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Intelectual relacionados con el Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
INFORME SOBRE LA APLICACIÓN DEL PÁRRAFO  2 DEL  
ARTÍCULO  66 DEL ACUERDO SOBRE LOS ADPIC  
UNIÓN EUROPEA  
Addendum  
Se ha recibido de la delegación de la Unión Europea la siguiente comunicación, de fecha 29 de enero 
de 2020 .1 En ella se informa sobre las actividades realizadas de conformidad con el párrafo 1 de la  
Decisión sobre la aplicación del párrafo 2 del artículo 66 del Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC (IP/C/28) por 
la Unión Europea, así como por algunos de sus miembros. El presente documento constituye un 
nuevo informe detallado con información sobre la aplicación del párrafo 2 del artículo 66 del  Acuerdo  
sobre los ADPIC.  
 
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INTRODUCCIÓN  
1.  El presente documento se distribuye de conformidad con la Decisión del Consejo de los ADPIC, 
de fecha 19 de febrero de  2003, con arreglo a la cual los países desarrollados Miembros presentarán 
informes anuales sobre las medidas adoptadas o previstas en cumplimiento de los compromisos 
contraídos por ellos en virtud del párrafo 2 del artículo 66 del Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC ( ofrecer a 
las empresas e instituciones de su territorio incentivos destinados a fomentar y propiciar la 
transferencia de tecnología a los PMA Miembros).  
2.  Como se acordó en el Consejo de los ADPIC, el presente documento es un informe detallado 
sobre los ince ntivos para la transferencia de tecnología en vigor en la UE y sus miembros entre 
julio de 2018 y agosto de  2019.  
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1 Una copia de trabajo preliminar del presente documento fue distribuida como documen to de sala 
(documento RD/IP/34) en la reunión del Consejo de los ADPIC de los días 17 y 18 de octubre de 2019.    
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ANEX O1 
1  EURO PEAN UNION  
Name of programme or project  SaferAfrica - Innovating dialogue and problems appraisal for a safer Africa  
Objective or purpose  To improve road safety in Africa on the basis of mutual exchange of knowledge between Europe and 
Africa . 
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The project coordinator : University of Rome La Sapienza (CTL), Italy  Other partners from EU 
Members are : - National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Greece - VIAS Institute (Belgian 
Road Safety Institute), Belgium - Institut Francais des Sciences et Tech nologies des Transports, de 
l'Amenagement et des Reseaux (IFSTTAR), France - Loughborough University (LOUGH), United 
Kingdom - Laboratorio Nacional de Engenharia Civil (LNEC), Portugal - Stichting Wetenschappelijk 
Onderzoek Verkeersveiligheid (SWOV), The N etherlands - Solitarite Int Transports Recherche Afrique 
(SITRASS), France - Agenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea (APRE), Italy - Chalmers 
Tekniska Hoegskola AB (CHALMERS), Sweden - Association Federation Handicap International (HI), 
France - Comite International De L 'inspection Technique Automobile Cita Aisbl (CITA), Belgium  Other 
partners from non -EU countries are : - International Road Federation (IRF), Switzerland - Ecole 
Nationale Superieure Des Travaux Publics (ENSTP), Cameroon . 
Beneficiary  Member(s)  Benin; Burkina Faso . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  SaferAfrica has established of a Dialogue Platform between Africa and Europe  focused on road safety 
and traffic management issues. It represents a high -level body with the main objective of providing 
recommendations to update the African Road Safety Action Plan and the African Road Safety Charter, 
as well as encouraging the  Ref. Ares(2019)5148490 – 08 August 2019 two adoption of specific road 
safety initiatives. The activity of the Platform is also  focussed on the reinforcement of the endogenous 
African capabilities through the dissemination of the EU knowhow. Twinning Programs will be set up, 
besides the conduction of different training activities. Local context is taken into account. Studies on 
specific risk factors and transferability analysis of measures already tested elsewhere will be carried 
out. The project fosters the adoption of the "safe system " approach.  
Financial implications  Project requested EC contribution : EUR 2,844,275 Requested EC Contribution for LDC partner : Benin 
- Abidjan Lagos Corridor Organisation for The Fight Against STIS HIV AIDS (OCAL) : EUR 52,500 
Burkino Faso - Initiatives Conseil  International Sante (ICI -Santé) : EUR 52,500. 
Field of technology  Road safety and traffic management.  
Category of technology   
 
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Name of programme or project  SaferAfrica - Innovating dialogue and problems appraisal for a safer Africa  
Output or impact  - A significant improvement in road safety resulting in fewer fatalities and reduced accident 
occurrence - SaferAfrica Road Safety Observatory - A dialogue platform for the exchange of 
information and experience at both decision making  and technical level - Training courses on 
examples of best practice in road safety - Links in with the EU -African Union Task Forc e activities on 
road safety - The project will contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Three -years  from 1  October 2016 to 30 September 2019  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Luca Persia : luca.persia@uniroma1.it ; Antonino Tripodi antonino.tripodi@uniroma1.it   
 
Name of programme or project  AfriAlliance - Africa -EU Innovation Alliance for Water and Climate  
Objective or purpose  To prepare Africa for future Climate Change challenges.  
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Project coordinator : Stichting IHE Delft, Netherlands.  Other partners from EU Members are : - Reseau 
International des Organismes de Bassin Association, France;  - Global Water Par tnership Organization, 
Sweden;  - Stichting Both Ends, Netherlands;  - Stichting Akvo, Netherlands;  - Water, Environment 
and Business for development SI, Spain;  - Office International de l 'Eau, France;  - Universiteit Twente, 
Netherlands; and  - European Water Supply and Sanitation Technology Platform, Belgium.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Burkina Faso . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  The approach includes knowledge sharing and technology transfer through demos/pilot projects via 
Action Groups (in form of Communities of Practice for selected thematic demonstration and pilots).  
Financial implications  Requested EC Contribution for LDC partner (Burkina Faso) : Fondation 2IE Associa tion, 
EUR 121,222,5.  
Field of technology  Water and climate change -related challenges.  
Category of technology  Climate change mitigation technology . 
Output or impact   - Increased African preparedness for Climate Change by addressing the nature of the knowledge 
gap of African stakeholders;  - Improved knowledge sharing and technology transfer in online and 
offline environments and events for African and ELI stakeholders in water and climate; and  - 
Improved water and climate monitoring and forecasting pro cesses and tools in Africa.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress    
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Name of programme or project  AfriAlliance - Africa -EU Innovation Alliance for Water and Climate  
Duration and timing  Five-years.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Gaetano Casale : q.casale@unesco -ihe.org : Meike Remmers : m.remmers@unesco -ihe.org : 
Uta Wehn : u.wehn@unesco -ihe.orq ; Rafaela Wever : r.demesquitawever@unesco -ihe.orq . 
 
Name of programme or project  DAFNE - Use of a Decision -Analytic Framework to explore the water -energy -food NExus in 
complex and trans -boundary water resources systems o f fast-growing  developing 
countries  
Objective or purpose  Global trends in population growth and rising economic prosperity will increase the demand for 
energy, food and water, with more severe impact in fast-growing  economies, such as in several 
African countries. The constraints on water, energy, and food could hamper economic development, 
lead to social and geopolitical tensions, and cause lasting environmental damage. DAFNE project 
advocates an integrated and adaptive water resources planning a nd management approach that 
explicitly addresses the water -energy -food nexus from a novel participatory and multidisciplinary 
perspective.  
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The project coordinator : Eidgenoessische Technische Hochschule Zuerich.  Other partners from EU 
Members are : - Politecnico di Milano, Italy;  - International Center for Research on the Environment 
and the Economy, Gre ece; - Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium;  - The University Court of the 
University of Aberdeen, the United Kingdom;  - Universitaet Osnabrueck, Germany;  - Vista 
Geowissenschaftliche Fernerkundung Gmbh, Germany;  - Atec-3d Ltd, the United Kingdom; and  - 
European  Institute for Participatory Media EV, Germany.  Other Non -EU Partners : - International 
Water Management Institute Iwmi, Sri Lanka; and  - African Collaborative Centre for Earth System 
Science (Access), Kenya.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mozambique; Zam bia. 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  - Mozambique : Universidade Eduardo Mondlane; and  - Zambia : University of Zambia . 
Nature of incentive measure  A decision -analytic -framework will be developed to quantitatively assess the social, economic, and 
environmental impact of expanding energy and food production in complex physical and political 
contexts. The DAFNE approach will be demonstrated by analysing two cross -boundary case studies, 
the Zambezi and t he Omo river basins.  
Financial implications  Total Requested EC Contribution : EUR 3,408,658.75.  Requested EC Contribution for LDC partners : - 
Mozambique : Universidade Eduardo Mondlane : EUR 129,425.  - Zambia : University of Zambia : EUR 
188,395 . 
Field of tec hnology  Water resources management, water, energy, and food nexus.  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology    
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Name of programme or project  DAFNE - Use of a Decision -Analytic Framework to explore the water -energy -food NExus in 
complex and trans -boundary water resources systems o f fast-growing  developing 
countries  
Output or impact  DAFNE will allow a better understanding of the WEF nexus, and generate  and explore alternative 
planning and management solutions based on the cooperation of public and private stakeholders, 
which would foster both profitable and equitable use of resources without exceeding environmental 
limits or creating societal and/or sta keholder conflicts. The project will support UN Sustainable 
development goals.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Four-years (start date 1 September 2016).  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Paolo Burlando, paolo.burlando@ethz.ch : Agatha Keller qrants@sl.ethz.ch  
 
Name of programme or project  FLOWERED - de-FLuoridation technologies for improving quality of WatEr and agRo -animal 
products along the East African Rift Valley in the context of aDaptation to climate change  
Objective or purpose  The objective of the project is to contribute to the development of a sustainable water management 
system in areas affected by fluoride contamination in water, soils and food in the African Rift Valley 
countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania), and thus to improve living standards (environmental, health 
and food security) of its  population.  
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Coordinator : Universita Degli Studi di Cagliari, Italy.  Other partners from EU Members : - Universita 
Degli Studi di Sassari, Italy;  - Universita ' Degli Studi di Siena, Italy;  - Universität de Barcelona, 
Spain;  - Aberystwyth University, the United Kingdom;  - Hydro Technical Engineering SRL, Italy;  - 
Planetek Italia SRL, Italy; and  - D D'enginy Biorem SL, Spain.  Other non -EU-Members involved in 
the project : - University of Eldoret, Kenya  - Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel, Tunisi . 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ethiopia : - Addis Ababa University; and  - Geomatrix PLC.  Tanzania : - The Nelson Mandela African 
Institute of Science and Technology; and  - Oikos East Africa . 
Nature of incentive measure  The project will implement an integrated water and agriculture management syste m and will enable 
local communities to manage  water resources, starting from using efficient de -fluoridation techniques 
and applying sustainable agricultural practices.  The integrated approaches will improve the 
knowledge base for all stakeholders, includi ng local researchers, farmers and decision makers. The 
project will involve SMEs in order to strengthen the development co -innovative demonstration 
processes as well as new market opportunities.    
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Name of programme or project  FLOWERED - de-FLuoridation technologies for improving quality of WatEr and agRo -animal 
products along the East African Rift Valley in the context of aDaptation to climate change  
Financial implications  Total EC contribution : EUR 2,989,201.25.  Requested EC Contribution for LDC partners : Ethiopia : 
Addis Ababa University : EUR 79,875.  Geomatrix PLC : EUR 49,875.  Tanzania : The Nelson Mandela 
African Institute of Science and Technology : EUR 228,435.  - Oikos East Africa : EUR 180,437.5.  
Field of technology  Innovative de -fluoridation technologies for drinking and irrigation water that will mainly operate at 
small village scale; an integrated, sustainable and participative water and agriculture management 
at a cross -boundary catchment scale ; an innovative and shared Geo -data system to support the 
integrated, sustainable and participative management system.  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology  
Output or impact  The major impact will be the generation of scientific knowledge on the extent of fluoride 
contamination of water and in the food chain and raising awareness in the African Rift Valley countries 
and development of a sustainable water management system in the affected areas. Participati on by 
local actors in the different joint actions will strengthen their innovation capacity and the integration 
of new knowledge. The project will support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Three -years (start date : 1 June 2016), The project was extended to 42 months and will end on 31 
November 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Giorgio Ghiglieri, qhiqlieri@unica.it ; Maria Teresa Melis, titimelis@unica.it : Stefania Da Pelo, 
sdapelo@unica.it  
 
Name of programme or project  SafeWaterAfrica - Self-Sustaining Clean ing Technology for Safe Water Supply and 
Management in Rural African Areas  
Objective or purpose  The key objective of the project is to improve access to clean water in Africa through research and 
development of an autonomous and decentralized water treatment system for rural and peri -urban 
areas.  
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Coordinator : Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V., Germany.  
Other partners from EU Members : - Gate SRL, Italy;  - Condias Gmbh, Germany;  - Universita degli 
Studi di Ferrara, Italy; and  - Universidad de Castilla - La Mancha, Spain.  Other partners from non -
EU countri es: - Advance Call Pty Ltd, South Africa;  - Virtual Consulting Engineers VCE, South Africa;  
- Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa;  - Stellenbosch University, South Africa; and  - 
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mozambique  
Beneficiary Observer(s)     
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Name of programme or project  SafeWaterAfrica - Self-Sustaining Clean ing Technology for Safe Water Supply and 
Management in Rural African Areas  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Salomon LDA, Mozambique.  
Nature of incentive measure  The project will determine suitable purification system sizes to suit typical locations, water qualities, 
and water utilization patterns in Africa; design and construct demonstration system; and build 
capacity in southern African countries through : - Strong involvement of local communities and 
authorities (municipalities/water authorities) at the se lected test sites, to ensure community 
acceptance and participation, as well as assistance in the design of a sustainable operating and 
business model at local level; and  - Skills training to render a training programme  that provides 
qualified candidates t o roll out the technological solution post development, to ensure it is rapidly 
integrated into the targeted communities and rural development areas.  
Financial implications  Total requested EC contribution : EUR 2,989,998.13. Requested EC Contribution for LDC partner : 
Salomon LDA, Mozambique  EUR 208,327.5.  
Field of technology  Water purification technology.  
Category of technology  Health -related technology  
Output or impact  The technical developments in this project are expected to result in a broader positive socio -economic 
impact in the rural and peri -urban areas of southern Africa. Access to safe water will reduce health 
risks. The availability of safe water at the point -of-use will also increase the freedom of those who 
are tradi tionally responsible for water supply, mainly women and children. The project will contribute 
to the UN Sustainable Development Goals  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  42 months (start date 1 June 2016).  
Websi te for further information   
Contact point for further information  Coordinator : Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung Е.V. Jochen Borris, 
jochen.borris@ist.fraunhofer.de : Frixos Faulstich, frixos.faulstich@zv.fraunhofer.de ; Jan Gabler, 
ian.qaebler@ist.fraunhofer.de .  
 
Name of programme or project  VicInAqua - Integrated aquaculture based on sustainable water recirculating system for 
the Victoria Lake Basin  
Objective or purpose  The project will develop a sustainable combined sanitation and recirculating aquaculture system for 
wastewater treatment and reuse  in agriculture in the Victoria Lake Basin area.  
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The project coordinator : Hochschule Karlsruhe -Techn ik und Wirtschaft, Germany.  Other partners 
from EU Members : - Steinbeis Innovation Ggmbh, Germany;  - Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, 
Italy;  - Universita della Calabria, Italy;  - Aquabiotech Limited, Malta;  - Oxyguard International AS, 
Denmark; and  - ВРЕ International Dr Hornig Gmbh, Germany.  Other partners from non -EU countries : 
- Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries, Kenya; and  - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture 
and Technology, Kenya .   
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Name of programme or project  VicInAqua - Integrated aquaculture based on sustainable water recirculating system for 
the Victoria Lake Basin  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Uganda  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  National Agricultural Research Organisation, Uganda.  
Nature of incentive measure  VicInAqua will follow an integrated approach in order to develop a sustainable adapted aquaculture 
fish pond  system and simplified recirculation aquaculture systems combined with a domestic 
sanitation system and agriculture activities for the Victoria Lake Basin. The project will develop a 
novel and robust membrane bioreactor (MBR) system for a recirculating aqu aculture system (RAS), 
fish ponds and sanitation □ Development of a sustainable energy supply system based on 
photovoltaics and biogas (generated from RAS sludge) which will be integrated to the system for 
autonomous operation. A robust and low -cost real -time sensor system based on wireless network 
monitoring will be developed and tested, which will contribute to the overall improvement of the 
aquaculture process. The R&D activities of VicInAqua will be accompanied by Life Cycle Analysis 
studies in order to  ensure affordability, sustainability and environmental friendliness.  
Financial implications  Project Requested EC Contribution : EUR 2,997,710. Requested EC Contribution for LDC country 
(Uganda) : EUR 47,200.  
Field of technology  Wastewater treatment and r euse.  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology  
Output or impact  The overall expected outcomes of the project include sound approaches to water management for 
agriculture, taking into consideration broader socio -economic factors and also fomenting job creation 
and greater gender balance in decision -making. The project will contribute to the UN Sustainable 
Development Goals.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  Three -years (start  date - 1 June 2016).  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Coordinator : Hochschule Karlsruhe -Technik und Wirtschaft; Jan Hoinkis, 
ian.hoinkis@hs -karlsruhe.de ; Joachim Kai ser, joachim. kaiser@hs -karlsruhe.de : Arno Lagaly, 
iaf@hs -karlsruhe.de . 
 
Name of programme or project  WATERSPOUTT - Water - Sustainable Point -Of-Use Treatment Technol ogies  
Objective or purpose  The project will design, develop, pilot and field -test a range of, sustainable point -of-use solar 
disinfection technologies that will provide affordable access to safe water to remote and vulnerable 
communities in Africa  and elsewhere.  
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme.     
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Name of programme or project  WATERSPOUTT - Water - Sustainable Point -Of-Use Treatment Technol ogies  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The project coordinator : Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland.  Other partners from EU 
Members and Associated Countries : - Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y 
Tecnológicas, Spain;  - Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain;  - University of Strathclyde, the United 
Kingdom;  - Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lau sanne, Switzerland;  - National University of Ireland 
Maynooth, Ireland;  - Innova SRL, Italy;  - Ecosystem Environmental Services S.A., Spain;  - 
Buckinghamshire New University, the United Kingdom;  - Bogazici Universitesi, Turkey;  - Helioz 
Gmbh, Austria;  - Dublin City University, Ireland;  - Stichting IHE Delft, Netherlands; and  - Universidad 
de Santiago de Compostela, Spain.  Other partners from non -EU countries : - Stellenbosch University, 
South Africa.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Malawi; Uganda . 
Beneficiary Observ er(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  - University of Malawi, Malawi;  - Makerere University, Uganda; and  - Mekelle University, Ethiopia.  
Nature of incentive measure  The project will develop a range of sustainable solar disinfection (SODIS) technologies. Successful 
delivery of these technologies will require : - Complete assessment of physical and chemical 
parameters for engineered systems to optimize disinfection;  - An extended social sciences 
programme  that will build an integrated understan ding of the social, political and economic context 
of water use and needs of specific communities;  - Examination of the effect of gender relations on 
uptake of solar water harvesting and SODIS reactor technologies;  - Exploration of relevant 
governance prac tices and decision -making capacity at local, national and international level that 
impact the use of integrated solar technologies for point -of-use drinking water treatment;  - 
Determination of the feasibility and challenges faced at household, community, r egional and national 
level for the adoption of integrated solar technologies for point -of-use drinking water treatment; and  
- Co-design community -led, gender sensitive, educational and action programmes for the 
appropriate uptake of solar based technologie s. The overall aim is to transform access to safe 
drinking water through integrated social sciences, education and solar technologies.  
Financial implications  Project Requested EC Contribution : EUR 3,084,351.25. Requested EC Contribution for LDC countries : 
- Malawi (University of Malawi) : EUR 144,625.  - Uganda (Makerere University) : EUR 200,000.  - 
Ethiopia (Mekelle University) : EUR 200,000.  
Field of technology  Water treatment technologies.  
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  By improving access to safe water for the household or community, the project will improve health, 
well-being, finances (caregivers remain available for income generation rather than caring for sick 
dependents) in the most vulnerable sections of the  community in developing countries. The project 
will contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Four-years (start date - 1 June 2016)  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland; Stephanie O 'Connor, sloconnor@rcsi.ie ; Niamh 
O'Dowd, niamhodowd@rcsi.ie . 
   
