Consultancy to support the Investe Mais Estados program – Espírito Santo and Alagoas

Description

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in partnership with ApexBrasil, calls on specialized consulting firms to support the strengthening of institutional capacity in the states of Espírito Santo and Alagoas. The main objective is to technically train local employees and structure a portfolio of strategic projects focused on attracting national and international investments.

1. Strategic objectives and ESG guidelines
International portfolio: Develop local capacities to identify, adapt and communicate investment opportunities that appeal to the global market.

Alignment of expectations: Adapt state projects to the requirements of potential financiers, incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.

Trade promotion: Support the preparation of customized promotional materials and train strategic actors in the active marketing of these assets with investors.

2. Operational phases and integrated methodology
The consultancy will carry out its activities in a sequential and integrated manner for both states, divided into three clear methodological phases:

Pre-workshop phase:

Support the technical analysis of the pipeline of strategic projects sent by the state teams.

Participate in the joint technical curatorship with ApexBrasil and the IDB to carry out the pre-selection of up to three (3) projects per state.

Conduct virtual alignment meetings with focal points for validation and preliminary adjustments.

Workshop phase:

Plan, structure the content and facilitate the technical execution of state workshops with strategic stakeholders.

Refine the selected proposals, improving aspects such as technical and economic feasibility, return on investment (ROI), competitive differentials and definition of target audience.

Develop and calibrate the sales pitch of each project.

Post-workshop phase:

Consolidate the definitive pipeline of projects for Espírito Santo and Alagoas.

Develop detailed technical profiles that bring together financial, operational and ESG metrics for each initiative.

Guide state leaders on the best practices for promotion and negotiation with investment funds.

3. Knowledge management and recommendations
Shared repository: Organize and manage a shared digital folder containing all the technical memory, feasibility data, and promotional materials produced.

Customized strategy: Formulate a final report with customized recommendations for the socioeconomic realities of each state, designing a future plan for the sustainability of attracting investments.

Note: Interested companies should review the requirements on the BEO Bidder Portal.