ASCENT Project Preparation Facility
The Project Preparation Facility (PPF), implemented by the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) with USD 25 million in funding from World Bank ASCENT Program, is tasked with providing support to governments and the private sector in developing bankable, investment-ready projects through a demand-driven approach.
COMESA has assigned Cygnum Capital as PPF Manager to oversee operations of the PPF. The PPF provides grants and specialized technical assistance services to DRE and clean cooking companies, investors, and government agencies in 16 ASCENT countries, taking into account environmental, gender and social inclusion aspects.
Call for Proposals (CfP) now open: ASCENT PPF Private Sector Support Window
CfP for distributed renewable energy (DRE) and clean cooking companies to receive on-demand technical assistance and milestone-based grants of USD 50,000 - 200,000 for project preparation and business development.
Roster of Experts: Request for Expression of Interest (RfEOI)
The COMESA Secretariat, through the ASCENT Project Preparation Facility (PPF), invites consulting firms and individual consultants to express their interest in joining the PPF Roster of Experts.