eC2:Case Studies and Technical Guides for Resilient Infrastructure PPPs

Deadline: 07-Sep-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)PPPs

The Project consists of two components: Knowledge Development and Knowledge Exchange & Dissemination. The first component will study the evolution of disaster resilient PPP projects and the contractual and procurement structure that has impacted on private investment. The second component will consist of workshops where lessons learned will be discussed and shared among stakeholders. The final Technical Guides will be produced combining the case studies and the outcome of the workshops, disseminated through several channels to feed into PPP project preparation and standardization of PPP documents.

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eC2:Developing an early warning system for forest fire in Mozambique

Deadline: 18-Sep-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)Forestry

This consultancy will develop an early warning system for forest fire in Mozambique. The system will be based on four sources of information: 1) near real time monitoring of satellite images from Meteosat, MODIS and Suomi-NPP; 2) characterization of the fire regime in Mozambique, based on analysis of historical satellite images; 3) effect of season and climate on fire risk, based on the Fire Weather Index and 4) geographical modeling of fire risk and intensity.
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IFC Launches Web Portal to Boost Off-Grid Access, Renewable Energy Production in Tanzania

IFC Press Release

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, August 11, 2016 — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today announced the launch of a web portal to speed the development of mini-grids in Tanzania, helping the country boost its energy production and increase access to electricity through renewable sources such as solar and hydro.  

The portal, found at
http://www.minigrids.go.tz/, provides licensing, financing, regulatory, and other information and support to small, renewable power producers in Tanzania who want to sell electricity to consumers, especially to the millions in the country not connected to the main grid.

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Modernizing weather forecasts and disaster planning to save lives

Article published on http://www.worldbank.org, August 9th, 2016.
By Lisa Finneran

Is it hot outside? Should I bring an umbrella?© Angela Gentile/World Bank

Most of us don’t think much beyond these questions when we check the weather report on a typical day. But weather information plays a much more critical role than providing intel on whether to take an umbrella or use sunscreen. It can help manage the effects of climate change, prevent economic losses and save lives when extreme weather hits.

During the second IDA18 replenishment meeting in Nay Pyi Taw, I visited the Myanmar Department of Meteorology and Hydrology’s Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center to see how funding from IDA, the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, is helping the country modernize its systems for observing and forecasting weather through the Ayeyarwady Integrated River Basin Management Project.

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eC2: Crop Protection and Gender Study in East Java

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

IFC Indonesia is seeking to recruit an Short-Term Consultant (STC) to lead an Agro-input _DSC8598and Gender study in East Java.

The study will focus on the following areas:

  1. Existing gender roles, in particular with respect to farming and agro-input use;
  2. Existing perceptions on agro-inputs;
  3. Information on agro-inputs;
  4. Purchase decisions;
  5. Agro-input purchases;
  6. Use of agro-inputs.

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Article: Climate Change Expected to Magnify Water Scarcity

Article published on http://www.worldbank.org, August 18, 2016

Story highlights

  • Nearly 1.6 billion people live in countries with physical water scarcity – a figure that Imagemay double in the coming two decades.
  • As the potential for developing new sources of water diminishes, making more efficient use of water becomes essential to meeting future demand.
  • The World Bank works with countries around the world to help ensure water resources remain secure through water efficiency measures, including improved agricultural practices.

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eC2: Global Investment Competitiveness Survey

Deadline: 07-Sep-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The Global Investment Competitiveness Survey aims to capture business perceptions on banknotes_640the role of investment climate factors in guiding foreign direct investment (FDI) decisions. The survey aims to analyze the investment-decision process of FDI firms across all the steps of their investment cycle (e.g., investment plans, entry, expansion, and exit). The survey also measures the importance of investment climate variables in influencing FDI decisions (e.g., investment incentives, promotion, regulations, administrative processes, etc.). We have developed a preliminary draft survey comprises around 30 questions that should take around 20-30 minutes to complete.

The survey firm will be responsible for pilot testing and implementing the survey. In person (face to face) or telephone follow up interviews of selected respondents and write up of a small set of case studies will also be required to complete the assignment.

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eC2: Consultant for 2030 Water Resources Group Bangladesh

Deadline: 24-Aug-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

Working under the supervision of the Bangladesh Program Coordinator for 2030 World Bangladesh partnershipResources Group (WRG) the Consultant will support the 2030 WRGs Bangladesh secretariat including:
1. Support organization of workshops, focused group discussions and high level meetings related to the Bangladesh Water Multi-Stakeholder Partnership and its three work-streams
2. Prepare agenda, presentations, case studies for the events
3. Liaise with stakeholders from the government, private sector and civil society to seek their inputs into event design and execution
4. Support communication and PR functions and provide all logistical support
5. Support the analytical studies Water Governance and Sustainability work-stream and associated Task Forces.
6. Support the Investment Plan of the Bangladesh Delta Plan
7. Support the Greater Dhaka Watershed Restoration (GDWR) and Agri-Water work-streams as needed
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eC2: Sector Diagnostics for Competitiveness and Export Diversification for Bangladesh

Deadline: 24-Aug-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice in Bangladesh intends to hire a consulting firm banknotes_640to assist in sector prioritization and value chains selection with a strategic perspective to contribute to Bangladesh’s economic growth agenda. The objective of this assignment will be to conduct a rapid sector diagnostic and prioritization with focus on potential export, jobs, SME intensity, investment generation etc. in Bangladesh. The sector analysis would review relative strengths and weaknesses of a number of high potential sectors, assessing global market opportunities and relative competition, including an indication of any binding obstacles at a sector level among local businesses that should be addressed in order to enhance competitiveness in these sectors. The analysis would build on existing sources of information on recent industry trends in each sector as well as a sector outlook for the future in order to identify the key drivers of competitiveness.

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eC2: Solomon Islands: Electricity Access Expansion Project

Deadline: 30-Aug-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

Dispersed population across an island archipelago and the poor performance of Solomon solar-energyPower in the past constrained its capacity to expand its grid to main population centers or even in the capital city Honiara. While 45% households have reported to have some form of power supply at home, the majority of these households only have small solar panels, typically of 20W, whereas only 9% have power supply from the grid operated by Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (now trading as Solomon Power).

The World Bank is looking for an Independent Verification Agent (IVA). The objectives of the IVA are to (i) verify that the pre-agreed outputs as defined in Operations Manual (OM) have been delivered and properly documented; (ii) confirm that claimed outputs and beneficiaries are eligible to receive OBA subsidies; (iii) review costs of service connection and household wiring; (iv) recommend reimbursement of OBA subsidy to Solomon Power; and (v) prepare Output Verification Reports and to verify and collect project monitoring data.

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