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Introducing: Martijn Groen – Alternate Executive Director for IDB Invest and Counselor at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

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Martijn Groen currently serves as Alternate Executive Director for IDB Invest and Counselor at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Washington DC. In this role, he represents the Dutch position at the Board of the Bank and works on investment and strategic priorities across Latin America and the Caribbean.

The IDB Group is the largest multilateral bank focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, with more than USD 35 billion in annual financing in 2025. For Dutch companies, the IDB Group offers opportunities in sectors such as infrastructure, water, energy transition, logistics, and digitalization through procurement, project financing and private sector investments. Martijn also serves as a contact point for Dutch companies interested in working with the IDB Group in the region.

Before joining the IDB Group, Martijn worked as a career diplomat at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with postings in Colombia, Zimbabwe and Iraq.

Dialogue Session visit Gallina Vincelette (Vice President of Operations & Country Services) and Hiba Tahboub (Chief Procurement Officer)

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On Wednesday, November 19th, Gallina Vincelette, Vice President of Operations Policy & Country Services, and Hiba Tahboub, Chief Procurement Officer at the World Bank, visited the Netherlands as part of a three-day tour of Europe, which also included stops in Brussels and Berlin. During their visit to The Hague, TIO at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency hosted a Dialogue Session with 16 representatives from Dutch companies and organizations to discuss recent World Bank procurement reforms, as well as the challenges and opportunities encountered by practitioners. In a lively and open exchange, participants shared their experiences with the Bank’s procurement system and offered practical suggestions for further improvement.

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Unlocking Global International Financial Institution Opportunities: How RVO and the Washington Embassy Support Dutch Business

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Dutch entrepreneurs looking to expand globally through International Financial Institutions (IFIs), the strategic partnership between the RVO Team International Organisations (TIO) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Washington D.C. (WAS) offers a vital support network. TIO serves as the primary point of contact for initial advice on a wide range of institutions—including the IADB, ADB, AfDB, and UN—while the WAS team specializes in providing in-depth guidance for DC-based organizations like the World Bank Group and IADB. Together, they ensure that the Dutch private sector is well-positioned to navigate the complex landscape of international procurement and partnership.

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Spring Meetings 2018: World Bank Group Events Recap

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recap-banner-2018It’s Spring Meetings time and we’re on the ground to give you an inside look at the events here in Washington, DC!

On this page, you will find a daily recap of the World Bank Group events, including highlights from high-level panel discussions, Facebook live interviews, roundtables, hangouts and more!

Lock in, don’t look away, amp up your Spring Meetings experience and share this page!

 

NL & World Bank Events, Fall 2017

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Welcome back from vacation! We have been gearing up for a busy next couple of months logo-wb-header-enwith the Annual Meetings just around the corner as well as a couple of World Bank Group & Netherlands collaboration mission/events on the way.  We understand that getting back into the swing of things after a vacation filled August can be tough…that is why we have compiled all the events relevant to and with involvement of the Netherlands below. Contact us if you are interested or plan on attending any of the events.

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Upcoming Smart City Events

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July 10-14, Singapore

The World Cities Summit 2016 will explore how cities can better govern and build up resilience through policy, technology and social innovations. With active engagement, there will be more opportunities for the public, private and people sectors to co-create innovative and integrated urban solutions for a more livable and sustainable future. Click here.

July 12, IDB HQ, Washington D.C.

International Experts at Migrating from a Traditional City Management to a Smart City Management seminar will present specific “Smart City” Case Studies from Rio de Janeiro, Medellin, Singapore, Tel Aviv, Songdo, Orlando, among others. “The Road Towards Smart Cities”, a publication that proposes a roadmap for carrying out this transformation, will be launched and private sector partners will present innovative solutions and successful implementation of “Smart City” solutions. Click here.

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