
81305053-Expansion of Pre-Orientation Services and Institutionalisation of TTE-Units in Egypt
- Funding agency:
- GIZ
- Status:
- awarded
- Location:
- Egypt

Consulting Services as Implementation Consultant (Financing of Energy Efficiency)
Prequalification
Mar 04, 2024
Country: Egypt
Deadline: Apr 18, 2024
Financing: KfW Entwicklungsbank
Reference Number: BMZ201765213/201870237/KfW509535
Subject: Energy Efficiency (EE) II – Phase I: Loan & Accompanying Measure
Project:
The Project Objective is to improve access of MSMEs in Egypt to financing for energy efficiency and resource conservation measures through adequate financing mechanisms.
Therefore, the following Outputs are defined jointly for the loan and the AM:
MSMEDA provides adequate and needs-based finance to enterprises in all sectors, including MSMEs, for eligible investments in EE and resource-saving measures
MSMEDA´s capacities in financing EE and resource-saving measures are strengthened
EE investments (loan) through indirect- / on-lending via financial intermediaries (MFIs, MFCs, Banks) into:
Standardized EE investment measures:
replacement, extension or new installations for standardized measures (no second-hand equipment) compliant with defined Eligibility Criteria such as machinery and equipment, production facilities, working capital and processes
Resource Efficiency (REF) investment measures: complementary renewable energy applications if captive usage and part of a bundle of measures compliant with defined Eligibility Criteria.
AM investments (grant) for the PEA, PFIs and micro-enterprises comprising:
Capacity building and pipeline development (PEA & PFIs)
Eligibility assessment and monitoring of sub-loans
Compliance monitoring with Environmental and Social (E&S) requirement
APEX-Function of MSMEDA, on-lending to PFIs
The requested services as implementation consultant:
Related to the EE investments: development of financing products adapted to the Egyptian microfinance market, elaboration of a standard list for standardized measures and establishment & operationalization of processes for microfinance on-lending (all related to EE or REF loans)
Related to the AM investments: development of procedures and capacities via training & coaching (a) of financial institution staff and educational / awareness activities for (b) end-clients / micro-enterprises; Advisory Services to comply with ES requirements
In parallel, Project Management and Quality Control tasks are required to efficiently manage the assignment in close cooperation with main stakeholders.
Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW) is a financial institution founded in 1948 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Since 1948, it has worked on behalf of the federal and state governments to improve economic, social and ecological living conditions worldwide. Over 6500 people work at KfW.
KfW is ranked as one of the leading global promotional banks and the third largest bank in Germany in terms of total assets. As a responsible bank, KfW supports people, countries and institutions that think ahead and thereby advance society. With this profile, KfW clearly differs from commercial banks. KfW’s duty is to execute public contracts, such as promoting medium-sized companies and start-ups and grant investment loans to small and medium-sized companies as well as financing infrastructure projects, housing construction, energy-saving technologies and municipal infrastructure. Further fields of activity include education loans and film financing and KfW supports environmental and climate protection projects across all fields of activity. KfW offers a wide range of construction, housing and energy conservation programs that are used to finance residential real estate investments. KfW supports municipalities, municipal companies and institutions in financing infrastructure activities such as building sports halls, rehabilitating sewers or developing local public transport. KfW also finances training and the further education of schoolchildren, students and specialists in this area and also offers student loans and grants for professional training.
KfW focus areas: Financing, Loans, Environment, Poverty Reduction, Socio-Economic Development, Education & Training, Energy, etc.
Involves the production, transformation, transportation, and distribution of energy from renewable and non-renewable sources.
Covers financial, banking, insurance, investment, and audit services related to the management, transfer, and oversight of financial resources.