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Name of programme or project  AfricanBioServices - Linking biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services in the Great 
Serengeti -Mara Ecosystem (GSME) - drivers of change, causalities and sustainable 
management strategies.  
Objective or purpose  The direct dependence of humans on ecosystem services is by far strongest in developing regions 
where poverty restricts access to resources. This dependency also makes people in developing 
countries more sensitive to climate change than their developed counter parts. Increasing human 
populations deteriorates natural habitat, biodiversity and ecosystems services which spiral into 
poverty and low human welfare. This calls for innovative solutions that encompass the entire socio -
ecological -economic system, as recog nized on a global scale in the Millennium Ecosystem 
Assessment. Flow ever , innovative and practical solutions require downscaling to regional levels for 
identifying concrete sets of drivers of change. For Africa specifically, the interplay of human 
population growth, land use change, climate change and human well -being is a major challenge. This 
project focuses on the Serengeti -Maasai Mara Ecosystem and associated agricultural areas, a region 
in East Africa that encompasses parts of Kenya and Tanzani a. The ecosystem is world -famous for 
key aspects of its biodiversity, such as the migration of 1.3 million wildebeest. This 'flagship 
ecosystem ' role will enhance the international interest in the project. In this project, internationally 
leading researche rs from Norway, the Netherlands, Scotland, Denmark and Germany are teaming 
up with strong local partners in Tanzania and Kenya.  
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions  in developed country Member  The project coordinator : Norges Teknisk -Naturvitenskapelige Universitet (Norway).  Other partners 
from EU Members are : - Stiftelsen Norsk Institutt For Naturforskning Nina (Norway);  - Universitaet 
Hohenheim (Germany);  - Universi ty of Glasgow (United Kingdom);  - Rijksuniversiteit Groningen RUG 
(Netherlands); and  - Kobenhavns Universitet (Denmark).  Other non -EU Members involved in the 
project are : - Kenya Wildlife Service (Kenya);  - International Livestock Research Institute (Kenya ); 
and - Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (Kenya).  Responsible partner from LDC : 
- Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute Tawiri (Tanzania);  - The University of Dodoma (Tanzania);  16 
- Sokoine University of Agriculture (Tanzania); and  - University of Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania).  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Tanzania  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  - Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute Tawiri (Tanzania);  - The University of Dodoma (Tanzania);  - 
Sokoine University of Agriculture (Tanzania); and  - University of Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania).  
Nature of incentive measure  The research will : - assemble and integrate the so far separate Kenyan and Tanzanian relevant data 
on the region;  - quantify the connections be tween human population growth, land use change, 
climate change and biodiversity change;  - test how biodiversity change leads to changes in key 
ecosystem services; and  - quantify the dependence of human livelihoods on these ecosystem 
services. The project w ill implement innovative ways for communication and dissemination of the 
results of 'continuous engagement ' by local stakeholders.  
Financial implications  Project Requested EC Contribution : EUR 9,891,768.50.  Total requested EC Contribution for LDC 
country  (Tanzania) : EUR 1,567,677.50 of which : - Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute : 
EUR 1,033,912.50;  - University of Dodoma : EUR 160,250.00;  - Sokoine University of Agriculture : 
EUR 167,520.00; and  - University of Dar Es Salaam : EUR 205,995.00 .   
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Name of programme or project  AfricanBioServices - Linking biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services in the Great 
Serengeti -Mara Ecosystem (GSME) - drivers of change, causalities and sustainable 
management strategies.  
Field of technology  Biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services, sustainable management strategies.  
Category of technology  Biotechnology and biodiversity . 
Output or impact  The project will : - Assess the impacts of direct, indirect and emerging  drivers of change, separately 
in combination and interactively, on the status and trends of biodiversity and ecosystem function;  - 
Assess the causalities between biodiversity and ecosystem services;  - Provide forecasting 
methodologies to predict future va riation in drivers of change, their expected impact on biodiversity 
and their consequences for ecosystem service delivery;  - Develop and refine sound and cost -effective 
indicators on biodiversity, ecosystem function/resilience and ecosystem service; and  - Derive novel 
sustainable solutions to achieve the twin goals of biodiversity protection and the improvement of 
benefits that people derive from the unique ecosystems within the region.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed . 
Duration and timing  1 June 2015 to 1 September 2019.  
Website for further information  http://www.ntnu.edu/africanbio  
Contact point for further information  Pr. Eivin Røskaft (Coordinator), Department of Biology, Norwegian University of Science and 
Technology, Høgskoleringen 5, Realfagbygget, EU2 -146, 7491 Trondheim, Norway  
 
Name of programme or project  SWOS - Satellite -based Wetland Observation Service  
Objective or purpose  The objective of the project SWOS is to develop a monitoring and information service focussing on 
wetland ecosystems. Globally wetlands are the ecosystems with the highest rate of loss. This is 
alarming, considering their significance as biodiversity hotspots and ecosystems wi th a central role 
in the water cycle, including improving water quality and reducing water scarcity, in climate 
regulation and the economic benefit gained from using their services. A key limitation to their more 
effective conservation, sustainable managem ent and restoration is the missing knowledge 
underpinning the application of European  policy by Members. Under the Biodiversity Strategy, 
Members have recently committed to the mapping and assessment of ecosystem services (MAES); 
this provides a key instru ment for an improved integration of wetlands in policy.  
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The project coordinator : Jena-Optronik Gmbh (Germany).  Other partners from EU Members : - UICN, 
Bureau de Représentation Auprès de l 'Union E uropéenne Aisbl (Belgium);  - Unite Technique Du 
Semide Geie (France);  - Fondation Tour Du Valat (France);  - Remote Sensing Solutions Gmbh 
(Germany) ; - Friedrich -Schiller -Universitat Jena (Germany);  - Rheinische Friedrich -Wilhelms -
Universitat Bonn (Germany);  - Mouseio Goulandri Fysikis Istorias (Greece);  - Terrasphere Imaging 
& Gis Bv (Netherlands);  - Stichting Wetlands International (Netherlands);  - Universidad De Malaga 
(Spain); and  - Brockmann Geomatics Sweden Ab (Sweden).  Third party involved from LDC : - 
Wetlands International Africa Programme (Senegal) - it has its regional seat in Dakar (Senegal) and 
offices in Mali and Kenya.    
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Name of programme or project  SWOS - Satellite -based Wetland Observation Service  
Beneficiary Membe r(s) Kenya; Mali; Senegal . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Wetlands International Africa which regional seat is in Senegal will be responsible for the collection 
of data from the pilot sites  in Mali, Senegal and Kenya, validation and ground thrusting  of maps for 
these sites, as well as the user engagement, communication and dissemination in the region.  
Nature of incentive measure  SWOS will take full advantage of the Sentinel satellites and integrate results from the ESA 
Globwetland projects. Status maps and indicators, as well as near real -time observations will allow 
the assessment of biodiversity and the monitoring of dynamic changes in an unmatched temporal 
and spatial reso lution. The Service Portal will allow the integration and web -based analysis of new 
maps and in -situ measurements and provide a unique entry point to locate, access and connect 
existing information and databases. It follows a GEOSS compatible data -broker a pproach and adopts 
international standards.  
Financial implications  Project Requested EC Contribution : EUR 4,979,189.36. Requested EC Contribution for LDC country 
(Senegal) : EUR 24,453.83.  
Field of technology  Wetland ecosystems services, biodiversity.  
Category of technology  Biotechnology and biodiversity  
Output or impact  SWOS will improve the availability of data, knowledge, methods and tools for monitoring and 
assessment of the status and trends of wetland ecosystems and their services and therefore i mpact 
national, European  and international reporting activities and the responsible stakeholders within 
science, industry and policy making. SWOS and its services will raise public awareness of the threats 
faced by Europe 's wetlands as well as their key ro le in ecosystem service delivery and in sustainable 
water management in Europe  and beyond.  At the European  level, SWOS will develop a monitoring 
and information service for wetlands that will complement the mapping and assessment of ecosystem 
services process and support the consideration of wetlands in the implementation of key policy areas 
such as the Water Framework Directive, the Flood Directive, Habitats and Birds Directives and the 
EU's climate and energy policy. SWOS will position Europe  in a leading role for the new wetland 
activities within the GEO ecosystem, biodiversity, water, land cover and across tasks. This will support 
the Commission and Members in assessing the status of wetlands in Europe  and will respond to the 
requirements of  national and local environmental reporting obligations.  At the global scale, SWOS 
will contribute significantly to improve the knowledge on wetlands and will create a new capacity for 
monitoring these ecosystems at multiple scales contributing to the esta blishment of a Global Wetland 
Observing System, as requested by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Furthermore, the direct 
involvement and project partnership with users working at different scales and in different regions 
ensures the usability of project results at different levels.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed . 
Duration and timing  Three -years (start date to 1 June 2015).  
Website for further information  https://www.swos -service.eu/     
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Name of programme or project  SWOS - Satellite -based Wetland Observation Service  
Contact point for further information  Kathrin Weise (coordinator); Jena -Optronik GmbH; OttoEppenstein -Strasse 3; 07745 Jena, Germany  
 
Name of programme or project  AfriCultuReS - Enhancing Food Security in AFRIcan AgriCULTUral Systems with the Support 
of REmote Sensing  
Objective or purpose  AfriCultuReS – Enhancing Food Security in AFRIcan AgriCULTUral Systems with the Support of 
REmote Sensing - aims to design, implement and demonstrate an integrated agricultural monitoring 
and early warning system that will support decision making in the field of food security. AfriCultuReS 
will deliver a broad range of climatic, production, biophysical and economic information, for various 
regions in Africa.   
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The project coordinator : GMV AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE SA (Spain). Other partners fr om EU 
Members are : - ARISTOTELIO PANEPISTIMIO THESSALONIKIS (Greece); - DRAXIS ENVIRONMENTAL 
S.A. (Greece); - NOORT HARMANNUS, CONRADUS PIETER (Pays -Bas); - UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI 
DI ROMA LA SAPIENZA (Italie); - SVERIGES METEOROLOGISKA OCH HYDROLOGISKA INS TITUT 
(Suède) - UNIVERSIDAD DE CANTABRIA (Espagne) ; - UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS (Royaume -Uni) ; - 
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD (Royaume -Uni) ;  Other non -EU Members involved in the project 
are: - CENTRE FOR REMOTE SENSING AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES LBG ( Ghana); - 
LOCATE IT LIMITED (Kenya); - OBSERVATOIRE DU SAHARA ET DU SAHEL (Tunisie); - SOUTH AFRICA 
NATIONAL SPACE AGENCY (Afrique du Sud) ; Responsible partner from LDC : - CENTRE REGIONAL 
AGRHYMET (Niger); - UNIVERSIDADE EDUARDO MONDLANE (Mozambique); - GEOSAS CONSULTING 
SERVICE PLC (Éthiopie); - UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA (Rwanda) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mozambique; Niger; Rwanda . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  CENTRE REGIONAL AGRHYMET (Niger); - UNIVERSIDADE  EDUARDO MONDLANE (Mozambique); - 
GEOSAS CONSULTING SERVICE PLC (Éthiopie); - UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA (Rwanda) . 
Nature of incentive measure  The research will strengthen user 's operational capability in agricultural areas management activities, 
reducing costs and increasing performance by : - accessing relevant online services and integrating 
innovative R&D products, previously tested by end user organizations, into their own decision making 
chain;  - acquiring more updated and accurate information  which may improve their preparedness 
level and operational efficiency;  - obtaining information on crop & livestock status in a reliable, 
transparent and fast way, increasing trans -national cooperation between users who can share the 
same information.  
Financial implications  Project Requested EC Contribution : EUR 8,531,533.20 Total requested EC Contribution for LDC 
countries : EUR 1,190,320 of which : - CENTRE REGIONAL AGRHYMET (Niger) : EUR 494,132.50 - 
UNIVERSIDADE EDUARDO MONDLANE (Mozambique) : EUR 140,812.50 - GEOSAS CONSULTING 
SERVICE PLC (Éthiopie) : EUR 387,500 - UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA (Rwanda) : EUR 167,875.   
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Name of programme or project  AfriCultuReS - Enhancing Food Security in AFRIcan AgriCULTUral Systems with the Support 
of REmote Sensing  
Field of technology  Crop yield and biomass prediction models will be enhanced through the fusion of EO data and climate 
models, emphasizing the us e of the complementary sensors of the EU Sentinels constellation.   
Category of technology  Food and agriculture . 
Output or impact  The project will : - produce a web tool that supports early decision -making for the stakeholders of 
African food production; - increased involvement of citizens and stakeholders in food production and 
food supply chain management in Africa, taking into account the gender dimension and women 's role 
in food production and supply; - improve participation of African orga nisations in GEO and Copernicus 
(GMES & Africa initiative); - foster cooperation with initiatives developing the Global Framework for 
Climate Services (GFCS) in African countries; - contribute to implementing the SDGs, in particular 
SDG 2 'End hunger, achi eve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable 
agriculture ' and SDG 13 'Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts '; - provide a 
strong Earth observation building blocks for an EU -Africa Research and Innovation Partnershi p 
focusing on food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture; - contribute to independent and 
neutral evaluation of agricultural production in Africa; - improve decision making capacity regarding 
food supply and management in Africa; - move projec tion of food supply and agricultural risk 
assessment at the level of the African continent beyond the current capability.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  1 November  2017 to 31 October  2021. 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  GMV AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE SA, Calle Isaac Newton Parque Tecnologico De Madrid, 28760 Tres 
Cantos .   
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Name of programme or project  E-Shape : EUR GEOSS Showcases : Applications Powered by Europe  
Objective or purpose  The E -SHAPE proposal is driven by the need to develop operational EO services with and for the users 
and to create a conducive environment whereby the strengths of Europe  are exploited towards 
addressing societal challenges, fostering entrepreneurship and supporting sustainable development. 
The proposal objectives are 1) to develop operational EO services with and for users active in key 
societal sectors; 2) to demonstrate the benefits of the EO pilots through the coordinated downstream  
exploitation of EO data and the utilization of existing EO resources; 3) to promote the uptake of pilots 
at national and international scale, across vertical markets (private and public) and amongst key 
user communities; 4) to enable the long -term sustain ability of the numerous pilots, their penetration 
in public and private markets and support their upscaling; 5) to increase uptake by raising awareness 
on the solutions developed through tailored and well -targeted communication, dissemination and 
outreach activities. The proposal aims at setting -up and promoting a sustainable organization 
dedicated to users ' uptake of Europe an EO resources, building on Copernicus and GEOSS through 
the development of co -design pilots (i.e. application -oriented products, serv ices or solutions) built 
on a user -centric approach and delivering economic, social and policy value to Europe an citizens. It 
has also the ambition through the development of 27 pilots organized in seven  showcases to deliver 
information that will also cont ribute to the three GEO engagements (SDGs, Paris Agreement and 
Sendai Framework).  
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme.    
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Name of programme or project  E-Shape : EUR GEOSS Showcases : Applications Powered by Europe  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The project coordi nator : ASSOCIATION POUR LA RECHERCHE ET LE DEVELOPPEMENT DES 
METHODES ET PROCESSUS INDUSTRIELS (France) Other partners from EU Members are : - ACADEMY 
OF ATHENS (Greece); - ASSOCIATION EUROPE ENNE EURISY (France); - CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA 
RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS (France); - CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION ECOLOGICA Y 
APLICACIONES FORESTALES (Spain); - COLLECTE LOCALISATION SATELLITES (France); - 
CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE (Italy); - Centro Internazionale in Monitoraggio 
Ambientale - Fondazione CI MA (Italy); - DANMARKS TEKNISKE UNIVERSITET (Denmark); - DEIMOS 
SPACE SOCIEDAD LIMITADA UNIPERSONAL (Spain); - DEUTSCHER WETTERDIENST (Germany); - 
DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUER LUFT - UND RAUMFAHRT EV (Germany) - DIABALKANIKO KENTRO 
PERIBALLONTOS (Greece); - DRAX IS ENVIRONMENTAL S.A. (Greece); - ETHNIKO KENTRO EREVNAS 
KAI TECHNOLOGIKIS ANAPTYXIS (Greece); - EUROPE AN ASSOCIATION OF REMOTE SENSING 
COMPANIES (Belgium); - EUROPE AN UNION SATELLITE CENTRE (Spain); - EVENFLOW (Belgium); - 
EUR GeoSurveys - EGS (Belgium); - FONDAZIONE CENTRO EUR -MEDITERRANEOSUI CAMBIAMENTI 
CLIMATICI (Italy); - HELMHOLTZ -ZENTRUM FUR UMWELTFORSCHUNG GMBH - UFZ (Germany);  - 
HELMHOLTZ -ZENTRUM GEESTHACHT ZENTRUM FUR MATERIAL - UND KUSTENFORSCHUNG GMBH 
(Germany); - HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO (Finland); - ILMATIETEEN LAITOS (Finland); - INSTITUTO 
PORTUGUES DO MAR E DA ATMOSFERA IP (Portugal); - INTEGRATED CARBON OBSERVATION 
SYSTEM EUROPE AN RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURECONSORTIUM (Finland); - INTERNATIONALES 
INSTITUT FUER ANGEWANDTE SYSTEMANALYSE (Austria); - ISTITUTO NAZIONALE DI GEOFISICA E 
VULCANOLOGIA (Italy); - LUXEMBOURG INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (Luxembourg); 
- MARIENE INFORMATIE SERVICE MARIS BV (Netherlands); - MARTIN -LUTHER -UNIVERSITAET 
HALLE -WITTENBERG (Germany); - Masarykova univerzita (Czec h Republic ); - NATIONAL 
OBSERVATORY OF ATHENS (Greece); - NEUR PUBLIC AE PLIROFORIKIS & EPIKOINONION (Greece); 
- OPEN GEOSPATIAL CONSORTIUM ( EUROPE ) LIMITED LBG (United Kingdom); - PLANETEK ITALIA 
SRL (Italy); - PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY (United Kingdom);  - STICHTING DELTARES 
(Netherlands); - STICHTING WAGENINGEN RESEARCH (Netherlands); - SUOMEN 
YMPARISTOKESKUS (Finland); - SVERIGES METEOROLOGISKA OCH HYDROLOGISKA INSTITUT 
(Sweden); - TRANSVALOR S.A. (France); - UMWELTBUNDESAMT GESELLSCHAFT MIT 
BESCHRANKTE R HAFTUNG (UBA GMBH) (Austria); - UNIVERSITA DELLA CALABRIA (Italy); - 
UNIVERSITAET BAYREUTH (Germany); - UNIVERSITEIT TWENTE (Netherlands); - VEDURSTOFA 
ISLANDS (Iceland); - VLAAMSE INSTELLING VOOR TECHNOLOGISCH ONDERZOEK N.V. (Belgium); 
- ZENTRALANSTALT FUR METEOROLOGIE UND GEODYNAMIK (Austria)  Other non -EU Members 
involved in the project are : - SCHWEIZERISCHES FORSCHUNGSINSTITUT FUER 
HOCHGEBIRGSKLIMA UND MEDIZIN IN DAVOS (Switzerland); - TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY (Israel);  
Responsible partner from LDC : - MEKEL LE UNIVERSITY (Ethiopia) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  - MEKELLE UNIVERSITY (Ethiopia) End -user: KIFIYA, ATA, IFAD, MoA, MoF, State Banks, Public 
Finance Enterprise Agency, Insurance companies, Farmers . 
Nature of incentive measure  The research will : - Provide a financial service delivery to smallholder farmers in Ethiopia with a 
geodata -driven risk -mitigation (insurance) product that offers a basic safety net to protect them 
against w eather related perils. The provision of the service will be supported by on -site training, 
eSupport to create a long -duration product sustainability and a country -specific independence in 
knowledge and skills.    
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Name of programme or project  E-Shape : EUR GEOSS Showcases : Applications Powered by Europe  
Financial implications  Project Requested EC Contribution : EUR 14,998,976.27. Total requested EC Contribution for LDC 
country (Ethiopia) : EUR 51,812.50 of which : - MEKELLE UNIVERSITY (Ethiopia) : EUR 51,812,50 . 
Field of technology  Vegetation -Index Crop -Insurance.  
Category of technology  Food and agr iculture . 
Output or impact  The project will : - Assist farmers with actionable advise s, - Support farmers to CAP conformance,  - 
Mapping Crop type and monitor CAP 's Greening obligations,  - Identify Crop through the use and 
fusion of EO, in -situ and crowd sources data.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  1 May 2019 until 30 April 2023 . 
Website for further information  https://www.armines.net/fr  
Contact point for further information  ASSOCIATION POUR LA RECHERCHE ET LE DEVELOPPEMENT DES METHODES ET PROCESSUS 
INDUSTRIELS, Boulevard Saint Michel 60, 75272 Paris, France . 
 
Name of programme or project  Ground Truth  2.0 -Environmental knowledge discovery of human sensed data  
Objective or purpose  Implementation of sustainable citizen observatories for the demonstration of their societal and 
economic benefits; increased role of citizens in policymaking; improved response and quality of 
information for policy - and decision -makers.  
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Coordinator : Stichti ng IHE Delft, Netherlands. Other partners from EU Members : - Hydrologic 
Research BV, Netherlands; - Stichting Akvo, Netherlands; - Tygron Serious Gaming BV, Netherlands; 
- Vlaamse Instelling Voor Technologisch Onderzoek N.V., Belgium; - Starlab Barcelona S L, Spain; - 
Altran Innovación SL, Spain; - Centro de Investigación Ecologica Yaplicaciones Forestales, Spain; - 
Stockholms Universitet, Sweden; - Gavagai AB Sweden; and - Conservation Education and Research 
Trust, the United Kingdom. Other partners from no n-EU countries : - Trans -African Hydro -
Meteorological Observatory, Kenya; and - Upande Limited, Kenya.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Zambia . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Project partner : World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Zambi a. End -users : Zambian government 
departments (Forestry, Wildlife, Agriculture and Meteorology), local Community Resource Boards and 
the WWF.    
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Name of programme or project  Ground Truth  2.0 -Environmental knowledge discovery of human sensed data  
Nature of incentive measure  The project aims to : - Engage citizens in large -scale data collection and maintain the ir active and 
continuous engagement in the observatories for cooperative planning and environmental 
stewardship; - Customise, test and validate interoperable and scalable technologies for large scale 
citizen based  data collection that lower costs compared to existing data sources; - Provide 
technologies and approaches that address concerns about the use of citizen - sensed data in terms of 
privacy, trust and accountability; - Improve land -use mapping in terms of availability of land -use 
data, consis tency of time series of land -use maps and accessibility to land -use information; - 
Empower citizens to play an active role in planning, decision making and governance which results 
in the improved management of environmental issues; - Ensure the long -term sustainability of the 
citizen observatories; and - Create business opportunities and market access.  
Financial implications  Total EC contribution : EUR 4,975,093.89. Requested EC Contribution for LDC partner : World Wide 
Fund for Nature (WWF) Zambia  EUR 115,803.75.  
Field of technology  Large -scale citizen -based data collection - citizen observatories, land and natural resources 
management.  
Category of technology  Information and communications technology . 
Output or impact  - Better decision -making th rough the empowerment and active role of citizens and citizens ' 
associations in environmental monitoring, cooperative planning and environmental stewardship, with 
special impact on land resources management; - Enhanced implementation of governance and glob al 
policy objectives; - Lowered cost and extension of the in -situ component of the GEOSS and 
Copernicus initiative; and - Creation of new market opportunities.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed . 
Duration and timing  Three -years (start  date 1 September 2016).  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Stichting IHE Delft; Gaetano Casale : q.casale@unesco -ihe.orq ; Carolien Jaspers : c.iaspers@unesco -
ihe.org ; Meike Remmers : m.remmers@unesco -ihe.org . 
 
