Developing a Tool to Measure GHG Emissions from Forest Fires

Developing a tool to measure GHG emissions from forest fires Project details Project title Developing a tool to measure GHG emissions from forest fires Reference WB6523-11/13 Financing Ref. 1128192 Procurement Services type Funding agency World Bank Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Brazaville), Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, The, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran Islamic Republic, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Countries Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Republic of , Zambia, Zimbabwe Deadline 12 December 2013 ENVIRONMENT: Sectors - Pollution (Air / Water / Soil / Noise / Industrial / Oil) - Natural resources / Earth & Space sciences / Ecology Project description e-Consult: Developing a tool to measure GHG emissions from forest fires

NOTICE: ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW Developing a tool to measure GHG emissions from forest fires Assignment Countries: - No coutries assigned ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION As part of the 2012 World Bank Group Environment Strategy, all World Bank investment projects must undertake greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting (carbon foot printing) starting in fiscal year FY14 (July 1, 2013). The phasing-in of carbon footprint analysis is being conducted gradually. The first sectors included are energy and forestry. In the first phase, only projects and components for which there is an existing methodology are included. Based on an assessment of past approvals, roughly half of forest projects incorporated such components. The methodologies available in the first phase of implementation cover mainly re/afforestation (A/R), sustainable forest management, and REDD+; i.e. projects that deal with specific forest areas. Two tools currently in use by the World Bank are the Carbon Assessment Tool for Afforestation and Reforestation (CAT-AR) and Carbon Assessment Tool for Sustainable Forest Management (CAT-SFM). Another tool used is the Ex-Ante Carbon-Balance Tool (EX-ACT) tool which is available at. http://www.fao.org/tc/exact/ex-act-home/en/.In FY14-15 the focus will be on using existing tools to assess the carbon footprint of World Bank activities as well as developing methodologies for project types without approved methodologies. The main objective of this consultancy is to expand the range of available World Bank Green House Gas (GHG) accounting methodologies in the forest sector by developing methodologies and subsequent guidance to include World Bank operations addressing forest fire prevention or use of fire in forest management. This consultancy will review available GHG accounting methodologies and how forest fire based emissions are measured to develop a robust and cost-effective methodology to conduct ex ante assessments of forest fire related interventions in World Bank programs and projects. The tool and the method should address both interventions and activities related to wild fires in forests as well as the use of fire as a forest management tool or for the purpose of ecological restoration. FUNDING SOURCE The World Bank intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following trust fund(s): KP-P148702-KMPD-BB

ELIGIBILITY Eligibility restrictions apply: ONLY FOR FIRMS FIRM PROFILE: The consultant will be a firm. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The World Bank now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the EXPRESSION OF INTEREST should be NO more than 5 PAGES IN LENGTH INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF QUALIFIED PERSONNEL). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications. Interested consultants are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest. Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through World Bank Group eConsultant2 (https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html NOTES Following this invitation for Expression of Interest, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding. Qualification Criteria: 1. Provide information showing that they are qualified in the field of the assignment. * 2. Provide information on the technical and managerial capabilities of the firm. * 3. Provide information on their core business and years in business. * 4. Provide information on the qualifications of key staff. * * - Mandatory

