It is a catchy acronym. An alliterative call to action. It rolls off the tongues of world leaders like 
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden. Building Back Better—or BBB—is the seeming light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. But what does BBB really mean in the world’s poorest countries? And how can these countries—which are supported by the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA)—secure the resources they need to make it happen?
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eC2: Eastern Caribbean Currency Union: Renewable Energy Market sounding and barriers diagnostics
Deadline: 22-Mar-2021 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) 
The objective of this assignment is to provide consulting services to conduct diagnostics assessment for market barrier for renewable energy (RE) development and private sector investments in RE. The work will entail assessing RE investment readiness in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) countries and develop a market report.
We can end routine gas flaring by 2030. Here’s how
We are now less than a decade away from the goal of Zero Routine Flaring by 2030, an 
ambition that sits at the nexus of climate change mitigation and energy policy. Developed by the World Bank and launched in 2015 by the UN, World Bank and several governments, along with oil companies and development institutions, the Zero Routine Flaring initiative is designed to end an oil industry practice that has existed since oil production first began more than 150 years ago.
Empowering the Poorest Countries Towards a Resilient Recovery
eC2: Green hydrogen investment opportunities in developing countries
Deadline: 18-Mar-2021 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) 
This assignment will support ESMAP and IFC to develop a market report identifying investment opportunities in green hydrogen in developing countries. It will produce an analytical framework to assess green hydrogen investments in different economic sectors that could use green hydrogen or derived fuels as feedstock or energy supply. The Consultant will apply the framework to systematically assess green hydrogen investment opportunities across the full value chain in the industry, agriculture, electric power, heating, and transport sectors. This framework will be based on a straightforward scorecard system, and will be used to identify viable applications, business models, and local players that could benefit from private and public sector support. For each relevant sector, the report will also identify and develop case studies from developing countries.
eC2: Climate-Smart Urban Development and Urban Resilience in Ethiopia
Deadline: 15-Mar-2021 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
The objective of the proposed activity is to support climate smart urban development in AA by (i) integrating Climate Smart Capital Investment Plans (CsCIP) into urban development planning, and (ii) preparing an integrated action plan, including policy actions, prioritized investments and institutional building towards green, climate-resilient urban development. In alignment with other ongoing WB engagements and based on international experiences in adapting to Covid-19, a locally attuned CS-CIP and action plan will be developed in coordination with AA City Administration.
Economic inclusion programs: A springboard out of extreme poverty
As the world grapples with the pandemic, the new State of Economic Inclusion
report points to paths out of poverty for the poorest and most vulnerable.
The World Bank estimates that the economic fallout from the pandemic may add as many as 150 million extreme poor by 2021. Women, children, displaced populations, and people with disabilities have been particularly hard hit.
Better Farming on Their Own Land: How Rural Communities in Cambodia Overcome COVID-19 Restrictions and Sustain Incomes
Story highlights:
- In Cambodia, the Land Allocation for Social and Economic Development (LASED) projects secured about 16,000 hectares of land for landless and small landholder families across five provinces.
- Over 5,000 households have received direct benefits, including land titles.
- The projects will phase out by ensuring the sustainability of achievements and improving family incomes.
After the pandemic, put women first
From education to entrepreneurship, global recovery efforts need to pay
particular attention to the needs of women and girls.
When the 2008 recession hit, few asked how stimulus measures would affect women compared with men.
How to use technology to help teachers be better and to make life better for teachers
Teachers matter enormously to student learning. Teachers deliver academic knowledge. 
Teachers impart model socioemotional skills. Good teachers boost students’ long-term life outcomes. Teachers can inspire (and in another demonstration of their importance, in some cases, sadly, teachers can disappoint or even abuse).
Netherlands for the World Bank 
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