Hiring Consulting Firm for Process Monitoring of Resilience, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Improvement (RELI) Project

Narrative description of Project: To identify any critical deviations in project implementation and factors responsible and recommend actions that would help project management at all levels to take appropriate decisions. To identify specific areas / issues based on process monitoring that require further thematic and evaluation studies. To identify and describe best practices and develop…

September 5, 2024

Free-Zone Management Advisory Firm under Developing the Economic Cooperation Zone Project (L3936-Mon)

Narrative description of Project: While the Zamyn-Uud free zone was established around 18 years ago, it has not become fully operational despite its strategic location and investment incentives. There is also a need for clear regulations for the operations and maintenance of the zone in order to instill business confidence in long-term investments. The Zamyn-Uud…

Inclusive and Safe Urban Mobility Strategy for Dhaka

Description of Project:  The main objective of the consultancy is mainstream a human rights-based approach for the implementation of the ICM Dhaka North Project, in order to ensure safe and universal accessibility along the corridor and to minimize potential negative impacts that could result from the implementation of the project.

Technical Assistance for Implementation of Communication and Stakeholders’ Engagement Strategy (CSES) (Package No. SD10)’ under Dhaka Sanitation Improvement Project (DSIP)

Description of Project: The sub-objectives of the consultancy are as follows: To help update DWASA’s communication strategy and create and implement a communication and stakeholder implement strategy for DSIP. To support DWASA to improve its public image and client relations through building confidence and trust between Dhaka WASA and its customers. To ensure timely and…

Technical Assistant for the Project “Energy Efficiency in the Industry”

The objective of the “Energy Efficiency in the Industry” project (“the project”) is to provide access to concessionary credit, incentivizing industrial companies in Bangladesh to extend and/or replace their equipment, machinery, production systems and processes with more energy-efficient substitutes.

June 4, 2023

Bangladesh Maritime Ports Sector PPP Support, Chittagong Port Development Roadmap

To produce an overarching Port Development Roadmap and Legal and Regulatory Review in accordance with international best practices, with consideration given to global trends and drivers, as well as the regional and local environments.

Review of existing product lines & Insurance Distribution Network (Package No.: S-14) under Bangladesh Insurance Sector Development Project (BISDP)

Review of existing product lines & Insurance Distribution Network.

Household Interview Survey (HIS) & Activity Diary Survey (ADS) under TA 54451-001 BAN: Updating the Revised Strategic Transport Plan for Dhaka

Objectives of this project include the implementation of the following activities:  Updating the Revised Strategic Transport Plan for Dhaka for a total of 52,000 HHs from the selected Ward/ unions of the Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Narshingdi (Rajuk and Outer Ring Road Area). Different valuable insights into the existing situation of urban transport in Dhaka city…

Labor Market Information System (LMIS) for Economic Zones concept

The purpose of the consultancy was to develop a concept of a Labor Market Information System (LMIS) for the Economic Zones in Bangladesh. The study answered the foundational questions to assess the feasibility and value-added of developing an LMIS for the EZs. Figuring out what information sources were relevant to integrate intoDescription of actual services…

June 1, 2023

Mongolia:Strengthening International Trade and Logistics Through PSP in Mongolia And Pre-Feasibility Study for a Dry Port in Zaminn Udd

MSL will be responsible to: Develop a strategy to improve the railway corridor efficiency draft a roadmap for enhancing the role and efficiency of Zaminn Udd logisitcs platform

Consulting Services for Teachers Training and Assessment Firm (TTAF) under the Sindh Secondary Education Improvement Project (SSEIP)

MSL (The Teacher Training and Assessment Firm (TTAF)) will be responsible to: Undertake a survey of selected SELD and SEF secondary schools to identify the capacity and training needs of secondary school teachers in 5 key subjects: English, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics; Review the existing secondary education teacher training curriculum and prepare/revise training modules…

May 9, 2023

TA 54451-001 BAN: Updating the Revised Strategic Transport Plan for Dhaka

MSL will assist in the following: Review the baseline data of the RSTP, and through close consultation/coordination with the transport modeler, confirm the necessary surveys including any additional surveys through consultation with the team management group, ADB, and the DTCA Assist in the required traffic surveys with the required level of coverage and accuracy by…

June 13, 2022

Consultancy services on Building Stronger Institutions for Better Transport Sector Governance in Bangladesh

MSL will be responsible for the following tasks: Task 1: Advisory Support to RTSICP RTSICP Calendar of Meetings and Events RTSICP meeting proceedings/minutes Industry consultation report based on interview/survey Task 2: Advice on Operationalizing Road Maintenance Fund (RMF) Review report on Road Maintenance Fund Draft final report on Road Maintenance Fund operationalization Workshops /Knowledge sharing…

Conducting Study on Assessment, Scope and a Framework for Introducing NSSS, M&E Dashboard Development

MSL was responsible to: Coordinate with relevant officials of SSPS Programme, a2i project, and UNDP developing the M&E framework and plan for national social security integrated findings/outputs in conducting the whole assessment study. Perform system analysis of existing web-based M&E dashboard and platforms (internal systems, the web portal for public viewing, and the web portal…

TA 52237-001 PRC: Developing Students’ Core Competencies and Reducing Rural–Urban Disparities in Primary Education through the Use of Information and Communication Technology (52237-001) – Consulting Firm for Assessment and Improvement of Core Competency Development and Rural–Urban Disparities

MSL will be responsible to, Develop gender-inclusive framework and tools for assessing existing teaching, learning, and support systems and instructional resources to develop students’ core competencies and reduce rural–urban disparities, as well as gender gaps, if any, in primary education; Provide support and guidance in data collection and analysis for the assessment and prepare an…

July 17, 2021

TA-9658 AZE: Support for the Development of Non-Bank Finance and Alternative Financial Instruments to Develop Economic Diversification

MSL performed the following activities:   Mobilization and Preparatory Activities: Mobilization of the Team and set up of the TA management system; Initial introductory meetings with ADB and the client; Identified a financial inclusion diagnosis methodology and tools to be used for the assignment; Reviewed and modified (if needed) the methodology, work plan and schedule;…

To Provide Technical Support to Design a Universal Child benefit Programme for Bangladesh

Maxwell Stamp provided support to the consultants to collect, analyze and present information from desk review and from qualitative interviews with key stakeholders in Bangladesh. Based on findings of the desk review qualitative tools were developed in order to ensure that the factors identified in the desk review were studied during field mission to Bangladesh….

Technical Assistance for Preparation of One Stop Shop (OSS) for Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)

Developed communication strategy. Developed communication plan including specific communications tools. Overall monitoring plan for the communications strategy. Publicity and Awareness Program for the new OSS portal. Developed three training modules on how to handle customers and clients, Effective PR campaigns, and Effective communication skills. Delivered the training (6 hours) to relevant OSS staff.

TA-8385 MYA: Support for Post-Primary Education Development – 1 Secondary Education Curriculum Development Support (47177-001)

MSL built the capacity of and provide hands-on support to relevant members of the SECDT and SWC in the curriculum development process (including development of detailed curricula, course syllabi, and draft manuscripts of selected sections of textbooks and teacher guides) for LSE and USE science subject areas. MSL, in coordination with the ESEPCR and other…

TA-8931 MON: Education Sector Development – Addressing School Factors That Affect Access to Quality Education – Consulting Firm (49020-001)

MSL designed and carried out research with a view to identifying school factors that affect equity of access to quality education (pre-primary, primary, junior and senior secondary education) and developing policy recommendations and action plan to enhance equity of access to quality education. The following research areas covered: Organization of teaching learning environment within schools…