdiversity Targets for Innovative transformation and behavioural Change (SYMBIOTIC). The project is being implemented across several countries, including Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, and Madagascar over the period January 2026 to December 2030. Within this multi-country framework, GGGI plays a lead role in advancing the economic and policy integration of biodiversity, particularly in Ethiopia and Kenya. Its work focuses on embedding biodiversity considerations into economic systems, national planning processes, and private sector practices. Key areas of engagement include: Supporting national NBSAP Accelerator processes Promoting biodiversity valuation and Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) to inform policy and investment decisions Strengthening capacity for natural capital and true cost accounting Enhancing private sector awareness, engagement, and adoption of biodiversity-positive practices. The overall objective of this consultancy is to support the mainstreaming of biodiversity considerations into economic development, policy frameworks, and private sector practices in Kenya and Ethiopia, in alignment with national NBSAPs, bioeconomy strategies, and the broader objectives of the SYMBIOTIC project. Specifically, the consultancy aims to perform the following activities: Conduct a gap analysis of national economic development legislation, including the identification of direct and indirect (hidden) subsidies, and identify key economic sectors with significant biodiversity impacts. Review existing policies, legislation, and regulatory frameworks related to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use and facilitate a participatory process to identify gaps and propose policy amendments to support biodiversity mainstreaming. Assess the economic value of biodiversity and ecosystem services and support the introduction and application of Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) approaches in national planning and decision-making processes. Provide capacity development support to government agencies and relevant stakeholders on natural capital and true cost accounting, including the integration of environmental costs and benefits into economic systems. Design and develop communication materials and behavior change strategies to enhance awareness, engagement, and adoption of biodiversity-positive practices among private sector actors and integrate nature-tech solutions (e.g., AI, blockchain, and fintech) to support biodiversity valuation, policy analysis, communication strategies, and private sector decision-making. Facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations and dialogues involving public institutions, private sector actors including Banks, civil society, and local communities to co-create biodiversity management solutions and plans. Provide technical assistance and guidance to support the integration of biodiversity considerations into business strategies, operations, investment decisions, and value chains and especially with Banks. Develop country-specific policy briefs based on the gap assessment, aligned with Kenyas and Ethiopias NBSAPs and bioeconomy goals. To achieve this objective, a clear understanding of national and international biodiversity frameworks, including NBSAPs, as well as economic policy instruments, subsidy structures, and emerging approaches such as Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) and biodiversity valuation, is required. The assignment also requires the application of relevant environmental, social, and governance principles to ensure that proposed recommendations are practical, inclusive, and aligned with sustainable development priorities. Proposed Activities and Scope of Work 1) Proposed Activities for the Overall Project GGGI seeks to engage a competent consulting firm (hereinafter referred to as the Consultant) to provide comprehensive, high-quality, and timely technical assistance to support the mainstreaming of biodiversity considerations into economic development, policy frameworks, and private sector practices in Kenya and Ethiopia, in alignment with national NBSAPs and the objectives of the SYMBIOTIC project. The main objectives of the Consultant include, but are not limited to: Biodiversity Valuation and Analytical Work: Conduct comprehensive analyses, including gap assessments of legislation and subsidy frameworks, and support the application of biodiversity valuation and Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) approaches to inform policy, planning, and investment decisions. Support Biodiversity Mainstreaming in Economic and Policy Frameworks: Provide strategic and technical support to integrate biodiversity considerations into national development planning, economic policies, fiscal frameworks, and private sector practices in Kenya and Ethiopia, in alignment with NBSAPs and green growth priorities. Strengthen Capacity: Strengthen the capacity of government and key stakeholders while facilitating inclusive multi-stakeholder processes to support the co-creation, adoption, and long-term sustainability of biodiversity mainstreaming solutions through not limited but including the use of nature-tech solutions. The assignments to be completed by the Consultant shall include but are not limited to the following key activities: A. Gap Analysis of Economic Policies, Legislation, and Subsidies (Ethiopia, Kenya) Conduct a comprehensive review of national economic development legislation, policies, and regulatory frameworks relevant to biodiversity. Identify and assess direct and indirect (hidden) subsidies and economic incentives that may have positive or negative impacts on biodiversity. Analyze the alignment of existing economic instruments with biodiversity conservation and sustainable use objectives. Identify priority economic sectors (e.g. agriculture, energy, infrastructure, forestry, tourism, extractives) with significant biodiversity interactions. Assess the availability and application of nature-tech solutions (e.g., AI-driven analytics) to support the identification of biodiversity risks, subsidy impacts, and sectoral interactions. B. Review of Biodiversity-Related Policies and Regulatory Frameworks (Ethiopia, Kenya) Review existing national and sectoral policies, laws, and regulations related to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. Assess their alignment with NBSAPs, bioeconomy strategies, and relevant international frameworks. Identify gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies in policy and institutional frameworks. C. Biodiversity Valuation/Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) Assess the economic value of biodiversity and ecosystem services in selected priority sectors. Support the introduction and application of Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) approaches. Develop practical guidance on integrating biodiversity values into national planning, budgeting, and investment decision-making. Apply nature-tech tools such as AI-based modelling to enhance biodiversity valuation and ecosystem service assessments. D. Capacity Development on relevant stakeholder (Ethiopia, Kenya) Design and deliver targeted capacity-building activities for government agencies, private secto Tender Link : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gggi/aspx/Tenders/Current
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