Subject: FW: Letter from Bob Zoellick re: World Bank and C40
From: Amitabh Desai <[email-masked]>
To: Bruce Lindsey <[email-masked]>
Cc: "[email-masked]" <[email-masked]>, Laura Graham <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:31:02 -0400

Dear Bruce,

Karen Luken from CCI called to express concern that C40 waste management folks are not coordinating with her and CF waste management folks in conversations with external partners such as the World Bank, USAID, and cities. My interpretation of her comments is that it may help for us to work with Jay to establish a shared understanding of how C40 and CF waste teams will coordinate (for example if there are cities that are asking for technical assistance, like Lagos, then C40 agrees to loop-in CF waste team; or if C40 is meeting with World Bank about C40-CCI, then C40 agrees to invite CCI staff to join the meeting).

Would you be comfortable with us trying to establish this kind of agreement with Jay?

Thanks,
Ami

From: Karen Luken
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:12 PM
To: Amitabh Desai
Subject: RE: Letter from Bob Zoellick re: World Bank and C40

Hi Ami,

Sorry that I was asleep and not very articulate when you called last night.  As I briefly discussed, there will be two CCI waste teams when the Andrea, Karina, and I  transition back to CCI as C40 will continue to have one.  However, the C40 will not be hiring a waste team.  Rather an individual with 3 to 5 years of experience that will oversee networks and knowledge platforms.  I think having two different waste teams representing CCI is going to become extremely problematic; especially with respect to external communications.  As you can see by the transition plan, I already brought up this issue and requested that I have some role in review waste-related documents produced by the C-40 to assure their accuracy. Accuracy  has already been a problem and will be a greater issue if they are going to hire someone with limited experience.  As you can see, I did not receive support for either having me review documents that reflect CCI-C40 waste communications or having two separate waste teams (FYI, my responses are in redline).

Beyond written documents, Terri Wills is currently representing the CCI-C40 waste team, and does not believe there is any reason for her to communicate with me about waste management meetings with high-level CCI partners such as USEPA,  World Bank, State Department etc.   She believes that this is unnecessary because CCI-C40 does not receive funding from the Clinton Foundation, and therefore a completely separate entity from CCI.  As we discussed last night, she is meeting with all of these organizations this week to discuss the World Bank and CCAC solid waste initiatives.  Even though these organization believe she is representing CCI as well as C40, Terri doesn’t feel there is any need for the two of us to collaborate

Finally, Lagos has told Owens Wiwa that it is essential for them to receive technical assistance from Andrea and I to assure that the solid waste project breaks ground before 12/2013 as that is when the governor’s term ends.  Both Ira and Jay are supportive of finding some type of solution.  However, I don’t think having the CCI-C40 waste team and the CCI waste team collaborate on this will allow us to achieve that goal  as I will most likely need to seek approval from C40 before I can take any actions or travel there.

I truly believe we are putting the Foundation, President Clinton and Lagos in a precarious situation by having two waste teams representing CCI and trying to work cooperatively will delay projects. Thus, I believe there needs to be one CCI waste team,  and for the C40 to have their own waste program that does not represent CCI.

My apologies for not being able to resolve this situation on my own.  I am available today if you would like to connect.

Best,
Karen

From: Amitabh Desai
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 6:49 PM
To: Thomas Galton
Cc: Karen Luken
Subject: Re: Letter from Bob Zoellick re: World Bank and C40

Think we need to add more about working together on this issue
Karen?

On Jul 18, 2012, at 9:35 PM, "Thomas Galton" <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:
Ami,

Please review the draft response to Bob Zoellick below.

Thanks,
Tom
________________________________

July 18, 2012

The Honorable Robert B. Zoellick
Distinguished Visiting Fellow
Peterson Institute for International Economics
1750 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20036

Dear Bob:

Thank you very much for your letter about the World Bank’s efforts to improve solid waste management in cities around the globe.

The partnership announced in Rio has the potential to dramatically reduce emissions—and to demonstrate that sustainability makes economic sense for cities and nations.  I look forward to following the progress as we replicate proven solutions throughout the world.

I’m grateful that you made the solid waste issue one of the World Bank’s priorities over the past year.  You’ve built a framework that will have far-reaching effects, and I believe it will ultimately rank among the finest accomplishments of your remarkable tenure.

I hope you’ve been enjoying some well-deserved relaxation and send my best wishes.

Sincerely,

From: Amitabh Desai
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 2:54 PM
To: Thomas Galton
Subject: RE: Letter from Bob Zoellick re: World Bank and C40

Thanks.

From: Thomas Galton
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 2:49 PM
To: Amitabh Desai
Subject: Letter from Bob Zoellick re: World Bank and C40

Ami,

WJC would like you to see the attached letter from Bob Zoellick dated 6/28/12.  I will draft a WJC response for your review.

Thanks,
Tom

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