Main Characteristics
JPO is non-reimbursable technical cooperation fund.
JPO is a fully untied trust fund. The consultants hired to fulfill JPO approved projects may come from any IDB Member Countries.
- The proposal should be identify as a priority in the IDB Country Strategy.
- The executing agency will be, in principle, a governmental entity (federal, state or local).
- A minimum of 20% of the Local Counterpart funding is required (including in-kind contributions).
Activities
Project Data:
As of the end of 2003, the Bank has approved 18 technical cooperations for US$8.8 million, mainly social sector. During 2003, the Bank approved five JPO projects for a total of US$2.8 million.
Business Opportunities:
Consultants for JPO are to be selected in accordance with the procurement rules and regulations of the IDB regarding selection and contracting.
For projects over US$200,000, the Bank requires international open bidding. For this purpose, an announcement should be posted in the "Development Business" published by United Nations and the IDB Internet website. In the case of projects under US$200,000, consultants may be selected from a short list prepared by the Bank and the beneficiary country.
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Eligibility
All proposals must be consistent with the IDB Country Strategy.
JPO Projects will be eligible when the benefits are target to poor or vulnerable groups.
Country:
All IDB borrowing member countries are eligible.
Sector:
JPO projects will be related to all social sector and those in which poverty reduction is one of the main targets, particularly health, education, nutrition, housing, water and sanitation, social protection, and other activities that directly address social development.
Type of Assistance:
Loan preparation, loan implementation, and pilot project are eligible with preference to loan related projects.
