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eConsultant2: Baseline Perception Survey on Competition Policy in Zambia

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

The World Bank Group (WBG) is providing support to strengthen the effectiveness of promotionalcompetition in Zambia. In line with this support, as well as ongoing support to the CCPC, the World Bank Group (WBG) intends to undertake a baseline perception survey on competition in Zambia. The survey is intended to set a baseline on the perceptions and understanding of competition law and policy by the business community (individual firms and business associations), government officials in charge of market regulation, civil society organizations (CSO), academia and consumers.

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Upcoming events

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We are almost half way through 2016  so to better prepare you for doing business with the World Bank we have updated the list of 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.

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Improving Social Networks for Ugandan Farmers

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KAMPALA, April 19, 2016 – By exploiting the power of social ties, social network interventions offer a lower-cost alternative to traditional agricultural training programs and can be particularly effective at improving the productivity of women, according to the results of a new study.

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Event: Jim Kim speaks

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Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (CET) / 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. (ET) / 10:00 – 11:00 (GMT) or convert time
Location: German Institute for Economic Research, Berlin & Online

In this interdependent world, we’re tackling challenges that respect no boundaries, that leap from Berlin to Basra, and that affect the future of children and young people in the poorest countries as well as wealthiest.

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IFC Demonstrates Opportunities for Private Investors in Changing African Markets

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Africa remains a region with enormous potential for private investors despite economic headwinds and reduced liquidity that are creating challenges in managing risks and mobilizing partners around investments.

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In a report released March 22, 2016 in partnership with the Africa CEO Forum, IFC concludes that even in difficult economic and risk environments, methods of financing that better mitigate risk can be more widely adopted to fund successful investments on a larger scale in Africa.

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eConsultant2: Preparation of a National Electrification Strategy and Plan for Mozambique

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Deadline: 08-Apr-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The Government of Mozambique has asked for Bank support to assist them in defining India Energyand implementing a National Electrification Strategy that enshrines the sustainable development of the energy sector. The consultant is intended to provide analysis and policy advice tailored to the specific needs of Mozambiques energy sector. The work is expected to describe the current institutional and operation model, identify its strengths and weaknesses and generate solid sector diagnostics and identify practicable action plans to consolidate and operationalize reforms and ultimately help achieving the fast while sustainable electricity access for the Mozambican people.

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eConsultant2: Options Paper on Power Sector Development in Mozambique

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Deadline: 08-Apr-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The Government of Mozambique (GoM) together with Electricidad de Mozambique (EdM) Energy Indiahave a variety of power generation projects to drive its power sector development and take advantage of trading opportunities arising in the region. The GoM recognizes that its challenge is to maximize the net benefits to the country from power generation development by:
a. Maximizing revenue inflows over time from export projects while still attracting high quality developers;
b. Ensuring that domestic energy needs are effectively met; and
c. Minimizing the risks and costs of power generation projects by effective selection, prioritization, contracting, management, and enforcement.

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eConsultant2: Lighting Africa: recruit, train and mentor women entrepreneurs in rural Kenya

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Deadline: 03-Mar-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

Following the success of the Lighting Kenya pilot program, the Lighting Kenya II program alcdsb-environmental-education-wiki-licensed-for-non-commercial-use-1051x1050is currently implementing its activities through leading MFIs and with the support of quality-verified product manufacturers across rural Kenya to support last mile distribution of off-grid lighting solutions. To support this, the Program is procuring a firm to strengthen the role that women play in the supply chain for off-grid lighting products in rural Kenya through a ‘light-touch’ entrepreneurship development and mentorship support package.

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