The final project evaluation will provide an 
assessment of the design and delivery of the South Sudan PSD Program, assessing whether the Program achieved intended results and impacts. The evaluation will also provide learnings from experience to improve future design of PSD programs in conflict and fragile states like South Sudan. The evaluation will be conducted in line with the OECD Development Assistance Committees principles of evaluation. This tender is for an individual consultant, not a firm. Continue reading
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eConsultant2: Ghana – Baseline Data Collection for Community Performance Based Financing (CPBF) Impact Evaluation
The EOI is for a baseline data collection (currently 
planned for Nov. and Dec. 2015) for the CPBF IE, as part of a WB-supported Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition Project.
The survey includes 8 districts in 4 regions: Northern: North Gonja, West Gonja; Upper East: Bawku West, Talensi; Upper West: Lawra, Nandom; Volta: Agortime Ziope, Kadjebi Continue reading
IFC is hiring – Young Professionals Program
This article was originally posted on the IFC website.
We are looking for current
students or recent graduates of MBA or Master’s degree programs with strong financial skills, professional achievement, leadership potential and a demonstrated commitment to development.
Program Features and Career Path
The three year program is structured to provide participants with a solid understanding of IFC’s business and strategy, a global network, and regional experience in one of IFC’s industry groups (Financial Institutions Group; Infrastructure and Natural Resources; Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services; and TMT, Venture Capital & Funds). Following a series of interviews successful applicants receive offers directly from industry departments for positions in one of IFC’s offices, regional hubs, or at headquarters.
IFC investment in Dutch Afriflora
Earlier this year the IFC proposed, and the
Board of Directors approved, an investment in the Dutch Afriflora Group. The agreement was signed on April 13, and the investment made a month later, on May 13, 2015. The investment consists of an IFC and MCPP senior secured €90 million (US$112 million equivalent) loan.
Afriflora is a family-run manufacturer and marketer of cut-rose products based in Ethiopia. Continue reading
IFC and Dutch investment banks team up
Data released by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, shows that Dutch investment bank FMO was the largest co-investor of the IFC in Fiscal Year 2014. Additionally, of the entire IFC portfolio, two of the five largest co-financiers were Dutch.
The IFC invests in private sector entities 
that are active in developing countries. However, as described in a previous blog post, the IFC’s share of the investment is typically no more than 25-35%. The remainder has to come from other investors. Continue reading
Dutch consortium presents clean-up plan to combat pollution of Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro
This article originally appeared on the Dutch Water Sector website.
This polluted bay will be the scene of the OIympic water sports venues in August 2016.
A Dutch consortium of government, companies, knowledge institutes and NGOs has joined forces to help Rio de Janeiro to structurally clean up their polluted Guanabara Bay. On 30 June a Dutch delegation presented the ‘Clean Urban Delta Initiative’ to the secretary for the environment of the State of Rio de Janeiro André Corrêa.
The World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank are so enthusiastic about the Dutch approach that they would like to help make the proposed approach a success. Continue reading
Tender: Uganda – Bushenyi-Sheema Water Supply and Sanitation Project
Tender posted on DevBusiness website (www.devbusiness.com). Log on to DevBusiness to review full tender.
Borrower/Bid No: NWSC/HQ/WORKS/2014-2015/160541
Country: Uganda
Deadline: September 22, 2015
National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) hereby invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Bushenyi-Sheema Water Supply and Sanitation Project – Phase 1: construction of the following works which are located in and around Sheema and Bushenyi Districts in the Western region of Uganda: Continue reading
Tender: Procurement of Medical goods in Uzbekistan
Please find full tender on the World Bank website (including specs of 7 lots).
Borrower/Bid No: HP/ICB/14/07
Country: Uzbekistan
Deadline: October 8, 2015
The Republic of Uzbekistan has received a credit fromthe InternationalDevelopment Association toward the cost of “Health System Improvement Project” and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the Contract for Procurement of instrument sets, diagnostic and ophthalmological goods forRMUs and urban polyclinics“. Continue reading
Tender: Nigeria – Consultancy Services for Organizational Diagnosis of 9 Water Agencies
Tender posted on DevBusiness website (www.devbusiness.com). Log on to DevBusiness to review full tender. Tender also posted on BolfyNg.
Reference number: 3NUWSRP/QCBS/01/15
Country: Nigeria
Deadline: September 3, 2015
The consulting services (“the Services”) include in-depth and holistic diagnosis of the institutional and organizational framework, human resources system, financial management system, commercial services, infrastructure as well as operational and maintenance systems thereby identifying their key challenges and make recommendations for the changes to improve the Agencies. The services require critical diagnosis of the Legal, Regulatory and Institutional Framework, and an assessment of the Human Resources Systems, Commercial, Financial, Technical, Operational (operations and maintenance), and Management situation of the State Water Agencies. Continue reading
Better Access to Water Makes Life Easier in Rural Tanzania
Article originally posted on the World Bank website.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- A project supported by the World Bank and other development partners is helping the Tanzanian government reach its goal to provide water access to 15.4 million rural residents
- Since the project began, thousands of residents have gained access to water points closer to their homes, making their lives easier
- Better access to clean water has also contributed to the growth of small businesses in rural areas Continue reading
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