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eC2: Technical assistance for the development of non-revenue water reduction plan for the water and sewerage utility of the State of Pernambuco (Compesa)

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Deadline: 26-Oct-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)water

Scope of work – Module 1: Support in the preparation of a NRW Corporate Strategy;
– Module 2: Support in establishing a reliable database and baseline in terms of NRW, including consolidating the operational, commercial and business units diagnostics, as well as hydraulic simulations and water balances; – Module 3: Support in the preparation of a NRW management plan (strategic, tactical and operational levels), as well as of a corresponding staff training plan; – Module 4: Support in the design of a NRW Control Program for the Recife Metropolitan Region, over the course of the next 10 years, including the use of performance-based contracts and innovative/smart technologies and approaches;
– Module 5: Delivery of a Staff Training program based on the results of activities undertaken under Module 3.

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eC2: Promoting in-depth Cleaner Production in the Textile Sector in Bangladesh

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Deadline:  22-Oct-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
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The purpose of this assignment is to conduct in-depth cleaner production assessments in 15 factories, located in Dhaka and Chittagong of Bangladesh and provide implementation support for 6 months. PaCT is hence looking for an international consulting firm that has a local presence in Bangladesh or to conduct the assignment. Interested firms may also associate with a local firm, with strong technical competencies.

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How to follow @WorldBank #AMCS2020

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Screenshot_2020-10-03 SplashWe’ve got you covered! Here’s a checklist that you can use to enhance your experience this year. So, start planning. Here are six ways to follow and engage with what our World Bank Group activities at the Annual Meetings have to offer.

Here’s a rundown of some of the events that we’ll be live streaming:

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Online: Annual Meeting Schedule

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Even before the pandemic, we’ve got you covered with World Bank Live. It’s the World Bank’sScreenshot_2020-10-03 Splash digital platform for live-streaming and engaging with global audiences. Block out time now to watch our events live. You shouldn’t also miss our live show – your chance to put questions to experts live – and we’ll be talking to Country Directors who will explain the challenges their countries face and how the Bank’s work with partners on ground is making a difference to people in every region.

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2020 Annual Meetings

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The coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc around the world and dealt a major setback to WBLdecades of development outcomes.

Taking place fully virtually this year, the World Bank Group/IMF Annual Meetings will center around “Supporting a Resilient Recovery.” Leaders from government, business, international organizations and civil society along with a diverse group of experts, will discuss the path ahead for developing countries.

The Meetings will take place from October 12 to 18.

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eC2:  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -Improving Urban Resilience of Coastal Cities in the Caribbean through Resilient Infrastructure and Urban Planning

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Deadline:   21-Oct-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) blog-in-benin-can-resilient-investment-solutions-save-a-battered-coast-780x439

The objective is to provide professional expertise to develop a comprehensive urban resilience plan for the select coastal cities in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, which aims to,
1.Study approaches for improving urban infrastructure planning to achieve resilience goals in coastal cities for the sustainable concurrence of the urban space with natural environment;
2.Help urban practitioners better understand the integration of green with existing grey infrastructure and contextually inform cities planning strategies; and
3.Forge an urban vision to identify infrastructure need and investment opportunities for the cities in the selected coastal areas.
Scope of Work: As part of the EU-GFDRR/WB Regional Resilience Program for LAC, the project will focus on carrying out diagnostic work related to urban resilience in selected coastal cities in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The main obj. is to develop an integrated vision for building resilience and sustainability into infrastructure.

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Reversing the Inequality Pandemic: Speech by World Bank Group President David Malpass

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​World Bank Group President David Malpass: Speech at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management

Malpass-IMFYou can watch the replay of the event here

Introduction

Thank you, Jens. And thanks to Frankfurt School and the Bundesbank for hosting me virtually. I look forward to engaging with you and taking questions from students, who will be future business leaders in a post-COVID world. I’m here to set the stage ahead of the IMF and World Bank Group’s Annual Meetings, which will focus primarily on COVID and debt, and will also engage partners in urgent discussions on human capital, climate change, and digital development.

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eC2:  Study on Energy Efficient Cold Storage in Agriculture in Rwanda

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Deadline: 27-Oct-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) agriculture-youth

The World Bank is seeking expressions of interest from consulting firms or organizations (including consortiums) to undertake a study on how to mainstream energy efficient cold storage along agri-food chains in Rwanda. Specific activities include: (1) conduct a diagnostic of the cold storage sector in the agri-food chain in Rwanda, by mapping stakeholders, examining operations and maintenance of cold storage equipment and facilities, assessing demand, identifying barriers to uptake, and developing suggestions of sustainable business models; and (2) conduct a stocktaking of international best practices in efficient cold storage along the agri-food chain that could be applied to Rwanda. The consultant should have strong knowledge of agriculture and energy-efficient cold storage technologies (ideally with local knowledge in Rwanda) and demonstrated experience conducting similar studies in Africa. A strong local presence or partnerships with companies/individuals in Rwanda is required.

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Annual Report 2020

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World Bank Annual Report 2020 Downloads

The World Bank Annual Report 2020 is available to download in multiple languages via the links below.

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA) are two of the five institutions of the World Bank Group (WBG). Each institution publishes its own annual report, all of which are available online.

eC2:  DGM and REDD+ GENDER STUDY

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Deadline: 08-Oct-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)rw_gender_ag_blog

The objective of this contract is to gather evidence on how DGM projects provided meaningful benefits to women in the key gender (in)equality domains of economic opportunities, access to and control over productive assets, voice, and agency. The contract will also collect evidence on how DGM empowered women during the intervention process. A selected firm is expected to conduct a study and produce a report which will be based on the research findings, as described below.

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