IFC seeks to recruit a short term international consultant to support their Environmental and Social Hydropower Advisory Services Program in Lao PDR. The assignment aims to provide capacity building and training through the development and production of a river basin profile for the Nam Ou River Basin. The production of the river basin profile will be undertaken in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Offices (PONRE), District Natural Resources and Environment Offices (DONRE) in the provinces of Phongsaly, Oudomxay and Luang Prabang and IFC (constituting the Core Team) as well as other relevant stakeholders where required.
Tag Archives: Topsector Water
Egypt – Sustainable Rural Sanitation Services Program-for-Results
In two weeks, the World Bank Board of Directors will be discussing the Egypt Sustainable Rural Sanitation Services project. This project, financed under Program-for-Results financing, is expected to be accepted by the Board and involves a total of $1.25 billion, of which $550 million is provided by the World Bank, $170 million is provided by the Government of Egypt, and $530 million is provided by other donors.
The objective of the Sustainable Rural Sanitation Services project is to strengthen institutions and policies for increasing access and improving rural sanitation services in the Governorates of Beheira, Dakahliya, and Sharkiya in Egypt.
There are three results areas under this objective: Continue reading
Review of the Mozambique Rural Water Projects Implementation Manual
The National Water Directorate (DNA) has requested the Water and Sanitation Program of the World Bank (WSP) to support the review of Rural Water Supply Project Implementation Manual (MIPAR) approved by Ministerial Diploma No. 23/2002 of 13 March. Therefore WSP requests all interested consulting firms working in the area of water and sanitation to submit their Expression of Interest to carry out this assignment.
See full tender here: #1190935 Review of the Mozambique Rural Water Projects Implementation Manual
Ecuador Sustainable Family Farming Modernization Project
The World Bank Board of Directors will discuss the Ecuador Sustainable Family Farming Modernization Project on Tuesday, July 14. The project involves a total of $128 million, of which $80 million will be provided by the World Bank.
The project development objective is to enhance incomes of small and medium sized farm households by supporting more productive and climate-smart use for land and water.
eConsultant2: 2030 Water Resources Group: Knowledge Exchange – South Africa
In addition to knowledge-sharing through analytical work and case studies, 2030 WRG leverages its growing network of country partners to foster in-person exchange of knowledge and ideas. In the past, this has been achieved through dedicated 2030 WRG partner days at major events such as World Water Week. Later this year, we plan to expand this via an exchange to South Africa. The intention of this event is to enhance the sharing of knowledge and building of capacity around specific thematic topics. The purpose of selecting South Africa is to learn from the countrys efforts to address municipal water losses and mine-water management, topics which come up across a number of 2030 WRG country partnerships.
See full tender here: #1100305 2030 Water Resources Group – Knowledge Exchange – South Africa
Specific objectives of the exchange are to:
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Sesame Street at the World Bank – Sanitation & Hygiene
A week ago, on June 17, Sesame Street’s Raya and Count von Count were at the World Bank to talk to policy makers and children alike about the need for toilets, good sanitation, proper hygiene and how children can play a vital role in the behavioral change so desperately needed to make an impact.
World Bank project pipeline for major sectors
Curious about future World Bank projects in your field of expertise? Interested in knowing how much will be invested by the World Bank in a particular country? Want to know the pipeline of projects, with information on the project amount, the main sectors and themes, and the link to the project website?
Search no more! We have collated the information regarding pipeline projects for the main sectors. Simply click on the sector below. Please note that projects may appear in multiple lists as projects may address issues in multiple sectors.
The information is currect per June 22, 2015. Not all projects may ultimately be approved by the Board of Directors.
Pipeline Agriculture (total pipeline: $6.794 billion)
Pipeline Energy (total pipeline: $9.744 billion)
Pipeline Health (total pipeline: $7.266 billion)
Pipeline Transport (total pipeline: $28.833 billion)
Pipeline Water (total pipeline: $9.208 billion)
Sri Lanka Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project
The Sri Lanka Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project is on the agenda of the World Bank Board of Directors on Wednesday, June 24. As it is an Absence of Objection piece, it is expected to sail through the board.
The proposed project involves a total of $184 million of which $165 million will be provided by the World Bank. The Project Development Outcome is to increase access to piped water services and improved sanitation, and to strengthen rural service delivery arrangements, in selected Districts. This objective is to be achieved through the following 4 components:
World Bank Urban and Energy Departments Terms of Reference Resource (Energy & Water) Efficiency & Rooftop Solar PV for Schools in Rio de Janeiro
Most comprehensive e-consultant tender to date: includes scope of work and activities.
See full tender here: #1189177 World Bank Urban and Energy Departments Terms of Reference Resource (Energy & Water) Efficiency & Rooftop Solar PV for Schools in Rio de Janeiro
Expression of Interest Deadline: 30-Jun-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (EST)
eConsultant2 website: https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org
Tender notification: # 1189177
Assignment Countries:
- Brazil
Albania – Developing a Sector Financing Strategy for the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector
See full tender here: #1188265 Albania – Developing a Sector Financing Strategy for the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector
Expression of Interest Deadline: 28-Jun-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (EST)
eConsultant2 website: https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org
Tender notification: # 1188265
Assignment Countries:
- Albania
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