eConsultant2: Mid-term review for the Kenya Investment Climate Program (Phase II)

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Deadline: 01-Oct-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The Kenya Investment Climate Program (KICP II) is in the middle of its implementation span, and seeks to engage a consulting firm to undertake a Mid-Term Review (MTR). KICP II aims at stimulating private investment (domestic, FDI and PPPs), leading to job creation and economic growth in the country. The MTR will provide an assessment of the program design, implementation progress and results accomplished towards intended targets to date.

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“Universal health coverage in a generation is achievable”

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This article was published on September 15 on the World Bank website.

As the father of four children, I know nurse-cleans-newborn-sierra-leone-hospitalhow important access to good, quality health care is. All parents aspire to be able to provide the same for their children. That’s why we at the World Bank Group are working with our partners around the globe to make universal health coverage a reality for all.

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eConsultant2: Warranty Tracking System for Off-Grid Solar Products in Ethiopia

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Deadline: 01-Oct-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

solar-energyThe World Bank is supporting Ministry of Energy Ethiopia and Development Bank of Ethiopia to enforce warranty service of off-grid solar products by developing a web-based electronic database and information management system.The World Bank now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the services of developing the data platform.

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eConsultant2: World Bank Looking For Port Engineer

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Deadline: 27-Sep-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

port-614543_640In preparation for an investment project in Indonesia, the World Bank is looking for a port engineer. Activities the consultant is expected to carry out include:
reviewing the engineering designs of about 15 ports to be financed with Bank funds. This will include the civil works and the hydrological/geotechnical aspects, such as studies on tides, wave actions, sedimentation, capital/maintenance dredging requirements, coastal-river morphology, dredging solutions, settlement speed of reclaimed areas, berth structure, optimum yard areas paving system (blocks, vs. asphalt vs. concrete slabs), etc.
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eConsultant2: World Bank Looking for Maritime/Port Financial Specialist

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Deadline: 27-Sep-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The consultant is expected to port-614543_640assess the financial situation of 15 planned ports in Indonesia and advise the Bank team on whether or not to provide financing for them. This will also require that the consultant has a look at the financial situation of the other ports in the program, which potentially could cross-subsidize the operation in financially less strong ports and of Pelindo II.
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Shortage of Long-Term Finance Blunts Progress in Developing Countries

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Long-term finance is essential for households, firms and sustainable development.

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2015—A shortage of long-term financing since the 2008 crisis is choking the investment-backed growth of companies in developing countries and hampering the ability of credit-worthy families to borrow for education and housing needs and escape poverty, a new World Bank report warned today.

According to the new report: ‘Global Financial Development Report 2015-2016: Long-term Financing,’ extending the maturity structure of finance is considered to be at the core of sustainable financial development. ( Full report available: www.worldbank.org/financialdevelopment )

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eConsultant2: Including vaccines in African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization

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Deadline: 01-Oct-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The World Bank is managing a trust fund for medicines regulatory harmonization (MRH) and is currently working with three Africa sub-regions (EAC, ECOWAS, SADC) on regional harmonization projects with a focus on generic drugs in partnership with WHO and NEPAD. This consultancy will focus on adding vaccines to this work program, specifically their inclusion in the regional road map for regulatory harmonization.

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Job posting: Water economist

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WORLD BANK’S WATER GLOBAL PRACTICE

WPE now seeks an Economist with wateroutstanding analytical and communication skills with experience in preferably both infrastructure economics and natural resource economics.  The Economist will be expected to work closely in developing the WPE GSGs analytical program of activities and support to operations.

The Economist will report to the WPE GSG Global Lead Economist, and will work closely with Global Programs World Bank operational staff in the Water GP, Poverty GP and the Country Management Unit.  This position is designed to take advantage of the synergies that can be achieved through seamlessly linking across the operational and WSP teams. Continue reading →

eConsultant2: Energy and Resource Efficiency In-Depth Assessment for a Firm in Mexico

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Deadline: 05-Oct-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)alcdsb-environmental-education-wiki-licensed-for-non-commercial-use-1051x1050

IFC is looking to hire a consultancy firm to support its client in the automotive sector in Mexico to identify cost-effective solutions to improve electric and thermal energy efficiency. The in-depth assessment will involve a detailed analyses of energy uses and related costs, measured estimation of energy loses, identification of technical solutions, estimation of associated investment costs and an action plan prioritized by payback.

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eConsultant2: Odisha Affordable Health Centers

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Deadline: 22-Sep-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

These hospitals will be designed to provide modern and quality healthcare services at affordable rates for the next few decades in the state.

IFC will advise the Government on the following broad aspects:Hospital

1. Selection of bouquet of services
2. Identification of possible sites
3. Design templates/ architectural briefs for the hospitals based on modern trends aimed at minimizing capital and operational costs while enhancing quality of clinical services
4. Financing of the project
5. Transaction advisory: selection of private partners to design, build finance, operate, manage and transfer assets

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