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Health, Nutrition and Population Advisory Service (HNPAS)

The HNP Advisory Service supports the work of the Health, Nutrition and Population (HNP) family of the HD Network. Their primary roles are to assist users to access the Network's knowledge resources, and to support and maintain the knowledge base. When a question relates to an issue not currently included in the knowledge base, and the question appears likely to produce lessons of wider applicability, the Advisory Services will attempt to find the answer. Within 24 hours, you will receive notice from us, letting you know the status of your request. Please note that we do not conduct research for students or consulting firms.

If you are not a World Bank staff member, please review the answers to some commonly asked questions below before contacting the Advisory Service.

Q. Where can I find information on jobs and scholarships?
A. The Bank’s institutional FAQs web site has a section for Jobs. World Bank Institute’s Scholarships site has information on the two programs, including how to apply. For consulting opportunities, please visit the Consulting section of the Business Center web site. HNPAS does not provide employment advice or services nor does it have additional funding for.

Q. Where can I find about the Bank's grant programs for NGOs?
A. The Civil Society web site has a section for funding resources both within and outside of the Bank. Development Marketplace has a list of funding sources as well.

Q. Where can I find resources for my research project in health-related areas?
A. In addition to the appropriate topic pages and our Data and Statistics web site, please visit the Documents and Reports database where you can access 14,000 project documents, publications and other reports. Many documents are available in PDF. World Bank Institute’s web site for researchers has additional links.

Q. Can the World Bank Group provide financing for my company to do business in a developing country?
A. International Finance Corporation (IFC) is the private sector development arm of the World Bank Group and provides funding for private sector projects in developing countries. For information on how to apply for financing, please click here.

Q. Where can I access information on World Bank projects?
A. Please visit our Projects & Policies site and/or Projects database which allows you to conduct a more in-depth search of specific projects. You can see what the Bank has been doing in some major topic areas on the Issue Briefs page.

Q. Where can I get information on health-related conferences and other upcoming events?
A. To access information on upcoming learning events in the area of health and AIDS, please visit the World Bank Institute’s Learning web site. Please also check with the Bank’s Events Calendar as well. Participation to some events is by invitation only.

If your question is not included above, please contact the HNP Advisory Service: