NEWS!!!

EXTENSION TO SUBMISSION DEADLINE TO MIDNIGHT OCTOBER 16th!!!

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The LAC Development Marketplace 2010 is using a two-step process. Step 1 is to register your organization. The Submission form will then be automatically sent to registered participants who will be required to submit their proposals electronically (by email).

The Registration process requires the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader v9.
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• STEP 1 - REGISTRATION
  Please click here to access the Registration Form | Spanish. When prompted, select "Download"

• STEP 2- SUBMISSION FORM
  The Submission Form will be sent to organizations who register under STEP 1. Registered participants can fill out the submission form using the guidelines and the step-by-step guide:

  • Competition Guidelines - English | Spanish 
  • Step-by-Step Guide to Submission Form - English | Spanish 

COMPETITION TIMELINE AND KEY STEPS

(Subject to refinement):

• July 31st to September 30th: Call for Proposals

• October 1st to November 20th: Review of Proposals

• November 23rd: Announcement of Finalists

• November 23rd – January 14th , 2010

  • Prepare for final interviews by judges during event
  • Finalists prepare display materials
  • Obtain travel documentation
  • Identify Capacity Building needs
    

• January 14-15, 2010: LAC Development Marketplace & Knowledge Exchange Forum
  Finalists will be invited the LAC Development Marketplace & Knowledge Exchange Forum on January 14 to 15. Event location to be determined.
  
  This event will include the following:

  • Showcase of projects by Finalists
  • Final selection process: Interviews by Judges
  • Selection of Winners and Presentation of Awards
  • Capacity Building events and Exchanges
  • Networking and Open Space Opportunities
  • Working Sessions between the Finalists, Service Providers and DM Partners.
    

Judging of the winning projects will be carried out by the DM Sponsor agencies and include knowledgeable experts in the themes of the DM.

In addition, the event will include several special awards selected by DM participants and the invited audience.

The DM will cover the cost for one representative from each finalist team to attend the event. Covered costs for one team member include airline ticket, accommodation, per diem. Other team members are encouraged to raise additional funding through other sources and are welcome to attend at their own expense.

 

• Contact us at DEVELOPMENTMARKETPLACE@WORLDBANK.ORG