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Establishment of an Electronic System for the National Single Window

Conducted an evaluation following the guidelines of MCA-Malawi Compact Evaluation Matrix and answering key questions relevant to specific evaluation criteria with a focus on five-key criteria, namely: relevance to the needs of Malawi’s economy; efficiency of the management of activities; effectiveness of both project implementation and results achieved; sustainability within the power sector; and best practices/lessons learnt.

Funded by: Millenium Challenge Corporation -Malawi

Establishment of an Electronic System for the National Single Window

Carried-out a feasibility study and undertook preparatory work for the establishment and operation of the National Single Window System in Malawi based on the existing decisions and policies of the Government of Malawi.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Cultural Development Programme Consultancy

Reviewed, updated, and redrafted the existing cultural development legal framework in Malawi and incorporated cultural changes that have taken place within the sector in order for Malawi to catch up with emerging trends in cultural preservation, conservation, promotion, and sustainable development.

Funded by: Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism

Establishment of an Electronic System for the National Single Window

IOS carried out a feasibility study and undertook the implementation of the National Single Window System (MNSW) in Malawi. The objective of these consultancy services was to carry out the preparatory work for the establishment and operation of the MNSW based on the existing decisions and policies of the Government of Malawi.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Consulting Services to Implement a Contracts Management and Procurement Tracking System for Roads Authority in Malawi

Design, Development and Implementation of Contracts Management and e-Procurements Tracking System.

Funded by: The Roads Authority

Enhancement of the Social Security System

Reassessed the existing social welfare and social security benefits, identified various issues on sustaining a viable financing structure, prepared a social policy framework in line with this sustainable financing model and existing budgetary constraints, and devised a new budgetary and public expenditure framework in line with existing cash and in-kind benefit entitlement

Funded by: Asian Development Bank also under Health & Social Services

Updating of Cargo Projection of the New Port in the Maldives

Assisted the production of a 20-year vision for the national maritime transport, and the strategy by which the vision can be achieved, by developing a Maritime Transport Master Plan (MTMP) for the Government in order to promote the economy and financial sustainability of the Maldives. (Asian Development Bank/PADECO Co., 2013)Provided technical assistance to the Government of Peru in the development of regulation for ports, roads, airports, and railway infrastructure with the objective to strengthen the regulatory capacity of OSITRAN as well as its ability to evaluate the profitability and capital costs for the main airport, ports, and railroad infrastructures; and minimize the information asymmetry between OSITRAN, the private transport operators, and concessionaires to improve OSITRAN’s monitoring and evaluation of the transport concessions’ economic and financial performance

Funded by: OSITRAN/World Bank Group

PPP Options for the Port of Malé Expansion

Conducted a feasibility study for the expansion and modernization of the Port of Malé, specifically assisting the government in determining a new location, selecting an appropriate PPP contract structure, recommending legislative and regulatory reforms to address gaps, assessing the private sector’s appetite, and improving throughput capacity

Funded by: Port Authority of Male/World Bank Group

Impact Evaluation and Quantitative Population-Based Surveys for USAID/Mali’s Feed the Future (FTF) Cereal Value Chain (CVC) Activity

Engaged on a multi-year activity as a prime contractor to conduct an evaluation of the USAID/Mali’s Feed the Future (FTF) Cereal Value Chain (CVC) Activity. The evaluation aimed to capture the value of USAID investments in Mali and assess the effectiveness of USAID’s value chain approach as a driver of inclusive economic development, allowing for more effective resource allocation and management decisions. IOS Partners designed and implemented quantitative surveys for over 5,500 households and collected qualitative data from key informants and focus groups. Conducted statistically representative population-based surveys, including baseline and mid-term data surveys for key FTF high-level indicators related to Household Economic Status, Women’s Empowerment, Hunger and Dietary Intake, as well as the resilience indicator ‘depth of poverty’ in the Zone of Influence. Introduced the OH methodology to CVC management and M&E staff. This novel approach generated outcomes information on target communities and various stakeholders that complemented CVC’s required indicators. The OH report (2016) provided CVC and USAID/Mali a potential “map” for corrective actions to enhance positive outcomes (foreseen or not) and to minimize negative outcomes

Funded by: The United States Agency for International Development

Millennium Challenge Corporation Bamako Airport Performance Evaluation Contract

Assisted in a Performance Evaluation of MCC’s Compact activities related to the technical assistance and infrastructure improvements made to the Mali Bamako Airport, consisting of Airside & Landside Infrastructure, and Institutional Strengthening. Provided an Evaluability Assessment Report with recommendation to changes in the program logic, research questions, and proposed evaluation methodology

Funded by: Millennium Challenge Corporation

Bamako-Sénou Airport and Industrial Park Project Assessment and Development Services Phase I

Assisted in the preparation of feasibility design studies for the proposed landside infrastructure improvements, including an assessment of existing conditions for preparation of the industrial park institutional framework.

Funded by: Millennium Challenge Corporation

Bamako-Sénou Airport and Industrial Park Project Assessment and Development Services Phase II

Assisted MWH Americas in reviewing and understanding the findings from Phase I, preparing the institutional arrangements to manage the Industrial Park and further training and capacity building of the Malian authorities

Funded by: Millennium Challenge Corporation

Tender for Support to Public Debt Management in Moldova Project

Increased the capacity of the Debt Management Department through improving the ability of the Department to provide the Ministry of Finance with comprehensive evaluations of the debt situation and to devise a reasonable proposal for improvement of the situation in the area of debt.

Funded by: Ministry of Finance of Republic of Moldova/Swedish Embassy/ASDI

Airline Expansion Plan Technical Assistance and Buy side Privatization Advisory Services

Led a detailed study of market potential and route development, business and financial planning, fleet planning, and maintenance and operations procedures; prepared organizational audit; evaluated investment opportunities; defined PPP structures; and, conducted an environmental impact assessment.

Funded by: United States Trade and Development Agency

Strengthening Mongolia’s Financial Sector Development – including Central Bank Strengthening

Participated as a major sub-contractor to Arthur Anderson to develop a more competitive, stable, and broad-based financial system in Mongolia by increasing the efficiency of financial intermediation in the country. IOS was responsible for reviewing the existing structure and policies of the banking and financial sector and contributed to a comprehensive institutional reform matrix.

Funded by: Asian Development Bank

Montenegro Economic Reform Project

Assisted in the Montenegro Economic Reform Project by providing experts in the Banking and Payment Systems reform to facilitate economic growth and the institutional strengthening of key government institutions.

Funded by: Central Bank of Montenegro

Reorganization and Operational Reform of the Central Bank of Montenegro (CBM)

IOS’s Director of IT assisted in the development of a functional bank supervision capability, the reorganization and operational reform of the Central Bank of Montenegro (CBM) and technical assistance on the International Accounting Standards (IAS) accounting conversion.

Funded by: Central Bank of Montenegro

Pension System Administration Investment Project – Increasing Tax and Contribution Compliance

Participated as a subcontractor to Arthur Anderson. With the goal of increasing tax and contribution compliance, the IOS team designed extended business processes related to central registration of insured persons and taxpayers (legal and physical entities), while capturing all relevant information for effective and efficient tax and contribution collection, control and enforcement as well as capturing data needed for core functions of the extra budgetary funds (pension, health and unemployment).

Funded by: Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs

Technical Assistance for Cold Storage of Palm Dates

Conducted a comprehensive study to identify the specific needs of and feasibility for date cold storage and associated postharvest handling infrastructure, including value-added product agro-processing facilities that would help reduce the losses in quantity and quality of dates in Morocco.

Funded by: United States Trade and Development Agency

Technical Assistance Cold Chain Storage for Fisheries

Identified the specific needs of cold storage infrastructure and facilities to reduce losses in the fish catch and increased the added value in the fish chain in Morocco in order to boost the development of cold chain in the fishery sector with focus on coastal and artisanal fleet.

Funded by: Office National des Pêches/United States Trade and Development Agency

Final Evaluation of the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Morocco Project for Artisanal Fisheries

Conducted an evaluation of the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (through the Millennium Challenge Account – MCA) Artisanal Fisheries Project to assess the relevancy, efficiency, performance, effects, impacts and durability of the Project. Our Team identified the strengths and weaknesses of the fishing sector, established the quality and cost of the improvements and developed recommendations for the Project optimization and sustainability.

Funded by: Millennium Challenge Corporation

Monitoring and Evaluation Morocco Fisheries

Served as an Independent Evaluator for two activities under the Small-Scale Fisheries Project of the first Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Compact in Morocco: The Fish Landing Sites and Port Facilities Activity and the Development of a Wholesale Fish Markets activity. The evaluation services covered review of the MCC Evaluation Plan, preparation of Evaluation Design, and collection and analysis of baseline data.

Funded by:

Modernization Study of the ONDA IT Airport Systems

Undertook a diagnostic of the existing systems available at ONDA (CUTE, BRS, SIA systems, etc.), proposed different scenarios of evolution of the systems and the appropriate contractual model, proposed new airport information management systems for operational needs that have an impact on the quality of service, and drafted the specifications of evolution of each system.

Funded by: Office National des Aéroports

Assistance to the Contracting Authority for the Implementation of Airport IT

The purpose of this assignment is to upgrade the current systems in place in charge of passengers and flight operations processing.

Funded by: Office National des Aéroports

Industrial Activity

Assisted MCC and the Government of Morocco in hiring transaction advisors that implemented potentially viable PPP projects, by providing reviews and recommendations of specific documents for the transaction advisor, in order to ensure that all key tasks were included and clearly described for the role necessary. IOS Partners identified major risks and proposed mitigants and made recommendations on how best to market the transaction advisor opportunity when launched by MCA-Morocco

Funded by: Millennium Challenge Corporation

Assistance to the Contracting Authority for the Implementation of Airport IT

The purpose of this assignment is to upgrade the current systems in place in charge of passengers and flight operations processing.

Funded by: Office National des Aéroports

Reengineering of the Ministry of Privatization

Provided comprehensive technical assistance to support the privatization process in Morocco, including management support and transactional assistance to the Ministry of Privatization.

Funded by: World Bank Group / Privatization Committee of Morocco.

Study for the Establishment of Industrial Parks in Zambezia Province

Conducted a study for the establishment of industrial parks in Zambezia province, which included technical and economic feasibility studies, and a master plan for the selected site for implementation

Funded by: Government of Mozambique/Ministry of Industry and Commerce

Consultancy Services for the Feasibility Study for Nacala Airport City and an Industrial Zone

Lead a comprehensive feasibility study for the Nacala Airport City and its industrial zone by developing a high-level concept master plan for the Airport City Project, preparing a detailed master plan and infrastructure plans for the Industrial Zone within, analyzing the economic and financial models for the Industrial Zone site to determine the project’s IRRs and ERRs and reviewing the possible development and implementation options for the Industrial Zone.

Funded by: Ministry of Economy and Finance / World Bank Group

Myanmar Airport Capacity Study

Assisted the Spanish engineering advisory firm AIRIA, as a subcontractor, in conducting a comprehensive capacity study for Yangon International Airport in Myanmar.

Funded by: ICAO, Yangon International Airport and AIRIA

Millennium Challenge Corporation Task Order

Reviewed the country’s situation while identifying issues and problems relevant to the delivery of projects through PPP modalities, and identified the next stages of project development with the objective of bringing PPPs to market.

Funded by: Millennium Challenge Corporation

Re-engineering of the Nepal Central Bank (NRB) and Supervision of Commercial Bank Restructuring

Provided comprehensive technical assistance to support the NRB in implementing an extensive re-engineering program and enhanced NRB’s role through effective regulations and supervision, implementation of international standards, improved transparency and administrative practices and design of a program for the development and implementation of a modern central bank IT department.

Funded by: World Bank Group and Nepal Rastra Bank

Feasibility Study Export and Technical Assistance, Fruit and Vegetable processing facilities – Private Sector Assistance Project

IOS Principals provided comprehensive technical assistance to the fruit and vegetable processing industry, as well as a feasibility study for the exports of mangoes to the USA – resulting in the construction of an aseptic processing plant to treat the mangos before their export to the USA.

Funded by: The United States Agency for International Development

Nicaraguan Social Investment Fund

Managed the annual investment plan for the Nicaragua Social Investment Fund and assisted local entities with proposal writing and implementation of projects. IOS played an integral role to help the Nicaraguan Government obtain grant proposals for funding of projects, which led to more than 32 loans and grants worth more than US$ 500 million from bilateral and multilateral sources of funding including USAID, OPEC, EEC, and JAPANGRANTS.

Funded by: FISE Nicaragua, Health & Social Services

Technical Assistance in Foreign Trade Matters and Government Technology Systems for the Establishment of the Electronic Single Window for Foreign Trade in Nicaragua VUCEN

Designed and established an Electronic Single Window for Foreign Trade in Nicaragua (VUCEN), including the development of the regulatory and institutional framework for the Portal and training and technology transfer to government officials, IT counterparts of the institutions and operating personnel of the system.

Funded by: Ministry of Development, Industry and Commerce and Inter-American Development Bank

USAID CAFTA Promotion Project

Under contract with FMI, IOS’s Director of IT assisted in the design and development of a web-based application for computerizing the Register of Trademarks and Intellectual Property (eRPINIC) for the Government of Nicaragua.

Funded by: The United States Agency for International Development

Consultancy Services for the Establishment of an Inter-Institutional Normative Framework for Integrated Border Management in Nicaragua

Assisted in the development of a new normative framework and an inter-institutional normative framework aiming at integrating border management operations. The underlying goal was to increase efficiency and security, while reducing costs, in order to facilitate trade and the movement of people.

Funded by: Inter-American Development Bank

Study to Identify Foreign and National Investment Opportunities and Develop Specific Investment Projects in Nicaragua

Identified business opportunities with a high potential for domestic and foreign investment in 10 regions of Nicaragua in order to develop specific investment projects and have a pipeline for channeling investment into the territories of the country

Funded by: The Ministry of Development, Industry and Commerce

Technical Assistance in Foreign Trade Matters and Government Technology Systems for the Establishment of the Electronic Single Window for Foreign Trade in Nicaragua VUCEN

Designed and established an Electronic Single Window for Foreign Trade in Nicaragua (VUCEN), including the development of the regulatory and institutional framework for the Portal and training and technology transfer to government officials, IT counterparts of the institutions and operating personnel of the system.

Funded by: Ministry of Development, Industry, and Commerce and Inter-American Development Bank

USAID CAFTA Promotion Project

Under contract with FMI, IOS’s Director of IT assisted in the design and development of a web-based application for computerizing the Register of Trade Marks and Intellectual Property (eRPINIC) for the Government of Nicaragua.

Funded by: The United States Agency for International Development

Non-Lending Technical Assistance Trade in Agricultural Market

Undertook a market and value chain study focusing on two grains (maize and sorghum) and two export crops (cocoa and sesame) with the objective of assisting the Government of Nigeria to create an enabling environment and underpinning conditions for viable trading platforms for agriculture commodities.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Aviation Sector Institutional Reforms

Provided technical assistance to the Government to prepare a strategy for the institutional and organizational reform of the air transport sector, focusing on improving safety and security and ensuring the effective development and modernization of the aviation sector.

Funded by: Federal Ministry of Transportation / World Bank Group

Exploratory Study on Equipment, Infrastructure, and Training Needs of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology

Conducted a study on the equipment, infrastructure, and training needs of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, including proposals on how to implement PPPs, in order to revitalize the College to be able to meet future needs of the aviation industry in Nigeria.

Funded by: Federal Ministry of Aviation/International Development Association

Due Diligence Services & Technical/Financial Feasibility Analysis for the Construction of Airport Terminals at Four International Airports

Prepared a dynamic financial model with sensitivity analysis and assisted in framing the final agreements with the financing institutions to facilitate the construction of the passenger terminals at the four major international airports of Nigeria.

Funded by: Federal Ministry of Aviation

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Training Program

Provided comprehensive training programs & presentations on airport master planning and terminal planning, air traffic forecasting, airport safety (annex 14) & air side planning and airport operations etc.

Funded by: Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria

Orientation Sessions for Airport Performance Management System

Provided practical tools to the Performance Management System (PMS) Implementation Task Team and the Airport Managers to ensure the success of the ambitious overall improvement plans that FAAN is implanting for its airport system.

Funded by: Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.

Provision of Assessment and Design review services for the Completion of Micro Facility at the Victor ATTAH Internacional Airport

UYO, AKWA, IBOM STATE, Nigeria.

Funded by: ICC SOLUTIONS LLC

Concession of the National Facilities

Participated on a due diligence study, developed a privatization strategy, drafted of bid documents, developed evaluation criteria, provided assistance in marketing, and assisted in the evaluation of offers as well as contract negotiations for the concession of the 6 National Stadia, International Trade Fair Complex, the Tafawa Balewa Trade Complex, and the National Arts Theater.

Funded by: Council on Privatization

Lagos State Tourism Master Plan

Developed a tourism master plan for the next 15 to 20 years as a subcontractor to EY, focusing on positioning Lagos State to become a globally competitive tourist destination.

Funded by: Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture.

Cooperative Airspace Management in the Pacific Region

Engaged to provide technical assistance aimed at establishing a feasible and viable strategy for transition to CNS/ATM-based airspace management under conditions of amalgamated and unified airspace in the Pacific region.

Funded by: Asian Development Bank

Options for Regional Aviation Supply & Long-Term Sustainability of Regional Aviation Infrastructure Pacific Islands -(Countries covered: Tuvalu, Kiribati and Tonga).

Undertook a study to develop options for improving regional aviation supply and to develop options for countries in the region to develop and maintain supporting infrastructure on a sustainable basis.

Funded by: Pacific Aviation Investment Program / World Bank Group

Peshawar Sustainable Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project – Project Design Advance: Project Management, Coordination and Capacity Building (PMCCB)

Provided the services of a Quality and Probity Specialist (QPS) to the Transport and Mass Transit Department to develop a QMP, train the LQPA, and undertake the probity plan.

Funded by: Halcrow Pakistan Limited/Ministry of Public Infrastructure

Development of Special Economic Zone & Logistic Hubs along the Pakistan National Trade Corridor

Conducted a comprehensive assessment, feasibility study, and business plan to develop Logistics Hubs along the National Trade Corridor Highway in order to facilitate trade at the national and regional levels, as well as promote investment along the corridor.

Funded by: Asian Development Bank

Valuation of the Landside Assets of Palau International Airports

Prepared an overall project schedule, conducted an evaluation assessment of the landside infrastructure assets with particular emphasis on the existing potential to generate revenue, and prepared a Draft Valuation Report for a PPP scheme for the expansion, renovation, and operation of Palau International Airport through a joint-venture between the Republic of Palau, the Sojitz Corporation, and Japan Airport Terminal Co. Ltd.

Funded by: Government of Palau

Determination of Charges of Access for Utilization of Port and Airport Infrastructure

Developed conceptual and methodological frameworks for determination of access charges to port and airport infrastructure services.

Funded by: Organismo Supervisor de la Inversión en Infraestructura de Transporte de Uso Público (OSITRAN)

Regulatory Issues in Transport Sector – Development of Multi Sector Regulator in Peru – OSITRAN

Provided technical assistance in the development of regulation for ports, roads, airports, and railway infrastructure with the goals to strengthen the regulatory capacity with regard to tariff setting and review and to minimize the information asymmetry so that economic and financial performance of transport concessions could be better monitored.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Regulatory Issues in Transport Sector – Development of Multi Sector Regulator in Peru – OSITRAN

Provided technical assistance in the development of regulation for ports, roads, airports, and railway infrastructure with the goals to strengthen the regulatory capacity with regard to tariff setting and review and to minimize the information asymmetry so that economic and financial performance of transport concessions could be better monitored

Funded by: World Bank Group

Determination of Charges of Access for Utilization of Port and Airport Infrastructure

Developed conceptual and methodological frameworks for determination of access charges to port and airport infrastructure services.

