Germany – Research and development consultancy services – 81322998-Development of a project pipeline for the CAFI Cameroon Partnership and related activities
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Scope as published
As part of the overall PCIM project, the contractor will focus on 2 work packages - Work Package 1 (Output 2): Support to Cameroon"s National Research and Innovation System (SNRI) and coordination/harmonization of geographic data across ministries to provide coherent land-use and deforestation driver information. - Work Package 2 (Output 3): Preparation of the next CAFI-Cameroon phase via a project pipeline. Work Package 1 (Output 2) Activity 2.1.3: Support to a National Research and Innovation System (SNRI) - Purpose: Establish and develop a Cameroonian SNRI, supporting the National Strategy SND30, strengthen institutional conditions and the uptake of research and innovation. - Contractor tasks: close cooperation and coordination with the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Regional Development (MINEPAT) and the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation (MINRESI); Conduct a situational analysis/diagnosis of the SNRI; Develop an extended SNRI concept (actors, methods, processes, roles/mandates); Operationalize a permanent consultation framework (e.g., regulatory texts, documentation research); Identify innovative R&D projects (through calls for proposals/incubators) in concertation with GIZ and partners for subsequent financing; Develop an international research partnership strategy and organize a study trip for selected partners.; Develop a peatland conservation strategy. Activity 2.1.4: System for Digital and Satellite Mapping - Purpose: Support MINEPAT and sector ministries (e.g., Ministry of Agriculture MINADER, Ministry of Forests and Fauna MINFOF) and the National Observatory on Climate Change (ONACC) to produce and digitize real-time maps on forest cover/deforestation, forest resource use (mining/agriculture), and agro-sylvo-pastoral land; move toward a centralized, cross-ministerial system. - Contractor tasks: Map all actors currently producing cartographic material (beyond the National Institute of Cartography); Support the National Institute of Cartography in compiling, completing, and harmonizing cartographic datasets/parameters; Support MINFOF to improve SIGIF2 by: (i) operationalizing all modules incl. satellite imagery, (ii) establishing annual procedures to evaluate the traceability function, activating the national monitoring committee (APV FLEGT), and publishing evaluation and action plan on APV and MINFOF websites, (iii) interconnecting SIGIF2 with customs and tax systems and setting a roadmap to improve forestry taxation (MINFOF/MINFI); Support ONACC in climate monitoring reports (e.g., Forest Cover Loss Atlas 2000-2017; updated climate risk monitoring) to inform the National Adaptation Plan. Work Package 2 (Output 3) Activity 3.1.2: Feasibility Studies - Purpose: Provide robust decision bases for the project pipeline. - Deliverables: 15 Preliminary Economic Assessments (PEA), 15 pre-feasibility studies, 15 feasibility studies, plus capacity building for the Project Steering Unit (UGP). - Approach: Early expert involvement, stakeholder feedback (sector ministries and decentralized authorities), analysis of technical, economic, environmental, and climate aspects; results guide project design and management. Activity 3.1.3: Development of ProDocs - Based on portfolio design and studies: o Draft and submit ToR for Calls for Expressions of Interest (CEI) for implementing agencies to MINEPAT. o Coordinate validation of project outlines with UGP and CAFI Secretariat. o Note: MINEPAT selects/engages agencies; ProDocs and related workshops are produced by the selected agencies under MINEPAT supervision. o Provide technical support to agencies developing ProDocs; support MINEPAT in mobilizing finance (public/private, national/international, co financing, credit). o Target sectors: industry/energy, agro industry (priority crops, deforestation drivers), forest/wood, mines metallurgy steel (green mine), transport (market access in rural areas). Ensure alignment with NDS30, sector strategies, and deforestation free, c…
- Deadline
- 2 Nov 2026(25 days left)
- Published
- 5 Oct 2026(3 days ago)
- Contract value
- Not published
- Location
- Germany
- Reference
685902-2026- First seen
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