IFC seeks a firm to conduct an initial market study on the overall green financing opportunity in Nepal; followed by a detailed deep dive into three or four high-potential sectors identified through the market study; including recommendations to unlock financing in these areas. The proposed study will cover; but not be limited to; the following aspects of the green finance market and will build upon existing research and studies already available for this market segment. Different methodologies may need to be applied for different components of the study.1. Deliverables & TimelineThe total timeline for the research project is 4 months ¨C the firm is expected to deliver the final report to IFC within 12 weeks of signing the contract. The firm will be expected to share ongoing progress and findings in fortnightly check-in meetings with IFC. Deliverable Special Instructions Timeline from issuance of contractProposed methodology to carry out the market assessment This shall be presented at the kickoff meeting and shall include scope; approach; interim timeline; deliverables; work plan etc. 2 weeksOutline of the market assessment report IFC shall review it and provide feedback.(Please keep 1 week for IFC team's review and comments) 4 weeks