Name of programme or project  MonoCLE : Multiscale Observation Networks for Optical monitoring of Coastal waters, Lakes 
and Estuarie  
Objective or purpose  MONOCLE innovates and develops sensor, platform, and data handling technologies to increase 
coverage and lower the cost of in situ sensors in inland and coastal water bodies. These ecosystems 
are particularly vulnerable to direct anthropogenic impacts but of high economic importance and 
crucial to sustainable food, energy, and clean water supply. At the same time, these water bodies 
represent areas of the weakest performance in present EO capabilit y to date.  
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme.    
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Name of programme or project  MonoCLE : Multiscale Observation Networks for Optical monitoring of Coastal waters, Lakes 
and Estuarie  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The project coordinator : PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY (United Kingdom).  Other partners from 
EU Members are : - PEAK DESIGN LIMITED (United Kingdom); - INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE 
CERCETARE -DEZVOLTARE PENTRU GEOLOGIE SI GEOECOLOGIE MARINAGEOECOMAR (Romania); - 
SCHMIDT NORBERT CARL (Netherlands); - DRONEGRID (Belgium); - CONSERVATION EDUCAT ION 
AND RESEARCH TRUST (United Kingdom); - AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR 
DEINVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS (Spain); - WATER INSIGHT BV (Netherlands); - THE UNIVERSITY 
OF STIRLING (United Kingdom); - UNIVERSITEIT LEIDEN (Netherlands); - VLAAMSE INSTELLING 
VOOR TECHNOLOGISCH ONDERZOEK N.V. (Belgium)  Responsible partner from LDC : - TANZANIA 
FISHERIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE (Tanzania)  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Tanzania . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  - TANZANIA FISHERIES RESEARCH IN STITUTE (Tanzania) . 
Nature of incentive measure  The research will : - will reduce uncertainties in Earth Observation (EO) by characterising atmospheric 
and water optical properties.  - will deploy new and improved sensors on autonomous platforms 
(buoys, shi ps, drones), and further fill information gaps by developing low -cost complementary 
solutions for citizen scientists.  - provide essential reference observations needed to further improve 
and grow EO -based water quality services.  
Financial implications  Project Requested EC Contribution : EUR 4,999,862.50. Total requested EC Contribution for LDC 
country (Tanzania) : EUR 119,125 of which : - TANZANIA FISHERIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE 
(Tanzania) : EUR 119,125. 
Field of technology  The campaign will focus on biological water quality issues.  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Information and communications technology  
Output or impact  The project will  - demonstrate the added value of EO and water quality -oriented  sensor network to 
Copernicus EO services, GEOSS data brokering and GEO capacity building initiatives through a 
number of validation campaigns and use cases, including data -poor regions where no similar 
infrastructure yet exists.  - provide information necessary to ensure food, water and energy security, 
to cope with the scarcity of natural resources, to develop mitigation and adaptation solutions to 
climate change, and to make communities more resilient to natural hazards.  - Lower te chnology and 
computing requirement for innovators and consultants.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  1 February 2018 until 31 January 2022 . 
Website for further information  https://www.pml.ac.uk/   
Contact point for further information  PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY, Prospect Place, The Hoe, Pl1 3dh Plymouth, United Kingdom  
   
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Name of programme or project  PRE-LEAP -RE - PREparing for a Long -Term Joint EU -AU Research and Innovation 
Partnership on Renewable Energ  
Objective or purpose  To prepare a joint programme of activities in renewable energy research between Europe  and Africa . 
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The project coordinator : COMMISSARIAT A L ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES 
(CEA), France  Other partners from EU Members are : - ALLIANCE EUROPE ENNE  DE RECHERCHE DANS 
LE DOMAINE DE L 'ENERGIE, Belgium ;  - JYVASKYLAN YLIOPISTO, Finland;  - LGI CONSULTING, 
France ;  - DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUER LUFT - UND RAUMFAHRT EV, Germany;  - KNOWLEDGE & 
INNOVATION CONSULTANTS SYMVOULEFTIKI MONOPROSOPI EPE, Greece;  - POLITECNICO DI 
MILANO, I taly; - KIC INNOENERGY SE, Netherlands;  - NEDERLANDSE ORGANISATIE VOOR 
WETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK, Netherlands;  - ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH 
UNIVERSITIES, United Kingdom  Other partners from non -EU countries are : - MINISTERE DE 
L'ENSEIGNEMENT SUPERIEUR ET DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, Algeria ;  - STRATHMORE 
UNIVERSITY, Kenya ;  - NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION, South Africa ;  - DEPARTMENT OF 
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, South Africa  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Burkina Faso; Rwanda; Senegal . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  - FONDATION 2IE ASSOCIATION (Burkina Faso);  - AFRICA ENERGY SERVICES GROUP LTD 
(Rwanda);  - AGENCE NATIONALE POUR LES ENERGIES RENOUVELABLES, Senegal . 
Nature of incentive measure  The approach is the co-creation of a joint  programme of activities to be implemented jointly in a 
second phase project. Researchers and funding agencies on both sides, Europe an and African, were 
interviewed and consulted.  
Financial implications  Project requested EC contribu tion: EUR 996,762.50 Requested EC Contribution for LDC partner : - 
FONDATION 2IE ASSOCIATION (Burkina Faso) : EUR 21,387.50 - AFRICA ENERGY SERVICES GROUP 
LTD (Rwanda) : EUR 35,312.50 - AGENCE NATIONALE POUR LES ENERGIES RENOUVELABLES, 
Senegal : EUR 22,075.00. 
Field of technology  Renewable energy technologies . 
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology . 
Output or impact  Common EU -Africa research programme of activities in the field of renewable energy technologies . 
Status of the programme or project  Completed . 
Duration and timing  From 01  July 2018 to 31  August 2019. 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  M. Bouchet Bertrand, COMMISSARIAT A L ENERGIE ATOMIQUE  ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES, 
International Relations Division, RUE LEBLANC  25, 75015 Paris 15, France.  
   
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Name of programme or project  FarFish : Responsive Results -Based Management and capacity building for EU Sustainable 
Fisheries Partnership Agreement - and international water  
Objective or purpose  The objective of FarFish is to improve knowledge on and management of EU fisheries outside Europe , 
while contributing to sustainability and long-term profitability.  21% of EU catches originate from non -
EU waters. These fisheries are often poorly regulated, management decisions are sometimes based 
on limited knowledge and enforcement capabilities, compliance and trust between stakeholders tend 
to lack.  FarFish will address these shortco mings in a multidisciplinary and innovative way by focusing 
on six diverse case studies, four in Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) waters and 
two in international waters. Firstly, FarFish will analyse biological, ecological, technological,  
economic, political and social impacts of EU fisheries in the case studies to advance knowledge and 
promote sustainable and profitable exploitation. Secondly, introduce Results -Based Management 
approaches and new decision support tools into these fisherie s and test their applicability in 
collaboration with stakeholders. Thirdly, build capacities in fisheries management and related 
disciplines amongst stakeholders. The results of FarFish will both have immediate and long -term 
application. FarFish includes a  diverse group of stakeholders , EU and third country fleets 
representatives, scientists, decision makers, Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs), 
relevant industries and stakeholders from areas outside the case studies but of importance for th e 
EU fleet, forming a platform for future cooperation between EU and third countries.  FarFish addresses 
the work programme by improving knowledge within the relevant fisheries, developing management 
tools and models, improving professional skills and shari ng new findings in correspondence to the 
priorities of SFPAs, RFMOs and the CFP. FarFish will contribute to sustainable management, resilience 
and efficiency in the seafood value chains, increase Europe an food security, boost long -term 
profitability and pr omote jobs . 
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The project coordinator : MATIS OHF, Iceland  Other partners from EU Members are : - AGENC IA 
ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DEINVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS, Spain  - ASOCIACION NACIONAL 
DE FABRICANTES DE CONSERVAS DE PESCADOS Y MARISCOSCENTRO TECNICO NACIONAL DE 
CONSERVACION DE PRODUCTOS DE LA PESCA, Spain  - CENTRO TECNOLOGICO DEL MAR - 
FUNDACION CETMAR, Spain  - ORGANIZACION DE PRODUCTORES DE PESCA FRESCA DEL PUERTO Y 
RIA DE MARIN, Spain  - SHUTTLE THREAD LIMITED, United Kingdom  - UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH 
HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION, United Kingdom  - CENTRO DE CIENCIAS DO MAR DO ALGARVE, 
Portugal  33 - UNIVERSIDADE DO ALGARVE, Portugal  - SYNTESA AP, Denmark  - CONSEJO 
CONSULTIVO DE FLOTA DE LARGA DISTANCIA EN AGUAS NO COMUNITARIAS, Spain  Other partners 
from non -EU countries are : - UNIVERSIDADE DE SAO PAULO, Brazil  - INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE 
DESENVOLVIMENTO DAS PESCAS, Cape Verde  - SP/F SYNTESA, Faroe Islands  - 
HAFRANNSOKNASTOFNUNIN, Iceland  - HAFRANNSOKNASTOFNUN, RANNSOKNA - OG 
RADGJAFARSTOFNUN HAFS OG VATNA, Iceland  - UNIVERSITE CADI AYYAD, Morocco  - 
HAVFORSKNINGSINSTITUTTET, Norway  - UNIVERSITE TET I TROMSOE - NORGES ARKTISKE 
UNIVERSITET, Norway  - NOFIMA AS, Norway  - SEYCHELLES FISHING AUTHORITY, Seychelles . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mauritania; Senegal . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Mauritania : - INSTITUT MAURITANIEN DE RECHERCHESOCEANOGRAPHIQUES ET DES PECHES  
Senegal : - CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH OF WEST AFRICAN AQUATIC MAMMALS (COREWAM)  - 
INSTITUT SENEGALAIS DE RECHERCHES AGRICOLES .   
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Name of programme or project  FarFish : Responsive Results -Based Management and capacity building for EU Sustainable 
Fisheries Partnership Agreement - and international water  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  Project req uested EC contribution : EUR 69,999,440 Requested EC Contribution for LDC partner . 
Field of technology   
Category of technology  Biotechnology and biodiversity; Food and agriculture . 
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  From 1 June 2017 to 31 May 2021 . 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  TRIATLAS - Tropical and South Atlantic climate -based marine ecosystem predictions for 
sustainable managemen t 
Objective or purpose  Sustainable management of human activities affecting Atlantic marine ecosystems is critical to 
maintain its health and to support the blue economy of the bordering countries. TRIATLAS will 
contribute to this by delivering knowledge of the current state and future changes of the Atlantic 
marine ecosystems. We achieve this through a basin -wide approach integrating research from the 
North and South, that closes critical knowledge gaps in the Tropical and South Atlan tic which impede 
an understanding of the entire basin. We bring together an interdisciplinary team of marine 
ecologists, physical oceanographers, climate researchers, and social scientists from 34 different 
institutions in Europe , Africa, and South America , together with multisectoral and regional 
stakeholders. We will enhance knowledge of the marine ecosystems in key areas of the Atlantic using 
existing and pivotal new (physical, biological, societal) observations. Earth system, ecological, and 
socio-econo mic models and observations will be used to assess the cumulative impacts of (climatic, 
pollution, and fishing) pressures driving fluctuations in the marine ecosystem, and the potential for 
tipping point behaviour  and regime shifts. We will develop the fir st predictions of the marine -
ecosystem for the next 40 years for the whole Atlantic, by combining state -of-the-art climate 
prediction and ecosystem models, with Shared Socioeconomic Pathways, and by conducting 
socioeconomic vulnerability assessments servic es, with stakeholder engagement. TRIATLAS will 
enhance capacity in marine ecosystems, oceanography, and climate research in countries bordering 
the South and Tropical Atlantic Ocean. There will be close cooperation and alignment with relevant 
Europe an Comm ission services and the South -South Framework for Scientific and Technical 
Cooperation, as well as other relevant initiatives in the field. We will contribute to upscale cooperation 
around the Atlantic.  
Entity making the incentive available  EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme.    
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Name of programme or project  TRIATLAS - Tropical and South Atlantic climate -based marine ecosystem predictions for 
sustainable managemen t 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The project coordinator : UNIVERSITETET I BERGEN, Norway Other partners from EU Members are : 
- HELMHOLTZ ZENTRUM FUR OZEANFORSCHUNG KIEL, Germ any - JOHANN HEINRICH VON 
THUENEN -INSTITUT, BUNDESFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT FUER LAENDLICHE RAEUME, WALD UND 
FISCHEREI , Germany - LEIBNIZ -ZENTRUM FUER MARINE TROPENFORSCHUNG (ZMT) GMBH, 
Germany - CHRISTIAN -ALBRECHTS -UNIVERSITAET ZU KIEL, Germany - METEO -France,  France - 
CENTRE EUROPE EN DE RECHERCHE ET DE FORMATION AVANCEE EN CALCUL SCIENTIFIQUE, France 
- INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT, France - CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA 
RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS, France - UNIVERSITE PAUL SABATIER TOULOUSE III, France - 
BARCELONA SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER - CENTRO NACIONAL DE SUPERCOMPUTACION, Spain - 
UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE DE MADRID, Spain  - SORBONNE UNIVERSITE, France - AGENCIA 
ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DEINVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS, Spain - ECOLE NORMALE 
SUPERIEURE, Franc e - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND GALWAY, Ireland - UNITED KINGDOM 
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, United Kingdom - UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, 
Spain - UNIVERSIDAD DE VIGO, Spain  Other partners from non -EU countries are : - UNIVERSITY OF 
CAPE TOWN,  South Africa - INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DAS PESCAS, Cape Verde 
- HAVFORSKNINGSINSTITUTTET, Norway - STIFTELSEN NANSEN SENTER FOR MILJOOG 
FJERNMALING, Norway - INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACAO PESQUEIRA, Angola - 
UNIVERSITE FELIX HOUPHOUET B OIGNY, Cote d 'Ivoire - CENTRE DE RECHERCHES 
OCEANOLOGIQUES, Cote d 'Ivoire - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO GRANDE -FURG, Brazil - 
UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE PERNAMBUCO, Brazil - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE SANTA CATARINA, 
Brazil - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL RURAL DE PERNAM BUCO, Brazil - NORCE NORWEGIAN RESEARCH 
CENTRE AS, Norway - UNIVERSIDADE DE CABO VERDE, Cape Verde - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO 
RIO GRANDE DO NORTE, Brazil - UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA, Namibia . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Argentina; Benin; Senegal . 
Beneficiary Observ er(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Benin : - UNIVERSITE D 'ABOMEY -CALAVI Senegal : - INSTITUT SENEGALAIS DE RECHERCHES 
AGRICOLES . 
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  Project requested EC contribution : EUR 825 million.  
Field of technology   
Category of technology  Biotechnology and biodiversity . 
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  From 1 June 2019 to 31 May 2023 . 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Aligning Migration Management and the Migration -Development Nexus  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the inc entive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium MIGNEX (Grant agreement 770453) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Afghanistan . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  SAMUEL HALL CONSULTING CO, Afghanistan . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 669,500.00 
Field of technology  Social sciences and humanities . 
Category of technology  Information and communications technology . 
Output or impact  Improved living conditions of migrants . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Five-years  (since 1 September  2018) . 
Website for further information  https://www.mignex.org/   
Contact point for further information  Coordinator Peace Research Institute Oslo, Norway . 
 
Name of programme or project  A Global Social Sciences Network for Infectious Threats and Antimicrobial Resistance  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  SoNAR -Global Consortium (Grant agreement 825671) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  BRAC UNIVERSITY, Bangladesh . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 260,738.75 (for the whole duration of the project) . 
Field of technology  Governance and other challenges in  the preparedness for and the response to infectious threats  
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved health conditions . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress .   
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Name of programme or project  A Global Social Sciences Network for Infectious Threats and Antimicrobial Resistance  
Duration and timing  Three -years (since 1 January  2019) . 
Website for further information  https://www.sonar -global.eu/   
Contact point for further information  Coordinator INSTITUT PASTEUR, France . 
 
Name of programme or project  Early clinical development of a live, attenuated combination vaccine against Shigella and 
ETEC diarrhoea  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium SHIGETECVAX (Grant agreement 815568) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR DIARRHOEAL DISEASE RESEARCH BANGLADESH, Bangladesh . 
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 1,924,713.27 (for the whole duration of the project) . 
Field of technology  Health research and innovation . 
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Improved health conditions . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Five-years  (since 1 September 2019) . 
Website for further information  https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/222521/factsheet/en   
Contact point for further information  Coordinator EUROPE AN VACCINE INITIATIVE EWIV, Germany . 
 
Name of programme or project  Vaccine Against Schistosomiasis for Africa. A Phase I clinical study of the SchistoShield® 
anti-schistosomiasis vaccine in adults in endemic areas of sub -Saharan Africa  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the  Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium VASA (Grant agreement 815643) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Burkina Faso . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)     
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Name of programme or project  Vaccine Against Schistosomiasis for Africa. A Phase I clinical study of the SchistoShield® 
anti-schistosomiasis vaccine in adults in endemic areas of sub -Saharan Africa  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  GROUPE DE RECHERCHE ACTION EN SANTE SARL, Burkina Faso . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 643,812.51 (for the whole duration of the project) . 
Field of technology  Health research and innovation . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved health conditions . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Five-years  (since 1 June 2019) . 
Website for further information  https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/223199/factsheet/en   
Contact point for further information  Coordinator THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, UK . 
 
Name of programme or project  Vaccine Against Schistosomiasis for Africa. A Phase I clinical study of the SchistoShield® 
anti-schistosomiasis vaccine in adults in endemic areas of sub -Saharan Africa  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instru ment implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium  VASA (Grant agreement 815643) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Burkina Faso . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  UNIVERSITE OUAGA I PROFESSEUR JOSEPH KI -ZERBO, Burkina Faso . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 259,672.78 (for the whole duration of the project) . 
Field of technology  Health research and innovation . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved health conditions . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Five-years  (since 1 June 2019) . 
Website for further information  https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/2 23199/factsheet/en     
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Name of programme or project  Vaccine Against Schistosomiasis for Africa. A Phase I clinical study of the SchistoShield® 
anti-schistosomiasis vaccine in adults in endemic areas of sub -Saharan Africa  
Contact point for further information  Coordinator THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, UK . 
 
Name of programme or project  Scale up an Integrated Care Package for Diabetes and Hypertension for  Vulnerable People 
in Cambodia , Slovenia and Belgium  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium SCUBY (Grant agreement 825432) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cambodia . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, Cambodia . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 446,700.00 (for the whole duration of the project) . 
Field of technology  Health research and innovation . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved health conditions . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Four-years  (since 1 January 2019) . 
Website for further information  https://www.scuby.eu/ . 
Contact point for further information  PRINS LEOPOLD INSTITUUT VOOR TROPISCHE GENEESKUNDE, Belgium . 
 
Name of programme or project  Transnational Figurations of Displacement : Connectivity and Mobility as Solutions to 
Protracted Refugee Situations  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Comm ission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium TRAFIG (Grant agreement 822453) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)     
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Name of programme or project  Transnational Figurations of Displacement : Connectivity and Mobility as Solutions to 
Protracted Refugee Situations  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, Ethiopia . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 62,847.00 (for the whole duration of the project) . 
Field of technology  Social sciences and humanities . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved living conditions . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Three -years  (since 1 January 2019) . 
Website for further information  https://trafig.eu/ . 
Contact point for further information  Coordinator Bonn International Centre for Conversion, Germany . 
 
Name of programme or project  Advancing Alternative Migration Governance  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium ADMIGOV (Grant agreement 822625) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, Ethiopia . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 41,414.00 
Field of technology  Social sciences and humanities . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved living conditions of migrants . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Four-years  (since 1 February 2019) . 
Website for further information  http://admigov.eu/  
Contact point for further information  Coordinator University of Amsterdam (UvA), the Netherlands . 
   
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Name of programme or p roject  'Leaving something behind ' - Migration governance and agricultural & rural change in 
'home ' communities : comparative experience from Europe , Asia and Africa  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium AGRUMIG (Grant agreement 822730) . 
Benefici ary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  ARBAMINCH UNIVERSITY, Ethiopia . 
Nature of incentive measure  ARBAMINCH UNIVERSITY, Ethiopia . 
Financial implications  EUR 45,012.50 
Field of technology  Social sciences and humanities . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved living conditions in rural areas of low-income  countries . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Three -years (since 1 February 2019) . 
Website for further information  http://agrumig.iwmi.org/  
Contact point for further information  Coordinator School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of  London, UK . 
 
Name of programme or project  'Leaving something behind ' - Migration governance and agricultural & rural change in 
'home ' communities : comparative experience from Europe , Asia and Africa  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium AGRUM IG (Grant agreement 822730) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  MEKELLE UNIVERSITY, Ethiopia . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 45,012.50 
Field of technology  Social sciences and humanities . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved living conditions in rural areas of low-income  countries .   
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Name of programme or project  'Leaving something behind ' - Migration governance and agricultural & rural change in 
'home ' communities : comparative experience from Europe , Asia and Africa  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duratio n and timing  Three -years (since 1 February 2019) . 
Website for further information  http://agrumig.iwmi.org/  
Contact point for further information  Coordinator School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, UK . 
 
Name of programme or project  Vaccine Against Schistosomiasis for Africa. A Phase I clinical study of the SchistoShield® 
anti-schistosomiasis vaccine in adults in endemic areas of sub -Saharan Africa  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed  country Member  Consortium VASA (Grant agreement 815643) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Madagascar . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  UNIVERSITY OF ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and inno vation . 
Financial implications  EUR 864,420,38 (for the whole duration of the project) . 
Field of technology   
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Improved health conditions . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Five-years  (since 1 June 2019) . 
Website for further information  https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/223199/factsheet/en  
Contact point for further information  Coordinator THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, UK . 
   
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Name of programme or project  'Leaving something behind ' - Migration governance and agricultural & rural change in 
'home ' communities : comparative experience from Europe , Asia and Africa  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium AGRUMIG (Grant agreement 822730) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Nepal . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  SOCIAL SCIENCE BAHA, Nepal . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 78,948.75 
Field of technology  Social sciences and humanities . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved living conditions in rural areas of low-income  countries . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Three -years (since 1 February 2019) . 
Website for further information  http://agrumig.iwmi.org/  
Contact point for further information  Coordinator School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, UK . 
 
Name of programme or project  Viral Haemorrhagic Fever : Modern Approaches for developing bedside Rapid Diagnostics  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  Innovative Medicines Initiative, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium VHFMoDRAD (Grant agreement number 823666) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Senegal . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  INSTITUT PASTEUR DE DAKAR . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 146,250.00 (for the whole duration of the project) . 
Field of technology  Health research and innovation . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Better, faster diagnosis of viral haemorrhagic fevers like Ebola .   
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Name of programme or project  Viral Haemorrhagic Fever : Modern Approaches for developing bedside Rapid Diagnostics  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Four-years (since 1 January 2019) . 
Website for further information  https://vhfmodrad.eu/   
Contact point for further information  Folkhälsomyndigheten - Public health agency of Sweden, Prof. Ali Mirazimi . 
 
Name of programme or project  A Global Social Sciences Network for Infectious Threats and Antimicrobial Resistance  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  SoNAR -Global Consortium (Grant agreement 825671) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Senegal . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  CENTRE REGIONAL DE RECHERCHE ET DE FORMATION A LA PRISE EN CHARGE CLINIQUE DU VIH 
SIDA ET MALADIES ASSOCIEES DE DAKAR CRCF, Senegal . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 113,750.00 (for the whole duration of the project) . 
Field of tech nology  Governance and other challenges in the preparedness for and the response to infectious threats  
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Preparedness and response to infectious threats . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Three -years (since 1 Jan 2019) . 
Website for further information  https://www.sonar -global.eu/   
Contact point for further information  Coordinator INSTITUT PASTEUR, France . 
 
