The World Bank is adopting a new policy governing procurement in projects financed by the Bank. Join communications officer Pabsy Pabalan and Robert Hunja, World Bank Director for Solutions and Innovations in Procurement, as they delve into the new system.
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eC2:COTE DIVORE FOOD SAFETY CONSULTANT
Deadline: 22-Sep-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
The overall objective of the assignment for a Consultant will be to upgrade client-companies’ food safety management syestems in keeping with the requirements of the internationally recognized food safety standards and recommendations made in the Implementation Action Plan. The Consultant will provide consulting and technical advice, conduct training, develop documentation and monitor project timelines for the implementation process. Upon completion of a specific engagement, a client-company should be able to issue self-declarations about conformance and/or obtain relevant third party certification from an authorized certification body
KENYA FOOD SAFETY CONSULTANT
Deadline: 22-Sep-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
The overall objective of the assignment for a Consultant will be to upgrade client-companies’ food safety management syestems in keeping with the requirements of the internationally recognized food safety standards and recommendations made in the Implementation Action Plan. The Consultant will provide consulting and technical advice, conduct training, develop documentation and monitor project timelines for the implementation process. Upon completion of a specific engagement, a client-company should be able to issue self-declarations about conformance and/or obtain relevant third party certification from an authorized certification body.
eC2:Training materials and tools for design and execution of agribusiness SME development projects.
Deadline: 07-Jul-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
T&C is currently in the process of developing a set of learning materials and tools that will
help World Bank Task Team Leaders (TTLs) with designing and implementing agribusiness SME projects. Over the past few years, key insights on the topic have been gained from field-based implementations, research and dialogue internally and externally to the WBG. T&C is therefore currently seeking to develop 1) a diagnostic framework to identify the opportunities for- , and challenges and needs of SMEs in the agribusiness sector; 2) a training module on agribusiness SME development, 3) a business modeling toolkit for Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Centers (AECs); and 4) an Operational Manual for AECs. While deliverables 1 and 2 will focus broadly on agribusiness SMEs outside the farm gate, deliverables 3 and 4 will focus on agro-processing primarily food processing SMEs specifically.
eConsultant2:Kenya: Preparation of a Business Plan for the Rural Electrification Authority
Deadline: 24-Jun-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) was established in 2006 under the Energy Act to 
enhance electricity supply in rural areas. REA has played a significant role in the sector through the grid extension projects and off-grid solutions. The focus of REA is to play an increasing role in the overall socio-economic development of Kenyan citizens. The Government has set up an ambitious target of achieving universal access by 2020 and has provided increased support to the energy sector so as to achieve the desired electrification goals.
Enhancing Infrastructure Services through PPPS in Benin: Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Support
Deadline: 20-Jun-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
The objective of this technical assistance is to help create (i) a favorable legal and institutional framework for PSP in infrastructure in Benin; and (ii) greater capacity in PPP preparation and implementation through provision of world-class training and technical assistance.
STC-Healthcare and Education
Deadline: 17-Jun-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)![medical-appointment-doctor-healthcare-clinic-health-hospital-medicine[7]](https://nl4worldbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/medical-appointment-doctor-healthcare-clinic-health-hospital-medicine7.jpg?w=160&h=107)
The IFC Health & Education team is seeking to undertake detailed analysis of the space in Fragile and Conflicted States (concentration on DRC, Madagascar, Mozambique, Côte d’Ivoire plus 1-2 other countries) and build an investment thesis (which could include innovative blended finance mechanisms, expansion of existing IFC platforms into these countries etc.) for IFC in these countries.
Why the World Bank’s venture capital arm is investing in Silicon Valley
Article posted on devex. 26 May, 2016
It might seem off mission for investors who say they want to drive prosperity in 
developing countries to support entrepreneurs based in the city with the most concentrated venture capital in the world.
Most of the more than $100 million the venture arm of the World Bank’s International Finance Corp. will invest this fiscal year will go to the emerging markets, including tech hubs such as Nairobi, Kenya — dubbed the “Silicon Savannah”. But recently the IFC has also invested in Silicon Valley companies such as the cloud-based software company Ayla, the satellite company Planet Labs and the online education company Coursera.
Transformation in Bank Procurement underway
Progress continues in the World Bank’s ongoing preparations to implem
ent a new Procurement Framework in July 2016, an initiative aimed at modernizing procurement under Bank projects to better meet the needs of client countries.
Nearly a year after multiple rounds of detailed stakeholder consultation informed the Board’s approval of, the new Policy, work is ongoing to prepare for launch of the new Policy on July 1, 2016. It provides both borrowers and Bank staff with the tools to better serve the needs and aspirations of Clients and, thus, the mission of the Bank.
TIPS
The World Bank Group project cycle takes years, influencing the proces requires a lot of patience; below a number of helpful tips:
- Build a large network including all relevant stakeholders; local government project authority, (local) World Bank staff and offices, local business, and the Dutch embassies.
- Follow projects and follow-up with (local) World Bank Staff on a regular basis.
- Be patient and approach from a problem solving perspective within the country of execution.
- Maintain regular contact with local and federal government agencies discussing future projects.
- Visit the World Bank Group HQ in Washington, D.C. with concrete deliverables.
- When in Washington, D.C. be sure to be up to date on the recent developments concerning prourement, structure and general news.
Questions about doing business with the World Bank Group? Contact the World Bank Liaisons at the Netherlands Embassy in Washington, DC.
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