Assignment Title: 1128192

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Build capacity of civil society and strengthen partnership with healthcare providers to enlarge access to integrated HIV prevention, care and treatment services Project details Build capacity of civil society and strengthen partnership with healthcare Project title providers to enlarge access to integrated HIV prevention, care and treatment services Reference UNDPZ97010 Financing Ref. 227-2013-RFP-UNDP-GF-HIV/AIDS Procurement Services type Funding agency United Nations Development Programme Countries Tajikistan Deadline 12 December 2013 HEALTH: - Policy / Planning / Systems / Organisation / Administration / Management - HIV / AIDS / STD Sectors SOCIAL SERVICES / SOCIAL SCIENCES / POPULATION: - Vulnerable Groups / Street Children / Minorities - Volunteering / NGO / CBO / Trade Unions / Civil Society Project description General information Type of notice Request for proposal Title Build capacity of civil society and strengthen partnership with healthcare providers to enlarge access to integrated HIV prevention, care and treatment services UN organization United Nations Development Programme Reference 227-2013-RFP-UNDP-GF-HIV/AIDS Published 28-Nov-2013 Deadline 12-Dec-2013 10:27 Time zone (GMT +5.00) Ekaterinburg, Islamabad, Karachi, Tashkent Countries Tajikistan Contacts UNDP Tajikistan Procurement Unit - [email protected], Tel: +992 446005600 Email [email protected] First name UNDP Tajikistan Surname Procurement Unit Telephone country code Tajikistan (+992) Telephone number 446005600 Description Build capacity of civil society and strengthen partnership with healthcare providers to enlarge access to integrated HIV prevention, care and treatment services (Ref: 227-2013-RFP-UNDP-GF-HIV/AIDS) Dear Mr./Ms. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hereby invites you to submit a Proposal to this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the above-referenced subject. This RFP includes the following documents: Section 1 – This Letter of Invitation Section 2 – Instructions to Proposers (including Data Sheet) Section 3 – Terms of Reference Section 4 – Proposal Submission Form Section 5 – Documents Establishing the Eligibility and Qualifications of the Proposer Section 6 – Technical Proposal Form Section 7 – Financial Proposal Form Section 8 – General Terms and Conditions Your offer, comprising of a Technical and Financial Proposal, in separate sealed envelopes, should be submitted in accordance with Section 2. You are kindly requested to submit an acknowledgment letter to UNDP to the following address: United Nations Development Programme [email protected] Attention: Mr. Norimasa Shimomura, Country Director The letter should be received by UNDP no later than December 05, 2013, COB. The same letter should advise whether your company intends to submit a Proposal. If that is not the case, UNDP would appreciate your indicating the reason, for our records. If you have received this RFP through a direct invitation by UNDP, transferring this invitation to another firm requires your written notification to UNDP of such transfer and the name of the company to whom the invitation was forwarded. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate with the contact person identified in the attached Data Sheet as the focal point for queries on this RFP. UNDP looks forward to receiving your Proposal and thanks you in advance for your interest in UNDP procurement opportunities. Deadline of Submission Date and Time : December 12, 2013, COB Terms of Reference (TOR)2 Build capacity of civil society and strengthen partnership with healthcare providers to enlarge access to integrated HIV prevention, care and treatment services A. Project Description Transitional Funding Mechanism for the period of October 2013–September 2015 has been consolidated with Year 5 of Round 8 Phase 2 and it is considered to be bridging the gap for coverage of essential services among most at-risk people, including PWID, SWs, MSM, prisoners, PLWHA. The main goal of the HIV grant is to provide increased access to HIV, AIDS prevention, treatment and care services and to lay the foundation for stabilizing the country’s epidemic. The project targets are aligned with the ones set by the National Development Strategy for the period to 2015. The program consists of six core objectives that aim to expand upon the national response to attain the universal access by 2015 and to further efforts geared at achieving the Millennium Development Goals. It is also intended to contribute to national health care reform through building and improving technical and managerial capacities of health professionals, promote participation of civil society in the response to the epidemic, and enhance the cooperation of NGOs with the public health sector. The current HIV, AIDS project will continue supporting a variety of service delivery points for PWID, SWs, prisoners, ex-inmates, migrants, vulnerable women and youth and other high-risk groups. It is also the only source of funding for (i) strengthening Voluntary counseling testing (VCT) services in the country, (ii) expanding the program to prevent the transmission of HIV from mother-to-child, (iii) improving the system of monitoring and evaluation, (iv) and providing treatment for ARV therapy and opportunistic infections. Despite the fact that Tajikistan is in early stages of HIV/AIDS, there is a strong stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and their family members. Health care providers, local councils, religious leaders and heads of jamoats are mobilized in order to sensitize the communities for reduction of stigma and discrimination towards vulnerable groups. The programme aims at increasing awareness, reducing stigma and discrimination among general population through organizing a wide range of awareness-raising campaigns. During implementation of Round 8 of the GFATM Grants, the HIV grant achieved target results ensuring enlarged access to HIV services for vulnerable groups of population, capacity building of the civil society, created and strengthened the partnership network of service providers and introduced sustainable practices of medical and social support for people affected by HIV. The project also supported establishment and expansion of activities of five community-based organizations (CBOs) among people living with HIV and AIDS. In 2012-2013 the CBOs reached 653 people living with HIV, who were provided with comprehensive services of client management program, in particular peer counseling, education, referrals for diagnosis of CD4, ARV treatment, care and support related with HIV. Due to the client management program people living with HIV received the necessary counseling and support on social, legal, medical and psychological issues. Self-help groups of PLWHA established in the pilot districts. B. Scope of Services, Expected Outputs and Target Completion (add-in) 2 This document serves as a guide to Requestor on how to write the TOR for the RFP, by suggesting contents. This document is not to be shared with Proposers in this current state and form. The TOR actually written by the Requestor shall be the TOR that will be attached to this part of the RFP. 26 Within the framework of the Transitional Funding Mechanisms of GFATM, the applicant organization should perform activities to improve access to and quality of the integrated services for people living with HIV and vulnerable women in the period of January – December 2014. The main goal of the project is to contribute achievement of the three Objectives of HIV/AIDS TFM grant financed by the Global Fund: • Objective 2: to scale-up provision of comprehensive and quality prevention interventions to vulnerable populations including vulnerable women, migrants’ families and young people; • Objective 4: to improve quality of PLWHA life; • Objective 6: To create a supportive environment for a sustainable national response to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. In particular, the applicant organization should aim to: 1. Target beneficiaries: Health care providers and NGO staff: • Improve the quality of client management services for people living with HIV and vulnerable women, including SWs. 2. Target beneficiaries: People living with HIV/AIDS, vulnerable women, including but not limited to Sex Workers, women with HIV/AIDS, IDUs, migrants’ wives. • Improve access of target beneficiaries to services related to prevention of opportunistic infections, treatment preparedness, ARV, adherence to treatment, health care and support. C. Institutional Arrangement Implementing partner should provide trainings and consulting (P) based on the schedule and tentative topics given below: I. Plan and methodology: - Networking and partnership: to introduce sustainable practice of medical and social support to enlarge access of project beneficiaries to integrated HIV services; - Package of services within project: peer-counseling and self-help groups of psychological support; education on life with HIV, treatment preparedness, ARV and adherence, TB and OI prevention and treatment; referral to VCT, diagnostic and\or treatment of OI (TB and Sexually transmitted infections (STI)); advocacy of and referral to OST; social and legal support; distribution of IEC and prevention materials and motivational kits. - Client management: medical (VCT, testing, medical consultations), social and juridical consultation, accompanying to medical facilities for receiving services; UNSPSC 85000000 - Healthcare Services 85110000 - Disease prevention and control 85111500 - Contagious disease prevention and control 85111501 - Aids prevention or control services

