If you can read this, then you are already doing better than 53% of children in low- and 
middle-income countries, who can’t read a simple text by age 10. Being able to read is fundamental for children to be able to learn other subjects like science and history. It also creates opportunities and opens more doors for them as they get older.
When people talk about biodiversity, it is often through the lens of conservation and the
survival of animal and plant species. But the value drawn from a healthy biosphere is much more than that – it delivers a steady supply of food, water, jobs and livelihoods and helps to regulate climate.
Our oceans are overfished and polluted with plastic; 1 million plant and animal species (out of 8 million) face extinction within decades, according to the latest scientific assessments, and deforestation and soil degradation have reached epic levels.
STOCKHOLM, December 13, 2019 — A global coalition of development partners announced today their commitment to maintain momentum in the fight against extreme poverty, with $82 billion for the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund for the poorest. The financing, which includes more than $53 billion for Africa, will help countries invest in the needs of their people, boost economic growth, and bolster resilience to climate shocks and natural disasters.
Deadline: 16-Jan-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
Assignment objective: Disaster risks need to be understood and mapped in more detail in specific watersheds within large interconnected production and conservation forest landscapes, inhabited by thousands of communities, to be able to better develop, target and converge investments from a number of sectors and stakeholders.
Deadline: 13-Jan-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) 
There will be key criteria for the development of the deliverables:
1. Gender Gaps: A focus on gender equality priorities across the categories policy, leadership, employment, is expected.
2. Client Focus: The focus will be on providing relevant content and recommendations( strategies/remedial actions, activities and programmes) to the WB and KenGen which will be focused in the energy sector and other sectors such as education etc.
3. Partnerships: The consultant will be expected to map out feasible partnerships with e.g. like minded companies and institutions professional associations, universities and NGOs as part of the outputs delivered.
4. Budget and Sustainability: Key will be mapping costs and timelines of the interventions proposed in the gender options analysis. This is essential for sustainability.
5. Key Performance Indicators. What will be the success factors
6. Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. Define how to measure success
In observance of the International Migrants Day, Dec 18
Chart 1: Ratio of working-age adults per retirement-age person
Immigration has a positive influence on the social and cultural fabric in host countries. In addition to its economic benefits which are well discussed in the World Bank Group Report, migration has a wide range of non-economic benefits for receiving countries. In host countries, immigration can help reverse or at least delay demographic decline and population aging due declining fertility. According to the US Census Bureau (2018),the ratio of working age adults to retirement-age persons is projected to decline to 2.5 by 2060, from 3.5 in 2020 (Chart 1). However, projections indicate that US population growth will be primarily driven by immigration after 2030 (See Chart 2).
Deadline: 16-Jan-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
To support the design and development of the initiative, IFC is seeking a firm with expertise in the field of mini-grid engineering with view of helping the definition of the technology strategy and requirements to be implemented under this initiative. This will consist among other things in developing standardized technical standards, performance requirements and EPC contracts towards ensuring quality of equipment while favoring cost efficiencies notably through efficiencies of scale. The firm will be expected to demonstrate solid technical experience in mini-grid, having worked in this segment for at least 2-3 years with demonstrated track record in regard to first-hand understanding of on-the-ground realities.
Deadline: 20-Jan-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
The objective of the assignment is to develop Accident Research Institute (ARI), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) as a Center of Excellence (CoE) to deliver step changes in delivery of safe transport and road infrastructure goals, toward effective and sustained reduction in road related deaths and trauma. The CoE would develop and maintain sustainable technical and research skills and assist the development of a skilled cadre of road safety professionals to generate and deliver best practice in road safety for the economic and social benefit of society. The duration of the assignment is 3 months.
Deadline: 16-Jan-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
To support the design and development of the initiative, IFC is seeking a firm or a consortium of firms with expertise in the fields of data and IT tools with view in developing an online project development, tender and M&E IT platform to support the implementation of the initiative. The first phase of this assignment will consist in designing a new online platform or customizing an existing IT product based on the requirements developed under the broader initiative. Focus will be given on standardizing data collection, data analysis, tender processes and monitoring and evaluation requirements to support projects preparation, award, development and performance monitoring. In addition to IT product development and implementation track record, the firm or consortium will be expected to demonstrate solid knowledge of the mini-grid sector, as well as experience in mini-grid project preparation and PPP tendering processes.
Deadline: 16-Jan-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) 
To support the design and development of the initiative, IFC is seeking a firm or a consortium of firms with expertise in the field of mini-grids and PPPs in infrastructure including but not limited to the following skillset: public-private-partnerships models and transactions preparation, energy sector policies and regulations, mini-grid PPP programs, financing and risk mitigation instruments, market intelligence, data collection and analysis, monitoring and evaluation as well as stakeholders engagement, marketing and communications. The firm or consortium will be expected to demonstrate solid experience in mini-grid, having worked in this segment for at least 2-3 years and combining strong analytical capabilities with first-hand understanding of on-the-ground realities.
Netherlands for the World Bank 
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