IFC InfraVentures (InfraV) the IFC Global Infrastructure Project Development Fund was created to provide early-stage risk capital to help untangle hurdles associated to the design and early development of infrastructure projects in IDA countries, helping them achieve a stage where they can access international and multilateral financing. By partially providing funding for development costs, InfraV provides expertise in critical areas such as: (i) helping to create bankable project agreements; (ii) providing input on key technical studies and the offtake agreement; (iii) helping to negotiate key project agreements such as the power purchase, project development (concession) and EPC agreements; and (iv) guiding the consortium on completing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments compliant with good international practices such as those described in IFC Performance Standards, including timely and meaningful outreach and stakeholder engagement and consultation programs, adequate environmental and social pre-project baseline determination. Continue reading
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eConsultant2: Framework Agreement for PPP Rapid Support Assessments
PPIAF has supported the delivery of rapid needs assessments (RNA) for PPP enabling environments since 2011. The rapid support framework (RSF) expands on the support offered under the RNA activities and seeks to respond to increasing client government requests for just-in-time support and technical advice on PPP programs.
The objective of the Consulting Assignment is to assist client governments in developing and implementing their PPP programs. The assignment may include some or all of the following assistance for selected countries: i) conducting a rapid diagnostic of the PPP enabling environments to identify gaps impeding the development of PPP programs; ii) developing and prioritizing a PPP project pipeline; and iii) developing a business case for 1-2 pilot project(s). Continue reading
eConsultant2: ICT Strategy and PPP options for ICT sector in Somalia
The ICT Sector Unit of the World Bank Group is working with the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) of the Federal Government of Somalia to provide a program of ICT Sector Support, 2014-2018. The project development objective for ICT Sector Program (covering Phase 1 and Phase 2) is to contribute towards the process of developing a regulatory framework for the telecommunications sector and building an ICT infrastructure in Somalia.
This assistance is being commissioned in preparation for a potential Phase 3 of the ICT Sector support program. It is concerned with the provision of technical assistance to the Federal Government of Somalia and is supported by PPIAF in order to assist the development of ICT infrastructure. Specifically, Phase 3 will seek to identify necessary reforms to the enabling environment, support project preparation, and build capacity for private sector participation in the development of a fiber optic backbone network, both domestic and international, among other methods, by leveraging sector synergies. Continue reading
Afghanistan – The Canal that Brought a Neighborhood Back to Life
This article was originally published on the World Bank website.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- The rebuilding of a canal has brought life back to a rural neighborhood in Balkh Province, reviving arable land as well as allowing residents to supplement their income by growing their own vegetables.
- The reconstruction sub-project was made possible through the National Solidarity Program, the government’s flagship program for rural development.
- The National Solidarity Program is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development and receives funding from a number of donors, including the World Bank and the (Dutch-funded) Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF).
Jamshid and Basit are happily enjoying themselves around in and around the canal. “Now that the canal is paved, we can easily fill our buckets and carry the water home.”
IFC – To Develop Sustainable Hydropower in Asia, a Regional Approach Is Best
Article originally published on the IFC website.
Seven hundred million people live without electricity in Asia. Several countries, including Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan, are tapping into their hydropower potentials to generate electricity for domestic consumption and exports, which will be a big boost to their economic development. To ensure the sustainability of such developments, IFC is working with both the public and private sectors to raise standards and enhance collaboration between the two sides.
“Hydropower demands are growing too fast to limit your scope to one country,” said Kate Lazarus, team leader for IFC’s Mekong sustainable hydropower program. “We’re approaching sustainability from an Asia-wide perspective.” Continue reading
World Bank to Support Bulgarian Government with Energy Sector Assessment
Article originally published on the World Bank website.
The Bulgarian Government and the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) have asked the World Bank to provide a sound analytical basis and options that the Ministry of Energy and BEH could consider in defining a strategy for financial recovery and the liberalization of the power market.
The advisory support will be implemented in two phases. In the first phase, which starts now in collaboration with the Bulgarian Energy Holding, the Bank will undertake an objective assessment of the sector’s financial position to propose options for the implementation of the liberalization of the power market. Continue reading
India – Jhelum and Tawi Flood Recovery Project
The Jhelum and Tawi Flood Recovery Project for India, worth a total of $250 million, will support the recovery and increase disaster resilience in Project Areas, and increase the capacity of the Project Implementing Entity to respond promptly and effectively to an eligible crisis or emergency. The flood affected region consists of 22 districts, affecting 12.5 million people.
The project development objective is to support the recovery and increase disaster resilience in Project Areas, and increase the capacity of the Project Implementing Entity to respond promptly and effectively to an eligible crisis or emergency.
eConsultant2: GAFSP Rwanda Evaluation
IFC would like to invite firms meeting the following criteria to submit an expression of interest for this consultancy:
Experience with conducting rigorous impact evaluations in developing countries;
Experience in the agribusiness sector a strong plus. Continue reading
eConsultant2: Malawi GAFSP Evaluation – Survey Firm – DEADLINE AUGUST 13
IFC is looking to hire a survey firm to manage all aspects of a baseline household data collection, entry and management for a prospective, rigorous impact evaluation of two interventions: an outgrower scheme and employment of unskilled labor at a commercial farm. The purpose of the household surveys is to estimate the baseline wellbeing of smallholder farmers in the Salima province of Malawi, where the company operates. The baseline will be used to better understand the context of these farmers, and to measure the effects of their engagements with the company over time by comparing the results against a midline (September 2017) and an endline (September 2019) data collection. Continue reading
Tender: UPDATE – Horticulture Development Project
Tender posted on DevBusiness website (www.devbusiness.com). Log on to DevBusiness to review full tender.
DB Reference number: WB3439-07/15
Country: India
Deadline: August 25, 2015
The Project Director: Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Development Project, now invites prospective nursery / firms to indicate their interest in supply of improved plant material comprising of Clonal Rootstocks, grafted feathered and whip nursery fruit plants of Apple, Pear, Cherry, Stone fruits, Kiwi and Walnut etc. as follows: Continue reading
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