Hyperlinks to Related Project Dossiers:

227-2013-RFP-UNDP-GF-HIVAIDS.pdf https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/24668br /> Financial Proposal Form_Section 7.pdf https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/24668br /> procurement http://www.undp.tjbr /> procurement http://www.undp.org

Health Sector Technology Transfer and Institutional Reform Project Project details Project title Health Sector Technology Transfer and Institutional Reform Project Reference WB6515-11/13 Financing Ref. Project ID: P101928 IBRD 48830 Procurement Services type Funding agency World Bank Countries Kazakhstan Deadline 17 December 2013 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: - Databases / Warehouses / Data Recovery Sectors HEALTH: - Policy / Planning / Systems / Organisation / Administration / Management - Research Project description Development of Scientific Information Environment

NOTICE: Project ID: P101928 Borrower/Bid No: KHSTTIRP-C2/CS-02

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The Republic of Kazakhstan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Health Sector Technology Transfer and Institutional Reform Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consultant services under Contract Ref: KHSTTIRP-C2/CS-02 for development of scientific information environment. The Objective of the assignment is to develop unified scientific information environment and competence of a researcher at all levels of medical education, with an emphasis on Master's and PhD programs. Expected duration of the assignment: 2014-2015. Scope of Services: *Consulting firm (consultant) is planned to perform technical and methodological assistance in the following: Task 1. Development and implementation of health research portal and databases for scientific research, research staff, research funding, medical technologies transfer, productivity, etc. Task 2. Development of researcher's competencies at all levels of medical education, with emphasis on Master's and PhD programs Task 3. Development of a mechanism for ethics committees accreditation in the field of health care of the RK and conduct training seminars in ethics committees accreditation (for trainers). Expected outcomes: Fundamental background is expected to be created basing on performed assignment for the following: 1) methodological basis for health research portal and databases is developed: on research projects, productivity, research staff, financial performance and medical technologies transfer; 2) recommendations for information gathering, information environment use and monitoring as well as to assess database's functionality and value; 3) training seminars for Working groups' members; 4) guidance on the development of a mechanism for ethics committees accreditation (criteria, algorithm of accreditation, standards, standard operational procedures, forms, self-assessment questionnaires) in the field of health care of RK; 5) modular educational programs for elective subjects designed to develop competencies of Master's and PhD researcher in "Medicine"; 6) recommendations on the selection of specialists for postgraduate, professional education (PhD and Master's students) in the field of health care; 7) recommendations to develop "Master of Medical Science" educational program with the subspecialty "methodology of research in biomedicine" and "methodology of research in public health"; 8) recommendations for Strategy on scientific capacity building; 9) trainings for trainers on research issues. Qualification requirements: *At least 10 years of experience in health research management, in particular, in capacity building of researchers and improving the information environment of scientific research; *Experience in the development of educational programs aimed at developing competences of researchers; *Experience in the development of methodological basis for scientific databases on research projects, efficiency, scientific personnel, financial indicators and medical technologies transfer; *Availability of competent professionals / international specialists, capable to meet requirements according to the specifications. The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications. A consultant will be selected through CQS method in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (May 2004 edition). The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of these Guidelines setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. All interested consultants may submit their expressions of interest in pdf format signed by the executive person by e-mail: [email protected], fax: +7 7172 787 247 or hand it in at the following address no later than Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Attn: Mr. Marat Shoranov – Director Department for Strategic Development Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan 010000 Astana, Kazakhstan, Business Center "Alma-Ata" 19 Imanov Str., Office 504

For additional questions, please contact to PIST by e-mail: [email protected] or phone: +7 7172 787 235.

