Monitoring of the First Million Vaccination Project for the American India Foundation Trust (AIFT).

The First Million Vaccination project by AIFT aims to ensure COVID-19 vaccination (both doses) to one million people from vulnerable groups (Persons with disability with their caretakers, women from unorganized sector, Tribal community, Sex workers, Migrant workers with street vendors) by providing end-to-end support which includes registrations, quality digital monitoring and onsite support to the members from vulnerable groups.

Green Grid Initiative – One Sun One World One Grid (GGI-OSOWOG) concept

Scope of Work: Drafted the concept stage note launched Indian PM Mr Modi and UK PM Mr Johnson on 2 November 2021 in Glasgow at COP26 summit

E-mobility report for the World Bank

This study looked at the entire ecosystem of e-mobility in India both from forward and backward integration including batteries, it also influenced the ACC PLI (advanced chemistry cell production linked incentive) scheme in the country

Preparation of Renewable Energy Roadmaps in Botswana and Namibia

Scope of Work: developed an action plan to maximize the net creation of local renewable energy jobs and skills development, outline commercial strategies and contractual structures to optimize the price of electricity, and maximize the socio-economic impacts of the RE projects in the areas around the project locations

Strategy for design, management, and integration of sustainable industrial parks in Senegal for Global Environment Facility (GEF) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Disruptive energy transition and employment opportunities

Scope of Work: Conducted country-specific deep-dive analyses for Morocco and Egypt on the opportunities and challenges of job creation and transformation in the context of energy transition. Also, developed recommendations of policies to maximize the opportunities and address the challenges identified.

Study on ‘Opportunities in Battery Manufacturing Space in India’

This study was done for NITI Aayog (think tank for Government of India)

Turkey Green Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ)Implementation in Eskisehir

Evaluating the risks and forecasting the future of green credit in India or preparing Turkey Green Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ) in Eskisehir Turkey

Solar Rooftop in Bangladesh: Proposed rooftop pilot on RESCO model

Scope of Work: The World Bank along with IDCOL intends to initiate a roof top pilot, on RESCO model, for a specific number of buildings in Dhaka. The combined pilot size would either range between 5 to 10 MW or between 20 to 25 MW based on the outcome of the site potential. As part of the pilot initiative, conducted a pre-feasibility assessment of the sites and option followed by designing a holistic RFP

Market Assessment for Adoption of Electric Vehicles in India

Helped the World Bank in understanding the electric mobility ecosystem in India through this market study via the key policies, technology, and business drivers and challenges. The aim was to develop tailored recommendations (policy, regulatory, business and financing) for development of the electric mobility ecosystem in India, February 2020

Sectoral Guide for Low-emission Transport for the Green Climate Fund

This guide was all about influencing how programs on e-mobility need to be designed across regions depending on the maturity of the markets. This was a done at a global scale across all six regions - 1) Africa ,2) East Asia and Pacific, 3) Europe and Central, 4) Latin America and the Caribbean, 5) Middle East and North Africa and, 6) South Asia

Technical Assistance Strategy paper for Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom

Recommended policy interventions for e-mobility proliferation in 5 states of India

Techno-commercial study on EVs and Charging Infrastructure for Ministry of Power, India

Assisted Ministry of Power in formalisation of e-mobility related policies specifically in relation to electric charging vehicle infrastructure which eventually influenced the policy on de-licensing of charging infrastructure

Market assessment for e-mobility in India

Conducted a preliminary analysis of prospective investment opportunities for IFC in E-mobility space across six sub-sectors in India, including E-bus, Charging Infrastructure, Financial Institutions, EV and Component Manufacturing, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and Battery (recycling and residual life) Management

Brazil Green Finance Program (funded by FCDO under Prosperity Fund)

Led the climate bonds initiative on developing and promoting policy and market mechanisms to catalyse a pipeline of opportunities for green investments in Brazil

Assessed Market-Based Mechanisms for Greenhouse Gas Reduction in India, June 2019

Evaluation of ‘UNICEF and Disaster Risk Reduction program: A Child-Centered Approach’ for UNICEF Nepal

Undertook a formative evaluation of the CCDRR programme which has been implemented through reputed partner organisations across different districts. The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of the Child Centered Disaster Risk Reduction (CCDRR) Program’s overall ability to deliver on the mandate of capacitating children and communities.

Final Evaluation of Economic Empowerment of Syrian Women Refugees and Host Communities in the Arab Region for UN Women ROAS

Carried out an end-line evaluation to assess the progress towards the desired outcomes of the programme and provide recommendations for its further strengthening in the next phase of implementation.

Assessment of the local manufacturing potential for renewable and conventional power supply and energy efficiency technologies in Saudi Arabia

Assessed the local manufacturing potential for renewable and conventional power supply and energy efficiency technologies in Saudi Arabia.

Aggregation Models for Small-scale Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Colombia

Developed of an aggregation model approach whereby small-scale renewables and energy efficiency projects can be packaged into a sizeable portfolio. The objective is to attract long term competitive financing, through project financing or other suitable off-balance sheet financing modality

Project Kraal

Conducted financial (buy side) due diligence on a Special Purpose Vehicle developing a 100 MW wind farm in Kenya, Credit review of single off taker (KPLC), Review of the Letter of Support from the Government of Kenya

Market Research for Climate Smart Financing in India

Conducted a study which consisted identifying suitable investment opportunities and business models for climate smart projects in India. It focussed 1) the country’s economic context 2) potential of climate smart industry and 3) financial markets and their role in financing climate smart investments

Reviewed the energy market (demand, supply, tariffs, regulations) in Kenya for China International Water & Electric Corporation

Evaluation of UNICEF Nepal Country Programme Action Plan

Undertook a comprehensive literature review and developed a framework to identify the current situation, needs, barriers and challenges of programme beneficiaries in Nepal.

Terminal Evaluation of the GEF-Funded Russia Renewable Energy Program

Conducted a terminal evaluation study of the Russia Renewable Energy Program, in line with GEF guidelines. The project was to assess program relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, work quality and sustainability.

Evaluation of the Programme “Leveraging Technical Tools, Evidence and Community Engagement to Advance the Implementation of Laws and Provision of Services to Women Experiencing Violence in South-East Asia.

Project Kribi

Reviewed the banking model to assist a client in the raising of senior debt facilities in connection with the Single-Cycle Power Plant Capacity Expansion Project in Cameroon,

Regulatory Study on Renewable Energy Generation (with a focus on Solar PV) in Vietnam

Conducted a regulatory study on renewable energy generation with a focus on solar PV solutions including roof‐top solar for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, as well as utility‐scale PV projects in Vietnam. This study aims to identify the regulatory framework, licensing and permitting as well as the barriers in renewable energy, especially in solar PV power generation project development

Conducted a technical economic financial sustainability study of Eletrobra’s risk portfolio (Markowitz Analysis) and its stock valuation in Brazil, 2015