Project Manager Dr. Ibrahim Waheed continued discussions with the World Bank Mission consisting of Mr. Jerome Bezzina, Senior Digital Development Specialist of the World Bank and the Task Team Leader for the D’MADD Project, Mr. Seth Ayers from the World Bank and Mr. Aditya Agrawal and Mr. Shivam Kishore, visiting Consultants from D4D Insights, following the workshop held this week.

Mr. Seth Ayers, Climate Business Line Lead at the World Bank's Digital Transformation Vice Presidency, which facilitated access to the KGGTF, assisted in conducting the workshops. The Korea Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF) is a collaboration between the World Bank and the Republic of Korea. Since its inception in 2012, KGGTF has been dedicated to technology-driven and implementation-focused initiatives, supporting partner countries in developing innovative and sustainable solutions, strategies, and investments aimed at Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID).

The meeting was dedicated to planning for the next stages of the Data Platform for Climate Action by the D’MADD project. The participants discussed the best course of action to utilize the allocated funds and a timeline, considering the substantial procurement process to achieve the goal of establishing the platform by the end of the project.

Furthermore, aspects concerning Technology and Data Exchange, Data Governance, Capacity Building, and Stakeholder Engagement were discussed based on use cases such as coral reefs, coastal erosion, public health outcomes and environmental impact assessments.

The session helped to lay the groundwork for the Mission’s upcoming meetings with key government offices, ensuring effective collaboration and support for the platform.

Mr. Ahmed Haleem, Communications Specialist. Ms. Shama Ahmed Rasheed (Procurement Specialist), Ms. Ahlam Abdul Sattar (Finance Management Specialist) and Ms. Fathimath Shafa Hussain (Project Officer) from the D’MADD PMU joined Dr. Waheed.