Funded by: Organismo Supervisor de la Inversión en Infraestructura de Transporte de Uso Público (OSITRAN)

Redesign and Establishment of the Electronic Single Window for Foreign Trade in Peru VUCE 2.0

IOS Partners redesigned system processes, conducted a regulatory and institutional framework assessment, and ensured that procedures are in place to facilitate the interconnectivity and interoperability of the portal with the control entities of ten (10) governmental agencies. The objective of the project was to establish the connection with other relevant governmental entities in the future. VUCE 2.0 will facilitate the customs and non-customs processes for export and import.

Funded by: Inter-American Development Bank

Improvement of The Social Security System (SSS) Pension Administration Through Better Database Management

Evaluated the feasibility of an Integrated Billing System for Member Contributions and Loan Collections, with Electronic Linkage to Benefits Database. Designed an Automated, Integrated, System-Wide Monitoring Scheme for Member Contributions, Loan Collections and Benefit Payment and developed a Business Plan for the Use of the SSS ID.

Funded by: Philippines Social Security System

Privatization and Commercialization Strategy of The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority

Assisted in the development of an overall framework to guide the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority in its commercialization, privatization, and organizational restructuring efforts.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Privatization and Commercialization Strategy of The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority

Assisted in the development of an overall framework to guide the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority in its commercialization, privatization, and organizational restructuring efforts.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Technical Advisory Services for the Privatization of the Luis Munoz International Airport

Conducted an institutional diagnostic assessment and identified new modernization improvements with outsourcing potential under a Build-Operate-Transfer scheme.

Funded by: Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services

Booz SME

Supported the Booz&Company team in developing a Private Sector Development Strategy for the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee with the objective to support the National Development Strategy in its goal to enhance productivity at all levels, and devote efforts of economic diversification and formulating incentive frameworks and policies to attract the private sector.

Funded by: Booz&Company LLC/Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee

Strategy, Transformation and Change at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce

Promoted consumer protection, competition protection and fair-trade best practices through discussions and workshops to improve Qatar’s Ministry of Economy and Commerce effectiveness and service offering as an agency responsible for the safeguard of its consumers, the country’s competition and the promotion of fair trade.

Funded by: Strategy& (QFC) LLC/Ministry of Economy and Commerce

Qatari Tourism Sector Strategy Project

IOS Partners’ Tourism Expert assisted with the development of a summary of Qatar’s tourism challenges and articulated and assessed strategic positioning options for the country.

Funded by: Qatar Tourism Authority

The ERP & Finance Transformation-PMO Support- Project Management Support to the World.

IOS Partners team was selected for this particular purchase order under a framework contract meant to provide management consulting services. This purchase order was designed to provide project management support during the PMO establishment of Project ARIA. The objective of Project ARIA is to support the transition of the World Bank Group to the new SAP EhP8 system.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Consultancy Services for Conducting a Study on Ports Efficiency and Competitiveness in Africa

Provided strategic guidance on the port efficiency and competitiveness, made the maritime sector in Africa even more performing and visible, provided strengthening and new logistics organization in Africa, and proposed solutions relating to the efficiency and competitiveness of African ports.

Funded by: African Union Commission.

Framework World Bank Group Management

Provided expert knowledge and skills in support of the World Bank’s decision-making process and organizational structure. The specific task orders assisted the WBG in delivering in their new 14 Global Practices and 5 Cross-Cutting Solution Areas.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Procurement Framework World Bank Group

Served as a sub-contractor to Ernst & Young LLP (Americas) for a framework contract by the World Bank Group to provide expert knowledge and skills in support of the development of the new World Bank procurement framework.

Funded by: Ernst & Young LLP/
World Bank Group

Review of the Results of the OGP MDTF Selection Process

Provided an assessment of the conclusion of the Governance Global Practice’s (GGP) selection process, with a focus on confirming the integrity and reasonableness of the result of the evaluation process against a set of established objective evaluation criteria.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Gap Analysis for National Maritime Single Window Development and Design of Regional Maritime Single Window

The objective of this consultancy is to produce a gap analysis for achieving full implementation of National Maritime Single Windows (MSW) in three countries and to design a Regional Maritime Single Window (RMSW) for the Caribbean/ covered: Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname.

Funded by: Inter-American Development Bank

Zambia Task Order – Access to Finance

Informed the design of the Joint European Union/European Investment Bank (EU-EIB) “blending operation” aimed at supporting the sustainable commercialization of Zambia’s smallholder farmers towards increased productivity, incomes, commercial viability and prospects for employment generation.

Funded by: European Commission/DT-Global

Development of the Georgian National Wine Strategy and Action Plan

Assessed wine legislation, trade regulations, as well as bi-lateral and multi-lateral trade agreements; conducted a systematic review of the wine industry and identified firm-level constraints to growth; designed a long-term strategy for the Georgian government to support the expansion of the sector; developed action plans and a detailed roadmap encompassing the entire wine industry to facilitate the strategy’s implementation; and, recommended a set of legislative and policy changes to enhance the sector’s competitiveness

Funded by: World Bank Group

FIRST Initiative – Georgian Insurance Supervisory Strengthening

Developed a well-supervised and regulated insurance industry in Georgia, in order to meet the demands of the economy for risk protection and help stimulate investment growth. IOS was responsible for the insurance and supervisory capacity diagnostic of the project, as lead firm under the IQC award.

Funded by: The Insurance State Supervision Service

Georgia Social Protection Reform Project

Undertook an assessment of poverty benefit system which contributed to a National Social Protection Strategy and the design of a poverty benefit component for a Social Protection Reform Project; led an assessment of the issues involved in moving from the existing flat-rate pensions to a funded pension system, contributing to the design of a pension and social insurance component for the project.

Funded by: Georgia Health and Social Project
Implementation Center

FIRST Initiative – Georgian Insurance Supervisory Strengthening

Developed a well-supervised and regulated insurance industry in Georgia, in order to meet the demands of the economy for risk protection and help stimulate investment growth. IOS was responsible for the insurance and supervisory capacity diagnostic of the project, as lead firm under the IQC award.

