Private equity can be a critical source of financing in emerging markets—especially for innovative small and medium enterprises in places where debt financing is limited and capital markets are less developed.
Investors and funds that take stakes in these companies not only help them expand but also provide other benefits—such as creating jobs, generating taxes, and filling gaps in service.
Solar power has enormous potential to quickly and affordably meet the energy needs of emerging markets—including in sub-Saharan Africa, where two out of three people lack access to electricity and existing grids are under strain.
But while large countries such as India, Mexico, and South Africa have benefited from surging investment in the renewable energy sector, many of their smaller neighbors remain off the radar of solar power developers and are struggling to obtain the electricity they need.
Rabobank Foundation and the World Bank team up to strengthen financial 
cooperatives for agrifinance.
The World Bank and Rabobank Foundation are teaming up to strengthen financial cooperatives in rural areas to improve financial services for smallholder farmers and agricultural SMEs.
Deadline: 23-May-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
The objective of this activity is to assist the government of Costa Rica in assessing 
alternative pathways to achieve the emission reduction commitments made in its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) and developing analytical tools and data necessary to explore existing, proposed and complementary mitigation policies and actions. To this end, this activity will develop an appropriate country-specific modeling framework and a capacity building program that allows continuous integration and update of better data on existing/new options.
Deadline: 20-May-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
Tasks will include: Sector and value chain mapping market intelligence, Business 
development, Project design, implementation and delivery. Establish client-specific agribusiness credit policies in conjunction with clients Credit Risk Management division and the Business Lines (MSME and Corporate/Wholesale Banking).
Monitor adoption of newly acquired skills and practices by clients and take corrective action or alternative approaches where required. Develop training materials and deliver training for clients on agriculture lending at entry and intermediate levels. Ensure consultation with all key client stakeholders and buy in from Senior Management.
Deadline: 16-May-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
The objective of the assignment it to identify promising finance and index insurance opportunities at different stages of the value chains of 3-4 agricultural 
commodities in Cameroon.The Assignment should:
(a) Identify and analyze the value chains
(b) Assess the nature of farmers and production methods
(c) Develop cash flow and financial profiles for value chain players
(d) Analyze the demand and supply of finance and index insurance
Climate-Driven Water Scarcity Could Hit Economic Growth by Up to 6 Percent in Some Regions, Says World Bank
WASHINGTON, May, 3 2016 – Water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, could cost 
some regions up to 6 percent of their GDP, spur migration, and spark conflict, according to a new World Bank report released today.*
High and Dry: Climate Change, Water and the Economy, says the combined effects of growing populations, rising incomes, and expanding cities will see demand for water rising exponentially, while supply becomes more erratic and uncertain.
A lively read for companies, investors, governments, and other key players interested in 20160301_OffGridSolarTrendsReport
the opportunities and challenges presented by the dynamic off-grid solar market. The report tracks the groundbreaking technological advances and innovative business models which have emerged to transform the lives ofmillions through affordable modern solar energy services.
Deadline: 13-May-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
Assessment of the Impact of IFC Investments in the Development of Oil and Gas Sector of 
Ghana.This project aims to assess the jobs and GDP impact of IFC projects in oil and gas sector in Ghana. The project is funded by Lets Works funding window that aims to generate new methods and approaches to measure, understand, and strengthen the creation of more, better, and more inclusive jobs.
Deadline: 09-May-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
This is an assignment to conduct a post program evaluation for the investment climate reform projects financed by SECO in Africa. Continue reading
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