eConsultant2: Technical Consultant for Colombo Waste to Energy PPP Project

Deadline: 07-Oct-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

alcdsb-environmental-education-wiki-licensed-for-non-commercial-use-1051x1050The Urban Development Authority in Sri Lanka has requested IFCs assistance in designing and successfully bidding a WtE plant of 600 TPD capacity in Karadiyana on a public private partnership (PPP) basis. (“Project”). IFC is keen to engage a consultant firm to undertake technical, commercial, environmental & social due diligence for the Project.
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eConsultant2: Support India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to Draw up Rollout Plan for Renewable Energy.

Deadline:  24-Sep-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

File:India fields and wind turbines.jpgThe World Bank now intends to engage a Consulting Firm to study the finalized 24X7 plans with respect to Renewable energy and prepare a state wise roll out plan for the implementation of the plans. The consultants will also be required to support MNRE in coordination with the states for the renewable energy aspect of the 24X7 plan
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IFC Annual Report 2015

The IFC has published its Annual Report 2015. Some highlights have already been published earlier this week on this blog.

“In FY15, IFC invested nearly $18 WBG-Highlightsbillion, including more than $7 billion mobilized from other investors. Our comprehensive approach helped businesses innovate, build internationally competitive industrial sectors, and create good jobs.”

60billionThe World Bank Group maintained strong support for developing countries over the past year as the organization focused on delivering results more quickly, increasing its relevance for its clients and partners, and bringing global solutions to local challenges.

Please find the Annual Report here.

eConsultant 2: Development International Healthcare Standards for the Government of Poland

Deadline:  01-Oct-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)medical-appointment-doctor-healthcare-clinic-health-hospital-medicine[7]

The Government of Poland has decided to develop a systematic review of standards for 30 diseases (based on ICD 10). Under the umbrella of a Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS) agreement, the World Bank may be requested to develop these benchmarks. The World Bank seeks to hire a firm to provide a clinical advisory role in developing these standards.

See full tender here: #1200117 Advisory Services to develop International Healthcare Standards

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

Tender notification: # 1200117

Assignment Countries:

  • PL – Poland

eConsultant2: World Bank looking for 2 Port Planning Experts

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

To strengthen national and international connectivity, Indonesia also prepared a National Port Master Plan (NPMP 2011). The NPMPs’ traffic forecast for the 2030 horizon shows that Indonesia’s container traffic will be doubled by 2020, and will quadruple by 2030. This will require capacity expansion and new port facilities development in many locations, especially in Eastern Indonesia.

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

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

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

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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Shortage of Long-Term Finance Blunts Progress in Developing Countries

Article originally published here

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

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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