eConsultant2: Feasibility study of PV hybridization of diesel-based mini-grids in Niger

Deadline: 13-Jul-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The assignment output is expected to inform the Government of Niger, NIGELEC and the AfricaWorld Bank for the design of a World Bank-financed project component that aims to hybridize with PV and expand access to electricity in some of the existing micro-grids (centres isolés) operated by NIGELEC in throughout Niger.
The selected consultant firm will conduct a phased feasibility study of the potential options for hybridization and expanding access to electricity (households, businesses, etc.) of these mini-grids. Options for hybridization may include PV and options for storage capacity during night hours (batteries or diesel). After a first screening of the potential of the mini-grids to be hybridized and agreed technology option, the Consultant will conduct the feasibility studies (including demand assessments) of the selected mini-grids.

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Independent Power Projects Essential to Electrify Sub-Saharan Africa

New World Bank Report!

WASHINGTON, June 22, 2016 – A new World Bank report draws from experiences in fivepowering-africa-inside-banner African countries to explain why independent power projects (IPPs) are crucial to help deliver electricity to the 600 million people without it in Sub-Saharan Africa. The report highlights the challenges policymakers face and factors that can lead to scaled-up and sustainable power sector investment.

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eConsultant2: Identification of the poor for NHIS Registration and access to privatly provided services

Deadline: 27-May-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

Under the Africa Health Markets for Equity project, the World Bank Health in Africa maternal-and-child-healthcare-shofco-dec18-4489initiative seeks to recruit Enumeration Agencies to support the identification and enrolment of the poor onto health insurance in the demonstration districts through use of a Proxy Means Test tool in the Volta Region – Ho-Adaklu-Anyigbe-Ziope Districts. The tool will run an algorithm that will provide an immediate categorization of the household as poor (eligible for free NHIA enrolment) or non-poor (ineligible). The data collected will also be used to build the GNHR database in the selected districts. Enumeration Agencies will recruit the necessary human resources for the collection of data.

See full tender here:  SUPPORT IDENTIFICATION OF THE POOR FOR NHIS REGISTRATION AND ACCESS TO PRIVATELY PROVIDED SERVICES

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

Tender notification: # 1219686

Assignment Countries:

  • GH – Ghana

eConsultant2: Baseline Perception Survey on Competition Policy in Zambia

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

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

Follow the event with @JimKim_WBG & #WBLive

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

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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