 October 21, 2008, Beijing: The World Bank and its partners opened a unique marketplace of development ideas in Beijing. Â
 The top 115 projects selected as finalists have now been invited to present their projects and compete for grant funding at the colorful two-day Marketplace event. In addition to a grant competition, these two days include a Knowledge Forum to build the capacity of these growing CSOs and facilitate connections among them.  The fair is open to the public.  Opening ceremony: Tuesday, October 21, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Exhibition:  Tuesday, October 21, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm       Wednesday, October 22, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Venue:      China World Trade Center, Exhibition Hall No. 3 Address:   No. 1, Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing  Related Links:   Wal-Mart joins the China Development Marketplace, to support CSO efforts to promote sustainable development (September 23, 2008)
 Special Award to Support CSOs' Post-Earthquake Reconstruction Activities (August 5, 2008)
 100 Finalists for the China Development Marketplace Announced (March 5, 2008)
 The World Bank and partners launch the 2nd China Development Marketplace (November 8, 2007)
 1st China Development Marketplace Final M&E Report (August 17, 2007)
 1st China Development Marketplace Successfully Completed (Jun2 20, 2007)
 List of Winners (in English and Chinese) (220kb pdf)  Photo Gallery (scenes from the knowledge forum, finalists exhibition, award ceremony)  |
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