Regulatory Approach to Cost-Oriented Retail Pricing, Bundling of Services, and Promotional Pricing for Telecommunications Services and Products

The Ministry of Innovation and Technology of Ethiopia, through the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EARDIP) financed by the World Bank, is seeking a consulting firm to help the Ethiopian Communications Authority develop a cost-oriented approach to retail pricing, bundling and promotional pricing for telecommunications services. The assignment covers building a cost model for services such as mobile voice, SMS, data and fixed broadband, developing regulatory review mechanisms, bundling and margin squeeze frameworks, and marketing and promotion directives. The work also includes sensitivity analysis to assess affordability and consumer welfare impacts. Interested consulting firms must submit expressions of interest demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience. Shortlisting will be based on core business and years in business, relevant experience in the field of the assignment, and the technical and managerial capability of the firm. Firms may associate through joint ventures or sub-consultancies, with joint venture partners jointly and severally liable for the contract. Selection will follow the Quality and Cost-Based Selection method under World Bank procurement regulations. The detailed Terms of Reference are available from the Ministry or on the designated government website.