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eConsultant2: Evaluation study of the projected impacts of Climate Change on coastal tourism development area

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Deadline:29-Feb-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The assignment is intended to be undertaken by a very experienced and highly quality India basinfirm (or a consortia) of consulting engineers familiar with the Study of vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in coastal areas, in climatology and Environment; Mapping of coastal vulnerability and natural risks; Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) including seaside tourist areas.

See full tender here:Evaluation study of the projected impacts of Climate Change on coastal tourism development area in Senegal-Adaptation and Resilience strategies-Nianing-Pointe Sarène-Joal Finion Axis&Basse Casamance

eConsultant2 website: https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org

Tender notification: 1211924

Assignment Countries:

– Senegal

Tech 4 Agricultural Development

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The article below discusses how technology can help agricultural development.

Tech Meets Agriculture at #Hack4Ag in Uganda

Original article posted January 21, 2016 on the World Bank website.

Kampala, Uganda— Cellphone usage is expanding in Sub-Saharan Africa, and paving the way for information and communication technologies (ICT) to modernize and boost productivity in the region’s agricultural sector.   Apps like Kilimo Salama, which provides farmers with updated climate data, as well as Vet Africa, which helps diagnose livestock diseases, are already transforming farmers’ lives in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Up to 90% of farmers polled by e-Learning Africa credit ICT with improving food security in their region.

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PPP Knowledge Lab

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Interested in learning more about PPP’s at the World Bank then follow the PPP Knowledge Lab, read more below.

PPP Knowledge Lab: MDBs’ Collaboration Brings You the First-ever Comprehensive Online Resource for Public-Private Partnerships.

Original article posted January 25th, 2016 on World Bank website

Multilateral development agencies from around the world have collaborated to produce the PPP Knowledge Lab, the first comprehensive online resource that pools the knowledge and experience of industry leaders in public-private partnerships (PPPs).

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World Bank report ‘Digital Dividends’

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A new World Bank report says that while the internet, mobile phones and other digitalMobile in Africatechnologies are spreading rapidly throughout the developing world, the anticipated digital dividends of higher growth, more jobs, and better public services have fallen short of expectations, and 60 percent of the world’s population remains excluded from the ever-expanding digital economy.

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Event Calendar 2016

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2016 has begun and to better prepare you for doing business with the World Bank in the New Year we have listed the ”most relevant” events for the Dutch private sector below.

We understand that it may be difficult to attend the events in person but not to worry the majority of the events will be broadcast by live stream.

Please email us if you plan on attending and with any questions you may have.

Transforming Transportation 2016
January 14-15, 2016 Washington, DC
Deadline has passed, you will be able to stream event.
http://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2015/12/14/transforming-transportation-2016

Improving Efficiency in Health
February 3-4, 2016 Washington, DC | Preston Auditorium, Main Complex, World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2016/02/03/improving-efficiency-in-health

Land and Poverty Conference 2016: Scaling up Responsible Land Governance
March 14-18, 2016 Washington, DC
http://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2015/07/20/land-and-poverty-conference-2016-scaling-up-responsible-land-governance

Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics 2016: Data and Development
June 20-21, 2016 Washington, DC
http://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2015/11/10/annual-bank-conference-on-development-economics-2016-data-and-development

7th Global Pension and Savings Conference
September 19-21, 2016 Washington, DC
http://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2016/09/19/7th-global-pension-and-savings-conference

View all World Bank Events here: http://www.worldbank.org/en/events/all

 

 

Free World Bank Course on Citizen Engagement

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The World Bank Group is bringing a second delivery of the free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Citizen Engagement to be launched on February 1.Financial Education

Government works best when citizens are directly engaged in policymaking and public service delivery. What conditions are necessary for inclusive and effective citizen engagement? Can it positively improve people’s lives? This course provides an overview of citizen engagement, critically analyzing how it can be leveraged most effectively to achieve development results.

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Dutch Health delivers four boats to Bangladesh

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On December 2, 2015 the Minister of Disaster Management and Relief, Hon. Mofazzal DutchHealth Boats BangladeshHossain Chowdhury (Maya) Bir Bikram, MP, handed over four Search and Rescue Boats, built by Dutch Health BV, to the National Coast Guard of Bangladesh. This project was financed by the World Bank.

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Climate Friendly Transport in Developing Countries

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On December 3, 2015 the World Bank published an article on the support Nigeria-Lagos-busof Multilateral Development Banks to climate friendly transport in developing countries. The first bus-based mass transport system in Lagos, Nigeria has proved to be a success.

Lagos, Nigeria, is the sixth largest city in the world. It is also the fastest growing and one of the most congested in the world. Commuting for Lagosians can be a serious challenge. Until recently, transport options to get to work were either small minibuses (the danfos) or larger minibuses (molues). Traffic was bad and transport expensive.

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December 2015 issue of NL4WorldBank newsletter published

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This morning the fifth edition of the NL4WorldBank email campaignnewsletter was published. Those subscribed to the newsletter automatically received it in their inbox. If you did not receive the newsletter, you will find it here.

If you would like to automatically receive the next newsletter when it is published, please subscribe here.

Video: Presentation Diomedes Berroa

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Monday November 30th, the Netherlands Embassy in Washington DC organized the third IMG_1937annual World Bank luncheon. The Dutch private sector, World Bank Group Staff, the Dutch Executive Director’s office and Embassy staff came together to talk about the changes to the procurement rules and doing business with the World Bank. Speeches were given by the Dutch Ambassador to the US, Henne Schuwer, the Executive Director to the World Bank Group Mr. Frank Heemskerk followed by a presentation by lead procurement Specialist of the World Bank Mr. Diomedes Berroa.

In case you missed the luncheon, below you can view the presentation by Mr. Diomedes Berroa.

And for your convenience we’ve also attached World Bank Procurement Reform, Presentation by Mr. Diomedes Berroa.