K&M was engaged by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) on a Definitional Mission (DM) to aid in decision-making processes related to funding activities that enhance the pipeline development for the Alliance for Green Infrastructure (AGIA) in sub-Saharan Africa. The mission is centered on identifying and evaluating potential green infrastructure projects in diverse sectors such as renewable energy, transport and logistics, water and sanitation, broadband and ICT infrastructure, health, and urban and rural infrastructure, for funding consideration by members of AGIA’s Project Preparation pillar, including USTDA and Africa50.

As part of this engagement, K&M’s responsibilities include conducting preliminary project analysis by identifying viable projects through collaboration with USTDA, Africa50/AGIA, and through outreach to key stakeholders, while also screening these projects based on USTDA and AGIA’s funding criteria, which include climate resilience. The team is also tasked with traveling to Africa50 headquarters and various host countries to close information gaps and engage with prospective project sponsors and stakeholders.

Further duties involve a detailed project analysis where K&M prioritizes and recommends projects that are best suited for USTDA and Africa50/AGIA funding. This includes preparing up to ten draft Project Reports, developing terms of references (TORs), project budgets, and task completion schedules. These reports are meticulously crafted to incorporate feedback from USTDA and Africa50/AGIA and finalized accordingly.

The culmination of K&M’s work is the preparation of a Final DM Report that aligns with USTDA’s requirements, encapsulating all the Project Reports. This comprehensive approach ensures that the mission not only aligns with the strategic objectives of AGIA but also significantly contributes to sustainable infrastructure development across sub-Saharan Africa, fostering global green growth initiatives.