Programme Design

PEMconsult East Africa was contracted by WWF Tanzania, with quality assurance by the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), to undertake a situation analysis of the Seascape Collaborative Management of Marine and Coastal Resources Programme implemented in Rufiji delta-Mafia-Kilwa coastal areas (RUMAKI) and aimed at obtaining sustainable and improved livelihoods of the surrounding communities. The consultancy produced a programme document that outlines the scope, duration, aim, objectives, strategies, outputs and monitoring indicators for the second phase of the RUMAKI Seascape Programme. Prior to preparing the programme document, the situation analysis was to be undertaken to inform the programme.

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Denmark, through the Danish Energy Agency, engages in a range of bilateral energy partnerships with developing, emerging, and developed countries. Some of these partnerships are combined under the multi-country Danish Energy Partnership Programme (DEPP).
DEPP IV (2025–2030) will build on lessons from previous phases and mid-term reviews, supporting countries such as India, Kenya, and Brazil in developing climate change mitigation strategies and policies to achieve their Paris Agreement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
PEM’s role is to assist in the formulation of DEPP IV, developing the framework programme and three country-specific programme documents, including all required annexes, for government-to-government collaboration.
Medium contract value between 50,000 and 150,000€.

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Launched in 2019 with Danish support, the OECD Clean Energy Finance and Investment Mobilisation (CEFIM) Programme helps emerging economies attract finance for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and industry decarbonisation. The programme initially operated in Colombia, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, and now also includes Egypt, the Philippines, and South Africa.
Denmark has contributed to CEFIM from 2019–2023 and will continue support through 2028, focusing on grid-scale renewable power and energy efficiency.
PEM was commissioned by Danida to strengthen existing programmes, expand Danish cooperation to new countries, and enhance knowledge sharing and capacity development.
Small contract value under 50,000 €.

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Denmark supports water resource management in Kenya as a key climate change adaptation strategy, including investments in nature-based solutions such as reforestation and conservation. Denmark supports Kenya’s water sector in several ways, especially since 2002 working directly with the Kenyan government through Kenya’s Water Act (2002), the Water Sector Trust Fund and the Team Europe Initiative. Future efforts will focus on restoring water catchment areas, strengthening groundwater governance, and promoting transboundary water management in the Horn of Africa.
PEM was commissioned to formulate a programme on integrated water resource management and reforestation. The work involved a participatory, stakeholder-driven process, including a desk review, interviews, and a field mission to Kenya. It also developed a Theory of Change and a results and risk framework.
Small contract value under 50,000 €.

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Aktion Amazonas (AKAM) is a Danish nature conservation NGO supporting local organisations and Indigenous Peoples in South America. Its work focuses on protecting more than 2 million hectares of tropical forest in Bolivia and Peru through strong local partnerships with local nature conservation organizations.
As part of its strategic development, AKAM aims to become a CISU (Civil Society in Development) programme organisation and strengthen its long-term impact as a nature conservation organization.
PEM conducted an Organisational Capacity Assessment (OCA) to evaluate AKAM’s readiness for its 2025/2026 programme application. The assessment included stakeholder interviews in Denmark, Peru, and Bolivia, as well as a field visit to the Bajo Paraguá protected area in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. It also examined the added value and programme readiness of the South American Forest Conservation Alliance (SAFCA).
Small contract value under 50,000 €.

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Denmark prioritises expanding climate, nature, and environmental initiatives within its development cooperation, supported by dedicated funding from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the Ministry of Environment (MoE).
PEM was commissioned to support the formulation of two projects under these ministries, as well as a third initiative under the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Working closely with the MoE, PEM led the overall process of identifying and shaping three projects aligned with Danish priorities in environment and development.
Small contract value under 50,000 €.

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The Cool Coalition, initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), brings together governments, cities, businesses, and civil society to accelerate the transition to efficient and climate-friendly cooling. As a global multi-stakeholder network, it promotes knowledge sharing, advocacy, and coordinated action, with more than 100 partners, including 23 countries.
The Coalition promotes a holistic “reduce-shift-improve-protect” approach, addressing cooling needs through better urban planning, energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy, thermal storage, and the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in both industrialized and developing nations.
PEM was commissioned to quality-assure the project documentation for Danish support to the Coalition. This included assessing the robustness of its operational and financial management and its alignment with Denmark’s development cooperation strategy.
Small contract value under 50,000 €.

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The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), established in 1983 as an umbrella trust fund under the World Bank, is a global partnership of 24 donors supporting low- and middle-income countries in reducing poverty and boost growth through sustainable energy solutions. The programme has worked in more than 130 countries.
Denmark has contributed to ESMAP since 1998 through both core funding and targeted support to specific priority areas. As ESMAP prepares its new Business Plan for 2025–2030, Denmark has indicated continued support, alongside a focus on more strategic and consolidated funding.
PEM was commissioned by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the World Bank to support this transition. The assignment focused on advising how Danish contributions can be streamlined, aligned with the upcoming Business Plan, and concentrated into fewer, larger engagements for greater impact.
Small contract value under 50,000 €.

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PEM was selected to provide strategic and technical quality assurance of the Danish Tropical Forests Initiative’s Strategic Framework and its initial portfolio of projects.
The appraisal assessed whether the Strategic Framework and its four projects align with overall objectives and strategic priorities. It also evaluated the rationale for project selection and their technical robustness, including management structures, monitoring systems, and risk management.
The Strategic Framework covers the period 2024–2027, with an overall budget of approximately DKK 1 billion. The assessed projects include the Amazon Fund, the Central African Forest Initiative, the EU–Uganda Forest Partnership, and REDD+ Investment Programme II in Ethiopia.
As part of the assignment, PEM conducted a field visit to Ethiopia to support on-site data collection.
Large contract value above 150,000 €.

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The UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund for SOFF is a financial mechanism aimed at enhancing climate resilience and adaptation through better weather and climate information services. SOFF will improve data and information for forecasting, modelling, and early warnings, helping to prevent loss of lives, livelihoods, and reduce the impacts of climate change.
PEM was commissioned by Danida to develop the programme documentation for Danish support to the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF). This included defining financial and peer advisory support, selecting countries for collaboration, and ensuring coordination with other initiatives, especially the Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) in meteorology and the Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL) initiative.
Small contract value under 50,000 €.

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Since 2014, the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has partnered with the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy and key national stakeholders through a Government-to-Government energy partnership. This cooperation has been implemented under the Ukraine-Denmark Energy Partnership Programme (UDEPP) since 2021, funded by the Danish Neighbourhood Programme. The programme focuses on supporting Ukraine’s energy sector transition during reconstruction, promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, and market-based energy reforms to strengthen sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
PEM was appointed to provide process and technical consultancy support for the development of the new energy partnership framework, including workshops, stakeholder discussions, analytical work, and the development of frameworks and a theory of change.
Medium contract value between 50,000 and 150,000€.

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PEM has been assigned to assist the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), along with the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities (MCEU) and the Danish Energy Agency (DEA), in formulating the new 5-year phase of the Danish Energy Partnership Programme (DEPP 2026) with China, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, and Vietnam for the period 2026-2030.
The programme aims to promote access to sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy, which is crucial for socio-economic development and achieving SDG 7 as well as other related SDGs. It also supports the countries in adopting variable renewable energy, enhancing energy security, and advancing their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in line with the global targets of the Paris Agreement.
Medium contract value between 50,000 and 150,000€.

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