ICYMI: Trade mission on transportation, Feb 1-4, 2016

On February 1-4, 2016 representatives of Austria, Canada, Spain, the Netherlands, Ethiopia-Road-Constructionand the United States will organize a joint trade mission focusing on opportunities for the transportation sector at the World Bank Group, Inter-American Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

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Climate Friendly Transport in Developing Countries

On December 3, 2015 the World Bank published an article on the support Nigeria-Lagos-busof Multilateral Development Banks to climate friendly transport in developing countries. The first bus-based mass transport system in Lagos, Nigeria has proved to be a success.

Lagos, Nigeria, is the sixth largest city in the world. It is also the fastest growing and one of the most congested in the world. Commuting for Lagosians can be a serious challenge. Until recently, transport options to get to work were either small minibuses (the danfos) or larger minibuses (molues). Traffic was bad and transport expensive.

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Trade mission on transportation in DC, Feb 1-4, 2016

On February 1-4, 2016 representatives of Austria, Canada, Spain, the Ethiopia-Road-ConstructionNetherlands, and the United States will organize a joint trade mission focusing on opportunities for the transportation sector at the World Bank Group, Inter-American Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

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eConsultant2: Assessment of Potential Public Private Partnerships

Deadline: 31-Dec-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

Preliminary assessment of potential infrastructure projects to develop aInfra in Ethiopia pipeline of feasible PPP projects in Ethiopia. The result of the assessment will serve to inform future government decisions on which projects to prioritize for further development as PPPs.

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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)

Transport Specialist / Highway Engineer in Tanzania

The World Banks Transport and ICT Global Practice is looking for a highly organized, energized and experienced individual Short Term Consultant (STC) to serve as Transport Specialist/Highway Engineer based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The candidate will participate primarily in the Banks transport sector work and operations in Tanzania.
See full tender here: Transport Specialist or Highway Engineer – Tanzania.

Deadline: October 26, 2014