eConsultant2:Kenya: Preparation of a Business Plan for the Rural Electrification Authority

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

The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) was established in 2006 under the Energy Act to India Energyenhance electricity supply in rural areas. REA has played a significant role in the sector through the grid extension projects and off-grid solutions. The focus of REA is to play an increasing role in the overall socio-economic development of Kenyan citizens. The Government has set up an ambitious target of achieving universal access by 2020 and has provided increased support to the energy sector so as to achieve the desired electrification goals.

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World Bank Group Finances Mobile App

The World Bank Group Finances free mobile application allows users to quickly access its portfolio of projects, finances, and procurement data.

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Transparency and accountability are essential to the development process at the World Bank Group and central to achieving the bank’s mission to alleviate poverty. The mobile app complements the World Bank Group Finances website.
With this app, you can:

  • Access the World Bank Group’s development activities in one of nine languages (Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish) from any place in the world.
  • Locate and follow the projects in your country of interest financed by the Bank, including the major awarded contracts.app
  • Check the disbursements data, updated monthly, and the contributions to Trust Funds.
  • Get updates on pending projects in the pipeline, as well as latest approved projects.
  • Receive procurement/tender notices and follow business opportunities in more than 100 countries.
  • Engage with the Bank by sharing, following its projects and investments, or reporting back.

 

Success story: Steward Requeen and TTC Mobile win IFC Tender

indexIn March, the Dutch companies Steward Redqueen (impact measurement & strategy) and TTC Mobile (innovative survey technology) joined forces and won IFC’s tender for the ‘Agri Commodity Traders Evaluation project. It’s a challenging exercise which focuses on assessing the development impacts of IFC agriculture commodity trader projects. The aim is to better understand the contribution to the development of commodity trading agents in different environments; such as key export-oriented vs. domestic market-oriented crop, transition economy vs. developing economy, and crops which involve smallholder farmers (e.g. coffee, cocoa, tea) vs. large estates producers (e.g., grains, oilseeds). The project started in April 2016 and its finalization is planned in Q1 2017.

The Netherlands Embassy emphasizes the importance of establishing a partnership to raise the chances of winning WBG tenders.  A prime example is the Steward Redqueen and TTC Mobile partnership. Both companies have contacts in different departments within the World Bank Group, but had never worked together until the end of 2015. Through the embassy both parties learned of the publication of the ‘Agri Commodity Traders Evaluation’ tender on eConsultant2. After the liaisons put the two companies in touch, both TTC Mobile and Steward Redqueen realized that by collaborating they would have a good chance at winning the tender. Their unique collaboration resulted in winning the tender.

More information about TTC Mobile and Steward Redqueen:

Ø  http://ttcmobile.com/

Ø  http://www.stewardredqueen.com/
Please contact us if you would like to share the success your company has had with the World Bank Group.

Enhancing Infrastructure Services through PPPS in Benin: Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Support

Deadline: 20-Jun-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)PPPs
The objective of this technical assistance is to help create (i) a favorable legal and institutional framework for PSP in infrastructure in Benin; and (ii) greater capacity in PPP preparation and implementation through provision of world-class training and technical assistance.

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STC-Healthcare and Education

Deadline: 17-Jun-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)medical-appointment-doctor-healthcare-clinic-health-hospital-medicine[7]

The IFC Health & Education team is seeking to undertake detailed analysis of the space in Fragile and Conflicted States (concentration on DRC, Madagascar, Mozambique, Côte d’Ivoire plus 1-2 other countries) and build an investment thesis (which could include innovative blended finance mechanisms, expansion of existing IFC platforms into these countries etc.) for IFC in these countries.

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TIPS

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The World Bank Group project cycle takes years, influencing the proces requires a lot of patience; below a number of helpful tips:

  • Build a large network including all relevant stakeholders; local government project authority, (local) World Bank staff and offices, local business, and the Dutch embassies.
  • Follow projects and follow-up with (local) World Bank Staff on a regular basis.
  • Be patient and approach from a problem solving perspective within the country of execution.
  • Maintain regular contact with local and federal government agencies discussing future projects.
  • Visit the World Bank Group HQ in Washington, D.C. with concrete deliverables.
  • When in Washington, D.C. be sure to be up to date on the recent developments concerning prourement, structure and general news.

 

Questions about doing business with the World Bank Group? Contact the World Bank Liaisons at the Netherlands Embassy in Washington, DC.

eConsultant2: Development of Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Program to Support National Urban Water Supply Program

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

The Bank is seeking a Consultant Team to assist the WBOJ Water Team in providing support to the Directorate of Water Supply Development (DitPAM) of DG Human Settlements in the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, to prepare and develop technical assistance (TA) and Capacity Building (CB) programs for the LGs and PDAMs participating in the NUWAS program.
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eConsultant2: Development of Integrated Web-based Monitoring and Evaluation System in Support of the Development of National Urban Water Supply Program

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

The Bank is seeking a Consultant Team to assist the WBOJ Water Team in providing support to the Directorate of Water Supply Development (DitPAM) of DG Human Settlements in the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, to prepare and develop an integrated MIS with web-based monitoring and evaluation system in the framework of NUWAS Program implementation. Continue reading

eConsultant2:Cote d’Ivoire: Bridging Infrastructure Financing Gap – Feasibility Study of Infrastructure PPP Project Venture Fund (IP4VF)

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

Government will need to build institutions to achieve a significant leap in efficiency and PPPseffectiveness in the delivery of the PPP program including project identification and preparation, project appraisal and transactions negotiations and closing with the private sector, and financing of PPP transactions. To achieve this, the Government is considering establishing an Infrastructure Fund which could consist of several sub-funds, including an infrastructure venture capital fund, an infrastructure equity fund, and an infrastructure debt fund.
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eConsultant2: Cote d’Ivoire: Bridging Infrastructure Gap – PPP Capacity Building & Training

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

Delivery of a well-designed and structured training provision focused on addressing existing deficits in skills and knowledge is central to the successful PPPsdelivery of PPP projects. Training is also integral to promoting best practice and strengthening consistency of the approach in undertaking PPP projects. PPP training has a crucial role in helping to secure value for money in terms of the services provided by professional advisors.
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