Name of programme or project  Integrated human data repositories for infectious disease -related international cohorts to 
foster personalized medicine approaches to infectious disease research  
Objective or purpose  Horizon  2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium RECODID (Grant agreement 825746) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Senegal .   
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Name of programme or project  Integrated human data repositories for infectious disease -related international cohorts to 
foster personalized medicine approaches to infectious disease research  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  INSTITUT PASTEUR DE DAKAR, Senegal . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 123,250.00 (for the whole duration of the project) . 
Field of technology  Health research and innovation . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved health status . 
Status of the programme or project   
Duration and timing  Four-years (since 1 January 2019) . 
Website for further information  https://recodid.eu/   
Contact point for further information  Coordinator UNIVERSITAETSKLINIKUM HEIDELBERG, Ger many . 
 
Name of programme or project  Integrating and decentralising diabetes and hypertension services in Africa  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Tanzania . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH, Tanzania . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 898,752.50 (for the whole duration of the project)  
Field of technology  Health research and innovation.  
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved health conditions . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration  and timing  Four-years (since 1 January 2019) . 
Website for further information  https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/219829/factsheet/en   
Contact point for further information  Coordinator LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE, UK . 
   
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Name of programme or project  Transnational Figurations of Displacement : Connectivity and Mobility as Solutions to 
Protracted Refugee Situations  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium T RAFIG (Grant agreement 822453) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Tanzania . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  DIGNITY KWANZA - COMMUNITY SOLUTION, Tanzania . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 57,956.00 (for the whole duration of the project) . 
Field of technology  Social sciences and humanities . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved living conditions . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Three -years (since 1 January 2019) . 
Website for further information  https://trafig.eu/   
Contact point for further information  Coordinator  Bonn International Centre for Conversion, Germany . 
 
Name of programme or project  Collaboration for innovation : Establishment of a pan -nematode drug development platform  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innov ation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium HELP (Grant agreement 815628) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Tanzania . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  IFAKARA HEALTH INSTITUTE TRUST, Tanzania . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 820,506.25 (for the whole duration of the project) . 
Field of technology  Health research and innovation . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved health conditions .   
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Name of programme or project  Collaboration for innovation : Establishment of a pan -nematode drug development platform  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Five-years  (since 1 September 2019) . 
Website for further information  https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/223125/factsheet/en   
Contact point for further information  Coordinator SCHWEIZERISCHES TROPEN - UND PUBLIC HEALTH -INSTITUT, Switzerland . 
 
Name of programme or project  Integrating and decentralising diabetes and hypertension services in Africa  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Consortium INTE -AFRICA (Gr ant agreement 825698) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Uganda . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  TASO LIMITED, Uganda . 
Nature of incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 481,530.00 (for the whole duration of the project) . 
Field of technology  Health research and innovation . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved health conditions . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Four-years (since 1 January 2019) . 
Website for further information  https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/219829/factsheet/en   
Contact point for further information  Coordinator LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE, UK . 
 
Name of programme or project  A Global Social Sciences Network for Infectious Threats and Antimicrobial Resistance  
Objective or purpose  Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union . 
Entity making the incentive available  DG Research and Innovation of the Europe an Commission, Horizon 2020 programme . 
Eligible enter prises or institutions in developed country Member  SoNAR -Global Consortium (Grant agreement 825671) . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Uganda . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)     
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Name of programme or project  A Global Social Sciences Network for Infectious Threats and Antimicrobial Resistance  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, Uganda . 
Nature of  incentive measure  Grant for research and innovation . 
Financial implications  EUR 93,750.00 (for the whole duration of the project) . 
Field of technology  Governance and other challenges in the preparedness for and the response to infectious threats  
Catego ry of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  Improved health status . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Three -years (since 1 Jan 2019) . 
Website for further information  https://www.sonar -global.eu/   
Contact point for further information  Coordinator INSTITUT PASTEUR, France . 
 
Name of programme or project  TradeCom II Programme (Programme Estimate No. 2)  
Objective or purpose  The overall objective of the programme is the sustainable economic development and poverty 
reduction in ACP countries through closer regional integration and increased participation in the global 
economy.  The purposes of the project are to : - Enhance the capacity of ACP countries to formulate 
and implement sustainable trade policies;  - Assistant ACP countries to participate effectively in 
international trade negotiations and to implement international trade agreements to their benefit; 
and - Strengthen ACP Private Sector competitiveness by supporting trade facilitation and trade 
promotion.  Following the 24 -month implementation of the Programme under Programme Estimate 
No.1, the key priorities of this Programme Estimate are : 1. Trade policy and r egulation; 2. EPAs, 
regional and WTO trade agendas; 3. Customs matters; 4. Market access and standards; 5. 
Competitiveness and investment.  
Entity making the incentive available  Secretariat of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP Group) ; Agriconsulting Europe  
SA (AESA).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Benin; Burkina Faso; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Guinea; Guinea -Bissau; Haiti; Liberia; 
Madagascar; Malawi; Mauritania; Mozam bique; Niger; Rwanda; Senegal; Sierra Leone; Tanzania; 
Togo; Uganda; Zambia . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  The Islamic Republic of Mauritania;  Mozambique Ministry of Sea, Inland Water and Fisheries (National 
Institute for Fish Inspection), Ministry of Industry and Trade (National Institute for Standards Quality 
and Institute for Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises);  CARICOM Regional Organisation for 
Standards and Quality (CROSQ); African Organisation for  Standardisation (ARSO) and PIF 
Secretariat.    
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Name of programme or project  TradeCom II Programme (Programme Estimate No. 2)  
Nature of incentive measure  There are several ongoing interventions under the Programme Estimate No. two encouraging the 
promotion of technology transfer, as per the WTO definition, with LDCs : 1. Renforcement des 
systèmes d 'information commerciale et de la compétitivité de la Mauritanie (Strengthening 
Mauritania 's Trade Information Systems and Competitiveness)  Objective : To contribute to 
sustainable economic development and poverty reduction in the  Islamic Republic of Mauritania, 
through support for the development and strengthening of the country 's policies and trade rules.  
Relevant specific objectives : A critical mass of media in support of an effective business information 
system is developed; Th e situation of the INRSP laboratories is evaluated, the training plans defined, 
the laboratories trained for the preparation for accreditation, the public and private actors sensitised.  
2. Targeted Assistance for EPA implementation through SPS conformity f or fisheries and aquaculture, 
and enhanced export capacity of fisheries in Mozambique.  Objective : To contribute to improving the 
macroeconomic performance of Mozambique through effective integration in its regional and 
international export markets for sust ainable development and poverty reduction.  Relevant specific 
objective : Development of national standardisation strategy for the fisheries sector.  Targeted 
assistance to strengthen regional trade -related quality infrastructure through intra -ACP partnership s 
- CROSQ, ARSO and PIFS  General objective : To contribute to the CARICOM and intra -ACP trade 
capacity, competitiveness, diversification and economic performance through strengthening of their 
regional quality infrastructure and partnerships.  Relevant speci fic objective : Contribute to the 
activation of intra -regional quality infrastructure agreements in support of market access and 
improved trade performance.  
Financial implications  The total budget for TradeCom II Programme Estimate No. two is EUR 4,613,225.00.  The total 
maximum EU financial contributions to the aforementioned support programs are as follows : 1. EUR 
247,880.00; 2.  EUR 282,509.00; 3.  EUR 299,945.00  
Field of technology   
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Food and agriculture; Information and 
communications technology . 
Output or impact  Concerning the aforementioned support programs and grants : 1. i) A regional strategy for the 
development of specific trade between the Hinterland countries and t he coastal countries is 
elaborated; ii) A study on the coordinated border management strategy in UEMOA member states is 
elaborated; iii) The capacities of Commission officials on rules of origin in trade agreements are 
strengthened; iv) Niger and Guinea Bi ssau have legislation and an institutional framework on 
competition; v) The capabilities of Commission officials on trade defence  measures are strengthened.  
2. i) National strategy for standardization and conformity assessment developed; ii) Capacity to 
manage certification and standardization processes enhanced; iii) Roadmap for ISO 7020 and ISO 
22000 accreditation processes developed and implementation supported; iv) Fisheries industries 
meet the international Standard ISO 22000.  3) i) Impro ved capacity in Standards and technical 
regulations development and implementation in CARICOM; ii) Feasibility study conducted for 
developing trade capacity enabling Sustainability Standards and associated conformity assessment 
modalities by CROSQ, modelli ng the success of ARSO.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  23 May 2018 - 23 May 2020 (i.e. 24 months) . 
Website for further information  http://www.tradecom -acpeu.org/     
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Name of programme or project  TradeCom II Programme (Programme Estimate No. 2)  
Contact point for further information  Clare Everett, Policy Officer, DEVCO.C.4., clare.everett@ext.ec. europa .eu; Chloé Allio, Head of 
Sector, DEVCO.C.4., chloe.allio@ec.europa.eu .  
 
Name of programme or project  Consolidation of the Electoral Process in Zambia  
Objective or purpose  The project provides targeted demand -driven support to the Electoral Commission of  Zambia and to 
other national entities to consolidate the gains of previous electoral support programmes and to 
enhance the quality and credibility of electoral processes as a whole.  
Entity making the incentive available  United Nations Development Program me. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  N/A. 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Zambia . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Electoral Commission of Zambia . 
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 5.25 million ; approx. amount involved EUR 0.3 million . 
Field of technology   
Category of technology  Information and communications technology; Other (administrative and managerial knowledge)  
Output or impact  Technical advise  to the  Electoral Commission of Zambia to strengthen its Electoral Information 
Management System (EIMS) and implement its ICT governance framework, including the 
development of an ICT security policy.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and ti ming  June 2015 to December 2018 . 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Patricia.KAPOLYO@eeas.europa.eu ; Elisabeth.LOACKER@eeas.europa.eu   
 
Name of programme or project  Accelerating Progress towards Maternal, Neonatal and Child Morbidity and Mortality 
Reduction in Zambia  
Objective or purpose  To improve maternal, neonatal and child health and the nutritional status of women and children; in 
particular to increase utilisation of quality health and nutrition services by vulnerable women, 
adolescents and children in selected urban and rural districts  (comprising 30% of the population in 
Zambia) within the provinces of Lusaka and Copperbelt.  
Entity making the incentive available  UNICEF, UNFPA, Ministry of Health Zambia .   
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Name of programme or project  Accelerating Progress towards Maternal, Neonatal and Child Morbidity and Mortality 
Reduction in Zambia  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Zambia . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministry of Health at national, provincial and district levels.  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 50 million ; support to Health Managem ent Information System approx. EUR 3.8 million . 
Field of technology  Health . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Information and communications technology; Other (administrative and 
managerial knowledge) . 
Output or impact  The capacity for planning, implementation and co -ordination of Ministry of Community Development 
Mother & Child Health (MCDMCH), Ministry of Health (MOH) and other stakeholders at national, 
provincial and district level is improved. Technical advise  and suppor t to the Ministry of Health to 
strengthen its Health Management Information System (HMIS) at national, provincial and district 
levels.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed . 
Duration and timing  May 2013 to May 2019 . 
Website for further informatio n https://www.unicef.org/zambia/media/1396/file   
Contact point for further information  Esther.BOUMA@eeas.europa.eu ; julia.ross@eeas.europa.eu   
 
Name of programme or project  Health Systems Strengthening – Support to the Ministry of Health and the Zambia 
Medicines Regulatory Authority  
Objective or purpose  To improve the health status of the people in Zambia in order to contribute to socio -economic 
development. In particular improved capacity of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and related institutions 
to deliver quality assured essential medicines, including their rational and correct use as well  as to 
develop and implement evidence -based policies and strategies.  
Entity making the incentive available  PM Group . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PM Group . 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Zambia . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministry of Health, Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) and Medical Stores Limited 
(MSL).  
Nature of incentive measure     
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Name of programme or project  Health Systems Strengthening – Support to the Ministry of Health and the Zambia 
Medicines Regulatory Authority  
Financial implications  EUR 18 million ; TA component EUR 3.2 million.  
Field of technology  Health . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Information and communications technology; Other (administrative and 
managerial knowledge) . 
Output or impact  The Zambian Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) is effectively executing its quality control and 
regulatory functions; improved effectiveness and cost -efficiency of the pharmaceutical procurement 
and supply management system; progress towards rational drug use (RDU); the MoH has developed 
the required capacities and policies in  relevant strategic areas, such as procurement and supply chain 
management (PSCM). Technical advise  and support (three long -term TAs and short -term TA) to the 
Ministry of Health, ZAMRA and MSL to strengthen regulation, logistics, distribution and usage of 
medical drugs in Zambia. This support is combined with the construction of a new office complex and 
a new National Medicines Quality Control Laboratory as well as the construction of a new warehouse 
for the extension of storage facilities.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  May 2015 to December 2019 . 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  esther.bouma@eeas.europa.eu   
 
Name of programme or project  Aviation Sector Support Programme II  
Objective or purpose  Improve compliance with international standards in terms of air safety and security in Zambia, with 
the support of Europe an Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and other service provider to be yet 
contracted (two separate but interlinked components of the same project). The programme aims to 
assist in the development of improved policies and an improved institutional and regulatory 
framework for the aviation sector ( which will include aviation safety and security and gender 
sensitivity).  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Zambia . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministry of Transport and Communications, Civil Aviation Authority, Zambia Airports Corporation Ltd 
and other agencies.  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 5.6 million.  
Field of technology  Civil Aviation .   
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Name of programme or project  Aviation Sector Support Programme II  
Category of technology  Information and communications technology; Other (administrative, technical and managerial 
knowledge) . 
Output or impact  Capacity building for setting -up, maintaining and operating internationally complian t Management 
Information Systems, reporting standards, air navigation services and national security plan for 
airports and air traffic management; Know -how transfer necessary to produce secondary legislation 
and management procedures ensuring improved safe ty oversight in line with international 
requirements (ICAO); Know -how transfer for civil aviation training centres (training -of-trainers).  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  August 2017 to December 2021 . 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Increased Access to Electricity and Renewable Energy Production (IAEREP)  
Objective or purpose  The project aims to a) promote enabling regulatory framework, renewable energy friendly policies 
and more effective and inclusive sector institutions; b) enhance government and private sector 
capacities to develop gender inclusive Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency projects; c) improve 
Energ y Efficiency at household and industry level by awareness raising and support to economic 
activities.  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Zambia . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministry of Energy, Energy Regulation Board, Rural Electrification Authority, ZESCO (national utility) 
and other public agencies . 
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 40 million , TA component of approx. EUR 10 million . 
Field of technology  Energy sector . 
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Information and communications technology; 
Other (Administrative, technical  and managerial knowledge) .   
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Name of programme or project  Increased Access to Electricity and Renewable Energy Production (IAEREP)  
Output or impact  Improved policies and planning for investments in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RE/EE), 
demonstration projects implemented and increased number of people getting access to energy 
services. Capacity bu ilding for strengthening and improvement of national institutions for improved 
policy making and planning for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RE/EE) deployment, as well 
as procurement and oversight of RE/EE projects; Know -how transfer to public and  private entities on 
technical and economic aspects relating to RE/EE solutions/business models; Awareness raising of 
the society on effective and productive use of RE/EE solutions/applications; Incentives (grants) for 
private developers to stimulate inves tment in low -carbon technologies to contribute to country goals 
on energy access and climate change mitigation (investment component separate from TA part : EUR 
25 million ). 
Status of the programme or project  Completed . 
Duration and timing  March 2018 to March 2023 . 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  davide.bixio@eeas.europa.eu ; adam.grodzicki@eeas.europa.eu   
 
Name of programme or project  Enhancement of a sustainable regional energy market in the Eastern and Southern Africa 
and Indian Ocean region (ESREM, regional coverage)  
Objective or purpose  To develop : a) regulatory frameworks to promote a harmonised regional energy market conducive 
for renewable energy investments in support of universal access; b) regulations that enhance efficient 
energy management; c) model frameworks  that enhance the integration of gender perspectives in 
energy policy and regulation; d) and enhance the capacity of regulators in enforcing regulations that 
enhance the regional renewable energy market.  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Angola; Botswana; Eswatini; Kenya; Lesotho; Madagascar; Mauritius; Mozambique; Namibia; 
Rwanda; Seychelles; Tanzania; Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe . 
Beneficiary Observer(s )  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  National energy regulators of the 27 Eastern and Southern Africa and Indian Ocean countries.  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 7 million . 
Field of technology  Energy Sector . 
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Information and communications technology; 
Other (Technical, administrative and managerial knowledge) .   
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Name of programme or project  Enhancement of a sustainable regional energy market in the Eastern and Southern Africa 
and Indian Ocean region (ESREM, regional coverage)  
Output or impact  Improved and harmonized regulatory frameworks for investment s in renewable energy and energy 
efficiency. Capacity building through hands -on training, studies and peer exchanges for improved 
regulation and harmonization of national and regional energy markets; Know -how transfer for 
improved sector oversight and ener gy efficiency promotion.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  May 2017 to May 2021 . 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  adam.grodzicki@eeas.europa.eu   
 
Name of programme or project  Europe an Commission - DG EAC : Erasmus+  
Objective or purpose  The Directorate -General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC) is responsible for 
Erasmus+. Erasmus+ is the Europe an Union (EU) programme for education, training, youth and 
sport for the period 2014 -2020.  The programme promotes cross -border cooperation and mobility 
inside Europe , but also has a strong international dimension. Under this worldwide dimension, 
Erasmus+ fund s projects that involve partners from "Programme Countries " and "Partner Countries " 
throughout the world. The 34 programme countries comprise the 28 EU Member States plus six other 
Europe an countries. Partner Countries are located all over the world.  
Entity making the incentive available  Europe an Union> Europe an Commission > Directorate -General for Education, Youth, Sport and 
Culture (DG EAC) . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Individuals - students, PhD candidates, trainees , professors, admi nistrative staff - constitute the main 
target population of the Programme. However, the Programme reaches these individuals through 
organisations, institutions, bodies or groups that organise such activities (e.g. higher education 
institutions). The conditions of access to the Programme therefore relate to these two actors : the 
"participants " (individuals participating in the Programme) and the "participating organisations ". For 
both participants and participating organisations, the  conditions for participation depend on the 
country in which they are based.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Afghanistan; Angola; Bangladesh; Benin; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cabo Verde; Cambodia; Central 
African Republic; Chad; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Djibo uti; The Gambia; Guinea; Guinea -
Bissau; Haiti; Lao People 's Democratic Republic; Lesotho; Liberia; Madagascar; Malawi; Maldives; 
Mali; Mauritania; Mozambique; Myanmar; Nepal; Niger; Rwanda; Samoa; Senegal; Sierra Leone; 
Solomon Islands; Tanzania; Togo; Uga nda; Vanuatu; Yemen; Zambia . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions     
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Name of programme or project  Europe an Commission - DG EAC : Erasmus+  
Nature of incentive measure  Least developed countries feature as priority targets for certain actions such as the short-term 
academic mobility for students, PhD candidates and staff (the top three academic disciplines covered 
by partnerships with developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America are business, engineering 
and economics). Furthermore, additional scholarships are reserved for certa in least developed 
countries for joint master programmes taught by consortia of Europe an universities, the additional 
scholarships awarded in this reporting period covered studies in areas such as energy efficiency, 
gender studies, urban development, water  and marine management.  Regarding joint university 
projects, Erasmus+ Capacity Building Projects in Higher Education focus on developing countries and 
benefit least developed countries.  Such projects are aimed at modernising and reforming higher 
education institutions, developing new curricula, improving governance, and building relationships 
between higher education institutions and enterprises. The most ambitious projects can also tackle 
policy topics and issues, preparing the ground for higher education reform, in cooperation with 
national authorities. The capacity -building projects are channelling university cooperation into 
development goals, so each year the projects between them cover the topics of nearly all the 
individual SDGs (smart build ings, boosting employability, increasing female participation in STEM, 
etc.) 
Financial implications  Individual participants (i.e. students) are provided with scholarships and financial contributions are 
provided to the organisations implementing the proje cts.  
Field of technology  Erasmus+ is not focusing on formal technology transfers but funds international cooperation projects 
and academic mobility projects which contribute to the reinforcement of higher education systems; 
better training of students an d staff and exchanges of qualified staff.  
Category of technology  Other (Educational projects may cover any field of education, see examples below.)  
Output or impact  One of the most interesting initiatives in this reporting period for DG EAC was the new Africa -Europe  
Alliance for Sustainable Investment and Jobs, announced by President Jean -Claude Juncker in his 
State of the Union Address on 12 September 2018.  In order to reach the goal of 35,000 African 
university students and staff benefiting from Erasmu s+ mobility by 2020, EUR 17.6 million  were 
added to the Erasmus+ 2019 call for proposals for International Credit Mobility as follows : REGION  
Extra budget (EUR  million ) Financing source/mechanism West Africa (12 Partner Countries)  6.0. EU 
Trust Fund for Af rica Horn of Africa (8 Partner Countries)  4.0. EU Trust Fund for Africa South Africa . 
2.6 DCI  North Africa (5 countries) . 2.5 ENI bilateral Algeria . 2.5 ENI bilateral  
Status of the programme or project  Other  
Duration and timing   
Website for further information  https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus -plus/node_en  For specific results in LDCs see factsheets 
"worldwide ": https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus -plus/about/factsheets_en   
Contact point for further information  Irene.SABIO -GALLEGO@ec. europa .eu 
   
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Name of programme or project  TradeCom II ACP Trade Capacity Building Programme ( Programme Estimate No.2)  
Objective or purpose  The overall objective of the programme is the sustainable economic development and poverty 
reduction in ACP countries through closer regional integration and increased participation in the global 
economy.  The purposes of the project are to : -Enhance the capacity of ACP countries to formulate 
and implement sustainable trade policies;  -Assist ACP countries to participate effectively in 
international trade negotiations and to implement international t rade agreements to their benefit; 
and -Strengthen ACP Private Sector competitiveness by supporting trade facilitation and trade 
promotion.  Following the 24 -month implementation of the Programme under Programme Estimate 
No.1, the key priorities of this Prog ramme Estimate are : 1. Trade policy and regulation; 2. EPAs, 
regional and WTO trade agendas; 3. Customs matters; 4. Market access and standards; 5. 
Competitiveness and investment.  
Entity making the incentive available  Agriconsulting Europe  (AESA Consortiu m) 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Secretariat of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP Group); The Islamic Republic 
of Mauritania; Mozambique Ministry of Sea, Inland Water and Fisheries (National Institu te for Fish 
Inspection), Ministry of Industry and Trade (National Institute for Standards Quality and Institute for 
Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises); CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and 
Quality (CROSQ); African Organisation for Standa rdisation (ARSO) and PIF Secretariat.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Haiti; Mauritania; Mozambique  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  There are several ongoing interventions under the Programme Estimate No.  two encouraging the 
promotion of technology transfer, as per the WTO definition, with LDCs : 1. Renforcement des 
systèmes d 'information commerciale et de la compétitivité de la Mauritanie (Strengthening 
Mauritania 's Trade Information Systems an d Competitiveness)  Objective : To contribute to 
sustainable economic development and poverty reduction in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, 
through support for the development and strengthening of the country 's policies and trade rules.  
Relevant specific objective : Development of a critical mass of media in support of an effective national 
commercial information system.  2. Targeted Assistance for EPA implementation through SPS 
conformity for fisheries and aquaculture, and enhanced export capacity of fisher ies in Mozambique.  
Objective : To contribute to improving the macroeconomic performance of Mozambique through 
effective integration in its regional and international export markets for sustainable development and 
poverty reduction.  Relevant specific objecti ve: Development of national standardisation strategy for 
the fisheries sector.  3. Targeted assistance to strengthen regional trade -related quality infrastructure 
through intra -ACP partnerships - CROSQ, ARSO and PIFS  General objective : To contribute to the 
CARICOM and intra -ACP trade capacity, competitiveness, diversification and economic performance 
through strengthening of their regional quality infrastructure and partnerships.  Relevant specific 
objective : Contribute to the activation of intra -regional qua lity infrastructure agreements in support 
of market access and improved trade performance.  
Financial implications  1. EUR 247,880.00; 2.  EUR 282,509.00; 3.  EUR 299,945.00  
Field of technology  Know -how, best practices ICT technology and skills.  
Category of technology  Information and communications technology    
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Name of programme or project  TradeCom II ACP Trade Capacity Building Programme ( Programme Estimate No.2)  
Output or impact  In relation to the first project, the specific outputs are : i) Preparation of the legal framework for the 
preparation of the National Information Network (Normative Texts); ii) Creation of industrial, 
economic, trade -related statistics databases; iii) Establishment of a new database on foreign trade, 
standards, experts, technological innovations, patents and inventions, niche markets, information on 
the WAEMU zone, ECOWAS, EU , America and Asia; iv) Technical Capacity Building and Training for 
Stakeholders of the National Business Information System.  Regarding project 2 : i) National strategy 
for standardization and conformity assessment developed; ii) Capacity to manage certifi cation and 
standardization processes enhanced; iii) Roadmap for ISO 7020 and ISO 22000 accreditation 
processes developed and implementation supported; iv) Fisheries industries meet the international 
Standard ISO 22000.  Finally, regarding project 3 : i) Impr oved capacity in Standards and technical 
regulations development and implementation in CARICOM; ii) Feasibility study conducted for 
developing trade capacity enabling Sustainability Standards and associated conformity assessment 
modalities by CROSQ, modell ing the success of ARSO.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  May 2018 to May 2020 (i.e. 24 months)  
Website for further information  http://www.tradecom -acpeu.org/   
Contact point for further information  Chloé Allio - Head of Sector, Trade  
    
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2  EUROPE AN UNION MEMBER STAT ES 
2.1  Czech Republic  
The Czech Republic provides financial incentives to the e nterprises and institutions in its territory in order to promote and encourage technology transfer to least -
developed country Members in a wider framework of development cooperation.  Selected projects  with technology and know -how transfer component, develo ped 
in cooperation with the beneficiaries, are listed below.  
Name of programme or project  Support of competitiveness and marketing of the constructed (artificial) wetlands 
technology in Cambodia  
Objective or purpose  The project aims to create the conditions for investment projects in the area of constructed wetlands 
(CW) in Cambodia. These wetlands represent an economically, technologically as well as aesthetically 
attractive alternative to standard mechanical and biological wastewater treatment pl ants. Certain 
innovative improvements of the well -proven CW technology have been developed by the companies 
implementing the project making the wastewater treatment more effective and manageable. The 
project seeks to improve sewage disposal in the rural ar eas of Cambodia and improve the quality of 
both surface - and groundwater. The technology is most suitable for the recreational facilities, smaller 
municipalities and industries and has a wide potential in the country and beyond. The pilot project in 
Siem R eap province has been completed in mid -2019 and handed over to the beneficiary.  
Entity making the incentive available  Czech Development Agency  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  IPR Aqua s.r.o. (in cooperation with Dekonta a.s.)  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cambodia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Pilot project : Krousar Tmey Child Protection Center, Siem Reap Province  
Nature of incentive measure  Public funding  
Financial implications  CZK 1,787,049 ( CZK 3,574,098 including private sector co -financing)  
Field of technology  Constructed (artificial) wetlands  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology  
Output or impact  Improved sanitation and water quality, improved health of the local population.  
Status of the programme or project  Other (Pilot project completed. Further outreach activities and technology and know -how 
dissemination planned for 2020.)  
Duration and timing  2018 - 2019 
Website for further information  http://www.czechaid.cz/en   http://www.ipraqua.cz/index.php/en/   
Contact point for further information  Czech Development Agency Nerudova 3, 118 50 Prague 1 info@czechaid.cz     
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Name of programme or project  Transfer of EMSF desalination technology to Mozambique  
Objective or purpose  The aim of this project is to transfer an u nique Environmental Multi -Stage Flash (EMSF) technology 
to Mozambique in an area with extreme scarcity of freshwater supply for drinking as well as irrigation 
purposes. The technology has a potential for low -cost , energy -efficient and climate -friendly 
desalination in any region suffering from freshwater scarcity, but abundance of (solar) heat or other 
forms of energy. The initial phase of the project (feasibility study) intends to verify the suitability of 
EMSF technology in local conditions and prepare th e ground for installation of two EMSF units during 
the implementation stage.  
Entity making the incentive available  Czech Development Agency  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Princeston s.r.o.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mozambique  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Water Research Institute (Ministry of Science and Technology)  
Nature of incentive measure  Public funding (initial phase)  
Financial implications  CZK 188 387 in initial phase ( CZK 397 440 including private sector co -financing)  
Field of technology  Desalination  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology  
Output or impact  Improvement of drinking and irrigation water supply, improved health and soil productivity, 
agricultural sector development, job creation  
Status of the programme or project  Other (Initial phase (feasibility study) completed. Realization postponed due to force majeure reasons 
on the part of the beneficiary.)  
Duration  and timing  2018 
Website for further information  http:// www.czechaid.cz/en http://princeston.eu/   
Contact point for further information  Czech Development Agency Nerudova 3, 118 50 Prague 1 info@czechaid.cz   
 
Name of programme or project  Assistance in technological assessment of the quality of raw materials for the ceramic and 
glass industry  
Objective or purpose  The project aims to transfer knowledge about the methods necessary to assess and to exploit the 
deposits of raw materials suitable for ceramic and glass industry in Myanmar in an environmental 
friendly way (Aid for Trade project).  
Entity making the incentive available  Ministry of Industry and Trade (Czech Repub lic) 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  GET s.r.o.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Myanmar  
Beneficiary Observer(s)     
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Name of programme or project  Assistance in technological assessment of the quality of raw materials for the ceramic and 
glass industry  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Myanmar Ceramic Society (MCS) Yangon Technological University Ministry of Natural Resources and 
Environmental Conservation (MONREC)  
Nature of incentive measure  Public funding  
Financial implications  CZK 996 701  
Field of technology  Analysis of raw materials for ceramic and glass industry  
Category of technology  Other (Materials technology)  
Output or impact  Transfer of know -how and modern, eco -friendly practices for the analysis of materials. Strengthening 
local capacity, potentially contributing to the viability of local industry.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  2018 
Website for further information  https:/ /www.mpo.cz/cz/zahranicni -obchod/podpora -exportu/projekty -rozvojove -spoluprace -aid-
for-trade/projekty -aid-for-trade -realizovane -v-roce-2019--246985/  (in Czech) 
http://www.get.cz/en/myanmar/   
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2.2  Finland  
Report on the implementation of Article 66.2.  
Name of programme or project  FINNPARTNERSHIP - FINNISH BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME  
Objective or purpose  Finnpartnership 's mission is to increase commercial cooperation between Finland and developing 
countries. Finnpartnership provides advisory services for the business activities of Finnish companies 
in developing countries, as well as financial support for the planning and development phases of a 
project. Finnpartnership also offers a matchmaking service for companies in developing countries fo r 
creating potential business partnerships with Finnish companies. Finnfund is responsible for the 
management and implementation of the business partnership programme on behalf of the Ministry 
for Foreign Affairs of Finland which finances the programme.  
Entity making the incentive available  Finnfund is responsible for the management and implementation of the Finnpartnerhip business 
partnership programme on behalf of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland which finances the 
programme.  
Eligible enterpr ises or institutions in developed country Member  Eligible applicants for the financial support and advisory services are companies registered in Finland 
or companies registered elsewhere that have substantial links to Finland; research facilities, 
universi ties or similar organizations based in Finland; or associations registered in Finland. 
Matchmaking services may be applied for by developing country companies that are searching for 
partners for their business opportunities in Finland.  
Beneficiary Member( s)  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  The scheme is open to all companies in ODA eligible countries.  
Nature of incentive measure  Non-financial incentives : support to developing country companies identifying potential business 
partners in Finland via the Matchmaking service. Financial incentives to Finnish companies & 
companies registered abroad with substantial links to Finland : Providing financial support (Business 
Partnership Support) in the planning phase of the prospective business partnership activities, as well 
as for the training of target country employees and other capacity building activities in the 
implementation and business operation phases. In addition, financial support is given for pilot 
projec ts with international organizations.  
Financial implications  The budget and funds for the Finnpartnership programme (including the financial support granted 
through the programme) are decided by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The amount of support 
grant ed also varies on the number of eligible applications received.  From July 2018 to July 2019, a 
total of EUR 6.1 million of support was granted to a total of 94 projects.  Majority of the projects 
involve FDI or other activity involving transfer of technolog y or know -how. 
Field of technology  The programme enhances technology transfer in accordance with the general conditions of the 
Business Partnership Support Facility (the programme covers all sectors except the ones mentioned 
in the exclusion list).  
Category of technology   
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress    
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Name of programme or project  FINNPARTNERSHIP - FINNISH BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME  
Duration and timing  The programme started operations in June 2006.  
Website for further information  http://www.finnpartnership.fi   
Contact point for further information  Finnpartnership - Finnish Business Partnership Programme c/o Finnfund, Mrs. Birgit Nevala, 
Programme Director, P.O. Box 391, FI -00121 Helsinki , Finland Tel. : +358 -9-348 434 Email : 
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2.3  United Kingdom  
Relevant/applicable UK programmes, 07/18 -07/19  
Name of programme or project  Project 1 (UKRI)  Energy Catalyst  
Objective or purpose  The aim of this competition is to support highly innovative, market -focused energy solutions in any 
technology or sector. Projects must encourage the development of products and services that help 
countries in sub -Saharan Afr ica, South Asia or both regions access secure, low cost and low carbon 
energy. They must be targeted at people, public services and local enterprises who are unable to 
afford or access existing solutions, or who lack the time or expertise to successfully u se those 
solutions. Proposals must also address all three  elements of the energy 'trilemma ': 1. Cost. 2.
 Emissions. 3.  Security of supply and energy access.  
Entity making the incentive available  UKRI. Grants to businesses, research organisations and others are provided by Innovate UK, as part 
of UK Research and Innovation. The programme is co -funded by DFID and the BEIS managed Global 
Challenges Research Fund.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Enterpri ses or other institutions eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) Each project includes at 
least one partner from the UK and one from a developing country in scope for the competition.  
Research organisations must partner with private companies.  Targete d LDC Members (Transferee) 
Some of the LDCs within Sub -Saharan Africa and South Asia.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Cash grant plus non -financial support in the form of travel and business incubation support.  
Financial implications  Total ODA Energy Catalyst budget 2015 – 2024, including non-grant  and opex costs is as follows : -
GBP 35 million DFID -GBP 44.8 million  GCRF -GBP 10 million BEIS Status Funding  has been awarded 
to 94 energy access projects with a total budget of GBP 32,682,521.70 including : -Innovate UK : GBP 
11,062,079.70 -EPSRC : GBP 5,048,206.64 -DFID: GBP 16,572,235.36  There are two additional 
rounds planned -Round seven : GBP 32 million fundin g launched in June 2019 and closes in 
September  2019. Projects due to start March 2020 - Round eight: GBP 20 million funding due to 
launch in June 2020  Projects have so far been funded focusing on the following countries . 
Field of technology  Energy access.  Technologies which hit all three areas on the energy trilemma of low cost, low carbon 
and secure supply as well as the energy access needs of Sub Saharan Africa and South  and South 
East Asia.  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Climate change mitigation technology  
Output or impact  The Catalyst programme is expected to deliver new technology, innovation and knowledge across a 
diverse range of areas related to energy access and the energy trilemma of low er cost, lower 
emissions and security of supply.  Accelerate access to affordable, clean energy services for poor 
households and enterprises in Sub -Saharan Africa or South Asia by supporting the development, 
testing and/or scale up of innovative technologie s and business models.  Increased investment by the 
private sector in energy access innovation.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress    
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Name of programme or project  Project 1 (UKRI)  Energy Catalyst  
Duration and timing  Duration The programmes ODA element began in 2015 and is currently due to  run until 2024 with 
individual projects which vary from six months to over three-years  . 
Website for further information  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy -catalyst -what-it-is-and-how-to-apply -for-funding   
Contact point for further information  Alice Goodbrook Alice.goodbrook@innovateuk.ukri.org  +44(0)7826513670  
 
Name of programme or project  Project 2 (UKRI)  Global Challenges Research Fund Translation Awards (2017)  
Objective or purpose  The GCRF Translation Awards call funds activities that aim to achieve outcomes that deliver impact. 
The call aims to enable research outputs of current or previous BBSRC -funded (or other research 
council -funded research activity that falls within BBSRC remit) to be further developed into practical 
application, which delivers benefit and impact in developing countries.  
Entity making the incentive available  UKRI-BBSRC . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Enterprises or other institutions  eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) Academics in receipt of 
UKRI (or other UK agency) funding relevant to UKRI -BBSRC 's scientific remit . Targeted LDC Members 
(Transferee)  All countries on the OECD DAC list are eligible partners  
Beneficiary Member (s)  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  This call picks up where research grants leave off and enables research outputs to be further 
developed into practical application to deliver benefit and impact in developing countries. At the end 
of the project, a route to application could include a licensing agreement with a third party, the 
development of a spin -out company or social enterprise. The call is designed to be flexible, 
encouragi ng applicants to be innovative in their approach to accelerating the uptake of research by 
users through translational and knowledge exchange activities.  
Financial implications  GBP 800,000 
Field of technology  Biotechnology and biological sciences . Joint follow -on projects arising from earlier investments - 
shared knowledge, methodological approaches, shared tools, skills, shared equipment and shared 
access to data and software  
Category of technology  Biotechnology and biodiversity  
Output or impact  New knowledge, technologies, methods and collaborations . This programme will support the 
translation of fundamental and applied biosciences into application in LMIC countries  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration  and timing  18 months . Status  Awarded grants currently live  
Website for further information  https://www.ukri.org/research/global -challen ges-research -fund/gcrf -global -research -translation -
awards/   
Contact point for further information  adam.bowen@bbsrc.ukri.org     
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Name of programme or project  Project 3 (UKRI)  International Flexible Interchange Programme (IFLIP)  
Objective or purpose  The International Flexible Interchange Programme (I -FLIP) aims to increase and accelerate the 
uptake and impact of previous BBSRC funded research through facilitating knowledge exchange and 
capacity building activities that deliver direct tangible and demonstrable benefits to users.  
Entity making the incentive available  UKRI-BBSRC . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Enterprises or other i nstitutions eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor)  Primarily targeted at 
academics in receipt of UKRI -BBSRC funding  5. Targeted LDC Members (Transferee)  All countries on 
the OECD DAC list are eligible to receive interchanges  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Interchanges funded through I -FLIP will consist of individuals moving between the academic base in 
the UK and user organisations operating within countries on th e DAC list in order to deliver the aims 
of the I -FLIP project. BBSRC expects that interchangers from the UK will spend a period of time 
working within the country that the I -FLIP project aims to support.  
Financial implications  GBP 600,000 
Field of technology  Biotechnology and biological sciences . All relevant technologies within the biotechnology sector . 
Category of technology  Biotechnology and biodiversity . 
Output or impact  Increased knowledge and expertise exchange between UK specialists and par tners in country.  I-FLIP 
aims to : increase and accelerate the uptake and impact of previous BBSRC funded research through 
knowledge exchange activities that deliver benefits for people within a DAC list country(ies) . Support 
and enable the formation and de velopment of sustainable partnerships with the aim of maximising 
the impact of previously -funded BBSRC research . Strengthen the wider skills of interchanger(s) and 
explore opportunities to further develop these skills by spending time working within a diff erent 
environment.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  12 months . Status  Grants are currently live  
Website for further information  https://bbsrc.ukri.org/funding/filter/2019 -international -flexible -interchange -programme/   
Contact point for further information  adam.bowen@bbsrc.ukri.org   
   
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Name of programme or project  Project 4 (UKRI)  Medical Research Council Global Health Research Portfolio  [excluding 
NEWTON FUND awards which mainly relate to Middle Income Countries ] 
Objective or purpose  To sustain a substantial portfolio of MRC research awards (grants) aiming to improve Global Health 
through collaborative partnerships of the world 's best researchers and contribute to overseas 
development assistance.  Research projects within the Global Health Portfolio focus on improving the 
research evidence to promote the health and welfare of populations in Low- and Middle -Income  
Countries (LMICs). The portfolio currently comprises more than 360 active research proj ects of which 
around half specifically relate to health research in least developed countries  (LDCs).  Of particular 
relevance are the large-scale research studies undertaken within the MRC Units in Africa (The Gambia 
www.m rc.gm  and Uganda www.mrcuganda.org ). 
Entity making the incentive available  UK Research Organisations eligible to receive UKRI research funding . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) Research Organisations in 
LDCs eligible to receive UKRI research funding  5. Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Global 
Health research grants are awarded in the context of r esearch project proposals, specifying the 
investigators involved and objectives to be addressed.  Funding is awarded through open competition, 
proposals are peer reviewed by independent international experts and awarded on the basis of 
research excellence, impact and value for money. This means that research collaboration/joint 
projects are possible with any LDC demonstrating priority research questions, suitable research 
environment and capacity.  The following countries are specified research partners or be neficiaries 
within active MRC Global Health Portfolio projects; other projects have generic relevance to 
unspecified LDCs : Africa - Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic 
Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia,  The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea -Bissau, Lesotho, 
Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Uganda, 
Tanzania, Zambia.  Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao People 's Democratic Republic , 
Myanmar, Nepal Latin America and the Caribbean - Haiti 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Technology transfer is through joint participation (UK and LDC)  in research pr ojects involving  
academic researchers, technical staff,  research or healthcare and delivery organisations, 
stakeholders, study participants and policy makers (e.g. Ministries of Health).  Research funding also 
supports capacity strengthening in terms of pro vision of laboratory equipment, training and career 
development.  
Financial implications  In the 2018/19 financial year The MRC spent GBP 75.6 million on the described Global Health Portfolio 
projects, of which approx. half relates to LDC.  The Portfolio includes some awards under the MRC -
DfID concordat and through joint funding schemes where the research is supported with other 
funders including : UK's Department for International Development (DFID) and Department of Health 
and Social Care, Arts  and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological 
Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Natural 
Environment Research Council (NERC) and the Wellcome Trust. In these cases only the MRC funding 
contribution is reported here.  
Field of technology  Joint research projects - shared knowledge, methodological approaches, shared tools, skills, shared 
equipment, shared access to data and software, capacity strengthening and training.    
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Name of programme or project  Project 4 (UKRI)  Medical Research Council Global Health Research Portfolio  [excluding 
NEWTON FUND awards which mainly relate to Middle Income Countries ] 
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Other (Joint research projects - shared knowledge, methodological 
approaches, shared tools, skills, shared equipment, shared access to data and software, capacity 
strengthening and training) . 
Output or impact  Research  projects within the MRC Global Health Portfolio will develop new methodologies and 
approaches and new research knowledge around pathogen identification and surveillance, diagnostics 
and treatment developments, behavioural interventions, evidence to suppor t health systems 
management and delivery, predictive models of disease transmission, improved prevention 
technologies, across the spectrum of priority infectious and non -communicable diseases in LDCs. 
Research outputs are reported to MRC through the Resear chFish system and will include : research 
publications, collaborations, staff secondments, dissemination of ideas, scientific meetings, 
workshops, policy influence, research tools and methods, databases, software, IP, product 
development and spin -outs. The MRC Global Health Portfolio will provide robust and accessible 
evidence to improve human health and welfare across a spectrum of disease priorities in LDCs.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Ongoing - this rep ort is based on the portfolio of active research projects during 2018/19 financial 
year. New research projects are awarded and added to the portfolio regularly, including increasing 
numbers supported through the Global Challenges Research Fund : 
https://www.ukri.org/research/global -challenges -research -fund/   
Website for further information  https://www.ukri.org/research/global -challenges -research -fund/  
https://mrc.ukri.org/research/strategy/ai m-3/objective -13/  
Contact point for further information  jill.jones@mrc.ukri.org ; information@mrc.ukri.org   
 