Funded by: The Insurance State Supervision Service

Capacity Building and Advocacy Support for the Georgian Competition Agency

Provided technical assistance to strengthen its institutional capacity and support its advocacy function as a regulator and developed and delivered a training curriculum in the areas of competition economics, quantitative techniques for the enforcement of competition law, and procedural aspects of competition law enforcement. Our team also helped the Authority to raise its profile and ensure that its role and mandate are well understood by the business community, the Government, and the public opinion.

Funded by: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Privatization Assessment Program

Conducted a privatization program for a large number of SOE’s in telecommunications, postal services, radio and television, railways, water and sanitation, ports and airports, gas distribution pipelines, and roads with the goal to modify the institutional and legal framework in order to enhance the efficiency and transparency of privatization transactions and attract the necessary capital to finance economic growth.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Design of the Pension Payment System for the Second and Third Pillars

Conducted a survey to support the Romanian Ministry of Labor, Family, and Equality of Opportunities and other policy makers in analyzing and deciding on the policy tools that ensure adequate and guaranteed benefits for participants in the funded Second and Third Pillars, tailoring international best practices to the country context.

Funded by: Ministry of Labor, Family, and Equality of Opportunity

Improvement of Corporate Governance Mechanisms in Russia

Improved the policies, laws, and regulations of capital markets and established sound corporate governance mechanisms with the goal to build up investor confidence and enhance private sector competitiveness in Russia.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Implementation support to RDB’s Tourism Regulatory Agency

Conducted a regulatory review of five draft ministerial orders (regulations) which included providing recommendations on their operationalization under RDB. Regulatory Review.

Funded by: World Bank Group

OECS Regional Tourism Competitiveness Project

The objective of the assignment is to develop a comprehensive and practical Tourism Master Plan that will guide the sustainable socio-economic development of tourism in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This Tourism Mater Plan will serve to strategically propel the growth of the tourism thus enabling the island nation to be a competitive force amidst constant regional and global changes, demands and trends.

Funded by: Central Planning/Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Information Technology

OECS Regional Tourism Competitiveness Project

The objective of the assignment is to develop a comprehensive and practical Tourism Master Plan that will guide the sustainable socio-economic development of tourism in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This Tourism Master Plan will serve to strategically propel the growth of the tourism thus enabling the island nation to be a competitive force amidst constant regional and global changes, demands and trends.

Funded by: Central Planning/Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Information Technology

Aviation Sector Strategy

Developed an Aviation Sector Strategy for the Government of Samoa by making a market assessment, reviewing the current structure of the international and domestic aviation sector, analyzing the operational and strategic role of all airports and identifying infrastructure requirements, identifying and assessing current policies, alternative policy options and institutional options, and finally identifying any required legislative and regulatory changes.

Funded by: Pacific Aviation Investment Program and World Bank Group

Consultancy Services for the Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Collateral Registry Software Solution in Saudi Arabia

IOS Partners was engaged by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the development of the Collateral Registry Solution. This project in Phase 1 included the installation of the off-the-shelf solution in English and in Arabic and delivery of the source code for the off-the-shelf English and Arabic versions of the system.

Funded by: Bayan Credit Bureau Co.

Study for the Privatization of Grain Silos and Flour Milling Organization (GSFMO)

Conducted a study aimed at identifying global and regional best practices for grain silo privatization and developed a workable privatization plan for implementation by the Saudi Government with the purpose to convince key decision makers in the Kingdom of the viability and sustainability of the privatization program for the grain silos and mills.

Funded by: Al-Muhaidib Group/Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Development of Special Economic Zones in Saudi Arabia

Identified potential development areas for special economic zones in the regions of Hail, Jazzan, and Tabuk in order to achieve a balanced development in the less developed regions.

Funded by: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority

Mid-Term Evaluation of USAID Senegal’s IRG Managed Economic Growth Program

Assessed and evaluated the progress made by International Resources Group to date in order to identify areas for improvements in the Economic Growth Program, including business development services, PPP and policy reforms. Recommended needed corrective actions to facilitate the attainment of the planned results.

Funded by: The United States Agency for International Development

Prefeasibility Study for the Cité des Affaires de l’Afrique de l’Ouest

Conducted a technical prefeasibility study examining the strengths and weaknesses of regulatory, environmental, social, geomorphologic, and investment characteristics, financial prefeasibility, legal and regulatory analysis, and initial project realization planning, including the selection of a private operational partner, for the international business “City”, called “Cité des Affaires de l’Afrique de l’Ouest”.

Funded by: West African Business City/APIX

Strategic Study on the reform of the economic and financial dispute resolution mechanisms and investor protection measures as they relate to the World Bank’s “Doing Business” indicators

Undertook a study with the goal of submitting a detailed action plan for the implementation, in the medium term, of an efficient problem solving system to aid in resolving economic and financial disputes.

Funded by: APIX-Investments Promotion Agency of Senegal

Prefeasibility Study for the Cité des Affaires de l’Afrique de l’Ouest

Conducted a technical prefeasibility study examining the strengths and weaknesses of regulatory, environmental, social, geomorphologic, and investment characteristics, financial prefeasibility, legal and regulatory analysis, and initial project realization planning, including the selection of a private operational partner, for the international business “City”, called “Cité des Affaires de l’Afrique de l’Ouest”.

Funded by: West African Business City/APIX

USAID Economic Reform Project

IOS’s Director of IT was hired to develop and implement a Gateway and Communication portal for E-SNA (Serbian National Assembly) – www.sna.yu.gov.

Funded by: Serbian National Assembly

Buy-Side Technical and Financial Advisory Services related to the privatization of DDOR Novi Sad Insurance Company

Served as technical and financial advisors to KBC Insurance as they considered purchasing majority capital in DDOR Novi Sad, the second largest insurance company in Serbia.

Funded by: KBC Insurance/Belgium & Bastion Group

Establishment of an Information Management System for Agencies Involved in MSME Development and Promotion

Built on existing platforms to develop management information systems for SBFA and SENPA as capacity building for each of the institutions to facilitate improved management and effective decision making.

Funded by: Ministry of Finance, Trade, and Blue Economy

Consulting Services for 2013 Agriculture Sector Review in Sierra Leone

Provided a comprehensive review of the progress in the implementation of the Smallholder Commercialization Program in order to provide solid guidance for the development of the agriculture sector.

Funded by: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Food Security

Options Study for Private Sector participation in Sierra Leone Airport and Airport Transfer Study

Evaluated various private sector participation options for the Sierra Leone Airports Authority’s core and non-core operations and undertook a situational analysis of the factors constraining access between the airport and Freetown, including water and air transport infrastructure, government policy, legal and regulatory framework, fiscal, economic, and commercial factors.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Public Finance Management Reform Project – Development of the Training System for the Ministry of Finance and the State Treasury Clients

Designed and implemented a permanent training system for the employees of the State Treasury and Debt and Liquidity Management Agency and for State Treasury clients.

