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Country: Bangladesh
Summary: Advancing BRWTP1: Private Sector, Green and Digital Service & Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement
Deadline: 23 Sep 2025
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 125876159
Document Ref. No.: 0002017804
Financier: World Bank (WB)
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Objectives:The objective of this study is to provide technicalassistance to the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) infacilitating private investment in IWT infrastructure development, operations, and services, contributing to climate transition and enhancing the financialviability of IWT services, greening and digitalizing the IWT sector, andenhancing inclusiveness and sustainability. The specific objectives include:· Assessing opportunities and challenges forprivate sector participation in IWT sector in Bangladesh.· Proposing policy, regulatory, and proceduralreforms to attract private investment.· Develop roadmap of transition to environment-friendlyoperations through greening the IWT sector.· Propose a framework and plan for enhancing theinclusiveness and sustainability of IWT services through digitalizationincluding mechanism to receive feedback and needs of users. · Recommend specific schemes to include womenentrepreneurs in the development, operations and management of IWT services.· Provide two PPP investment project optionsthrough detailed case assessment using financial analytical models.Scope ofWork:The technical advisory service firm will undertake thefollowing tasks:A. Assessment of Opportunities andChallenges in IWT and Private Sector Participation:1) Conduct a comprehensive literature review ofexisting studies and reports on IWT and private sector participation.2) Perform consultations with key stakeholders, including government officials, private operators, industry experts and women togather insights and perspectives.3) Conduct field visits to selected IWT corridorsand facilities to observe and assess the current state and potential fordevelopment.4) Identify the growth potential of IWT anddevelopment of infrastructure and services with opportunities for privateinvestment.5) Analyze lessons from global good practices, techno-financial feasibility, and financial modeling for private investment.6) Assess public-financed support to foster ...
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