"Design and Implementation Framework for Clean Cooling Solutions in Targeted Sectors of Bangladesh"


  • SOLICITATION NUMBER: 0002017674
  • INSTITUTION:  IBRD/IDA
  • ASSIGNMENT LOCATION: Bangladesh
  • ISSUE DATE AND TIME: Aug 21,2025 18:04
  • CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Aug 28,2025 23:59

The primary objective of this study is to inform the design of strategic investments to promote energy-efficient cooling solutions within Bangladesh; with a particular focus on the factory and residential sectors. The assessment is structured around four potential streams of engagement. This approach aims to understand the business ecosystem and enable decision-making and comparison among options in terms of business need; capacity and readiness; size of investment; scalability; risk and complexities; as well as co-benefits and impacts.By analyzing the current landscape and potential for finance and investment products; the study seeks to provide actionable insights that can drive the adoption of energy-efficient cooling solutions. This will improve both working conditions in factories and living conditions at home; thereby enhancing overall productivity. The study will explore operational and business models for each of the streams; which should be robust enough to be adopted together; standalone; or in phases; to promote clean cooling in a collaborative approach according to the availability of resources and time.Specific Goals:* Identification of sustainable cooling solutions for household (with focus to lower income groups) and factory workers (with focus on RMG and Textile sector)*Design investment strategy and financial products for specific customer groups to promote sustainable cooling solution*Assess co-benefits and impact of recommended cooling interventions; investments and cost of inaction.            

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