Name of programme or project  Project 5 (UKRI)  Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) projects funded by the 
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).  Note that this return only 
includes details of awards made to least developed countries, but these GCRF programmes 
have also made awar ds across LMICs and UMICs.  
Objective or purpose  To deliver funds allocated under the GCRF across a range of challenges in the EPSRC space. GCRF 
overall Fund objectives are detailed here : https://www.ukri.org/research/global -challenges -
research -fund/   
Entity making the incentive available  Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) acting as part of  UK Research and 
Innovation (UKRI) . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) UK universities and RCUK -
eligible research organisations; non -UK higher educ ation institutions and other research 
organisations; not -for-profit and private sector organisations with appropriate research capacity.  
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Funded projects include the following LDC countries : Ethiopia, 
Sudan, Uganda, Cambodi a, Rwanda, Nepal, Sudan and Lao People 's Democratic Republic . 
Beneficiary Member(s)     
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Name of programme or project  Project 5 (UKRI)  Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) projects funded by the 
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).  Note that this return only 
includes details of awards made to least developed countries, but these GCRF programmes 
have also made awar ds across LMICs and UMICs.  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Joint research projects with LDC partners and projects including LDCs  as study areas.  
Financial implications  GBP 11.3 million over nine projects  
Field of technology  Engineering; water engineering; healthcare diagnostics; medical prosthetics and orthotics; 
renewable energy; energy systems and decentralised use of energy.  Research projects employing 
techniques and approaches to better integrate technological developments with efforts to understand 
the social context in the country/ies; i.e. interdisciplinary, innovative processes which learn from 
history and other s ectors, where user -participation is an integral feature of the project; shared 
knowledge; methodological approaches; shared tools; skills; shared equipment; shared access to 
data and software; capacity strengthening and training.  
Category of technology  Health-related technology; Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Climate change 
mitigation technology . 
Output or impact  Technological and business model innovations through research incorporating early -stage 
demonstrations of new technologies.  Improved understanding of technology options and 
opportunities for developing countries.  Improved understanding of the social, market and political 
economy aspects of translating research and technology for LDC benefit. Strengthened research 
capacity on research and technology in developing countries. Improved access to practical and policy -
relevant knowledge on the challenges and opportunities for research and technology solutions in 
LDCs.  The programme will deliver activities centred  around increasing knowledge and addressing 
specific challenges faced by LDCs through research and technology, as well as to develop mutually -
beneficial multi -disciplinary partnerships between researchers in the UK and developing countries, 
with the benefit of cap acity building within LDCs.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  These projects range from one-four-years in duration with the latest finishing April  2021.  Status The 
projects are completed or in progress  and reviewed via central GCRF management processes.  
Website for further information  https://www.ukri.org/research/global -challenges -research -fund/   
Contact point for further information  Ellie Gilvin; ellie.gilvin@epsrc.ukri.org   
   
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Name of programme or project  DFID Project 6  Ross Fund Portfolio – Product Development Research  
Objective or purpose  Develop new human health technologies (e.g. diagnostics, drugs , vaccines etc.) and to ensure that 
they are acceptable, affordable and available to those that need them in low income countries . 
Entity making the incentive available  DFID 3. The UK Government provides support to a n umber of different organisations including 
product development public private partnerships (PDPs), which are not for profit organisations based 
in a number of different countries, working with partners across the globe, depending on the disease 
and type of  technology being developed.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Each individual PDP, or other product development research organisation, works with a range of 
international, national and regional health institutions, nationa l governments, regional governmental 
organisations, private sector companies, major research organisations and institutions in many 
different countries.  Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Organisations work with a range of different 
countries, depending on the geographic distribution of the diseases under investigation including in 
Africa, Asia and Latin America.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Grants and in -kind supper to support product development, at all stages of development including 
proof of concept, clinical testing, technology transfer, cost of regulatory approval, access, 
manufacturing and commercialisations.  
Financial implications  GBP 253 million 
Field of technology  Human health . Type of technology transferred Human health products including diagnostics, drugs, 
vaccines, microbicides, insecticides etc.  
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  New products made available,  that are safe effective, lower cost than any existing options, and more 
suitable for use in low and middle income countries . Improved human health, reduced risk of 
epidemics and outbreaks, reduced impacts of antimicrobial resistance.  
Status of the progra mme or project  Current or in progress .  
Duration and timing  2017 to 2021. Operational.  
Website for further information  https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the -ross-fund-combatting -the-worlds -most-serious -
diseases   https://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/projects/GB -GOV-1-300341   
Contact point for further information  Dr Sue Kinn, Head of Health Research, Research and Evidence Division, DFID s-kinn@dfid.gov.uk  
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Name of programme or project  DFID Project 7  Support to 4th Ethiopian Population and Housing Census  
Objective or purpose  To ensure high quality population data is available to t he Ethiopian public, the international 
community and the private sector.  
Entity making the incentive available  DFID. N/A  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The Central Statistics Agency of Ethiopia . Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Ethiopia . 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Technology transfer is organised via UNFPA who manage procurement of technology and recruit 
specialist p ositions such as Census Technical Advisors. The UK Office for National Statistics who 
provide capacity building in demographic methods; and short - term external consultancy advise  on 
e.g. Post -enumeration Survey methodology.  
Financial implications  GBP 4.5 million . 
Field of technology  Statistics, Surveys, Information Technology . Capacity building in the areas of Applied data analysis; 
Survey sampling methods; Web -based census dissemination; Network optimization; network 
infrastructure; IT management . 
Category of technology  Information and communications technology . 
Output or impact  Capacity building in survey methods, applied data analysis, technological capacity to manage IT 
infrastructure, and web -based information co llection and dissemination.  Improved quality of Census 
data collection and dissemination process.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . Implementation.  
Duration and timing  December  2017 to 2019.  
Website for further information  https://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/projects/GB -GOV-1-300406   
Contact point for further information  SRO Florence Vojak ( f-vojak@dfid.gov.uk ) 
 
Name of programme or project  DFID Project 8  Geo-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data for Development  
Objective or purpose  Aims to transform the ability of governments, the private s ector, development organisations and civil 
society to use geospatial and demographic data for effective planning and implementation of key 
services. The lack of basic information such as population distribution, population structure, 
settlement maps, road networks, water bodies or administrative boundaries means that decisions 
such as where to target relief efforts, position polling stations and health centres, how to allocate 
resources at the subnational level or where to expand energy and internet access are based on out 
of date and incomplete information.  
Entity making the incentive available  DFID   
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Name of programme or project  DFID Project 8  Geo-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data for Development  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  In each country they are working with a range of government partners including line ministries such 
as health ministries as well as national statistical offices.  Enterprises or other institutions eligible for 
incentive in LDCs (Transferor) Not applicable  Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) GRID3 is working 
in Nigeria, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and has conducted scoping missions to 
DRC, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia and South Sudan.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  No incentives are on offer.  
Financial implications  GRID3 is co -funded by DFID and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). DFID will provide up 
to GBP 15 million over five-years  (2017 to 2022) and BMGF will provide USD 20 million over the 
same period . 
Field of technology  This work uses satellite imagery to estimate local level populations.  Type of technology transferred 
Geospatial skills, machine learning (random forest method) and analytical skills.  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Information and communications technology  
Output or impact  Will help create and use high -resolution demographic data to address identified data needs.  Better 
local level estimates of population which can  be used to plan and deliver services and to identify 
populations which may not otherwise be identified.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress .  
Duration and timing  Started September 2017 for five-years . Operational.  
Website for further information  https://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/projects/GB -GOV-1-300442  
Contact point for further information  Rachael Beaven ( r-beaven@ dfid.gov.uk ) or Ian Coady ( i-coady@dfid.gov.uk ) 
 
Name of programme or project  Project 9 (DfiD) : Global Research Partnership programme (GRP).  
Objective or purpose  GRP is a trilateral research programme being implemented by DFID 's South Asia Research Hub in 
collaboration with UK Research and Innovation and the Government of India 's Department of 
Biotechnology, with participation from research institutions in developing countries, to address global 
development c hallenges including those most relevant to LDCs; deliver new research products that 
provide solutions to pressing development challenges; test new innovations  in LDC settings, and 
build the global evidence base for poverty reduction.  
Entity making the inc entive available  DFID   
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Name of programme or project  Project 9 (DfiD) : Global Research Partnership programme (GRP).  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  UK institutions - King's College London; Imperial College London; University of Stirling; John Innes 
Centre. Government agencies and institutions in India - Department of Biotechnology, Government 
of India; Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Karnataka; Christian Medical College Tamil Nadu; Central 
Institute of Fisheries Technology; Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies; Cochin University 
of Science and Technolog y. Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentive in LDCs 
(Transferor) : Key research institutions across Africa and Asian regions including those in LDCs such 
as - Mulago Hospital Uganda; Ndola Central Hospital Zambia; Zomba Hospital Malawi; Conn aught 
Hospital Freetown Sierra Leone; University of Malawi; Bangladesh Agricultural University; WorldFish 
Bangladesh.  Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Projects aim to develop technology suitable for 
local ecosystems and cover/have impact across a number o f LDCs, particularly in Africa and the Asia 
region, including Zambia, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Bangladesh and Malawi.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Developing  country institutions where engagement will : - Prevent, diagnose and manage prevalent 
chronic and infectious diseases facing women and their unborn children in LMIC settings - Sustain 
aquaculture to address global food security; forge mutually ‐beneficial inter ‐ and multi ‐disciplinary 
partnerships on aquaculture for development that create trans ‐national added value through research 
collaboration  
Financial implications  GBP 7 million.  
Field of technology  Maternal and child health; aquaculture fo r development . Type of technology transferred New 
healthcare devices for low -resource settings, including tablet -based electronic decision support 
systems for frontline health workers; evidence base for medical interventions; development of 
sustainable ind igenous food systems; development of early -warning tests to monitor communicable 
diseases.  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Food and agriculture; Information and communications technology  
Output or impact  Prevent, diagnose and manage prevalent chronic and infectious diseases facing women and their 
unborn children in LMIC settings -Robust scientific evidence that will enhance the livelihoods of the 
poor, by enabling more effective and sustainable management of farmed fish and she llfish through 
developing healthy, nutritious, and resilient fish and developing an understanding of how these 
factors interplay with the broader socioeconomic dimensions of aquaculture systems in delivering 
benefit to poor people  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Ongoing; programme end date : 31 December 2021  
Website for further information  https://www.ukri.org/research/global -challenges -research -fund/   
Contact point for further information  Nupur Barua, Head – DFID South Asia Research Hub ( n-barua@dfid.gov.uk ) 
   
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Name of programme or project  Project 10 (DfID)  Zoonoses and Emerging Livestock Systems (ZELS)  
Objective or purpose  To reduce the impact of zoonoses on poor people and their livestock . To forge mutually  beneficial 
inter- and multi -disciplinary partnerships between researchers in the UK and developing countries 
and enhance the scientific capabilities of southern partners for the longer term.  
Entity making the incentive available  DFID 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Grants are provided by the UK Government through DFID, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences 
Research Council, the Medical Research Council, the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council, 
the Natural Environment Research Council and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.  
Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives in LDCs (Transferee) Research groups, 
government departments and other African or Asian stakeholders. Projects  must include at least one 
partner from the UK and one from a developing country, looking at some of the most prevalent, 
damaging and costly diseases of livestock in developing countries.  Targeted LDC Members 
(Transferee) ZELS supports work in a number of countries in South Asia and sub -Saharan Africa 
including the LDCs Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Niger, Senegal and Tanzania.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Cash Grant.  
Financial implications  GBP 20.5 million  of new grants for research.  
Field of technology  Field of sector of technology transfer activities Agriculture . Type of technology transferred 
Technology/innovation of relevance to the surveillance of zoonoti c disease, including vaccines, 
research methods and penside tests.  
Category of technology  Food and agriculture . 
Output or impact  Scientific evidence to inform the selection of risk -based and cost-effective  prevention and control 
options which may contribute to decreasing the likelihood of occurrence, prevent the transmission, 
and reduce the impact of major zoonotic diseases. 15 students from the UK and developing countries 
will receive doctoral training in ZELS related research.  Enhanced scientific  capabilities for developing 
country partners. GBP 1.5 million  of the funding has been set aside for this. Improved health and 
well-being of animals, humans and the environment.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration  and timing  Ten-years – 2012 – 2022.  Operational.  
Website for further information  http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/opportunities/2012/zoonoses -emerging -livestock -systems   
Contact point for further information  Duncan Barker, livelihoods Adviser, Department for International Development , Abercrombie House 
, Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride ,  Glasgow G75 8EA Tel : +44 (0)1355 841141 . 
   
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Name of programme or project  Project 11 (DfID)  African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF)  
Objective or purpose  To increase agricultural productivity in Africa, provide a positive impact on the incomes and 
livelihoods of farmers and improve food security and poverty reduction though core grant support 
for AATF - an independent, African -led not -for profit organisation that facilitates public -private 
partnerships for development, production and dis tribution of agricultural technologies to smallholder 
farmers in Sub -Saharan Africa (SSA).  
Entity making the incentive available  DFID. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  AATF works with many partners including African national agricultural research and extension 
institutions, national governments, African seed traders, agribusiness, community based, 
nongovernmental and farmer organisations, leading industry technology developers and major 
international research organisa tions, including research centres affiliated with the CGIAR.  Enterprises 
or other institutions eligible for incentives in LDCs (Transferee).  Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) 
AATF works in 15 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa including the LDCs Burkina Faso,  Ethiopia, Malawi, 
Mozambique, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia . 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Core funding as a cash grant.  
Financial implications  GBP 7.5 million in core funding under phase three  support to AATF.  
Field of technology  Field of sector of technology transfer activities Agriculture . Type of technology transferred AATF 
accesses and licenses technology/germplasm to breed into crop varieties for use by small -holders in 
SSA. Agricultural technologies developed include genes, promotors, vectors, markers, protocols and 
equipment.  
Category of technology  Food and agriculture  
Output or impact  AATF projects include varieties of Maize, Cow pea, Rice, Banana, Groundnut and Cassava crops that 
are, for example, specifically water efficient, pest resistant, or nitrogen -efficient.  Agricultural 
technologies such as seeds that are drought, pest, and weed resistant become accessible to resource -
poor farmers in SSA.  AATF resourced to maintain public -private partnerships across 58 organisations . 
AATF resourced to manage intellectual property for the benefit of smallholders (currently 17 
technology licenses across 37 technologies).  
Status of the progra mme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Five-years.  Operational  
Website for further information  https://www.aatf -africa.org/   
Contact point for further information  Duncan Barker, livelihoods Adviser, Department for International Development , Abercrombie House 
, Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride , Glasgow G75 8EA Tel : +44 (0)1355 843165  
   
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Name of programme or project  Project 12 (DfID)  Agri-Tech Catalyst International Dev elopment Window  
Objective or purpose  This project aims to enhance the food security, nutrition and welfare of the poor through greater 
involvement of the private sector, both UK and African, in innovation for agriculture and food 
systems.  
Entity making t he incentive available  Grants are provided by Innovate UK, who are funded by DFID.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives in LDCs (Transferee) Each project includes at 
least one partner from the UK and one from a developing country.  Research organisations must 
partner with private companies.  Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) The Catalyst programme is 
open to countries in sub -Saharan Africa, current projects a re active in Nepal and Zambia.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Cash Grant.  
Financial implications  GBP 19.5 million . 
Field of technology  Field of sector of technology  transfer activities Agriculture . Type of technology transferred 
Technology/innovation of relevance to food security, nutrition and food systems.  Including livestock, 
fisheries, primary crop production, food processing, distribution, storage, retailing, ma rketing, 
nutritional quality, and food safety.  
Category of technology  Food and agriculture  
Output or impact  The Catalyst programme is expected to deliver new technology, innovation and knowledge across a 
diverse range of areas related to food security and food systems.  Increased pace and scale of uptake 
of food security and food systems innovation by farmers in South Asia and Africa. Increased 
investment by the private sector in sustainable intensification and post -harvest innovation.  
Status o f the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Nine-years – 2013 to 2022.  Operational - new competition rounds are expected in 2019.  
Website for further information  http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/opportunities/2012/zoonoses -emerging -livestock -systems   
Contact point for further information  Duncan Barker, livelihoods Adviser, Department for International Development , Abercrombie Hou se 
, Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow G75 8EA Tel : +44 (0)1355 841141  
   
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Name of programme or project  Project 13 (DfID) : Delivering New Livestock Vaccines and Therapeutics Through Support 
to the Global  Alliance for Livestock Veterinary  Medicines  
Objective or purpose  To help poor people in Africa and Asia to protect their livestock, their livelihoods and their health by 
developing and delivering high impact animal health products and encouraging animal health market 
development in devel oping countries.  
Entity making the incentive available  The UK Government (DFID) provides support to GALVmed a registered Charity and a Not -for-Profit 
company based in Edinburgh with offices in Nairobi and South Asia. GALVmed works with many 
partners incl uding international, national and regional animal health institutions (OIE, FAO, AU -
IBAR), national governments, private veterinary suppliers and agribusiness, leading industry 
technology developers and major international research organisations, including  research centres 
affiliated with the CGIAR.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives in LDCs (Transferee) See answer to question 
3. Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) GALVm ed works in many countries in South Asia and sub -
Saharan Africa, including the LDCs Tanzania, Bangladesh, Nepal, Uganda and Mozambique.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of  incentive measure  Grants to support development and market access for products, including the costs of proof of 
concept for new therapeutics and vaccines, regulatory approval, establishing vaccine and medicine 
production, manufacturing and commercial capa city. 
Financial implications  GBP 12.6 million. 
Field of technology  Field of sector of technology transfer activities : Animal health, agriculture . Type of technology 
transferred : Animal health products, vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostic tools.  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Food and agriculture; Information and communications technology  
Output or impact  New lower cost therapeutics, vaccines and diagnostics that are suitable for small -holders becoming 
available in developing nation markets.  Improved animal health, reduced risk to both humans and 
animals from livestock disease, increased agriculture productivity, improved incomes, nutrition and 
health.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Durat ion and timing  June 2018 – September  2022.  Operational  
Website for further information  https://www.galvmed.org/   
Contact point for further information  Alan Tollervey Livelihoods Adviser Department for  International Development  Abercrombie House  
Eaglesham Road East Kilbride  Glasgow G75 8EA Tel : +44 (0)1355 8433736   
   
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Name of programme or project  Project 14 (DfID)  Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training and Science (DELTAS)  
Objective or purpose  To strengthen research leadership, career pathways for the next generation of Africa 's research 
leaders and the organisational capacity to support research excellence in Africa ( eight LDCs in Sub-
Saharan Africa are included).  
Entity making the  incentive available  Department for International Development (DFID) (in collaboration with The Wellcome Trust)  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) The African Academy of 
Sciences, various universities and research institutes based in Africa.  Targeted LDC Members 
(Transferee) The initiative consists of a range of consortia and institutions across East, West and 
Southern Africa. including the following  LDCs: Ethiopia, Malawi, Mali, Uganda, Rwanda, Senegal, 
Chad, Tanzania.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Supervision, mentorship and high -quality scientific oversight to African researchers from established 
national, regional and global research leaders.  High quality training programmes in science from 
established national, regional and global scientific research leaders.  Support to improve research 
management  infrastructure and promote sustainable funding mechanisms for scientific research. 
Support of African researchers to engage in scientific citizenship including taking collaborative and 
leadership roles in scientific programmes and engaging with various pu blics and policy makers.  
Financial implications  GBP 6.5 million . 
Field of technology  Health, science, technology and innovation in healthcare . Type of technology transferred Scientific 
knowledge transferred through training and mentoring the next generation of research leaders in 
African research institutes including the following LDCs : Ethiopia, Malawi, Mali, Uganda, Rwanda, 
Senegal, Chad, Tanzania.  
Category of technology  Health -related technology  
Output or impact  Increased number of first autho r publications in peer -reviewed journals in African countries including 
the following LDCs : Ethiopia, Malawi, Mali, Uganda, Rwanda, Senegal, Chad, Tanzania. Increased 
number of post -doctoral, masters and graduate internships offered in African countries in cluding the 
following LDCs : Ethiopia, Malawi, Mali, Uganda, Rwanda, Senegal, Chad, Tanzania. Joint platforms 
for supporting research leadership established on a sustainable financial footing in African countries, 
including the following LDCs : Ethiopia, Mal awi, Mali, Uganda, Rwanda, Senegal, Chad, Tanzania.  
Strengthened capacity to generate research that can be used in decision making in Africa. An 
enhanced critical mass of highly trained and capable research leaders in Africa. Enhanced financial 
stability o f collaborating partners and institutions and strengthened international collaborations.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  April 2013 -March 2020.  Status Ongoing  
Website for further information  https://wellcome.ac.uk/what -we-do/directories/developing -excellence -leadership -training -and-
science -initiative     
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Name of programme or project  Project 14 (DfID)  Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training and Science (DELTAS)  
Contact point for further information  Leah Mwai : L-mwai@dfid.gov.uk   
 
Name of programme or project  Project 15 (DfID)  Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI)  
Objective or purpose  To strengthen the effectiveness of government and donor investments in research, science, 
technology and innovation through technical support to Science Granting Councils (SGCs) (including 
SGCs in nine LDCs) in Sub -Saharan Africa.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department for Inter national Development (DFID) . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) Science Granting Councils 
(SGCs) . Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) The initiative covers a number of SGCs in sub -Saharan 
Africa including the following LDCs : Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Senegal, 
Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Customised regional training courses on grant making systems and procedures, STI policy analysis 
and priority setting. On -site coaching for staff of science granting councils and their in -country 
partners and access to expert advise  from national and regional collaborating technical agencies. 
Support for joint activities with other science system actors including global south private sector, 
global private sector and regional economic bodies such as the East African Community (EAC), 
Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), and Southern Africa Development 
Community (SADC).  
Financial implications  GBP 5.4 million.  
Field of technology  All science, technology or innovation activities.  Type of technology transferred Knowledge exchange 
amongst SGCs in Sub-Saharan Africa (including SGCs in the following LDCs : Ethiopia, Rwanda, 
Tanzania, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia), as well as with the 
global s outh/global private sector.  
Category of technology  Other (All science, technology or innovation activities)    
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Name of programme or project  Project 15 (DfID)  Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI)  
Output or impact  Enhanced capabilities of SGCs in Sub-Saharan Africa (including SGCs in the following LDCs : Ethiopia, 
Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Bu rkina Faso, Senegal, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia) to make more 
effective science investments through more effective grant making systems, and enhanced STI policy 
analysis and priority setting processes. Increased numbers of academic partnerships with th e private 
sector initiated through SGCs in sub -Saharan Africa (including SGCs in the following LDCs : Ethiopia, 
Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia). Increased 
coordination activities amongst SGCs in Sub -Saharan A frica (including SGCs in the following LDCs : 
Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia).  
Improved capacity of SGCs in sub -Saharan Africa (including SGCs in the following LDCs : Ethiopia, 
Rwanda, Tanzania, Ugan da, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia) to manage 
research . Effective partnerships amongst, and co -ordination between, SGCs in sub -Saharan Africa 
(including SGCs in the following LDCs : Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Se negal, 
Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia), and with the global south/global private sector.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  April 2013 to March 2020.  Ongoing . 
Website for further information  https://sgciafrica.org/en -za/home   
Contact point for further information  Leah Mwai : L-mwai@dfid.gov.uk   
 
