Tag Archives: Topsector Water

When in town for the WB, think about the IDB!

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The IDB has offices in all 26 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean where it finances programs and projects. That is the big difference with the World Bank, which is active in almost every country in the world. But the fact that the IDB focuindexses on a smaller market could be beneficial for your company. Projects that work in one country, most likely will work in the other as well. This means that when you are succesful you are likely to be known in the market. The IDB is open to new innovative ideas but like the World Bank, experience in the countries you want to be active in is very important when trying to win tenders. We would also suggest your company contacts the local offices to find out more about the pipeline of projects before wanting to meet with IDB representatives. When you are in town send us an email and we can discuss visiting the IDB. Below a short description of the IDB and examples of tenders within the Energy and Water sector.

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Water Security & Services Consultant – Brazil

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The World Bank is looking for a consultant to perform a study to improve water security and services in the Brazilian state of Paraíba. The study will support the State of Paraíba in preparing a strategic action plan to improve water security and access to water services. This will include development of an investment plan and recommendations for state policies, instruments and management models with regard to water resources management, water services regulation and provision in order to support sustainable, resilient and inclusive development.

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Improving Access to Water and Sanitation for the Poor – Somalia

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ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
Pro-Poor Access to Water and Sanitation – Hargeisa Case Study

This study will be driven by the following research questions:

1. Who are the poorest people/households in Hargeisa? How do we define them and where do we find them?
2. What access and service levels do the poor have to water and sanitation?
3. How do the poorest suffer disproportionately from their condition of access to W&S in terms of costs and health?
4. What opportunities exist to improve conditions of the poorest?

The case study will require a mixed methods approach.

The quantitative aspects include analysis of two data sets: WB poverty study and MICS as well as the design and implementation of a structured household sample survey.

The qualitative aspects will include focus group discussions – or similar methods – on the constraints to and opportunities for improving service delivery to the poor.
See full tender here: Improving Access to Water and Sanitation for the Poor – Somalia.

Expression of Interest Deadline: 22 January 2015. Expression of interest to be submitted via the eConsultant2 website. Request for expression of interest for selection #1169904.

Royal HaskoningDHV wins major contract coastal protection Bangladesh

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Source: Press release by Royal HaskoningDHV.

International engineering and project management consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV has signed a €10.5 million contract with the Bangladesh Water Development Board for engineering consultancy services to protect Bangladesh’s vulnerable coastal zone, home to millions of people.

The next six yearsRoyalHaskoningDHV will be responsible for the detailed design, construction supervision and project management support of hundreds of kilometres of embankment to protect 17 coastal polders and its inhabitants and their livelihoods from natural disasters and climate change. The total project area is some 1,000 square kilometres.The contract is part of the World Bank financed Coastal Embankment Improvement Project, Phase-1 (CEIP-1) of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Continue reading →