Contribution to World Bank Grant
- Amount
- CHF 2.4M
- Deadline
- Project pipeline (not an open call)
- Who can apply
- Local authorities, research institutions · Bangladesh, India, Nepal and 1 more
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In context
This call is open to local authorities and research institutions. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Bangladesh, India and Nepal and 1 other.
Summary
This Swiss SDC contribution funds the World Bank's regional Air Quality Management program across the Indo-Gangetic Plain, supporting state and regional air pollution plans and coordinated sectoral measures in Bangladesh, India and Nepal. It is aimed at government decision-makers and institutions in those countries working to reduce transboundary air pollution affecting about 680 million people.
About this grant
This is a financial contribution from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) to the World Bank's regional Air Quality Management program, specifically supporting the Clean Air Project in the Indo-Gangetic Plain (CAP IGP) Phase 2. The Indo-Gangetic Plain is the most affected region by air pollution globally, with severe health, economic and climatic impacts. The project addresses transboundary air pollution affecting 680 million people across Bangladesh, India and Nepal by developing states and regional plans and supporting coordinated sectoral measures by decision-makers in these countries. The initiative leverages Swiss expertise to coordinate air quality management efforts across the region.
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Key requirements
- Funds a contribution to the World Bank regional Air Quality Management program, not a direct open call for applicants
- Focus on developing state and regional air quality plans and coordinated sectoral measures in Bangladesh, India and Nepal
- Deadline not specified; eligibility for direct applicants is unclear
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- How much funding does Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) offer?
- Contribution to World Bank offers CHF 2.4M.
- Who can apply for Contribution to World Bank?
- Eligibility covers local authorities and research institutions in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and South Asia.
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Air quality funding covers monitoring networks, emission controls, clean transport zones and cleaner heating and cooking. Public authorities buy monitoring and abatement through tenders, while research and health programmes fund studies and pilots. Applicants are usually asked to set out baseline measurements and how improvements will be verified.
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