Name of programme or project  Project 16 (DfID) TradeMark Ea st Africa Rwanda (TMEA Rwanda)  
Objective or purpose  TMEA Rwanda is a multi -donor regional and bilateral country programme that works with EAC 
member states to strengthen regional integration and improve trade competitiveness. DFID created 
TMEA as a special purpose vehicle in 2010 to tackle trade facilitation and export -growth challenges 
in East Africa.  
Entity making the incentive available  DFID 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Not applicable . Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) Rwanda 
Revenue Authority and Rwanda Mining Board . Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Rwanda . 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature o f incentive measure   
Financial implications  USD 2.1 million 
Field of technology  Trade.  Type of technology transferred Single Window, SWIFT ICT systems (single window integration 
for trade), integrated trade management systems.  
Category of technology  Information and communications technology .   
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Name of programme or project  Project 16 (DfID) TradeMark Ea st Africa Rwanda (TMEA Rwanda)  
Output or impact  The single window connects all trade agencies so that information is shared between different 
agencies involved in different parts of the import/export process thereby increasing efficiency and 
reducing the time and cost of trading.  Reduction in cost and time of trading.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Until 2023.  Second phase under implementation . 
Website for further inf ormation  https://www.trademarkea.com/countries/rwanda/   
Contact point for further information  Patience Mutesi, patience.mutesi@trademarkea.com   
 
Name of programme or project  Project 17 (DfID)  Sustainable Development of Mining in Rwanda (SDMR)  
Objective or purpose  To contribute to the economically and environmentally sustainable growth of Rwanda 's mining sector 
through supporting an enabling environment that will increase private sector investment in mining 
in Rwanda, and by testing the effectiveness of targeted interventions for the ASM such as a new 
mining services aggregation model as a way of achieving a viable and sustainable mining sector.  
Entity making the incentive available  DFID 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Enterprises or other institutions  eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) Rwanda Mining Board . 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Rwanda  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  GBP 750,000  
Field of technology  Mining sector.  Type of technology transferred Geological Information System and Mining Cadastre 
software  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Information and communications technology  
Output or impact  This intervention combines two prior interventions : (1) Mineral Resources Information System 
(MRIMS) and (2) Geo -Information Management System (Geo -IMS) to become the Geological 
Information and Mining Cadastre System (GIMCS). T he intervention aims to build a digital collection 
of maps and reports on Rwanda 's geology and mineral resources and up -to-date exploration 
information such as, for example, geochemical and geophysical data and mine production data.  
Increasing access to ge ological and cadastre information will support the private sector in securing 
finance, increase investment in mining and improve the transparency of mineral rights management.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress    
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Name of programme or project  Project 17 (DfID)  Sustainable Development of Mining in Rwanda (SDMR)  
Duration and timing  Due to be completed December 2019  
Website for further information  https://sdmr.co.rw/   
Contact point for further information  Jeremy Weate, jeremy.weate@sdmr.co.rw   
 
Name of programme or project  Project 18 (DfID)  Ghana Revenue Reform Programme (GRRP)  
Objective or purpose  Increase tax revenue in Ghana through pushing organizational reforms within the Ghana Revenue 
Authority (GRA), by instituting a peer to peer working relationship between HM Revenue and Custom 
and the Ghana Revenue Authority, focused of capacity building  
Entity making the incentive available  DFID 
Eligible enterprises or in stitutions in developed country Member  N/A. Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) The Beneficiary is the 
Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) . Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Ghana  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  HMRC experts working with GRA officials to scope and identify areas of technical support in agreed 
areas of intervention. This achieved by regular trips by HMRC  experts to Ghana to work cases, tasks 
etc with GRA counterparts.  
Financial implications  GBP 8 million  
Field of technology  Tax Compliance, Organisational Reform, Prosecution, Digitization etc.  Type of technology transferred 
Knowledge sharing, technical skills, procedures and systems and policies  
Category of technology  Information and communications technology; Other (Organisational/Policy knowledge)  
Output or impact  This includes better management of the Tax Gap, institution  of compliance and debt management 
procedures, and the creation of a High Net worth Unit.  10.  Improved Revenue collection (non -
oil) 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Ongoing  programme ends June 2020 . 
Website for further information  https://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/projects/GB -1-204918   
Contact point for further information  E-Segbefia@dfid.gov.uk   
   
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Name of prog ramme or project  Project 19 (DfID)  Human Development Innovation Fund (HDIF), Tanzania  
Objective or purpose  HDIF aims to identify and support innovations that have the potential to create social impact in 
education, health and, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) across Tanzania. With a focus on 
market driven solutions, HDIF catalyses the development, testing and scaling of innovative models 
of service delivery, information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D), and 
product solutions  in health, education and WASH.  
Entity making the incentive available  Funding is UK Oversees Development Aid (ODA) managed by DFID . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) Grant funding is awarded 
on a competitive basis to support innovations with the potential to have a transformative impact on 
human development in Tanzania. Grantees include NGOs, social enterprises and private companies, 
as well as the  Government of Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology.  Targeted LDC 
Members (Transferee) Tanzania  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Challenge Fund awarding grant funding of approximately GBP 400,000 per innovation to develop a 
pilot or take a pilot to scale. Technical assistance, and linkage to Tanzania 's wider innovation 
ecosystem is also provided.  
Financial implications  GBP 39.5 million  
Field of technology  Health, Education and Water and Sanitation  . Type of technology transferred This programme 
includes 43 grants, supporting innovations ranging from process improvements to new technologies. 
Innovations are defined as things that are new to Tanzania. Examples of innovations supported 
include : -Pre-payment technology for water points -Lean management processes to improve the 
efficiency of patient management at a hospital -Nano-filter technology to produce safe drinking water 
for commercial distribution -Improved teacher training practices to support early childhood 
development . 
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Food and agriculture  
Output or impact  a. Cultivate the innovation ecosystem in Tanzania b.  Catalyse the diffusion of innovations for human 
development in Tanzania c.  Transform the focus and quality of evidence available to policy makers 
on innovation for human development in Tanzania. Outcomes : (A) HDIF intervention accelerates the 
diffusion of innovative ideas, appro aches and solutions to human development challenges, and (B) 
HDIF intervention accelerates conversations, debates, and policymaking on innovation in human 
development. Impact : Dialogue and practice in innovation improve basic services in human 
development in Tanzania.  
Status of the programme or project  Active  
Duration and timing  2013-2021.   
Website for further information  https://www.gov.uk/international -development -funding/human -development -innovation -fund-of-
tanzania   
Contact point for further information  Natalie Smith, DFID Senior Responsible Owner for HDIF – Natalie -smith@dfid.gov.uk   
   
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Name of programme or project  Project 20 (DfID)  Building Urban Resilience to Climate Change in Tanzania  
Objective or purpose  To build urban resilience to current climate variability and future climate change in Tanzania 's cities 
and towns through improved data and evidence, urban planning, and infrastructure provision for 
sustainable economic growth and development.  
Entity making the incentive available  DFID 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The programme supports universities establish a resilience academy which is intended to build urban 
resilience skills and provide tools and equipment for training. The academy will lead to the 
establishment of a bachelor 's degree course to train graduate students on climate change and 
disaster risk reduction planning at the university.  Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentive 
in LDCs (Transferor) N/A . Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Tanzania . 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  The Resilience academy incentives include : Training on open source  tools for exposure mapping and 
data collection . Trainings in risk information analysis . Support for resilience labs at the universities . 
Trainings of staff and students on use of survey drones and other geospatial mapping instruments . 
Training on use and maintenance of hydro -met stations . Engagement in university conferences and 
events for GIS, computer science, and urban planning; and  Accreditation of a curriculum for risk 
mapping.  
Financial implications  GBP 1,290,000  
Field of technology  Urban Planning.  Type of technology transferred Examples include  •Use of survey drones and other 
geospatial mapping instruments •Use of open source tools for exposure mapping and data collection . 
Category of technology  Information and communications technology; Climate change mitigation technology; Other (Urban 
Planning)  
Output or impact  Resilience Academy is established and operationalised to provide a long -term platform for data use, 
strengthens community knowledge and skills on flood risk and vulnerability an d supports future 
scaling -up of the programme in cities across Tanzania.   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2015-2020. 
Website for further information  https://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/projects/GB -1-204656   
Contact point for further information  Tim Bushell DFID Senior Responsible Owner for DFID - t-bushell@DFID.gov.uk   
 
Name of programme or project  Project 21 (DfID)  Adapt Environmental and Climate Resilience in Sudan  
Objective or purpose  To improve government of Sudan policy makers and international community decision makers 
attention to environment and climate resilience within Sudan and to  ensure development efforts and 
policies are climate and environment smarter.    
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Name of programme or project  Project 21 (DfID)  Adapt Environmental and Climate Resilience in Sudan  
Entity making the incentive available  DFID 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  N/A. Enterprises or other institutions eligible for  incentive in LDCs (Transferor) Sudanese 
Meteorological Authority and the Ground Water and Wadi directorate.  Targeted LDC Members 
(Transferee) Sudan . 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of  incentive measure  Voluntary contribution to improve data entry and management of water resources data in line with 
the Ground Water and Wadi Directorate database.  Voluntary contribution for the UK Met Office to 
conduct workshops for the Sudanese Meteorolo gical Authority (SMA) on Sahel rainfall patterns and 
forecasting models.  
Financial implications  GBP 500.000 ; Weather forecasting workshop : GBP 2000 
Field of technology  Weather forecasting, Water resources management.  Weather forecasting modelling Data en try and 
management  
Category of technology  Food and agriculture; Climate change mitigation technology; Other (Weather forecasting)  
Output or impact  Improvements in Sudan 's ability in long -term weather forecasting and improve water resources 
management decision making.  Improve the institutions technical capability and embed environment 
governance.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  Until end 2019.  Status Main activities are coming to a close.  
Websi te for further information  https://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/projects/GB -1-205115   
Contact point for further information  Fatima Ali Sirelkhatim, Adapt! Programme Officer.  F-Sirelkhatim@dfid.gov.uk   
 
Name of programme or project  Project 22 (DfID)  Global Invent Programme under DFID India 's Global Partnership 
Programme  
Objective or purpose  Transfer of low cost Indian inclusive innovations to countries in Africa and South Asia  
Entity making the incentive available  FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce) and ICICI knowledge park are funded by a DFID 
grant to disburse grants to Indian Innovators for piloting innovations in other developing countries.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) Transfer is at enterprise to 
enterprise level when an innovator demonstrates an i nnovation to an LDC partner.  Targeted LDC 
Members (Transferee) Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Uganda, Nepal, Rwanda, Zambia, Mozambique  
Beneficiary Member(s)     
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Name of programme or project  Project 22 (DfID)  Global Invent Programme under DFID India 's Global Partnership 
Programme  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Enterprise grants to work with a local partner in host countries to pilot innovations that : •Reduce 
maternal and infant mortality •  Increase agricultural productivity •Improve tuberculosis treatment  
•Increase food security •Improve market services through mobile apps •Improve menstrual hygiene . 
Financial implications  GBP 11 million 
Field of technology  Health, Agriculture, Water and Sanitation, Disability.  Type of technology transferred •Mobile Apps for 
Health •Mobile Apps for a range of Agriculture services  •Solar dryers for increasing shelf life of 
products and food security •  ow-cost sanitary napkins  •very low -cost potable water  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Food and agriculture; Information and communications techn ology  
Output or impact  Improved lives and livelihoods . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  August 2013 – September 2021 – Ongoing . 
Website for further information  https://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/projects/GB -1-205142   
Contact point for further information  Jeena Chhabra – Innovations Manager ( j-chhabra@dfid.gov.uk ) 
 
Name of programme or project  Project 23 (DfID)  ODI Fellowships Scheme  
Objective or purpose  ODI Fellows provide technical economic and statistical support which successfully enhances the 
capacity of their host organisations for improved policy making and implementation.  
Entity making the incentive available  Overseas Development Institute . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Enterprises or other i nstitutions eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) Developing country 
ministries and other central government institutions in approximately 20 countries.  Targeted LDC 
Members (Transferee) ODI Fellows are currently placed in the following countries : Bangladesh; 
Djibouti; Ethiopia; The Gambia; Guinea Bissau; Haiti; Liberia; Malawi; Myanmar Rwanda; Sierra 
Leone; Solomon Islands; Somaliland; Timor Leste; Uganda; Vanuatu . 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  An accountable grant arrangement paying for recruitment and posting of early career economists 
and statisticians of different nationalities to work as civil servants in developing country institutio ns 
for two -year placements.  
Financial implications  GBP 17 million   
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Name of programme or project  Project 23 (DfID)  ODI Fellowships Scheme  
Field of technology  Economics and statistics.  Type of technology transferred Technical assistance for policy making and 
implementation . 
Category of technology  Other (Economics and statist ics) 
Output or impact  Capacity building in host organisations for improved policy making and implementation . The ODI 
Fellowships Scheme makes a quantifiable contribution to the improved capacity and effectiveness of 
developing countries and the internatio nal development community to deliver poverty reduction in 
line with the UK Aid Strategy.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Current funding period is five-years  from 2015  to 2020. A one -year time and cost extension to March 
2021 is planned.   
Website for further information  https://www.odi.org/odi -fellowship -scheme   
Contact point for further information  Dawn Lindsay, Heads of Profession Group, DFID : d-lindsay@dfid.gov.uk   
 
Name of programme or project  Project 24 (DfID)  Reinvigoration of Yangon General Hospital (YGH) and Medical Education 
Reform  
Objective or purpose  Working in partnership with the  Myanmar Ministry of Health to renovate Yangon General Hospital to 
improve safety and set out its clinical mission in the context of broader hospital care in Yangon. 
Specifically : 1. Hospital reinvigoration project - with a concrete roadmap for the long -term 
improvement of hospital and its use.  Medical Education project - Comprehensive renewal of the 
medical curriculum and associated learning resources.  Clinical skill training project - Visiting 
professors programme that has brought UK medical experts to suppo rt skills development at the 
hospital.  
Entity making the incentive available  Department for International Development (DFID), Rangoon General Hospital Reinvigoration 
Charitable Trust (RGHR -CT) and partner UK technical agencies : UK-NHS, Article 25 . 
Eligib le enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) University of Medicine, 
Yangon General Hospital, Department of Medical Care.  Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) 
Myanmar . 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Grants for joint work with partner agencies on implementation of the Yangon General Hospital Master 
Plan; medical education reform, an d a visiting professorship program.  
Financial implications  GBP 1,975,000   
Field of technology  Healthcare, Health Education, Construction, Architecture, Medical Technology.  Type of technology 
transferred Medical education, hospital construction, refurbishment and management, clinical skills 
training, medical technology training .   
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Name of programme or project  Project 24 (DfID)  Reinvigoration of Yangon General Hospital (YGH) and Medical Education 
Reform  
Category of technology  Health -related technology . 
Output or impact  •Improved utilities, maintenance & waste management, safety system and fire safety of th e Yangon 
General Hospital •Improved knowledge and skills of the University faculty on team -based 
learning/small group learning/case based learning and integrated assessment system •Building 
specific clinical skills and competency in prioritized medical dis ciplines  •Yangon General Hospital 
becomes a safer environment where improved healthcare services can be provided with better 
facilities to more closely meet the needs of the poorest of Yangon and Myanmar •Accelerated reform 
process of medical education  •Supporting new skills development and use of new machinery in vital 
medical disciplines . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  2014-2020. 
Website for further information  https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk -to-support -aung-san-suu-kyis-work-with-rangoon -
general -hospital   
Contact point for further information  Wai Lwin (Health Adviser) W-Lwin@dfid.gov.uk  Anjaly  Tamang (SRO) a-bista@dfid.gov.uk   Nan Hom 
Nwet (Program Manager) n-nwet@dfid.gov.uk   
 
Name of programme or project  Project 25 (DfID)  Supporting Indian Trade and Investment for Africa (SITA Africa)  
Objective or purpose  Trilateral cooperation between India -UK-Africa to support higher value exports from Africa, greater 
Indian investments in Africa  and transfer of Indian expertise and technological know -how. 
Entity making the incentive available  DFID 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  There are no grants given to governments or institutions in any of the host countries. The 
implementing partner, International Trade Centre (ITC) imparts technical assistance to key Trade 
and Investment Support Institutions in Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda for better production/value 
chain enhancement.  Enterprises or other instituti ons eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) N/A . 
Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia . 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Transfer  of knowledge and skills in operating and maintaining textile machinery in Tanzania and 
Ethiopia, Full shoe manufacturing technology transfer in Uganda, Leather Working Group (LWG) 
Certification support in Uganda and Tanzania and Introducing new high -value  chili varieties in 
Rwanda . 
Financial implications  GBP 18.4 million.    
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Name of programme or project  Project 25 (DfID)  Supporting Indian Trade and Investment for Africa (SITA Africa)  
Field of technology  Textile sector, Leather Sector, Spices Sector.  Type of technology transferred Textile sector - 
Operation and maintenance of textile machinery to increase resource efficiency and quality and 
decrease energy and costs, through training of supervisors of textile companies. Natural Dyeing 
technique - Technology transfer, adaptation and dissemination to introduce safe, hazardous -free and 
sustainable processes of  dyeing textile items and to diversify in higher value products and niche 
markets Leather Sector - Technology and knowledge transfer to produce leather footwear (including 
cutting, punching, stitching, lasting, curing, burnishing and lacing) while encourag ing value addition 
in the leather sector. Knowledge transfer targeting environmental compliance and performance 
capabilities of leather manufacturers. Spices Sector - Developed Package of Practices for organic and 
conventional chili cultivation, Post -harve st management – Technology transfer on Storage 
structure/Warehouse design for dry chilli to control and reduce the storage loses, Post -harvest 
technology transfer of Cardamom drier - SITA introduced a Cardamom drier manufacturer from India 
to a stakeholder  in Tanzania interested to enhance post -harvest quality and efficiency.  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Food and agriculture; Other (Textile machinery) . 
Output or impact  Textile sector •Domestic Tanzanian and Ethiopian textile manufacturing companies have adopted 
measures and applied new processes to improve their resource efficiency. Ethiopian Textile Industries 
Development Institute is enabled to provide resource efficiency training to East Afri can textile 
companies.  •Weavers capacitated and equipped to produce natural dyes using local plants and apply 
Indian production and dyeing processes. Training institutionalised, research encouraged  Leather 
Sector •Ugandan workforce trained to manufacture l eather footwear •Ugandan and Tanzanian 
tanners adopted processes and invested in infrastructure to achieve environmental and management 
compliance  Spices Sector •  Improved farming techniques resulting in higher yield  •Improved 
infrastructure to minimise po st-harvest loses  •Adherence to the quality standard for export.  Value 
chain enhancement and better trade facilitation, workforce skill enhancement . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  April 2014 – March 2020 . 
Website for further information  https://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/projects/GB -1-202762   
Contact point for further information  Amee Misra (SRO) - A-Misra@dfid.gov.uk   
 
Name of programme or project  Project 26 (DEFRA)  Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund  
Objective or purpose  The Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) is an urgent global issue. It is a serious  criminal industry, estimated 
to be worth between GBP 7 billion and GBP 17 billion a year. IWT threatens some of the world 's most 
iconic species, such as elephants and rhinos, with extinction; it damages economic growth and 
sustainable development. It is fuelled by corruption and undermines good governance and the rule 
of law.  The UK government is committed to tackling the illegal wildlife trade. The Illegal Wildlife Trade 
Challenge Fund provides financial support to practical projects a round the world which help : •
 developing sustainable livelihoods and economic development, to benefit people directly 
affected by IWT •strengthening law enforcement •ensuring effective legal frameworks •reducing 
demand for IWT products .   
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Name of programme or project  Project 26 (DEFRA)  Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund  
Entity making the incentive available  DEFRA  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Organisations that can demonstrate that they meet the Fund 's requirements, which includes 
demonstrating that the benefits of the work will be realised in Official D evelopment Assistance (ODA) 
- eligible countries.  4. Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives in LDCs (Transferor) 
Organisations in countries eligible for ODA funding that can meet the Fund 's eligibility requirements.  
Partnerships are enco uraged : the lead partner will often be working with several other institutions 
including local (i.e. based in the LDC) NGOs and relevant government agencies.  Targeted LDC 
Members (Transferee) Funding is awarded through open competition. Applications must c ome from 
countries eligible for ODA support.  Applications are reviewed by a group consisting of relevant UK 
Government Departments and independent experts, and graded against a set of published criteria.  
Defra Ministers make the final decision on which pro jects to fund.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Technology transfer is a feature of part of the projects selected.  
Financial implications  So far around GBP 23 million has been allocated to 75 projects, although not all will feature 
technology transfer.  
Field of technology  Introduction or improvements to systems that support effective enforcement of measures to counter 
the illegal wildlife trade e.g. anti -poachi ng activity.  Type of technology transferred Examples of 
projects which include an element of technology transfer include : Strengthening anti -poaching 
techniques and countering wildlife trafficking in Uganda . Start: 01 April 2019 End : 31 March 2022. 
Wildlif e Conservation Society . This project is addressing critical capacity gaps within the Uganda 
Wildlife Authority (UWA) and other security and law enforcement agencies in combating illegal wildlife 
trade. As requested by UWA, WCS is providing technical suppor t, equipment and infrastructure to 
UWA, and training on combatting local and international wildlife crime. This will enhance cross -
sectoral coordination and cooperation among security and law enforcement agencies through the 
newly formed National Wildlife Crime Coordination Task Force (NWCCTF) led by UWA. GBP 449,927  
Combatting global wildlife cybercrime : building on success in China . Start: 01 July 2017 End : 30 June 
2019 TRAFFIC International This project is contributing to reducing poaching and risks to s ecurity 
and livelihoods for local communities by equipping social media/e -commerce/ courier/ logistics 
companies and law enforcement agencies with tools to break links between illegal wildlife buyers and 
sellers, and through increasing enforcement and indu stry capacity in China, Viet Nam , Cameroon and 
Tanzania. GBP 363,863 . 
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology . 
Output or impact  The outputs vary from project to project, but can include : Improved real time information about 
illegal wildlife trade activity in an area affected by poaching ; Tools communities can use to monitor 
and report on illegal activities, critical natural resources, and enforcement actions ; More systematic 
and easily shared information rel ating to criminal and legal processes e.g. databases. The projects 
supported by the Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund should help to : Reduce poaching levels ; 
Combat corruption linked to poaching ; Improve security for communities .   
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Name of programme or project  Project 26 (DEFRA)  Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund  
Status of the program me or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  The first awards were made in 2014. Now ongoing.   
Website for further information  https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/illegal -wildlife -trade -iwt-challenge -fund  
Contact point for further information  Ani.Kanji@Defra.gov.uk   
 