Funded by: World Bank Group (WBG), Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic

Pension Reform Project

Information Technology Strategic planning project funded by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.Evaluated the existing information system resources and facilities of the Slovakian pension sector, assessed information, automatization needs and system’s platform (software and hardware) of the Institute of Social Security and Protection (ISSP) to outsource the information technology services.

Funded by: United States Trade and Development Agency

Aviation Sector Strategy – Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation project

Developed an Aviation Sector Strategy for the SIG, involving the assessment and analysis of Solomon Islands’ aviation sector, the development of an aviation sector strategy suitable for implementation, the preparation of practical recommendations for future policy developments and reforms in the sector, and the development of a practical blueprint for implementation of selected options

Funded by: Ministry of Communication and Aviation and the Ministry of Infrastructure Development
/SIRAP Project

Diagnostic Assessment of Inter-Island Transport

Performed a review of the status of interisland (air and sea) transport services to determine constraints to their development and developed strategies for improving efficiency and effectiveness. For the air transport sector, recommended a reform program for Solomon Airlines to prepare the airline for sale and recommended a privatization transaction structure.

Funded by: Government of the Solomon Islands/
Asian Development Bank

Aviation Sector Strategy

The objective of this project was prepare a comprehensive ‘strategic’ plan to guide the development of Solomon Islands’ air transportation sector. This strategic’ plan included a thorough analysis of the impact and interrelations with other key sectors (e.g., tourism, maritime, disaster response, etc.) and environmental/social impacts. The strategy aligned with the NDS 2016-2035, the National Transport Plan.

Funded by: Ministry of Communication and Aviation and the Ministry of Infrastructure Development

Strategic Review of Solomon Islands National Provident Fund

Identified key policy issues to be addressed as well as deficiencies in the organization, including in legislation and finance, and provided recommendations and strategies for strengthening the National Provident Fund.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Strategic Review of Solomon Islands National Provident Fund

Identified key policy issues to be addressed as well as deficiencies in the organization, including in legislation and finance, and provided recommendations and strategies for strengthening the National Provident Fund.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Diagnostic Assessment of Inter-Island Transport

Performed a review of the status of interisland (air and sea) transport services to determine constraints to their development and developed strategies for improving efficiency and effectiveness. For the air transport sector, recommended a reform program for Solomon Airlines to prepare the airline for sale and recommended a privatization transaction structure.

Funded by: Government of the Solomon Islands/
Asian Development Bank

State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) Reform and Privatization Program

Led preliminary assessments and conducted technical for 13 SOEs including: developing an MOU for S.I. Printers, debt restructuring plans for airlines, legal and regulatory assessment for PPP in telecom, recommendations for the energy sector, designed marketing and identified investors for Russell Plantation, and designed privatization strategy document for SI. Postal Corporation; also designed and delivered privatization capacity building workshops.

Funded by: Asian Development Bank

Consultancy Services for the Enhancement of the Civil Aviation System of Somalia

Provided technical assistance to the Federal Government of Somalia by establishing a fully functional and self-sustaining Civil Aviation Authority in Somalia through the realization of strategic and tactical objectives.

Funded by: ICAO/Federal Government of Somalia

Master Agreement for Training Services Provided by a Service Provider

Supported Airport Council International (ACI) in developing course material and in delivering courses through facilitation sessions, group workshops, and on-site operational tours of the airport, in order to enhance the competencies of ACI members in the areas of Safety, Security, Economics, Facilitation, Security, Environment, Customer Service and any other subject relevant to the worldwide airport community.

Funded by: ACI Aviation

Transaction Advisors Capital Restructuring of Airports Company of South Africa

Served as transaction advisors to the Department of Transport of South Africa to maximize the value of the Airports Company of South Africa by restructuring its capital.

Funded by: Department of Transport and Airports Company of South Africa

Private Transmission Network Service Providers Project-Engineering and Consultancy Services for Private Investment in Transmission Grid

Performed a comprehensive review of framework, tariffs and financing mechanisms for eight Private Transmission Dispensations around the world, successes and failures in these dispensations, and proposal on Financial and Tariff arrangements for the South m ESI, to help inform the DBSA and the independent power producers (IPPs) Office of the tariff structures and concession model best suited for South Africa.

Funded by: Utho Capital (Pty) Ltd. and the Development Bank of Southern Africa Ltd

Southern Africa Civil Aviation Sector Study

IOS Principals provided advisory services which consisted of researching and analyzing the current situation of the airports and airlines in the region and making recommendations on how to increase private sector participation in the sector.

Funded by: World Bank Group

SADC Public-Private Partnership Program Support

Undertook the initial analysis for 42 identified priority infrastructure projects through the development of screening criteria and methodology and carry out subsequent pre-feasibility studies for five shortlisted PPP projects.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Consultancy to review and identify strategies and mechanisms to improve the performance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Sri Lanka

Identified weaknesses in the selected SOEs in terms of revenue, cost structure, reporting mechanisms, management, governing structure, autonomy, oversight, and external/internal audits functions; reviewed appropriate legal framework and its relevancy and enforcement; and, prepared an appropriate reform program.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Port Resiliency Program (“PReP”) Workshop for St. Vincent’s Argyle International Airport

Delivered a workshop to the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with a specific focus on Argyle International Airport (AIA), to improve the resiliency of their disaster planning, and ensure optimal interoperability and coordination among agencies and other resources in the event of a crisis.

Funded by: Argyle International Airport

Provision of Consulting Services to Establish and Run the Livestock Marketing and Resilience Programme Public Partnership Unit

The objective of the consultancy service was to develop and structure bankable transactions in the three identified value chains (live sheep and cattle, red meat, and hides/skin/leather) that could be successfully offered by the relevant GoS Agencies to private investors for financing, construction, operation and maintenance using PPP contracts. IOS Partners assisted the LMRP in conducting pre-feasibility and technical and financial feasibility studies for the projects, and helped the public entities conduct a competitive tender process for the selection of the private investors (International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Funded by: International Fund for Agricultural Development

Air Transport Support Program

Supported the improvement of the air transport sector in Suriname by providing a framework for the short, medium, and long-term development of key air transport infrastructure in the country and the rationalization of the institutional organization of the sector

Funded by: Civil Aviation Department of Suriname

Establishing a Secured Transactions Registry in Suriname

IOS Team established a web-based registry for notices of secured transactions that will be accessible to all users and will allow registration of new and search of the existing notices of secured transactions.

