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Norwegian Trust Fund for Private Sector and Infrastructure
FY11-12 Call for Proposals (Round 8)
Private Sector Engagement in Clean Energy
SCOPE OF ALLOCATION
The Norwegian Trust Fund for Private Sector and Infrastructure (NTF-PSI) is allocating an
indicative amount of $ 5.8 million for fiscal year 2012 (FY12)1 to activities supporting analytical
work, operational pilots and/or capacity building to promote clean energy technologies and
increase private sector engagement in this sector2.
Objectives
The combination of concern over global warming and the need for energy as a necessary ingredient for
economic growth requires a new policy focus toward the energy sector in many countries. Cleaner energy
will play a key role in the energy transition required for a low carbon future. Enhancing access to
sustainable energy requires concerted efforts over the long term by a wide range of actors in industry,
finance, government, and international organizations, but is still being addressed with short-term
financing and policy frameworks that are not aligned with the scale of the challenge.
The specific objective of this call is therefore to explore ways and means to mobilize joint action by
investors and governments for enhanced access to reliable, affordable modern clean energy technologies
and services in developing countries.
The Call for Proposals will prioritize activities supporting analytical work, operational
pilots and/or capacity building to promote clean energy technologies and increase private
sector engagement, in particular where the private sector contributes to developing the
analytical underpinning to scale up actions and finance. Proposals should preferably target the
following areas:
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Activities to enhance access to reliable, affordable modern clean energy technologies and
services in developing countries, through a possible phased sectoral approach to low
emission development, based on increased use of renewable energy and enhanced energy
efficiency.
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Activities aimed at developing a potential results-based system for support to clean
energy and energy efficiency, including approaches to how official development
assistance can be used to leverage private sector financing.
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Activities to support development of economic and financial incentives to attract the
private sector to invest into clean energy solutions, through the design of the cooperation
between the public and private sector as well the required changes in the broader policy
and regulatory environment.
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The donor makes the contribution pledge in Norwegian Kroner; the mentioned USD amount is therefore an indicative amount only.
Support to multi-donor programs will not be approved in this round. Estimated 20-25 new freestanding activities will be approved in this
round. The mentioned amount available covers the first budget year of funding of the new activities only -the donor provides refreshed funding
annually.
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PROCESS
There will be two parallel selection processes; one for World Bank staff and one for IFC and relevant
FPD staff as follows:
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World Bank Process:
IFC Process:
A Technical Panel will review and rank the IFC staff and FPD staff working on IFC-WB projects
proposals in accordance with the selection criteria will follow the PDS approval process.
listed below.
A joint Bank/IFC Committee will review all proposals in accordance with the overall NTF-PSI specific
priorities and requirements listed below and in annex I.
The joint Committee’s suggested allocations will be sent to the Vice President for SDN, FPD and IFC for
approval on a non-objection basis.
The recommended allocations will be sent for Norway’s revision and final approval.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The relevant Technical Panel or IFC Business Line committees will assess and rate the proposals
according to their relevance to the objectives and priorities described above and the following criteria:
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Demonstration of NTF-PSI value added; rationale for grant funding versus Bank support.
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Innovation. The proposal pioneers innovative aspects of clean energy.
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Strategic fit. Consistency with World Bank Group strategic directions on clean energy and
private sector development. Consistency with country strategies and local priorities.
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Sustainability and replicability. Potential to become part of WBG strategies, dialogue, and
lending. Where relevant, consider partnering up with national and regional institutions and
environments.
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Attention to dissemination and knowledge management. In-country dissemination where
relevant is encouraged, as well as short (2-4 page) knowledge briefs/dissemination notes for
wider distribution. Task teams may also be requested to present progress and findings of their
activities to the donor and other relevant audiences (including via video-conference).
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Overall quality of the proposal. The proposal is technically sound and realistic. Outputs,
outcomes and impacts are clearly defined, with adequate indicators/targets for development
impact.
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Realistic budget. Costs are commensurate with work-plan.
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Demonstration of efforts to promote cross-sectoral collaboration.
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Collaboration between IFC and the Bank. All teams are strongly encouraged to seek
collaboration and/or peer reviewing from colleagues in the sister institution.
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Potential for collaboration with Norwegian expertise where appropriate.
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SPECIFIC GUIDELINES AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
In order to be considered, the proposals must meet the following criteria:
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Proposals from World Bank staff must be submitted to the NTF-PSI Secretariat
(ntfpsi@worldbank.org) by January 26, 2011 at 5.00 pm (Washington, DC time) using the
template in annex II.
Proposals from IFC and relevant FPD staff must have an approved PDS-ER and a complete NTFPSI proposal (see annex II) by February 24, 2011.
Receive endorsement by the relevant Sector Manager and Country Director (s). Email
endorsements must be submitted with the proposal by the above mentioned deadlines. For IFC
staff, review and approval by Country Representative, Regional Director, and Business Line
Leader as stipulated for the PDS-ER.
Be managed by a TFLAP accredited Task Team Leader (applies also to IFC Team Leaders)3
Follow the general guidelines of the NTF-PSI as per annex I.
Fit with the prioritized area (clean energy technologies and private sector engagement in the
sector).
Finance activities in eligible country(ies); The NTF-PSI is limited to financing activities in
countries included in the bottom three categories in the OECD/DAC ODA list.4
Show demonstrated Bank Group commitment: TTLs must indicate adequate BB commitment to
execute activities (i.e. cover staff expenses).
Have all expenditures within the eligible expenditure categories of the NTF-PSI: Project
preparation work will not be funded, nor components which could be funded as part of ongoing
operations. Funds cannot be used for staff salaries, staff travel or grants. ETC expenditures must
be approved on case by case basis if not explicitly mentioned in the proposal. See page 11 of the
Administrative Agreement for a complete list of allowable expense categories5.
