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Nov 12, 2009 Semi-Annual Consultations in DC

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:

Climate Change and Climate Adaptation

 

Climate change adaptation and natural disasters preparedness in the coastal cities of North Africa 

         Mr. Anthony Bigio, Sr. Urban Specialist, MENA & team

Impact of climate change and vulnerability of water infrastructure systems 

         Mr. Michael Jacobsen, Sr. Water Resources Specialist, Water Dept, Sustainability Network, WB

 

Theme:

Clean and Renewable Energy

 

ESMAP – 

     What the program is adding to the renewable energy agenda

         Mr. Amarque Armar, Manager, ESMAP

Solar power public illumination in a remote town of the Mosquito Coast (Nicaragua) 

     Example of how NTF-PSI funds increase access to energy in remote areas

         Ms. Eneida Fernandes, Consultant, Urban Dept., Latin America and Caribbean Region

Undertaking the Green House Gas Analysis of Core Development Projects 

     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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