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eConsultant2: Evaluation study of the projected impacts of Climate Change on coastal tourism development area

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Deadline:29-Feb-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The assignment is intended to be undertaken by a very experienced and highly quality India basinfirm (or a consortia) of consulting engineers familiar with the Study of vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in coastal areas, in climatology and Environment; Mapping of coastal vulnerability and natural risks; Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) including seaside tourist areas.

See full tender here:Evaluation study of the projected impacts of Climate Change on coastal tourism development area in Senegal-Adaptation and Resilience strategies-Nianing-Pointe Sarène-Joal Finion Axis&Basse Casamance

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

Tender notification: 1211924

Assignment Countries:

– Senegal

Tech 4 Agricultural Development

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The article below discusses how technology can help agricultural development.

Tech Meets Agriculture at #Hack4Ag in Uganda

Original article posted January 21, 2016 on the World Bank website.

Kampala, Uganda— Cellphone usage is expanding in Sub-Saharan Africa, and paving the way for information and communication technologies (ICT) to modernize and boost productivity in the region’s agricultural sector.   Apps like Kilimo Salama, which provides farmers with updated climate data, as well as Vet Africa, which helps diagnose livestock diseases, are already transforming farmers’ lives in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Up to 90% of farmers polled by e-Learning Africa credit ICT with improving food security in their region.

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PPP Knowledge Lab

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Interested in learning more about PPP’s at the World Bank then follow the PPP Knowledge Lab, read more below.

PPP Knowledge Lab: MDBs’ Collaboration Brings You the First-ever Comprehensive Online Resource for Public-Private Partnerships.

Original article posted January 25th, 2016 on World Bank website

Multilateral development agencies from around the world have collaborated to produce the PPP Knowledge Lab, the first comprehensive online resource that pools the knowledge and experience of industry leaders in public-private partnerships (PPPs).

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December 2015 issue of NL4WorldBank newsletter published

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This morning the fifth edition of the NL4WorldBank email campaignnewsletter was published. Those subscribed to the newsletter automatically received it in their inbox. If you did not receive the newsletter, you will find it here.

If you would like to automatically receive the next newsletter when it is published, please subscribe here.

Video: Presentation Diomedes Berroa

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Monday November 30th, the Netherlands Embassy in Washington DC organized the third IMG_1937annual World Bank luncheon. The Dutch private sector, World Bank Group Staff, the Dutch Executive Director’s office and Embassy staff came together to talk about the changes to the procurement rules and doing business with the World Bank. Speeches were given by the Dutch Ambassador to the US, Henne Schuwer, the Executive Director to the World Bank Group Mr. Frank Heemskerk followed by a presentation by lead procurement Specialist of the World Bank Mr. Diomedes Berroa.

In case you missed the luncheon, below you can view the presentation by Mr. Diomedes Berroa.

And for your convenience we’ve also attached World Bank Procurement Reform, Presentation by Mr. Diomedes Berroa.

Factsheet: The Worldbank’s new procurement strategy

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Earlier this year, the Worldbank issued a new procurement strategy. After three years of negotiating on a strategy that had not been updated since 19i-love-procurement270, it goes without saying that there are some significant changes…

The World Bank Team at the Netherlands Embassy has identified some of the most relevant changes:

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IFC, Netherlands Boost Support to Emerging Market SMEs

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IFC Press Release
by John McNally

Antalya, Turkey DC November 24, 2015— IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and IFC and the Dutchthe Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs today announced an initiative to provide much needed financing and advice to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially to those in difficult to reach segments and in fragile markets, by lending through emerging market banks and other financial intermediaries.

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eConsultant2: Short Term Consultants for IFC Public Private Partnership Advisory Services- Indonesia

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

IFC Seeks to hire Short Term Consultants (STCs) to help originate and execute Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects across the Asia pacific Region. These consultants will work as core team members in IFC Business Develop Initiatives and PPP Project Execution related activities. The consultants will be based across Asia-Pacific region with the following tentative locations, which are subject to change:

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eConsultant2: Market Demand Assessment for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities

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Deadline: 25-Nov-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)waste water treament

This is an opportunity for local firms only who have had experience conducting market needs assessment for WASH(Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)in peri-urban areas of Bangladesh. The objective of this WASH Need Assessment will primarily be the collection of detailed, accurate and credible information on the WASH needs of the communities of Kashimpur Konabari, especially relating to water supplies, access of safe drinking water, hygiene behaviors, sanitation and solid waste management systems among leading factories, community and educational institutions.

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