Understanding the social vulnerabilities of the coastal communities is crucial for developing effective adaptation strategies and ensuring equitable and inclusive development within the context of the emerging Blue Economy. The PROBLUE Nigeria BE Framework aims to improve integrated natural resources management for a climate-resilient and inclusive blue economy in Nigeria. As part of this initiative, a Social Vulnerability Assessment Report of Coastal Communities will be developed. This assessment will be undertaken as part of the World Bank-managed PROBLUE Trust Fund, aimed at supporting the sustainable and integrated development of marine and coastal resources. The primary objectives of this assessment are to:

Identify and analyze the social vulnerabilities of coastal communities in Nigeria. This includes assessing their exposure to various risks, their sensitivity to these risks, and their capacity to cope and adapt.

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to vulnerability. This may include factors such as poverty, food insecurity, limited access to resources, lack of education and healthcare, and exposure to environmental hazards.

Identify vulnerable groups within coastal communities. This may include women, children, the elderly, people with disabilities, indigenous communities, and other marginalized groups.

Develop recommendations for addressing the identified vulnerabilities. These recommendations should be practical, feasible, and tailored to the specific needs and contexts of the target communities.

Inform the development of the National Blue Economy Framework by providing data and insights on the social dimensions of coastal development.

Call for Proposals: Social Vulnerability Assessment of Coastal Communities in Nigeria

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Background: Nigeria's coastal zone, spanning 853 km, is vital to the nation's economy, supporting activities such as oil and gas exploration, fishing, shipping, and agriculture. However, these areas face significant risks from environmental changes and natural hazards, including sea-level rise, pollution, coastal erosion, and extreme weather events. These challenges exacerbate social vulnerabilities, particularly among marginalized groups in coastal communities. The Social Vulnerability Assessment of selected coastal communities in Nigeria are to guide a team of experts on the work supporting the development of the Blue Economy Framework in Nigeria. This work will be funded by PROBLUE, a multi-donor Trust Fund, managed by the World Bank (WB), that was formed to support the sustainable and integrated development of marine and coastal resources in healthy seas and oceans.

Objective: The objective of this assignment is to assess and analyze the social impacts of environmental and natural hazards on vulnerable groups within selected coastal communities. The assessment will develop a comprehensive understanding of the social, economic, and environmental factors contributing to vulnerability and provide recommendations for addressing these vulnerabilities to enhance the resilience and adaptive capacity of vulnerable groups. This assessment will inform the development of the National Blue Economy Framework, identifying and analyzing the social vulnerabilities and resilience of these communities to socio-economic changes, particularly those related to climate change and natural hazards.

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Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.

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