The semi-annual consultations of the NTF-PSI usually consist of two parts; (i) a learning event with presentations of ongoing and completed activities and programs funded under the NTF-PSI; and (ii) traditional consultations on broader aspects of the NTF-PSI. NTF-PSI consultations were held in Washington, DC on November 12, 2009. Below is a list of the presentations given during the learning event of these consultations. Click on the title of each presentation to see the power point. Theme: Clean and Renewable Energy | | • What the program is adding to the renewable energy agenda | • Mr. Amarque Armar, Manager, ESMAP | • Example of how NTF-PSI funds increase access to energy in remote areas | • Ms. Eneida Fernandes, Consultant, Urban Dept., Latin America and Caribbean Region | • Update on how NTF-PSI is providing assistance for developing methodologies to assess the carbon footprint of World Bank projects | • Mr. Lucas Bossard, Climate Change Specialist, Environment Department, WB | Climate Technology Program • A new initiative by InfoDev, a joint WB-IFC climate technology program | • Ms. Valerie De Costa, Manager, InfoDev |
Theme: Improving the Investment Climate in Developing Countries | Doing Business • New infrastructure indicators and reform case studies | • Ms. Svetlana Bagaudinova, Sr. Private Sector Development Specialist, Doing Business, IFC | FIAS • Climate change and investment climate reform | • Ms. Cecilia Sager, Manager, Investment Generation, CIC/FIAS • John Wille, Lead Inv. Promotion Officer, CIC/FIAS |
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