Space for the program is limited - please contact organizers listed below for details.

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1 Invitation to Participate "Challenges and Opportunities in sustainable development for the Private Sector" Environment, Urban Development, Agriculture, Water & ICT World Bank Group, Inter-American Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Millennium Challenge Corporation and the Caribbean Development Bank The Private Sector Liaison Officers (PSLO) Network invites you to join us for a multi-country visit program focusing on the environmental sector opportunities at the International Financial Institutions in Washington, DC. This three-day meeting program is designed to provide an opportunity for initiating a dialogue with project officers responsible for current and pending environmental sector projects, and provide an understanding requirements for engagement. Attendees will include consulting firms, individual consultants, Equipment manufacturers and suppliers, design firms and producers, and developers and prospective sponsors of private sector projects. Participants will have unique access to the development community to: Learn what types of projects are being planned and financed Focus on opportunities in Environment, Water & Sanitation, Urban Development, ICT, and Agriculture Learn which technologies, products and services are attractive to regions in emerging markets Discover how projects are initiated and developed Meet key contacts to stay informed for future projects Dialog with attendees and representatives from multiple participating countries Mission Program and Cost: The tentative agenda is below and is subject to change. The cost of program in Washington DC is $600 which includes materials, programming, a welcoming reception, IFI programs, some meals on select days and other add-on programs. Registration: To register or find more information, please visit: PSLO Contacts Space for the program is limited - please contact organizers listed below for details. Shane Jaffer Rebecca Riebe Jessie Yu Alberta, Canada Chicago, USA Houston, USA 1 (403) (630) (713) shane.jaffer@gov.ab.ca rriebe@globalmidwestalliance.org jyu@houston.org

2 "Challenges and Opportunities in sustainable development for the Private Sector" DRAFT AGENDA MONDAY, May 21st 3:30-5:00PM 5:00-7:00PM TUESDAY, May 22nd WELCOME GATHERING FOR PARTICIPANTS Location: Renaissance Washington D.C. Dupont Circle Hotel 1143 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Room: City Center Ballroom, Lower Lobby Level Understanding How to do business with the World Bank Group and the Inter-American Development Bank Location: TBC Welcome and Overview of the World Bank Group and the Inter- American Development Bank How to find and bid on projects MIGA products and services How to do business with the IFC and Understanding the Sustainability Framework Dinner Reception and Networking PROGRAM WITH THE WORLD BANK GROUP Location: World Bank Group Headquarters 1818 H. Street, NW Room: MC :00 8:30 AM Check-in (Photo I.D. Required) 8:45 9:30 AM A New Environment Strategy for the World Bank Overview of the Bank s Environment Strategy, Trends and Opportunities 9:30-10:45AM Harnessing Urbanization for Growth and Poverty Alleviation Panel Overview of Urban Strategy (trends and opportunities) & impact of climate change on cities, building sustainable cities (eco-cities) Cities and Disaster Risk Management (strategy, lending and project portfolio) Urban Planning (Transportation and Cities) (strategy, lending and project portfolio) Public Private Partnership and Cities (case studies/examples of PPP) 10:45-11:00 AM Coffee Break and Networking

3 11:00-12:15PM 12:15-12:30PM Sustainable Water Panel Overview of water portfolio, trends and opportunities Urban Water supply and sanitation (waste water management focus-strategy, lending and project portfolio) Water Resources Management (agriculture focus-strategy, lending and project portfolio) Rural Sanitation (strategy, lending and project portfolio) En Route to Lunch LOCATION: MC East Dining Room 12:30 2:00 PM Reaching a Climate Change Deal and What it Means for the Private Sector Climate negotiations are taking place around the world in the hopes that countries will be able to a come to an agreement on a new global compact. The speaker will provide an update of the latest climate negotiations and how this would impact the private sector. Speaker: TBD 2:00-2:15 PM En Route to Conference Room 2:15-3:30PM 3:30-4:00PM 4:00-5:15PM 5:15PM-5:30PM Sustainable Agriculture and Opportunities for the Private Sector Panel Overview of the Agriculture Lending Portfolio (trends and opportunities) Climate Smart Agriculture (Pilot Projects in Africa) Live Stock and Food Safety: Opportunities for PPP Coffee Break and Networking Opportunities in ICT Overview of the Bank s ICT strategy, Trends and Opportunities Wrap up and closing WEDNESDAY, May 23rd PROGRAM WITH THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Location: Inter-American Development Bank 1330 New York Avenue, NW Room: CR-2 9:00-9:15 AM Check-in (Photo I.D. Required) 9:15 9:30 AM Welcome Remarks Hector Malarin (TBC) Chief

4 9:30 10:15 AM Protecting the Region s Biodiversity Michelle Lemay (TBC) 10:15 11:00 AM Agriculture Programs Financed by the IDB Paul Trapido (TBC) 11:00 11:15 AM Coffee Break 11:15 12:00 PM Developing LAC s Urban Environment Vicente Fretes (TBC) Fiscal and Municipal management 12:00 12:45 PM Improving Regional Sanitation Systems Rodrigo Riquelme (TBC) Water and Sanitation 12:45 PM Lunch 2:30 PM One-on-One Meetings 5:30PM - 8:00PM THURSDAY, May 24th DINNER & PROGRAM WITH THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK PROGRAM WITH THE CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK AND MILLENIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION Location: World Bank Group Headquarters 1818 H. Street, NW Room: MC :30 AM 4:30 PM CDB and MCC programs to be announced - Environment, Water, Agriculture, ICT, Urban Development

5 Registration Form PSLO Sustainable Development PROGRAM "Challenges and Opportunities in sustainable development for the Private Sector" With The World Bank Group, Inter-American Development Bank, Millennium Challenge Corporation and the Caribbean Development Bank Participants may also register on-line at Please complete the following form to confirm your participation in the Energy Mission. Fax or this form to Jessie Yu, PSLO for Houston, USA at or + (1) Cost to participate is $ Registration and payment must be made by May 10, Contact Name... Title/Position... Company... Address... Phone...Mobile Please list Countries/Sectors of Interest:... Please forward a short company profile with logo and a photo of the participant to Shane.Jaffer@gov.ab.ca. o Check Enclosed* *Please make your checks payable to: Greater Houston Partnership, ATTN: Jessie Yu, 1200 Smith, Suite 700, Houston, TX o VISA MasterCard Am Ex Card Holder (Please Print): Card# Expiry Date: Signature: NOTE: Participants are responsible for airfare, hotel, meals outside of the formal program and ground transportation. However, a preferred rate at the Renaissance Hotel Washington D.C. will be made available upon registration. Cancellation policy: Written notification of cancellation must be received by April 30, 2012 for a 50% refund. After April 30, 2012, no refund will be given for cancellations.