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Australian Consulting Services Mission to Manila

March 4-6, 2009

Opportunities with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB)

**We are making a final call for participants for the above Trade Mission to Manila**

A group under the “Tropical Expertise” umbrella will join the national Austrade mission. The mission will provide you with ways to access projects funded by the ADB and WB. This mission is different to previous years in that delegations organised by the WB will join the ADB delegation so there will be greatly enhanced networking opportunities with people from all over the world. Regional Austraders will also be available for discussions on what is happening in their countries.

To value-add to the Tropical Expertise group from Queensland,:

• We will be asking Austrade for a group rate with respect to the participation fee we may be able to get a reduction on the individual fee for you
• Graham Poon will conduct a briefing to mission participants beforehand on what to expect and how to maximize your time in Manila
• Graham Poon will be joining the mission and where possible will be pleased to accompany “Tropical Expertise” members on individual appointments to facilitate discussions with project officers and staff

Please contact Graham Poon on (07) 4040 7100, 0448 951 454 or e-mail graham@kleinhardt.com.au if you have any questions or would like to attend.

Time is quickly running out!

(You can also see more information on the Austrade website at: www.austrade.gov.au/ADB09 )

Asian Development Bank

Project Name: Enabling the Protection of Jiaozhou Bay Water Quality and Wetland Ecosystem

http://www.adb.org/Documents/ADBBO/AOTA/40017022.ASP

China, People’s Rep.of –AOTA: (N) PRC 40017-02

Executing Agency: Qingdao Environmental Protection Bureau

TA Amount: US$750K

Date of First Listing: 30 December 2008

Project Impact: Strengthened capacity of the Qingdao Municipal Government in strategic environmental planning and management to support sustainable economic development in Jiaozhou Bay area.

Project Outcome: Increased protection of Jiaozhou Bay water quality and wetland ecosystem through the development of a strategic environmental assessment.

Project Outputs: (i) creation of an effective management mechanism for strategic environmental and planning process, (ii) strategic environmental assessment, and (iii) operational guideline and monitoring system for implementation.

Consulting Services: The consultant team will comprise six international consultants for 15 person-months and eight national consultants for 60 person months.

Project Processing Stage: Approved by the Bank: Dec 08

Project Officer: Qingfeng Zhang (+632 632-6219)

Project Name: Wuhan Urban Environmental Improvement Project

http://www.adb.org/Documents/ADBBO/PPTA/42011012.ASP

China, People’s Rep.of–PPTA: PRC 42011-01

Executing Agency: Wuhan Municipal Government

TA Amount: US$700K

Sector/Subsector: Water Supply, Sanitation & Waste Management /Waste Management

Date of First Listing: 21 October 2008

Project Impact: Improved urban environment, public health, and quality of life for urban residents and businesses in Wuhan.

Project Outcome: Improved management of surface water sources and sludge treatment in Wuhan municipality.

Project Outputs: (i) Analysis of Yangtze River Basin Water Pollution Prevention and Control Plan, Wuhan urban development master plans, and policies and overall justification of the Project. (ii) Technical peer review of subproject selection, design, costs, etc. Subprojects revised and refined as necessary. (iii) Analysis of financing needs, financial management, and institutional capacities in the Wuhan Municipal Government. (iv) Assessment of social economic impacts of subprojects on beneficiaries, affected persons, poor, and vulnerable persons. (v) Assessment of involuntary resettlement impacts and preparation of resettlement plans. (vi) Environmental Impact Assessments, Summary Environmental Impact Assessment, and Environment Monitoring Plan. (vii) Institutional capacity building plan and corporate development plan. (viii) Participatory planning process developed and implemented. (ix) Investment project proposal for ADB financing.

Consulting Services: A total of 43 person-months of consulting services (17 international and 26 national) will be required. The consultants will provide expertise in wastewater management and sludge treatment, environment, financial, economic, social development and resettlement, and institutional development.

Environmental Assessment: To Be Determined

Project Processing Stage: Approved by the bank Nov 08

Recruitment of Consultants: Recruitment of consultants to take place in early 2009.

Project Officer: Huang Jingmin (632-6486) jhuang@adb.org

Social Sectors Division, EARD

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Further details are available from Graham Poon at graham@kleinhardt.com.au or ph 4040-7100/0448-951 454.

4-6 March 2009 is scheduled for the annual Austrade mission to Asian Development Bank, Manila.  The mission plans to focus accessing opportunities in ADB’s 5 new key operational areas:

• infrastructure
• environment – special focus on climate change, liveable cities and complementary actions
• regional cooperation and integration
• finance sector develoment
• education

Further details will be advised as soon as they become available.   If you are interested in participating in this mission please contact Kathy Rankin 4048 1126 or Graham Poon 4040 7100.

As part of the Tropical Expertise Business Matching for Global Opportunities project a trade mission to Manila, Philippines in April 2009 is currently under consideration.

The Manila trade mission will seek specifically to tap into major opportunities for Australian businesses with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank, a strategic market opportunity for Tropical Expertise. 

The mission provides an opportunity for participating organisations to attend networking functions and meet key stakeholders and project officers within both ADB and World Bank.  Participants will have time to learn more about particular projects of interest (for tender) and sector specific topics.  Face to face interactions with Bank staff are particularly helpful in pursing projects.  Expected outcomes of the mission include:

·          Increased business opportunities to capture bank-funded projects

·          Increased knowledge and understanding of ADB and World Bank objectives, processes and lending activities

·          To meet contacts from ADB and World Bank to support future dealings amongst regional businesses

·          To establish networks and contacts in the Philippines with a view to future collaboration on tenders

·          To gain information regarding bank-funded opportunities currently pursued by Tropical Expertise businesses and R&D institutions

Estimated costs for a 3-4 day mission are approximately $6,000-$8,000 per person (Mission Participation Fee $2,000, Airfare $1,500-$2,000, Accommodation @ $200 per night, Meals & Incidentals $2,000).

Expressions of Interest are required regarding participation in a Tropical Expertise delegation on a Trade Mission to Manila.  Please confirm your organisation’s interest via return email to kathy.rankin@dtrdi.qld.gov.au  indicating the likely number of participants and company name no later than Friday, 14 November 2008. 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Kathy Rankin at 4048 1126 or Graham Poon at 4040 7100.