Activities must be completed no later than June 30, 2013.
ESTIMATED TIMETABLE
Jan 26, 2011
Feb 24, 2011
Mar 10, 2011
Mid Mar, 2011
Mar 21, 2011
May 2, 2011
July 1, 2011
Deadline for submission of proposals for World Bank staff
Deadline for approval of PDS-ER and a complete NTF-PSI proposal for IFC and
FPD staff
Joint Bank/IFC Committee meets to agree on short list
Final approval by VP’s
Proposals submitted for Donor’s approval
Approval by Norway
Funds received from Norway and transferred to each selected proposal
CONTACTS
For questions on this call for proposal, please contact the NTF-PSI Secretariat at ntfpsi@worldbank.org
For general information in the NTF-PSI, including examples of previously funded activities, visit
www.worldbank.org/ntfpsi
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IFC TTLs must be TFLAP accredited unless the IFC equivalent has been launched in due time and is approved for use by IFC TTLs in managing
child accounts under NTF-PSI hierarchy
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See http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/32/40/43540882.pdf
5 See http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTNTFPSI/Resources/RevisedNTF-PSIAgreement,signedOct17,2006.pdf
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ANNEX I: NTF-PSI GENERAL GUIDELINES
Major areas of importance to Norway in the NTF-PSI in general:
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Cross-cutting initiatives which support private sector development across all sectors;
Assistance to poorest countries: approximately 50% of the funds must be allocated for
Africa;
Activities which further poverty reduction;
Projects which have a positive environmental impact;
Initiatives that can be mainstreamed effectively into the Bank Group’s country, sector
and thematic work programs;
Activities that engage Norway’s special expertise and knowledge (the energy sector
broadly, and oil and gas in particular);
Innovative, catalytic assistance efforts emphasizing strategic partnership and promoting
cooperation, including with UN agencies and other external institutions.
Usage of NTF-PSI funds
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The NTF-PSI is un-tied and can cover consultant costs, publications, workshops, and
related expenses. Staff related expenses must be covered by BB funds. The funds from
the Norwegian TF should not be used to replace or duplicate activities for which BB and
other TF funding is available.
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TTLs are required to submit a progress report on an annual basis, as well as a project
completion report once the activity is finished.
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For further information on the NTF-PSI, please visit www.worldbank.org/ntfpsi
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ANNEX II: PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
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OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED ACTIVITY
 Title of Proposed Activity
 Task Team Leader (must be TFLAP accredited)
 Manager endorsing the proposal (endorsement
email must be submitted with the proposal)
 Country manager/regional director(s) endorsing
the proposal (endorsement email must be submitted
with the proposal)
 Country/ies of proposed activity
 Percentage of NTF-PSI grant to be earmarked for
Africa over lifetime of activity6
 Total NTF-PSI grant amount projected over life
time of activity
 NTF-PSI grant amount projected for FY12
 Duration of proposed activity
(max to June 30, 2013)
2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACVITIVY
Provide a brief description with context and rationale for the activity.
3. OUTPUTS OF THE ACTIVITY7
List all expected outputs of the proposed activity in the below table. Indicators for each of the outputs, i.e. amounts,
delivery of workshops, completion of report, etc, must be listed.
List of outputs
Indicators
(include estimated time-frame)
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Includes North-African countries
For definitions of outputs, outcomes and impacts, see http://go.worldbank.org/1HR22MLDY0. Visit http://go.worldbank.org/5SDDS6BZ80 for
examples of project results chains
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4. DISSEMINIATION OF OUTPUTS
Describe all dissemination efforts and applicable target groups planned for each of the deliverables listed in (3)
above.
Outputs
Dissemination Plans
(include est. time-frame)
Target groups
(add names of applicable target groups under each column)
WBG
Local partners/
Donors
Others
staff
stakeholders
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5. EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY
A.
List all expected outcomes of the proposed activity in the below table 8. Indicators for each of the outcomes
must also be listed. See footnote 7 and 8 for further details.
List of outcomes
Indicators
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B.
Explain as applicable how the listed outcomes will involve increased collaboration between (i) various
units in the WBG, (ii) the WBG and external stakeholders and (iii) between the World Bank Group and Norwegian
expertise
6. IMPACTS/ DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY
List all expected impacts (broader results from program outcomes listed in (5) above). See footnote 8 for further
details
List of development objectives
Indicators
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Outcomes: Uptake, adoption and use of project outputs by the project beneficiaries. Outcomes can be defined at various levels depending on
the circumstances (e.g. CAS and project levels).
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7. REPLICATION OF THE ACTIVITY
Describe the likelihood of replication of the activity across the World Bank Group and/or outside of the institution.
Explain exactly which elements of the activity trigger replication.
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BUDGET TABLE
Expense categories9
Expected Expenditures
(in USD thousand)
FY12
FY13 Total over lifetime
of activity
List outputs for the entire activity
Outputs
(as per table 3)
Total costs for entire activity per FY
Of which Bank Budget*
Of which other TFs/funding (specify)
Relist only the outputs that are
funded by the NTF-PSI grant
Of which NTF-PSI
* Required to demonstrate WBG commitment to activity – must be at least be sufficient to cover supervision costs of the activity
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Allowable expense categories under the NTF-PSI are : fees and costs for temporary staff, STCs and ETC (ETC’s only if mentioned in the
proposal), contractual services, media (including video and electronic media), workshops costs (including costs associated with presenters,
participants, publicity and reporting), travel expenses (including travel for Bank staff, consultants, STCs and ETCs) and associated overhead
(including translations, minor expendables, information technology and communication services).
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