Tender for Support for financial institution engagement to scale ada...

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IFC seeks a firm to support the following activities:Activity 1 (a): Financial Institutions- Client Survey on Adaptation & Resilience Needs and OpportunitiesObjective: To generate decision-relevant insights into how FI clients experience climate impacts, how they respond to these risks, and where specific, financeable opportunities exist for adaptation and resilience investments.The consultant will support the design, implementation, and analysis of structured client surveys, working closely with IFC and the participating FIs. There will be approximately three to four participating FIs, and the survey design, tools, and questions may vary by FI. Data collection will include 75-80 interviews for all FI-s combined, conducted through a mix of in-person interviews and virtual/online surveys across 4-6 cities. The number of key tasks include:Co-developing survey tool with IFC and participating FIs to better understand:Client-s current practices of assessing potential vulnerability to climate-related physical hazardsClients- vulnerability to climate-related physical hazardsClients- experience of adverse impacts from climate-related events and awareness about climate-related impactsFI clients- understanding of adaptation and resilience solutions available in the marketplace, including business models, product terms and distribution model, costs, payback profile, potential monetary and other benefits, demand-side financing products, frameworks, policies, and climate-resilient technologiesTo support assessment of bankability, the consultant will conduct a targeted mapping of select 4-5 A&R solutions, including indicative cost structures, payback periods, certifications, and representative vendorsCurrent and prospective investment needs related to resilience including indicative demand, financing requirements, and potential market size within priority sectors.Supporting participating FIs in identifying priority sectors (e.g., agriculture, MSMEs, manufacturing), and representa...