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Removal of Barriers to the Effective Implementation of Ballast Water Control and Management Measures in Developing Countries

Cover Letter from IAPDF BProject Appraisal Document (for CEO Endorsement)Project Document for WP (Part 1)Project Document for WP (Part 2)Project Document for WP (Part 3)Project Review
The long-term objective of this project is to assist developing countries in reducing the transfer of harmful organisms from ship ballast water. The project will increase the extent to which ships calling on developing country ports adhere to the at present voluntary international Guidelines of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Further, it will assist developing countries in the development of programs necessary to implement the expected IMO international regulatory framework most likely through a ballast water annex to the MARPOL Convention or through a separate Convention.

Redirecting Commercial Investment Decisions to Cleaner Technologies – A Technology Transfer Clearinghouse

Project Brief (Revised)
The project objective is to direct pending private sector investment decisions towards EE/RET alternatives with a global environmental benefit so that cleaner technologies are chosen when they have good commercial viability. This will be achieved by providing finance and know-how for customized appraisals of alternative technology options. By financing alternative appraisals the project will bridge information and awareness gaps that exist between private sector borrowers, their lenders, and energy technology providers.