Generating evidence from UK-supported energy pilots in Uganda to inform policy coherence, scale and investment for the energy transition
The FCDO invites submissions by 16 January 2026 for a study to generate and synthesise evidence of pathways to clean energy transition in Uganda and the role that UK programmes have played.
Uganda is in a critical phase of its energy transition, balancing rapid population growth and energy demand with the need to decarbonise, reduce biomass dependence, and expand access to affordable modern energy.
This has encouraged the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), through its Energy Resources Department (ERD), to implement the Energy Transition Plan (ETP, 2023), as part of the fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV 2026 to 2030). This aims to accelerate renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean cooking and e-mobility deployment.
The UK government has been a long-standing collaborator on Uganda’s clean energy activity, including most recently through central programming Transforming Energy Access (TEA) and Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS).
With this research project, the aim is to generate and synthesise evidence of pathways to clean energy transition in Uganda and the role that UK programmes have played in this (for example, MECS, TEA).
Requirements for organisations wishing to apply
This opportunity is open to organisations in all ODA-eligible countries (OECD, DAC list).
The overarching goal of this study is to generate evidence on the achievements, enabling factors and barriers of UK-supported TEA and MECS pilots in Uganda. This will inform policy, scale-up and investment decisions that accelerate the country’s clean energy transition.
A strong research team would be required to demonstrate the following skillsets:
- expertise in energy access, electrification and innovation, renewables and clean cooking in sub-Saharan Africa, ideally Uganda/East Africa
- strong skills in applied policy research, evidence synthesis and stakeholder engagement
- experience in stakeholder consultation and policy translation
- a proven record in behavioural research, and climate-energy policy
- a multi-disciplinary team combining technical, social and economic expertise
- applied impact evaluation and research synthesis
- institutional and policy analysis
How to apply
Email your technical and commercial proposal to ke_evidencefundeastafrica@pwc.com by 11:59pm East African Time (EAT) on 16 January 2026. Bids received after this time will not be considered.
Contact
Email Evidence Fund manager: ke_evidencefundeastafrica@pwc.com