Attn: Mr. Marat Shoranov – Director Department for Strategic Development Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan 010000 Astana, Kazakhstan, Business Center "Alma-Ata" 19 Imanov Str., Office 504

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CAREC Transport Corridor I (Bishkek-Torugart Road) Project 3 Project details Project title CAREC Transport Corridor I (Bishkek-Torugart Road) Project 3 Reference KGZ 42399-023 LOAN Package Financial audit Financing Ref. 2755 Procurement Services type Funding agency Asian Development Bank Countries Kyrgyz Republic Deadline 27 December 2013 FINANCE & BANKING: - Audit / Accountancy / Due Diligence / Inventory Sectors PROGRAMME & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: - Project Cycle Management / Project implementation Project description Date Published: 28-Nov-2013 Deadline of Submitting EOI: 27-Dec-2013 11:59 PM Manila local time

Selection Profile Consultant Type Firm Selection Method Consultant's Qualifications Selection (CQS) Source International Technical Proposal Biodata Technical Proposal (BTP)

Selection Title CAREC Transport Corridor I (Bishkek-Torugart Road) Project 3

Package Number Package Name

Advance Action No Engagement Period 36 MONTH Consulting Services Budget USD 150,000 Budget Type Maximum

Approval Number 2755 Approval Date 07-Jun-2011 Estimated Short-listing Date 30-Dec-2013 Estimated Commencement Date 03-Feb-2014

Additional Information Possibility of contract extension Not known Possibility of consideration for downstream assignment Not known Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) No

Country of assignment Kyrgyz Republic Country of eligibility for national consultants Same as country of assignment Contact Information Project Officer Ministry of Transport and Communications Email [email protected] Contact Person for Inquiries Ministry of Transport and Communications Email [email protected]

Cost Estimate (Consulting Firm) Competitive Items Amount in USD

Remuneration and Other Expenses All activities and inputs in the TOR but not limited to remuneration, per diem, air travel, miscellaneous travel expenses, report preparation, production, and transmission, land transportation, communications, etc. 136,000 Sub-total 136,000 Non-Competitive Items Amount in USD Contingency 13,000 Sub-total 13,000 TOTAL 149,000

Terms of Reference (Consulting Firm) Primary Expertise Financial audit

TOR Keywords Audit of project accounts

Objective and Purpose of the Assignment

The objective of the APA audit is to enable the auditor to express an opinion on the financial position of Loan 2755 for the fiscal year years ending 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 and 1st quarter of 2016 and on the funds received and expenditures made within the audit years. An audit report must include: (i) title of the auditor; (ii) date of the report; (iii) addressee (EA and/or borrower); (iv) identification of the financial information audited; (v) a reference to auditing standards or practices followed; (vi) an expression of opinion, including a qualification; disclaimer or declining of an opinion on the financial information; (vii) the auditor’s signature; (viii) auditor’s address; and (ix) date of signing of the report. The auditor’s examination should include an evaluation of the systems and operating procedures for accounting, custody of assets, control of environment and internal financial control, financial reporting, and related systems. An analysis of explanations submitted to the auditor and all information necessary to support the auditor’s opinion and to construct the report of the auditor, will be provided by the IPIG, MOTC. The auditor should obtain an understanding of the project and the IPIG, MOTC, including the contents of the RRP, legal agreements and the ADB’s guidelines, i.e. Financial Management and

Analysis of Project, 2005, Loan Disbursement Handbook, Procurement Handbook, etc. Experts Needed International Team Leadership from International Experts Expertise or Position Inputs in PM Primary Place of Assignment 1 Team Leader 1.5 Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

Terms of Reference ADB Credit No.: 2755-KGZ (SF) CAREC TRANSPORT CORRIDOR 1 (BISHKEK-TORUGART ROAD) PROJECT 3 AUDIT OF ANNUAL PROJECT ACCOUNTS (APA) AUDITOR TERMS OF REFERENCE Introduction 1. Clause 4.02 (à) of the Financing Agreement between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the CAREC Transport corridor 1 (Bishkek- Torugart Road) Project 3 (Loan 2755) requires the Borrower to carry out audit of the Project Accounts and related financial statements by an independent auditor, and submit to ADB certified audited accounts and financial statements and the audit reports no later than 6 months after the end of each related fiscal year covering 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 1st quarter of 2016. 2. This letter describes the assignment scope and terms and invites you to submit a proposal for delivery of these services. General Background 3. The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program has several road corridors. The CAREC Transport Corridor 1 (Bishkek-Torugart road) is an important regional route linking the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to Central Asia and Europe. The road is being improved through individual investment projects. Project 1 was approved in 2008 to rehabilitate 39 kilometers of the road. Project 2 was approved on August 5, 2009 to rehabilitate 75 kilometers of the road. 4. These Terms of Reference are for Project 3. The Project has two components: Component 1 The first component is intended to rehabilitate 60 km in compliance with national Class II road standards with specific features for protecting the environment, preserving the road structure, and reducing vehicle crashes. Component 2 The component includes providing consultancy support for construction supervision, project management and improvement of infrastructure management skills of MOTC and other government agency staff responsible for long-term sustainability of the road network. 5. MOTC of the Kyrgyz Republic is currently the executing agency (EA) for ongoing ADBfinanced projects and serves as such for this Project. The existing project implementation unit (IPIG) under the EA must (i) monitor the progress of day-to-day project implementation, (ii) prepare withdrawal applications, (iii) prepare project progress reports, and (iv) maintain project accounts and complete financial records for auditing the Project. The director of the existing IPIG is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of implementation activities. Expertise required for this assignment includes: a. Team Leader (1.5 person-months over 3 years) Qualifications: • Minimum of 15 years general experience, including at least 5 years relevant project audit experience as below. • Obtained higher education in accountancy, licensed, and a member of a relevant professional body b. Auditor-Consultant (4 person-months over 3 years) Qualifications: • Minimum of 10 years general experience, including at least 3 years relevant project audit experience as below. • Obtained higher education in accountancy, licensed, and a member of a relevant professional body c. Auditor (6 person-months over 3 years) Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years general experience, including at least 1 year relevant project audit experience as below. • Obtained higher education in accountancy, licensed, and a member of a relevant professional body Required experience for all 3 experts: • Evaluation of the systems and operating procedures for accounting in accordance with international accounting standards, custody of assets, control of environment and internal financial control, financial reporting, and related systems • Checking of accuracy and documentary completeness of payments to contractors and consultants in accordance with the respective contracts • Assessment of compliance with the covenants and all other project documents and ADB procedures • Preparation of audit report for similar projects involving internationally-funded infrastructure projects with contract value of approximately US$20 million (implemented over approximately three years, preferably within the MOTC, administered by consultants and project implementation units, including use of direct payment and imprest accounts) Employment Authority 6. The audit services will be contracted by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Kyrgyz Republic. Contact Person: Mr. K. Sultanov, Minister of Transport and Communications KR Address: 42, Isanov Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic Tel: +996 312 900970, 900893 Fax: +996 312 314378 e-mail: [email protected] Delivery of Opinions and Reports 7. The auditor will provide the Audit Opinion on the Annual Project Accounts with Management Letter (with copies to ADB), in accordance with the following timeframes: End of February 2014: For FY 2012 and FY 2013; End of May 2015: For FY 2014; End of May 2016: For FY 2015 and 1st quarter of 2016; 8. Each Audit Report (project accounts, financial statements, imprest funds), should be submitted to ADB not more than 6 months following the end of the fiscal year as specified in the Financing Agreement of the project between ADB and the Government. 9. All reports must be provided in four copies in the English and Russian languages. Objectives 10. The objective of the APA audit is to enable the auditor to express an opinion on the financial position of Loan 2755 for the fiscal year years ending 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 and 1st quarter of 2016 and on the funds received and expenditures made within the audit years. 11. An audit report must include: (i) title of the auditor; (ii) date of the report; (iii) addressee (EA and/or borrower); (iv) identification of the financial information audited; (v) a reference to auditing standards or practices followed; (vi) an expression of opinion, including a qualification; disclaimer or declining of an opinion on the financial information; (vii) the auditor’s signature; (viii) auditor’s address; and (ix) date of signing of the report. Description of Materials and Timing of Delivery 12. The Annual Project Accounts and supporting documentation will be provided to the auditor on the following estimated dates: For the year of 2012 and 2013 by 15 January 2014; For the year of 2014 by 1 April 2015; For the year of 2015 and 1st quarter of 2016 by 15 April 2016; Audit Scope 13. The auditor’s examination should include an evaluation of the systems and operating procedures for accounting, custody of assets, control of environment and internal financial control, financial reporting, and related systems. An analysis of explanations submitted to the auditor and all information necessary to support the auditor’s opinion and to construct the report of the auditor, will be provided by the IPIG, MOTC. 14. The auditor should obtain an understanding of the project and the IPIG, MOTC, including the contents of the RRP, legal agreements and the ADB’s guidelines, i.e. Financial Management and Analysis of Project, 2005, Loan Disbursement Handbook, Procurement Handbook, etc. Auditing Standards and Program. The audit will be carried out in accordance with the agreed auditing standards as specified in the Grant Agreement, including professional or general standards, standards of fieldwork, and reporting standards. The audit program will consider the risk of material misstatements resulting from fraud or error. It should include procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that material misstatements (if any) are detected. Accounting Policies and Changes. The auditor should comment on the project’s accounting policies, and confirm the extent to which the agreed project accounting policies have been applied. In particular, the auditor should note the impact on the APA arising from any material deviations from the agreed accounting standards. The auditor should also comment on any accounting policy changes, either during a financial year, or from one year to another. Imprest Account (or Special Account). The Imprest Account reflects: (i) deposits and replenishment received from financiers, (ii) payments substantiated by withdrawal applications, and (iii) the remaining balance at financial year-end. The auditor will examine whether the Imprest Account has been maintained in accordance with the provisions of the relevant financing agreements. The auditor must form an opinion on whether the Imprest Account was used in compliance with required procedures (e.g., those of ADB), and the fairness of the presentation of Imprest Account activity and the year-end balance. The auditor should examine the eligibility and correctness of financial transactions during the period under review, account balances at the end of the period, the operation and use of the Imprest Account in accordance with the financing agreement, and the adequacy of internal controls for this particular disbursement mechanism. Statements of Expenditures (SOE). The auditor will audit all SOEs used as the basis for the submission of grant and credit withdrawal applications to ADB as well as governmental withdrawal applications to the GoKR. These expenditures should be compared for project eligibility with the relevant financing agreements (and with reference to the RRP and other project documents for guidance when considered necessary). Where ineligible expenditures are identified as having been included in withdrawal applications and reimbursed against, these should be separately noted by the auditor. The annual audit report should include a separate paragraph commenting on the accuracy and propriety of expenditures withdrawn under SOE procedures, and the extent to which ADB can rely on those SOEs as a basis for grant and credit disbursement. Annexed to the APA should be a schedule listing individual SOE withdrawal applications by specific reference number and amount. Compliance with Financial Covenants. The auditor will confirm compliance with each financial covenant contained in the project legal documents. Where present, the auditor should indicate the extent of any noncompliance by comparing required and actual performance measurements for each financial covenant with the financial year concerned. Compliance with Financial Assurances. The auditor will confirm compliance with all financial assurances contained in the project legal documents (see terms and definitions). Where present, the auditor should indicate the extent of any non-compliance by comparing required and actual performance of the Recipient in respect of these ADB requirements for the financial year concerned. Use of Funds for the Purpose Intended. The auditor will confirm, or otherwise, that: • All external funds have been used in accordance with the relevant financing agreements covering each project, with due attention to economy and efficiency, and only for the purpose for which the financing was provided. • Counterpart funds, i.e. Government and/or co-financiers have been provided and used in accordance with the relevant financing arrangements and only for the purpose for which the financing was provided and • Goods and services financed have been procured in accordance with the relevant financing agreements. Record Keeping. The auditor will pay particular attention to whether all necessary supporting documents, records, and accounts have been kept in respect of all project activities, with clear linkages between the accounting records and the APA. This will include: (i) computation and recalculation, including checking the mathematical accuracy of estimates, accounts, or records; (ii) reconciliation, including reconciling related accounts to each other, subsidiary records to primary records and internal records to external documents; and (iii) tracing, including tracing journal postings, subsidiary ledger balances, and other details to corresponding general ledger accounts or trial balances. Internal Control Systems. The auditor will assess the adequacy of the project financial management systems, including internal controls, including whether: (i) proper authorizations are obtained and documented before transactions are entered into; (ii) accuracy and consistency are achieved in recording, classifying, summarizing, and reporting transactions. Management Letters On conclusion of the audit, the auditor will prepare a management letter for the audited project, detailing: • Any material weaknesses in the accounting and internal control systems that were identified during the audit, including those regarding SOEs and Imprest Accounts (if applicable); • Recommendations to rectify identified weaknesses; • Status of significant matters raised in previous management letters; • Practical recommendations on the steps that could be taken to become materially compliant with the agreed project accounting policies, together with a time frame for making these changes; • The degree of compliance with each of the financial covenants in the Loan Agreement and recommendations for improvement; • Matters that have come to the auditor’s attention during the course of the audit which have a significant impact on project implementation; • Any other matters that the auditor considers should be brought to the attention of the project’s management; and • Significant matters that the auditor considers should be brought to ADB’s attention. Statement of Access 15. The auditor will have full and complete access, at all reasonable times, to all records and documents including books of account, legal agreements, bank records, invoices, and any other information associated with the project and deemed necessary by the auditor. 16. The auditor will be provided with full cooperation by all employees of MOTC and the IPIG, whose activities involve, or may be reflected in, the annual financial statements. The auditor will be assured rights of access to banks and depositories, consultants, contractors, and other persons or firms hired by the employer. Independence 17. The auditor will be impartial and independent from any aspects of management or financial interest in the entity under audit. In particular, the auditor should be independent of the control of the entity. The auditor should not, during the period covered by the audit, be employed by, or serve as director for, or have any financial or close business relationship with the entity. The auditor should not have any close personal relationships with any senior participant in the management of the entity. The auditor must disclose any issues or relationships that might compromise their independence. Auditor and Audit Staff Competence 18. The auditor must be authorized to practice in the country and be capable of applying the agreed auditing standards. The auditor should have adequate staff, with appropriate professional qualifications and suitable experience, including experience in auditing the accounts of entities comparable in nature, size, and complexity with the entity whose audit they are to undertake. 19. To this end, the auditor is required to provide curriculum vitae (CV) of the auditors who will provide the opinions and reports, together with the CVs of managers, supervisors, and key personnel likely to be involved in the audit work. These CVs should include details of audits carried out by these staff, including ongoing assignments. Submission of Proposal and Work Plan 20. You are invited to submit a proposal and a work plan to provide the audit services described in this letter. Proposals should address, among other things: • The extent (if any) that you would not conform to the agreed auditing standards and indicate any alternative standards to which you may (be required to) conform. • Whether the audit would be conducted as a completed audit (i.e., will the auditors carry out their audit after financial year-end, when the books of account are, or are being, closed). • Whether an audit carried out after financial year-end would be supplemented by one or more interim audits during a financial year. The principal purpose is to test ongoing systems and internal controls, and to relieve pressure on the staff of the entity and on the auditor at year-end. • The manner in which the auditor proposes to address any statutory requirements relating to audit (e.g., certifications relating to shareholders’ equity required under the companies’ act) or to which they may be implicitly bound by contractual obligations of the employer (e.g., ADB auditing requirements, Statements of Expenditure, Imprest Accounts). • Procedural requirements for certain verification procedures (e.g., checking of stocks, inventories, assets, etc.). • Specific actions required on the part of the employer (e.g., access to computer systems and records, disclosures). • Discussions before signing the opinion and report on any matters arising from the audit, and with whom these discussions would be held. • The timetable for provision of opinions and reports. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 21. This section defines the terms used in this document. a. Annual Project Accounts (APA): The Annual Project Accounts (APA) comprise: • Statement of Accounting Policies, • Statement of Financial Performance, • Statement of Financial Position (or balance sheet), • Statement of Cash Flows, • Notes to the Financial Statements, and • Other information including (a) a summary of funds received showing ADB funds and counterpart funds separately; (b) a summary of expenditures shown under the main project components and by main categories of expenditures (as referenced in loan documents) for the year ending 31 December 20xx and cumulative expenditures on the project to date; and (c) statement of fund balance as of 31 December 20xx. b. Agreed Project Accounting Policies “Agreed project accounting policies” with regards to preparation of Annual Project Accounts, means the cash-based International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). c. Agreed Auditing Standards “Agreed auditing standards” means the International Standards on Auditing (ISA 800) promulgated by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB). d. Financial Covenants The financial covenants as detailed under Article III, Sections 3.01 to 3.04 (Use of Proceeds of the Loan), and Article IV, Sections 4.02 to 4.03 (Particular Covenants) of the Loan Agreement have been agreed. e. Financial Assurance The following financial assurance have been given (Schedule 5, paragraph 10 of the Loan Agreement): Without limiting the generality of Section 6.06 of the Loan Regulations, the Borrower shall ensure that all funds and resources required for implementation of the Project are allocated and provided on a timely basis in accordance with the financing plan agreed for the Project.

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Promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights – Universal Access to Reproductive Health Project details Promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights – Universal Access to Project title Reproductive Health Update Status See original posting Reference EuropeAid/134837/C/ACT/Multi Financing Ref. 21.050101 Procurement Grant type Funding agency European Commission Countries Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazaville), Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Djibouti, East Timor, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, The, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Republic of , Zambia, Zimbabwe Deadline 10 December 2013 HEALTH: - Policy / Planning / Systems / Organisation / Administration / Management - Maternal-Child health / Maternity / Family planning / Reproductive health / Nursing - HIV / AIDS / STD Sectors SOCIAL SERVICES / SOCIAL SCIENCES / POPULATION: - Policy / Planning / Systems / Reform / Poverty Alleviation - Family Planning - Vulnerable Groups / Street Children / Minorities - Volunteering / NGO / CBO / Trade Unions / Civil Society Project description Please find below Hyperlinks to Related Project Dossiers:

English: Questions&Answers Concept Note stage part II 28/11/2013 https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm? ADSSChck=1385719629982&do=publi.getDoc&documentId=137136&pubID=134837br /> Spanish: Preguntas y Respuestas etapa del Documento de Síntesis parte II 28/11/2013 https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm? ADSSChck=1385719629982&do=publi.getDoc&documentId=137138&pubID=134837br /> French: Questions et réponses étape de la Note Succincte 2eme partie 28/11/2013 https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm? ADSSChck=1385719629982&do=publi.getDoc&documentId=137137&pubID=134837

INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE TYPES OF COLLATERAL REGISTRY APPLICABLE TO TAJIKI STAN Project details INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A COMPARATIVE Project title ANALYSIS OF THE TYPES OF COLLATERAL REGISTRY APPLICABLE TO TAJIKI STAN Reference WBZ97036-d Procurement Services type Funding agency World Bank Countries Tajikistan Deadline 20 December 2013 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: - Internet / e-Commerce / e-Governance ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: - Econometrics / Statistics / Income Distribution Sectors PROGRAMME & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: - Identification / Needs Analysis / Formulation / Feasibility Study PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: - Planning / Policy / Systems Project description General Information Country: Tajikistan Notice/Contract Number: wb:op00024815 Publication Date: Nov 28, 2013 Deadline: Dec 20, 2013 Funding Agency: World Bank Buyer: PVT SECTR COMP

Original Language: English

Contact information Address: Mr. Rahmatboev Sh SIC Private Sector Competitiveness Project 27, Shotemur street, Dushanbe 734025 Tajikistan Telephone: 992372211573

Email: [email protected]

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTFOR an international consultant toconduct a COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE TYPES OF COLLATERAL REGISTRYAPPLICABLE TO TAJIKISTAN Republic of Tajikistan Private Sector Competitiveness Project Grant No.IDA H7710 Assignment Title: Consultant to conduct a feasibilitystudy to determine the optimal location and governance arrangements for a modern, online collateral registry in Tajikistan, following international best practices.Reference No.:PSC/IC3The Republic of Tajikistan has received Grant for financing in the amount of US$ 10 Millionequivalent from the WorldBank toward the cost of the Private Sector Competitiveness Project, and it intends to apply part of theproceeds to payments for consultingservices. The services include a Consultant to assist the Government of Tajikistan to conduct a comparative analysis ofthe types of collateral registries applicable toTajikistan. The objective of this assignment is to conduct a feasibility study to determine the optimal location andgovernancearrangements for a modern, online collateral registry in Tajikistan, following international best practices. TheState Committee for Investments and State Property Managementnow invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provideinformation demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the Services. Requirements:1) Practical experience (not less than 10 years) in the area ofsecured transactions, knowledge of multiple collateral registry models, and experience conducting feasibility studies forestablishing modern collateral registries; Direct participation in implementation of projects and awareness ofthe World Bank procedures;Experience of work in developing countries;Excellent knowledge of English language; knowledge of Russian and/or Tajiklanguages is a plus.The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 1.9 and1.11 of the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World BankBorrowers published in January 2011. ("Consultant Guidelines"), setting forth the World Bank'spolicy on conflict of interest and eligibility. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the selection of IndividualConsultants (IC) method set out in the ConsultantGuidelines. Further information can be obtained at theaddress below during office hoursfrom 09-00 to 17-00 hours. Expressions of interest must be deliveredin a written form to the address below (in person, by fax, or by e-mail) by December 20, 2013, 2013 (14:00 Dushanbetime). State Committee for Investments and State Property ManagementPrivateSector Competitiveness Project Attn: Mr. Rahmatboev Sh., Headof PMU27, Shotemur street, Dushanbe city, Tajikistan, 734025Tel:+992372211573Fax: +992372215729Contact person: Mr. Rajabov A. E-mail:[email protected] site: www.gki.tj

National Education Planning and Management Project details Project title National Education Planning and Management Reference REG 46505-001 Procurement Services type Funding agency Asian Development Bank Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, East Timor, Fiji, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea, South, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Countries Micronesia, Federated States of, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam EDUCATION: Sectors - Policy / Planning / Systems / Institutions / Evaluation / Decentralisation Project description Country Regional

Project Number 46505-001 Project Type or Modality of Assistance Technical Assistance

Financing Public sector (Sovereign) Status Proposed ADB Financing ($ thousand) 700 Sector / Subsector Classification Education / Education Sector Development Thematic Classification Capacity development Social development

Responsible ADB Officer Not Assigned Responsible ADB Department Pacific Department Responsible ADB Divisions Urban, Social Development & Public Management Division, PARD

Civil Society Participation for Development Effectivenesss Project details Project title Civil Society Participation for Development Effectivenesss Reference REG 47213-001 Procurement Services type Funding agency Asian Development Bank Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, East Timor, Fiji, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea, South, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Countries Micronesia, Federated States of, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam SOCIAL SERVICES / SOCIAL SCIENCES / POPULATION: Sectors - Volunteering / NGO / CBO / Trade Unions / Civil Society Project description Country Regional

Project Number 47213-001 Project Type or Modality of Assistance Technical Assistance Financing Public sector (Sovereign) Status Proposed ADB Financing ($ thousand) 750 Sector / Subsector Classification Multisector / Multisector Thematic Classification Capacity development Governance

Responsible ADB Officer Not Assigned Responsible ADB Department Regional and Sustainable Development Department Responsible ADB Divisions Public Management, Governance and Participation - Main

Macroeconomic Modeling for Improved Economic Assessment Project details Project title Macroeconomic Modeling for Improved Economic Assessment Reference REG 47146-001 Procurement Services type Funding agency Asian Development Bank Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, East Timor, Fiji, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea, South, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Countries Micronesia, Federated States of, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: - Macroeconomics / Crisis Sectors - Economic Systems / Planning PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: - Regional Country Co-operation / European Integration Project description Country Regional

Financing Public sector (Sovereign) Status Proposed ADB Financing ($ thousand) 700 Sector / Subsector Classification Multisector / Multisector Thematic Classification Capacity development Economic growth Regional cooperation and integration

Responsible ADB Officer Not Assigned Responsible ADB Department Economics and Research Department Responsible ADB Divisions Macroeconomics and Finance Research Division

Review and Updating of the 1997 Guidelines for the Economic Analysis of Projects Project details Review and Updating of the 1997 Guidelines for the Economic Analysis of Project title Projects Reference REG 47330-001 Financing Ref. 8507 Procurement Services type Funding agency Asian Development Bank Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, East Timor, Fiji, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea, South, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Countries Micronesia, Federated States of, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: - Economic Systems / Planning Sectors PROGRAMME & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: - Monitoring & Evaluation & Assessment / (impact) Studies / Project Audit / Survey Project description Country Regional

Financing Public sector (Sovereign) Status Approved Approval Number TA No. 8507

Approval Date 20 Nov 2013 ADB Financing ($ thousand) 225 Sector / Subsector Classification Multisector / Multisector Thematic Classification Economic growth

Responsible ADB Officer Juzhong Zhuang mailto:[email protected] Responsible ADB Department Economics and Research Department Responsible ADB Divisions Office of the Chief Economist, ERD