Funded by: Inter-American Development Bank

Airport Commercial Revenues – Consulting Services to Airport Management Ltd for Johan Adolf Pengel International

Reviewed Airport Management LTD’s current businesses, including concessions and commercial development, analyzed both aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues and contracts, and developed recommendations on these activities as well as ground handling, CUTE business model, cargo, real estate, resulting in a Commercial Master Plan. Training was provided to ensure excellent customer service.

Funded by: Airport Management Ltd

Designing and Formulating the Costing System for the Tanzanian Civil Aviation Authority

Developed and installed a computerized costing system for the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority, which would provide adequate cost information to the Authority for decision-making purposes.

Funded by: Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority /World Bank Group

Design of the National Development Strategy for Transportation in Togo

Conducted the strategic study for the aviation sector for the National Strategy for the Development of Transportation.

Funded by: Government of Togo

The Design of New Institutional and Governance Structure for the Single Electronic Window

IOS assisted the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in its efforts to i) design new institutional structures for the SEW Unit, Trade License Unit (TLU) and Management Information Systems Division (MISD); and ii) design a new governance framework for the SEW.

Funded by: Ministry of Trade and Industry

Consultancy for Advisory Services to Enhance the TTBizLink Application Software

Provided advisory services towards the enhancement of the TTBizLink application software to realize significant improvements in cost efficiency, agility, and innovation.

Funded by: Ministry of Trade and Industry/ Inter-American Development Bank.

Multi-Storey Car Park at Piarco Intl Airport

Provided Investment Analysis Services to review the multi-story car park facility project at Piarco International Airport, in Trinidad and Tobago. The results of the analysis were presented in a final report to be delivered by lOS Partners to the Airport Authority for the officials to use for future decision-making concerning the public tendering of the project.

Funded by: Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago

Design of the Ukraine Social Investment Fund (USIF) system of social care service micro projects

Undertook an institutional and organizational capacity assessment of the USIF, which included the Fund Operational Manual and the Project Handbook Guidelines, and proposed changes related to the economic analysis of projects, selection mechanism of service providers and formats and data gathering for the monitoring and evaluation system. Also devised a conceptual framework for developing the Institutional Key Performance Indicators at both levels central and regional governments (Oblast).

Funded by: Ukraine Social Investment Fund

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority Integration Strategy

Under contract with Booz & Co., provided advisory services through the development of a strategy designed to drive the initial integration of the agencies and department of the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority.

Funded by: Booz & Co. and Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority

Assistance in the Development of New Pension Legislation for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Worked on the implementation of a new 3-pillar pension system designed in Abu Dhabi, adding Mandatory and Voluntary Defined Contribution tiers to a Defined Benefit tier.

Funded by: Abu Dhabi Pension Fund

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority Integration Strategy

Under contract with Booz & Co., provided advisory services through the development of a strategy designed to drive the initial integration of the agencies and department of the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority.

Funded by: Booz & Co. and Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority

International Cultural Consultant to Support the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

Advised the Aviation Authority and its architects, contractors, and general consultants on international-cultural aspects, best business policies and procedures, and infrastructure to facilitate accommodations for multiple and diverse cultures from countries expected to generate large numbers of traffic to Orlando International Airport.

Funded by: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

Evaluating the Traveler’s Perspective to Improve the Airport Customer Experience

Provided guidance for the airport operator from the perspective of the airport travelers through their entire journey to address current and evolving experiences and expectations and identify future customer service-related trends and developments; and generated tools to help airport operators collaborate with airport tenants and other service providers to deliver a seamless customer experience.

Funded by: Airport Cooperative Research Program/Transportation Research Board20

Assessing Airport Programs for Travelers with Disabilities and Older Adults

Produce a user-friendly Guidebook which identifies effective assessment tools used to evaluate different aspects of customer experiences of travelers with disabilities and older adults. A panoply of assessment tools and best practices identified by the research will help airports develop, monitor, and evaluate the services, amenities, and programs to delight their customers with disabilities or functional limitations due to age. Case study examples and lessons learned from programs addressing the needs of older adult and disability programs at airports will be reviewed. In addition to identifying and researching existing airports with effective programs, other related industries such as rail, cruise lines, malls and organizations, which are recognized for their successful programs, will be analyzed in order to derive best practices and programs affecting travelers with disabilities and older adults.

Funded by: Airport Cooperative Research Program

Social Media Monitoring & Management for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport(“CVG”)

IOS Partners and subcontractor, Maventus Group, provided Kenton County Airport Board (KCAB) with a social media monitoring and analyzing tool to manage Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s (CVG) online presence. The provision of this tool by IOS Partners and Maventus Group allows CVG to achieve its defined social media goals: how to digitally relate, effectively listen, engage, communicate, and measure audience engagement to deliver a seamless customer experience.

Funded by: Kenton County Airport Board

Technical Advice to Vanuatu Airport Parliamentary Committee

Provided legal, financial, and technical advice to a recently established Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee on an existing concession agreement to build and operate a new international airport of Efate Island, and assisted the Committee in negotiations with the Singaporean concessionaire.

Funded by: Ministry of Finance & Economic Management

Aviation Sector Strategy

Developed an Aviation Sector Strategy which included undertaking a thorough analysis of the impact and interrelations with other key sectors and environmental/social impacts.

Funded by: Pacific Aviation Investment Program and World Bank Group

Comprehensive Reform Program: Vanuatu National Provident Fund

Conducted a training needs assessment, provided on-the-job training and delivered capacity building workshops to the Vanuatu National Provident Fund.

Funded by: Asian Development Bank

Interisland Shipping Support Project – Establishment of the Maritime Safety Administration

Assisted the government to improve the condition of maritime infrastructure, service provision and safety through the establishment of the Vanuatu Maritime Safety Administration (VMSA).

Funded by: Asian Development Bank/ Ministry of Finance and Economic Management, Vanuatu/ Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities

Vietnam Social Security Administration Modernization Project (SSAMP)

Undertook a review and conducted high-level business process reengineering to establish business needs for a new Vietnam Social Security Information System (VSSAIS). Laid out a conceptual framework for the development of such a system to inform the design of the SSAMP, including capacity building of VSS and PMU Staff.

Funded by: Vietnam Social Security/World Bank Group

Developing the Social Security System Component B

Led a project to establish a social security system in Vietnam with expanded coverage and financial sustainability. The firm was also responsible for strengthening the institutional capacity of Vietnam Social Security (VSS), as well as upgrading its asset management policy.

