EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) CONSULTANCY FOR THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN E-WASTE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN KIGALI

Expression of Interest (EoI)

Consultancy for the design and implementation of an e-waste awareness campaign in Kigali

Reference Number: 83481340

Date of Publication: 17.01.2025

1. Background The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZ’s portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi. GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development, Good Governance, Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development, Digitalization and Digital Economy, Mineral Governance, Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region.

Digital Transformation Center Rwanda

The Digital Cluster is a Rwandan-German initiative to develop impact-driven digital solutions at regional and continental levels in Africa. Therefore, it not only provides advisory services and training for government institutions and local tech companies but also a modern space to boost creativity and collaboration.

The Digital Transformation Center is a space dedicated to delivering impact-driven digital solutions, developing the capacities of the local innovation ecosystem, and replicating and scaling up digital solutions at the regional and continental levels. The implementation of innovation at the Digital Transformation Center is in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT’s implementing agency, the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA). The Digital Transformation Center supports both the public and the private sectors in transferring knowledge and skills and developing organizational, structural, and technological capacities.

About the Smart City hub

The Smart City Hub is a program championed by the Ministry of ICT & Innovation, focusing on coordinating initiatives under the Smart City umbrella in Rwanda found at the Digital Transformation Center. The Hub is a one-stop-shop where actors in the smart city ecosystem (public, private and development) can collaborate to empower the digitalization of SMEs, co-design solutions that aim to address urbanisation challenges for improved urban service delivery and quality of lives through technology and innovation. The overall aim of the Smart City Hub is to provide value-adding services to ecosystem actors (SMEs, cities, the private sector, etc) through.

Creating a demand-driven agenda where ecosystem actors are engaged through various initiatives to inform on the top priority activities.Becoming the source of research, knowledge and connections through sharing information, leveraging networks and match making opportunities.Supporting solutions that address the smart city initiatives from the pooled demand.

About Enviroserve

Enviroserve Rwanda Green Park (ERGP) is a private company dedicated to waste recycling, green growth, and the circular economy. As a subsidiary of Enviroserve Dubai, an ISO, OSHA certified company with over 20 years of experience in operating the world’s largest electronic and specialized recycling facility, Enviroserve is pioneering waste management in East Africa and operates the region’s only state-of the-art waste recycling facility. Through a Public Private Partnership with the Rwanda Green Fund and the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the facility is protecting millions from the hazardous threat of waste, providing peace of mind to consumers across the region through the proper and environmentally friendly management of waste. Through a track record, Enviroserve is a leading player in the field of plastic waste collection and recycling in Rwanda and is committed to fostering sustainable environmental practices and contributing to a circular economy. Established in 2018, Enviroserve has emerged as a trailblazer in the recycling industry, providing innovative solutions for the responsible disposal and transformation of E-waste and plastic waste. Enviroserve provides a range of professional services at our current main facilities in Rwanda. Operating the waste recycling facility located in Bugesera industrial Park, we offer services specific to environmentally friendly waste management, including; Specialized waste management including plastics, Electronic Waste and Plastic waste Collection, Battery Collection and Recycling, Data Destruction, Professional Repair and Refurbishment and Electronic Waste Dismantling and Recycling.

An introduction to E-Waste

Millions of electronic and electrical devices are discarded yearly as they break or become outdated. These discarded devices, known as e-waste, pose significant threats to both the environment and human health if not properly treated, disposed of, or recycled. Common e-waste items include computers, mobile phones, large household appliances, and even medical equipment. Annually,…