1. BackgroundThe Africa Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) Network was launched at the Africa CEO Forum (ACF) in Abidjan; May 2025; following a call for action at the ACF in Kigali; 2024. The Network’s mission is to strengthen national IPAs to mobilize private investment in priority sectors through knowledge sharing; capacity building; and project development. This approach is unique — it focuses on enabling IPAs to prepare and promote investment-ready; investable projects that meet investor and financier requirements; rather than simply marketing broad investment opportunities.After a thorough assessment the Network has identified eight first-cohort countries — Senegal; Guinea; Tunisia; Congo; Kenya; Rwanda; Zimbabwe; and Namibia — which are advanced in project promotion. Among these; four IPAs have already set clear sector priorities:*Kenya – Textile & Apparel; Leather; Automotive/Electric Mobility*Rwanda – Health Services & Pharmaceuticals; Tourism & Hospitality *Zimbabwe – Renewable Energy; Agriculture*Namibia – Agriculture Value Chains/Agro-processing; Renewable EnergyIn collaboration with the IPAs of Kenya; Rwanda; Zimbabwe; and Namibia; the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will engage a consulting firm to develop a pipeline of investable projects and map potential investors. While each IPA is already independently compiling its own list of potential projects; this assignment aims to augment their capacity to create more robust; investor-ready pipelines. It will also map and strengthen existing IPA processes for project development; establishing a sustainable; replicable model that can be applied across the continent. The expected outcome is a credible pipeline of investable projects to be showcased to potential investors; positioning participating IPAs and their countries as competitive; high-quality investment destinations.2. Objective of the AssignmentThe overall objective is to support the select IPAs; with a focus on the four priority countries; in:*Assessing their current process of developing pipeline of investable projects and suggesting ways to improve the process if required*Supporting the development of additional pipeline projects in teh priority sectors using teh improved approach;*Mapping and profiling potential investors aligned with sector priorities.*Strengthening and institutionalizing improved processes for identifying and project development.*Producing a pipeline of investable projects ready for promotion by the IPA. 3. Scope of WorkThe selected firm will work closely with IFC and the select national IPAs; to deliver the following (please note that the first task will form the majority focus of this assignment). The assignment will prefer an in-country presence or active remote support to effectively engage with stakeholders and ensure successful implementation of project activities.:A. Project Identification & Assessment1.Review existing investment pipeline in priority sectors received from the IPA and assess the pipeline development framework and suggest improvements; if any. 2.Work with each of the 4 priority-country IPAs to identify /develop high-potential investment projects in their defined sectors.3.*Each project must include a systematic detailed information/project brief including market research; sector projections; project description and overview; investment requirement; competitive advantage and target market opportunity; project location justification; strong emphasis on the project's unique value proposition and return on investment (ROI); financial and risk analysis including ESG; socio-economic and environmental impact including expected job creation benefits; and partnership opportunities including potential project sponsors; promoters and financers. 4.Develop a consolidated list of at least 8-10 investable projects for each country - Kenya; Rwanda; Zimbabwe; and Namibia; aligned with their sector priorities listed above.5.To the extent possible; identify and profile potential investors (local; regional; international) relevant to the priority sectors.B. Mapping & Strengthening IPA Processes1.Map the current process each IPA uses to identify and develop investable projects; including workflows; technologies; decision points; and stakeholder roles.2.Identify strengths; weaknesses; and bottlenecks in the existing processes and develop action plan on possible improvements.3.Share process improvements to strengthen IPA capacity for improved investible project pipeline development.C. Project Preparation & Packaging1.Support IPAs in preparing investment briefs and information memoranda for priority projects.2.Provide guidance on feasibility study requirements; financial modeling; and risk mitigation strategies.3.Ensure projects meet investor and financier requirements (including ESG standards).4. Deliverables - The firm will be expected to deliver: