Call for Applications: Access to Competitive Funding (2nd Round)

[Jaya Jung Mahat]

FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT ENGAGE THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN PPCR

Deadline: April 30, 2014

Under the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR) over US$ 29 million in concessional funds have been set aside to contribute to financing for innovative programs and projects that engage the private sector in activities associated with reducing countries’ exposure to climate risk and uncertainty. 

 

To be considered for PPCR funding, concept proposals must be submitted by one of the multilateral development banks (MDBs) on behalf of the potential project proponent no later than April 30, 2014. Parties interested in accessing these funds are encouraged to contact the MDB PPCR focal point located in your country, listed below.  It is suggested to contact the focal point at least a month in advance of the April 30 deadline to allow time to collaborate in developing a proposal. 

 

Proposals for utilizing this second round of funds will be reviewed and selected on a competitive basis by the PPCR Sub-Committee, taking into account the recommendations of an expert group. The second round of funding will be agreed to in June 2014.

 

Activities financed will need to be aligned with the objectives of endorsed Strategic Program for Climate Resilience (SPCR) of one of the eighteen countries or two regions engaged in the PPCR:  (Bangladesh,Bolivia, Cambodia, Dominica, Grenada, Haiti,Jamaica, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Papua New Guinea,Samoa, Tajikistan, Tonga, Yemen, Zambia, and thePacific or Caribbean regions).

 

Proposals should advance the PPCR objectives (see PPCR design document) 

 

Programs and projects will be implemented through one of the CIF partners: the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank, including the International Finance Cooperation.

 

In reviewing proposals, the following will be considered:

 

• Further advancement of the objectives of the endorsed SPCR: the degree to which the proposed project meets the investment criteria for the PPCR;
• Level of innovation proposed: this may include innovation in terms of technology, business model, financial instruments or structure. The "level of innovation proposed" needs to be justified in the country- or sector-specific context of the proposal;
• Readiness: feasibility of MDB board approval within 9-18 months of PPCR funding approval by the PPCR Sub-Committee. An assessment of readiness may include regulatory framework, institutional capacity or implementation risk;
• Level of benefits to vulnerable groups: how the project/program may benefit vulnerable or marginalized groups, and how gender considerations will be taken into account;
• Sustainability of intended results: the likelihood of a project to produce results which can be sustained over time without additional external financial support or have a demonstrative character to be scaled up through markets. 

 

For further inquiries, please email cifadm...@worldbank.org. 

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 PPCR Focal Points

MDB	Focal Point	Countries
AfDB	Mafalda Duarte, CIF Coordinator and Chief Climate Change Specialist, m.du...@afdb.org Abdoulaye Dagamaissa, a.daga...@afdb.org	Mozambique, Niger, Zambia
ADB	Nessim J. Ahmad, Director, Envrionment and Safeguards, nja...@adb.org Lorie Rufo, Environment Officer (Climate Adaptation), lr...@adb.org	Bangladesh, Cambodia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Tajikistan, Tonga, Pacific Region
EBRD	Craig Davies, Senior Manager, Climate change Adaptation, Dav...@ebrd.com Marta Simonetti Whitford, Principal Manager, Donor Co-Financing, VP Policy, simo...@ebrd.com	Tajikistan
IDB	Alfred Grunwaldt, Climate Change Specialist, alf...@iadb.org Gerard Alleng, Climate Change Specialist, ger...@iadb.org	Bolivia, Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,Caribbean Region
IFC	Joyita Mukherjee, Sr. Operations Officer, jmukh...@ifc.org Laura Gaensly, Operations Officer, lgae...@ifc.org Vladimir Stenek, Project Officer, vst...@ifc.org	All PPCR piliot countries and regions
WB	Kanta Kumari Rigaud, Lead Environmental Specialist, kku...@worldbank.org	All PPCR piliot countries and regions

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With Best Regards,

Jaya Jung Mahat, MSW

GPO Box 8973 NPC 752

Kathmandu | Nepal

Cell: (+977) 9851182830

Skype: jayajungmahat

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