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Success story: Steward Requeen and TTC Mobile win IFC Tender

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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.

eConsultant2:Kenya Affordable Housing PPP for Counties Senior Consultant

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Deadline: 17-Jun-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)PPPs

The objective of the assignment is to provide advisory services to stakeholders within the Housing and Real Estate sector, at both the National and County Government level, on PPP strategy formulation and key aspects of PPP project identification, preparation and implementation. The expected services are detailed more fully in Section 4 (Scope of Work).
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Enhancing Infrastructure Services through PPPS in Benin: Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Support

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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

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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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Transformation in Bank Procurement underway

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Progress continues in the World Bank’s ongoing preparations to implembanknotes_640ent a new Procurement Framework in July 2016, an initiative aimed at modernizing procurement under Bank projects to better meet the needs of client countries.

Nearly a year after multiple rounds of detailed stakeholder consultation informed the Board’s approval of, the new Policy, work is ongoing to prepare for launch of the new Policy on July 1, 2016. It provides both borrowers and Bank staff with the tools to better serve the needs and aspirations of Clients and, thus, the mission of the Bank.

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

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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

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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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eConsultant:Consultancy Assignment for Natural Hazard Assessment for the Reconstruction of Critical Transport and Flood Protection Infrastructure

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

The objective of the assignment is to contribute to the increase of capacities of the Bangladeshi villagers repair a vital flood-protecting embankmentrelevant ministries and agencies of the Republic of Tajikistan in the adoption of the most appropriate and comprehensive natural hazard assessment approaches in designing more resilient transport and flood protection infrastructure.

The objective achievement is subject to reaching three specific results:
1. Hazard assessment completed for the selected bridge reconstruction sites.
2. Hazard assessment completed for the selected flood protection sites.
3. Recommendations for hazard assessment data monitoring requirements prepared.

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IADB Tender: Support for Improving Disaster and Climate Resilience in Sustainable Tourism

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Deadline: Jun 03, 2016 06:00 PM (US Eastern Time)

The Inter-American Development Bank now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. idb

The firm will: (i) design and carry out baseline coastal studies for Corozal District, (ii) prioritize the coastal area for shoreline stabilization measures, including where appropriate ecosystem-based coastal protection, non-structural and soft-engineering measures, and based upon agreed criteria and stakeholder engagement; (iii) prepare designs for shoreline stabilization investments; and (iv) conduct the feasibility analysis of investments in accordance with the requirements of the Bank for public sector financing, including socioeconomic, environmental, financial, and institutional feasibility. The consultancy will also provide support to training and dissemination activities. Award of this contract is pending final availability of resources. The procurement method for this contract will be quality and cost-based selection. The anticipated budget for the services is USD $700,000.

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