Past Mission
Invitation to participate in an
ENERGY FOCUSSED MISSION
to WASHINGTON, DC
September 25th — 28th, 2007
This mission, organized by Canadian Private Sector Liaison Officer (PSLO) Network, will focus on the energy sector. Presentations will focus on various topics in the energy sectors at both the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank at their headquarters in Washington, DC.
Topics
- ENERGY generation, transmission and distribution projects;
- regulatory issues in energy efficiency distribution;
- energy and training;
- clean energy;
- energy and the environment;
- energy projects and indigenous peoples;
- public/private partnerships;
- using MIGA to mitigate risks in energy projects;
- lessons learned from Bank projects;
- World Bank and IDB priorities in the energy sector.
Who Should Attend
- Consulting firms, individual consultants, training institutions and universities
- Equipment manufacturers/suppliers
- Prospective sponsors of World Bank or IDB private sector projects
Why Attend
- To learn what types of projects the World Bank and IDB are financing in the energy sector
- To identify opportunities to market your company's products and services
- To discover how projects are initiated and developed
- To find out how your firm can stay in the loop for future projects
- To learn abaout the IDB's procurement procedures
Objectives of the Mission
- To initiate dialogue between Canadian Firms and the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank officers responsible for energy sector projects.
- To create a high level of awareness on the part of the Canadian firms of the projects requirements and constraints, and of their level of competitiveness in accessing bank projects and bank-financed projects and programs in the area of energy.
- To inform World Bank and Inter-american Development Bank staff of the capabilities and interests of Canadian firms in the sectors of education and health.
- To initiate and maintain working relations with representatives of the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank.
Mission Program
The following is a tentative program and is subject to change. The cost of the Energy Mission to Washington DC will be C$350.* Registration includes the participant fee to the Inter-American Development Bank Seminar as well as lunch on Wednesday and Thursday.
| Tuesday, September 25th |
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| 6:00 — 8:00 pm |
Welcoming Gathering for Mission at Hotel |
| Wednesday, September 26th |
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| 9:00 am |
Meeting with World Bank Canadian Executive Directors staff and OLIFI |
| 10:00 am — 4:00 pm |
Meetings with representatives of World Bank energy sectors; World Bank Headquarters |
| Thursday, September 27th |
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| 8:30 am — 9:00 am |
Meeting with IDB Canadian Executive Directors staff |
| 9L00 am — 4:00 pm |
IDB Business Seminar on Energy |
| Friday, September 28th |
Individual program appointments as required* * |
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* Participants are responsible for airfare, hotel, meals outside of the formal program and ground transportation. However, hotel recommendations with preferred rates will be made available upon registration.
** Appointments must be made and agreed BEFORE the mission commences.
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PSLO Provincial Contacts and Registration
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Mission Information and Registration Form in PDF format |
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The documents and forms listed on this page are available for download in Portable Document Format (PDF). To view and then print PDF files, you will require Adobe Acrobat® Reader, a program that is freely available for download:
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To register please complete the Mission Information and Registration Form in PDF format to confirm your participation in the Energy Mission. Fax the completed form to + (306) 787-6666 or email to awasylynka@sasktrade.sk.ca. Cost to participate is $350.00 CAD. Registration and payment must be made by September 10th, 2007. Please read the Cancellation Policy on the Registration Form.
Siobian Smith - British Columbia
Tel: +1 (604) 660-5896
Email: Yvonne.deBoer@international.gc.ca
Shane Jaffer - Alberta
Tel: +1 (403) 297-6592
Email: shane.jaffer@gov.ab.ca
Angela Wasylynka - Saskatchewan
Tel: +1 (306) 787-3972
Email: awasylynka@sasktrade.sk.ca
Robert Roe - Manitoba
Tel: +1 (204) 945-7031
Email: Robert.Roe@gov.mb.ca
Workshop Sponsors
- International Trade Canada
- Government of the Province of Alberta
- Government of the Province of Manitoba
- Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
- Private Sector Liaison Officer