Funded by: Asian Development Bank

PPP IDIQ – Feasibility Study and Transaction Advisory Services for Public Private Partnership Projects in Vietnam

IOS Partners, Inc. provided external and independent services in support of PPP project development..

Funded by: Asian Development Bank/Public Procurement Agency/Ministry of Planning and Investment

PPP Project Identification and Financing Strategies

Conducted technical and economic assessments, assessed land rights, identified supporting infrastructure, and led feasibility studies for a BOT toll road/bridge in Cameroon, corridor development in Senegal, extension of Douala airport, and development of a deep-water port in Kribi/West & Central Africa.

Funded by: InfraCo.

Study of the Development of Airport Infrastructure in West Africa

Developed a master plan for strengthening and developing the equipment and infrastructure in the ECOWAS member states.

Funded by: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Study of the Development of an ECOWAS Postal Services Master Plan

IOS Partners, Inc. was contracted by ECOWAS to conduct a feasibility study on the development of a Postal Service Master Plan in Member States, through sustainable initiatives, programs and projects.ECOWAS member states – Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo).

Funded by: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

UEMOA Customs Union Instruments on Trade Facilitation – Capacity Building Needs on SPS Border Facility and Equipment

Supported UEMOA on its regional approach to strengthening capacity building on sanitary and Phyto-sanitary border control in order to facilitate and secure international trade through the development of a coherent program for capacity building in the field of SPS control infrastructure and equipment at the borders of the UEMOA member states.

Funded by: World Bank Group /UEMOA Commission

Development of Reforms to Liberalize the Regulatory Framework Governing Civil Aviation in West and Central Africa((Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo)

Served as advisors to the World Bank for the development of a regulatory framework for air transport in 23 countries in West and Central Africa.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Development of Regulatory Framework for Civil Aviation in West and Central Africa

IOS Principals analyzed civil aviation, airlines and airports in the region; identified actions to be taken (legal, regulatory and institutional); devised an implementation strategy that would facilitate competition and greater private sector participation within the region; and, drafted and presented MOU for the implementation of the ECA Open Skies Decision for Africa.

Funded by: World Bank Group

PPP/PSP Advice and Support on Infrastructure Projects in Renewable Energy, Etc.

The objective of the assignment is to advice and support PEMCO in specific project opportunities within the renewable energy sector, water initiatives and on public street lighting projects worldwide.

Funded by: PEMCO CAPITAL LLC

Plan of Actions for the Development and Management of Aden Port – Aden Free Trade Zone – Aden Airport

Elaborated a plan of concrete actions focusing on Aden Port, Aden Free Trade Zone and Aden Airport to guide the Government through the needed strategic choices and reform processes, as well as allocate specific tasks and activities to the different parties and organizations involved in the development of Aden.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Plan of Actions for the Development and Management of Aden Port – Aden Free Trade Zone – Aden Airport

Elaborated a plan of concrete actions focusing on Aden Port, Aden Free Trade Zone and Aden Airport to guide the Government through the needed strategic choices and reform processes, as well as allocate specific tasks and activities to the different parties and organizations involved in the development of Aden.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Head Office Coral Gables

Funded by: NA

Mexico City, Mexico

Funded by: NA

Aviation Pacific Aviation Investment Project – Tuvalu

IOS Partners was engaged by the Ministry of Transport, Energy and Tourism (MTET) to provide economic and aviation financial expertise and inputs contributing to an Options Paper assessing the construction of a new proposed airport at Funafuti under a PPP. This included preparing 25-year traffic forecasts, financial model, economic impact analysis, and an action plan.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Independent Review of AfDB’s Non-Sovereign Operations

IOS Partners conducted a “desk” review of the non-sovereign operations (NSO) portfolio and operational statistical data. The IOS team conducted comprehensive interviews with key stakeholders of the PSD/PSO Ecosystem, including with members of Senior Management and the Board of Directors, and evaluated the portfolio qualitatively and quantitatively.

Funded by: African Development Bank

Programme of Workshops on Risk Mitigation Instruments

The AfDB engaged IOS Partners, GlobalDF and Planet Partnerships to assist its Initiative for Risk Management in Africa (IRMA) design and implement a three-day training programme on risk mitigation instruments and credit enhancement tools. The target of the Programme was the internal personnel of the African Development Bank and subsequently, the civil servants and policy makers in the Region.

The training programme was delivered in Tunis for AfDB staff. The workshop for civil servants and policy makers in the African region was delivered in six sessions across the Region, including in Tunisia, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Senegal and Mozambique, reaching over 200 participants.

Funded by: African Development Bank

Needs Assessment for Risk Mitigation

Conducted a demand-side analysis of the need for risk mitigation in Africa by surveying government officials, insurance providers, investors, NGOs, and other stakeholders on risks and perceived risks in Africa.

Funded by: African Development Bank

Consultancy Service for development Port community system

The main objective of this consultancy is to lay the foundation for the development of the maritime PCS. It will require development of the ‘Business Requirements Specification’ (BRS) to document business requirements for Customs and relevant stakeholders as well as the PCS core processes including the PCS registration scheme, e-payments, integration with the NSW system (under development), the Customs WeBOC system, trade regulators, ports, and other stakeholders.

Funded by: The United States Agency for International Development

Technical services to develop a multisectoral investment promotion campaign

The purpose of this assignment was to provide a suitable audience of potential investors to PROESA through targeting and lead generation, so that they can present the opportunities offered by the country and its favorable conditions for the attraction of Foreign Direct Investment in the prioritized sectors and opportunities, positioning the country as an attractive destination for their investments.

Funded by: The United States Agency for International Development

Technical services for the Sectoral Study

The purpose of this assignment is to provide Technical Services to update the sectoral studies, as well as to develop a proposal for a financial incentive plan to position El Salvador as an ideal place for the establishment of new foreign investment projects.

Funded by: Palladium International LLC

Assessment of the Regulatory Compliance and Digitalization Opportunities for the Construction Sector

The objective of this assignment was conducting an analysis to review and reengineer the existing building approval process of Maldives, bringing about improved efficiency and transparency as well as taking into account the updated requirements as per the Construction Administrative Regulation (2019), Building Code and compliance documents being developed by the Government. One of the main outputs of this assignment was a TOR that outlines the requirements, structure and functions of an online portal that facilitates the building approval process as well as other compliance monitoring operations under the Construction Act, for the Government’s financing.

Funded by: World Bank Group

Review of Institutional and Governance Arrangements for Port Management

The main objective of this project was to analyze the current situation in respect of maritime legislation, shipping institutions and port organization to identify gaps that must be filled to bring the FSM up-to-date and in-line with other Pacific Islands, maritime nations that are Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and the international shipping and port communities.