Name of programme or project  Project 27 (DEFRA)  Illegal Wildlife Trade Ranger Training  
Objective or purpose  The Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) is an urgent global issue. It is a serious criminal industry, estimated 
to be worth between GBP 7 billion and GBP 17 billion a year. IWT threatens some of the world 's most 
iconic species, such as elephants and rhinos, with extinction; it damages economic growth and 
sustainable development. It is fuelled by corruption and undermines good governance and the rule of 
law. The UK government is committed to tackling the illegal wildlife trade.  A British military counter -
poaching taskforce works to train African park rangers to use more effective and safer counter -
poaching techniques as they seek to disrupt poaching. Work is conducted in partnership with countries 
to provide support for activities such as tracking, navigation, communications and intelligence 
information sharing to support capacity building to tackle  poaching,  This work will result in safer, more 
effective counter -poaching in locations where training has taken place; better integration of counter -
poaching work and local communities leading to a more sustainable future for counter -poaching 
efforts; mor e effective communication and intelligence sharing between parks and countries; and 
better supported and more professional park rangers.  In some instances, small amounts of light 
equipment (e.g. compasses, patrol bags and cookers) may be purchased for the benefit of the rangers 
to ensure they have the minimum equipment necessary to complete the task. Training is also given 
on effective radio operating.  
Entity making the incentive available  DEFRA  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Me mber  Parks in countries that are Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible that can demonstrate that 
the benefits of the work meet the ODA criteria.  Enterprises or other institutions eligible for incentives 
in LDCs (Transferor) Parks in countries that  are Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible that 
can demonstrate that the benefits of the work meet the ODA criteria.  Targeted LDC Members 
(Transferee) Deployments are reviewed and planned by a group consisting of relevant UK Government 
departments  taking into account a range of factors including previous deployments and reconnaissance 
visits to the parks and prospective country officials.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of  incentive measure  Technology transfer is a feature of the ranger training programme delivered by the counter poaching 
task force.  
Financial implications  GBP 900,000 was committed to the anti -poaching task force in October 2018 for the period 2018 -2021.    
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Name of programme or project  Project 27 (DEFRA)  Illegal Wildlife Trade Ranger Training  
Field of technology  Improvements to systems that support counter -poaching activity, and which support implementation 
of effective measures to counter the illegal wildlife trade.  Skills such as tracking, navigation, 
communications, radio operation an d intelligence information sharing Skills such as tracking, 
navigation, communications and intelligence information sharing. In some instances, small amounts 
of light equipment (e.g. compasses, patrol bags and cookers) may be purchased for the benefit of t he 
rangers to ensure they have the minimum equipment necessary to complete the task.  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Information and communications technology . 
Output or impact  Improved real time information about activity in an area affected by poaching ; Tools that can be 
applied to monitor and counter poaching and other illegal activities ; More systematic and easily shared 
information relating to poaching and those involved ; Ranger activities car ried out safely reducing 
threat to life of rangers ; Intelligence sharing carried out in a way that reduces the risk to those sharing 
information which can be life threatening to them and their families and villages.  The deployments 
should help to : reduce p oaching levels ; combat corruption linked to poaching ; improve security for 
communities ; improve safety of communities ; Increase the professionalism of rangers . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  The first deployments took place in 2018. Now ongoing.   
Website for further information  https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2
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Contact point for further informa tion Leila.McElvenney@defra.gov.uk   
 
Name of programme or project  Project 28 (Met Office)  Met Office (UK) contribution to WMO (World Meteorological 
Organisation) Voluntary Cooperation Programme (VCP).  
Objective or purpose  To work in partnership with the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) of 
developing countries, assisting them towards being sustainable organisations delivering effective 
services. This includes provision of equipm ent, training and technology transfer. Note – many, but 
not all, countries worked with are LDCs.  
Entity making the incentive available  UK Met Office . 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The beneficiaries are mainly the NMHSs of developing countries.  Enterprises or other institutions 
eligible for incentive in LDCs (Transferor) N/A.  Targeted LDC Members (Transferee) Projects 
cover/have impact across, a number of LDCs, particularly in Africa and the Pacific region. In this 
period, countries partnered with include : Mozambique, Rwanda, Malawi, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Bhutan, 
Lesotho, and Uganda.  
Beneficiary Member(s)     
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Name of programme or project  Project 28 (Met Office)  Met Office (UK) contribution to WMO (World Meteorological 
Organisation) Voluntary Cooperation Programme (VCP).  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Developing country institutions where engagement will : Improve protection of life and property 
overseas through the provision of sustainable public weather services (including local warning 
delivery). Sustain, and optimally improve, levels of observation d ata and forecasts available globally.  
Financial implications  GBP 940,054 . 
Field of technology  Weather and Climate observations and management; forecast data and use; 
dissemination/communication of forecasts and warnings.  Type of technology transferred Support of 
weather observations and networks, forecast delivery, climate data management, media and 
communications, and personnel development. Examples include : -Support to upper air networks in 
the Pacific -Improved website/user interface for severe weather forecasting -Provision, and support 
for use of, Met Office forecast model products - Development of a Climate Data Management 
System option for observations management, and provision of data to stakeholders -Support for TV 
weather presentati on delivery by NMHSs, including hardware components, weather graphics and 
ongoing training, utilising a regional network of mentors/trainers.  
Category of technology  Climate change mitigation technology; Other (Weather and Climate observations and manageme nt; 
forecast data and use; dissemination/communication of forecasts and warnings.)  
Output or impact  Improve protection of life and property overseas through the provision of sustainable public weather 
services (including local warning delivery). Sustain, and optimally improve, levels of observation data 
and forecasts available globally.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  1 July 2018 to 1 July2019 . Programme will continue as part of the Public Weather S ervice/UK 
commitment to WMO.  
Website for further information  https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about -us/what/working -with-other -
organisati ons/international/development/vcp   
Contact point for further information  Karen McCourt, UK VCP Manager, Met Office ( karen.mccourt@metoffice.gov.uk ) 
 
Name of programme or project  Project 29 (DfT)  Aviation Security Support Equipment and Training (ASSET)  
Objective or purpose  The objective of the ASSET programme is to mitigate against civil aviation vulnerabilities to terrorist 
attack overseas and inbound to the UK by improving the standards of security through training and 
the provision and continued maintenance of screening equipment in specific locations of concern.  
Entity making the incentive available  DfT   
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Name of programme or project  Project 29 (DfT)  Aviation Security Support Equipment and Training (ASSET)  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Aviation security pr ioritises countries based on a risk assessment that considers the threat, UK 
exposure, identified vulnerabilities and number of routes to the UK.  Enterprises or other institutions 
eligible for incentive in least developed countries (LDCs) (Transferor) Foll owing the ongoing schedule 
of aviation security assessments undertaken at high risk last points of departure (LPoDs) to the UK, 
delivery will be prioritised in line with the threat and for those identified having greatest 
vulnerabilities.  Targeted LDC Memb ers (Transferee) As above . 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  N/A 
Financial implications  Funded by the Counter Terrorist Programme Fund (CTPF) through the Conflict, Stability and Security 
Fund (CSSF) . 
Field of technology  Aviation security.  Type of technology transferred . a. Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Machines ; b. 
Liquid Test Strips ; c. X-Ray trays ; d. Hand Held Metal Detectors ; e. Walk Through Metal De tectors ; 
f. Standard Test Pieces (walk through and X -ray) g.  Counter Inert Explosive Devices (IED) Training 
kits. 
Category of technology  (Security (Aviation))  
Output or impact  Improved standards of aviation security. Capability enhancing equipment and tr aining aids deployed 
in support of aviation security staff . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  Ongoing . 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Martin Rooney, Deputy Head of Capacity Development, ASIO, DfT  
 
    
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2.4  Ireland  
Irelands Report on TRIPS Article 66.2 - Technology Transfer (2018 - 2019)  
Name of programme or project  Africa Agri -Food Development Programme  
Objective or purpose  The objective of the Africa Agri -Food Development Programme (AADP) is to develop partnerships 
between the Irish Agri -Food Sector and African companies to support sustainable growth of the local 
food industry, build markets for local produce and support mutual trade between Ireland and Africa. 
The partnership involves new and additional resources to the Agri -Food sector and may include a 
combination of finance and technical assistance. Initiatives are based around the key themes of : 
Food Safety ; Animal Health/Veterinary ; Business development o  Production systems ; 
Training/Mentoring ; Technology transfer ; R & D ; Project Management . 
Entity making the incentive available  The AADP combines the expertise and experience of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the 
Marine (DAFM) and the  Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to support initiatives that 
can directly contribute to the development of agriculture and food systems in Africa.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Irish agribusinesses in par tnership with African entities.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Botswana; Côte d 'Ivoire; Ghana; Kenya; Liberia; Malawi; Mozambique; Namibia; Nigeria; Rwanda; 
Sierra Leone; South Africa; Tanzania; Uganda; Zambia . 
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Ethiopia . 
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Grant support for feasibility studies and/or commercial projects; Support for grant recipients to 
establish in -country private and public sector contacts through Irish Embassy networks. The grant 
must equal a maximum of 50% of the project 's total costs.  
Financial implications  In relation to this reporting period (July 2018 - July 2019), there was a call for applications, launched 
in February 2018 that has been concluded with disbursement  in Q4 of 2018 that comprised a total 
of EUR 832,000 (EUR 416,000 each from DAFM and DFAT). Another call for applications was launched 
in October 2018, the evaluation process has been concluded and both departments are set to disburse 
approx. EUR 747,700 (EUR 373,850 each between DAFM and DFAT) to the successful grant recipients 
in Q3 2019.  
Field of technology  Agri-Food/Agri -Business . 
Category of technology  Other (Dependant on applications for grants) .   
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Name of programme or project  Africa Agri -Food Development Programme  
Output or impact  For African countries to move "beyond aid " they must increase their own trade and attract investors. 
The development of business and agri -trade is a priority for many African countries where the 
majority of the population live in rural areas and are dependent on farm incomes. Many agricul tural 
interventions have relied on increasing primary production of food and cash crops without adequate 
investment in developing markets, infrastructure and the necessary investment climate for business. 
There is broad consensus amongst development partne rs that increased, local, regional and 
international trade will drive food production in developing countries. For investors, Africa still poses 
many difficulties. Many Irish investors perceive Africa as a high-risk environment due to a 
combination of limi ted human resources, weak services and fragile governance structures.  In the 
Irish context, we recogni ze the benefits of partnerships between private sector investors, 
development agencies and host governments. The desirable outcome is investment, growth and 
trade that is inclusive (meaning it delivers for the poor and/or marginalised groups), profitable and 
sustainable beyond the normal cycle of development assistance programmes.  The Irish agri -food 
sector can play a central role in the development  of agri -business in Africa by bringing a much -
needed  business perspective to the sector, supported where possible by investment and mutually 
beneficial trade. Irish expertise, both public and private, in areas such as animal health, food 
production, veter inary practice, food safety, agri -food business is well established and respected 
internationally. These kinds of expertise represent a significant learning resource for the agri -food 
sector in Developing Countries.  
Status of the programme or project  Other (A new call for applications opened in June 2019. Grants linked to this new call are to be 
disbursed in October/November 2019. It is planned that going forward there will be two calls for 
applications a year, tentatively planned to take place in Q1 and Q 3 of each year. As part of the follow 
up to recommendations from an external review of Private Sector Engagement in Ireland 's 
development programming, a review of the AADP 's scope, operating model and management process 
is to be undertaken over the period September 2019 – February 2020) . 
Duration and timing  The AADP was re -launched in July 2017 and it is intended that a further review of the programme 's 
scope and management process will be undertaken following the recent completion of an overall 
review of Ireland 's Private Sector Engagement in Development programming.   
Website for further information  N/A 
Contact point for further information  aadp@agriculture.gov.ie   
 
Name of programme or project  Royal College of Surgeons Ireland / College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern 
Africa Collaboration Programme.  
Objective or purpose  To improve surgical skills in East, Southern and Central Africa  
Entity making the incentive available  Royal College of Surgeons Ireland  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Botswana; Burundi; Kenya; Malawi; Mozambique; Namibia; Rwanda; Ta nzania; Uganda; Zambia; 
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Name of programme or project  Royal College of Surgeons Ireland / College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern 
Africa Collaboration Programme.  
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Ethiopia; South Sudan; Sudan  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Fellowships in seven  specialities.  
Financial implications  2013 – EUR 500,000 2014 – EUR 500,000 2015 – EUR 500,000 2016 – EUR 250,000 2017 – EUR 
400,000 2018 to 2020 – EUR 1,200,000 (budgeted at EUR 400,000 per annum)  
Field of technology  Health  
Category of technology  Other (Training in seven  specialities : General Surgery; Orthopaedics; Paed iatrics; Urology;  NEUR 
surgery; Plastic Surgery; and Ear, Nose and Throat.)  
Output or impact  COSECSA has graduated 346 qualified specialist surgeons since 2008. Through a train the trainer 
approach, the programme has supported the standardisation of surgical training across the region 
through the training and development of over 350 surgical trainers. Specific technological innovations 
developed by the programme include : Development and administration of an Africa -centric surgical 
e-learning platform. Creation of a bespoke surgical electronic logbook which enhances COSECSA 
assessment and is the biggest dataset of African surgical training operative information . Interactive 
e-learning tool for non -surgeon cadres performing basic surge ry and anaesthesia in Low- and Middle -
Income  Countries.  Development of examination standard operating procedures, collaboration on 
delivery of various seminars, exchange of examiners, and assistance in the establishment of a Court 
of Examiners.  There are c urrently 534 COSECSA trainee surgeons from East, Central and Southern 
Africa and there are 118 accredited training hospitals  Other key outcomes include : 83% retention 
rate for graduates from 2014 -2017; 35% of surgeons working in COSECSA region are COSECSA 
members/fellows ; 14% of graduates are women and 17% of trainees are women . 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress . 
Duration and timing  2017 – 2020 (new programme) . 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Anna Cunniffe, Deputy Directory, Development Cooperation and Africa Division, Department of 
Foreign Affairs and Trade, 13 -15 Lower Hatch St, Dublin 2.  Telephone : +353 (0) 1 408 2458;  E-mail: 
anna.cunniffe@dfa.ie   
   
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2.5  Sweden  
Name of programme or project  Swedfund  
Objective or purpose  Swedfund’s objective is to contribute to the goals of Sweden’s Policy for Global Development by co -
financing investments in  the private sector which encourage economically, environmentally and 
socially sustainable business in developing countries.  Swedfund’s owner instructions were updated 
at the AGM held in April 2017. Among other things, it was stated that Swedfund shall only invest in 
renewable energy.  Swedfund offers development capital in the form of equity and loans to strategic 
partners wishing to establish or expand their operations in target regions.  
Entity making the incentive available  Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sweden's government has assigned Swedfund to be Sweden's 
development finance institution for investments in developing countries. From January 2015 
Swedfund is managed by Sweden's Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation.  
Eligibl e enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Swdfund invests in three sectors, i.e. renewable energy, healthcare and financial inclusion (including 
funds). Eligible enterprieses or institutions are comapnies investing in developing countries, including 
LDCs, and their partner companies in the host countries.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Angola; Benin; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cabo Verde; Cambodia; Central African Republic; Chad; 
Democratic Republic of the Congo; Djibouti; The Gambia; Guinea; Guinea -Bissau; Lesotho; Liberia; 
Madagascar; Malawi; Maldives; Mali; Mauritania; Mozambique; Niger; Rwanda; Senegal; Sierra 
Leone; Tanzania; Togo; Uganda; Zambia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Swedfund invests in three sectors, i. e. renewable energy, healthcare and financial inclusion (including 
funds) , primarily in LDCs, with focus primarily on Sub -Sahara Africa.  
Nature of incentive measure  Investments instruments include loans, equity or investments in funds. The choice of ins trument 
depends on the portfolio company’s financing needs. Swedfund continues to focus on the ownership 
role through which  we can influence the company’s development via the agreement in signs as well 
as through active board participation.  
Financial implications  By the end of 2018, Swedfund’s total investment portfolio amounted to 4,516 million SEK divided 
over 58 different accounts in 23 countries. During 2018, Swedfund made 11 new investments. Over 
60 % of the portfolio is invested in Sub -Sahara Africa.  
Field of technology  Various types of technology may be involved (e.g. healthcare, cleantech, chemicals, ICT and 
agriculture)  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Food and ag riculture; 
Information and communications technology  
Output or impact  In total, Swedfund in 2018 took the decision to invest in 7 facilities supporting financial inclusion and 
SMEs, 3 investments to promote renewable energy production, 1 investment to inc rease access to 
health facilities.   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing   
Website for further information  www.swedfund.se  
Contact point for further information  Karin Kronhöffer  +46 8 725 94 00 karin.kronhoffer@swedfund.se  
   
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Name of programme or project  Renewable Energy Programme  
Objective or purpose  Objective 1: Contribute to increased capacity of institutions and organisations to initiate or contribute 
to ongoing early refor m and change processes in the area of renewable energy.  Objective 2: 
Increased investments in renewable energy.  Objective 3: Increased use of renewable energy and 
increased access to electricity for people living in poverty in cities as well as in rural ar eas. 
Entity making the incentive available  Through a framework agreement the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) 
has commissioned LIFE Academy in a first call -off to carry out a three years programme on 
Renewable Energy.  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  The programmes are open to various types of decision makers, such as planners, trainers, managers 
and specialists in the energy sector working at government institutions or private companies in 
develo ping countries.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Kenya; Mozambique; Tanzania; Zambia; Zimbabwe  
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Ethiopia  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  The first Renewable Energy programme runs over a period of three years with continuous support 
from LIFE Academy, including work -shops in the partner countries as well as study periods in Sweden. 
The framework agreement also provides for another similar program to be called off by 2020 or 2021.   
Financial implica tions  The allocated budget for the first call -off regarding the recently started Renewable Energy 
programme is MSEK 19,7 with a possibility to call off yet another programme within the framework 
agreement focusing on other countries.  
Field of technology  The technology transfer covers knowledge of renewable energy and its benefits for sustainable 
development and poverty reduction, as well as increased knowledge of methods and tools for 
renewable energy and energy efficiency.  
Category of technology  Environ mentally friendly or sustainable technology  
Output or impact  The programme has so far resulted in a number of locally arranged conferences and workshops in all 
six countries where specialists from LIFE Academy have participated as experts. The participants 
have also developed change projects in which LIFE Academy specialists serve as advisors and 
mentors.  Identified Change Projects are Ethiopia: Increased access to modern energy in rural areas. 
Kenya: Power storage for grid and stand -alone syste ms. Tanzania: Increased access to data and 
information on renewable energy. Mocambique: Integration of small and utility -scale projects on 
renewable energy in the national grid. Zambia: To provide information for investment in the 
renewable energy sector.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  The first programme within the framework agreement was called -off during the last part of 2018, 
and will cover a capacity development programme on Renewable Energy during the c oming three 
years, 2019 -2021, with focus on East Africa and Southern Africa.  
Website for further information  www.life.se  
Contact point for further information  Lars Hallén, Board member  +46 54 18 75 15 lars.hallen@life.se    
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Technology transfer refers to the ways and means through which companies, individuals and organizations acquire technology or know -how from third parties, 
whether such technology is IPR -protected or not, including know -how. More often than not, technology transfer is one component of a  complex project. LDCs 
acquiring a viable technological base depends on both the provision of technology or equipment and on acquisition of relevant  know -how, management and 
production skills, improved access to knowledge sources.  
This year’s report  shows that Sweden, through Swedfund and the Renewable Energy Programme, take its commitments and obligations under Article 66 .2 TRIPS 
seriously and makes efforts to put in place projects that incentivizes technology transfer to LDCs.  
2.6  Germany  
Report under TRIPS Article 66.2 from Germany for the period of 1 July 2018 and 1 July 2019.  
Name of programme or project  Support to technical and vocational Education and Training in Afghanistan, TVET  
Objective or purpose  A target -group -differentiated and labour -market -oriented vocational training system is introduced on 
a pilot basis.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Education  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Afghanistan  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Vocational training and apprentice education  
Financial implications  EUR 16.7 million.  
Field of technology  TVET 
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Promotion of technology transfer and innovation in companies through vocational training:  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 November 2017 to 31 January 2020  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Gustav Reier, gustav.reier@giz.de.  
   
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Name of programme or project  Consolidation of the strengthening of higher education systems in the Afghan mining 
sector AMEA II  
Objective or purpose  Contributing to the strengthening of the Afghan mining industry and thereby contributing to economic 
and political stability in Afghanistan:  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Higher Education.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Afghanistan  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Education, Technological knowledge transfer.  
Financial implications  EUR 4.7 million  
Field of technology  Modernization of technological education.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  The Afghan state is to be put in a position to raise resources competently through qualified specialists 
and executives of the mining industry in the country a nd to generate higher state revenues for 
Afghanistan in the long term. The Afghan university education for the mining industry is modernized 
at key universities to meet the market requirements in Afghanistan, especially in the fields of geology, 
mining of fossil fuels and metallic raw materials, mining law, mining management and mining 
industry.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 January 2017 to 31 May 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Kai-Uwe Steger, kai -uwe.steger@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Water Sector Improvement Program WSIP  
Objective or purpose  The institutional, organizational and legal framework for sustainable urban water management in 
Afghanistan has improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of economy.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Afghanistan  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 22.8 million.  
Field of technology   
Category of technology   
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 January 2014 to  30 November 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Michael Klaus, michael.klaus@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  ProgrammeInstitutional Development of Energy in Afghanistan  
Objective or purpose  The framework conditions for the provision of energy are improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Energy and Water.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Afghanistan  
Beneficiary Obser ver(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 11.7 million.  
Field of technology   
Category of technology   
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 January 2015 to 30 September 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Frank Fecher, frank.fecher@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  German -Bangladesh Higher Education Network for Sustainabl e Textiles  
Objective or purpose  Selected faculties at Bangladesh universities use the German -Bangladesh university network for 
improved research and qualification services according to the need for responsible company 
management in the textile and clothin g sector.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Finance.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of  incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 2.5 million.  
Field of technology   
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Selected faculties at Bangladeshi universities use the German -Bangladeshi network for the 
implementation of research and qualification services in line with the need for responsible corporate 
governance in the textile and clothing sector.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 June 2017 to 30 November 2019.  
Website for further info rmation   
Contact point for further information  Silvia Popp, silvia.popp@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Geo-Information for Urban Planning and adaptation to climate change, Bangladesh  
Objective or purpose  The integration of Geo -information into the processes of urban planning is improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  BGR. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Not applicable - (transfer directly BGR -> counterparts).  
Financial implications  Not discriminable.  
Field of technology  Capacity building / methodological Know how transfer:  geo-information, urban  geology, urban 
planning, stratigraphy, seismicity, subsidence, satellite images interpretation (radar).  
Category of technology  Other (Generation of Geo -Information data and thematical maps.)  
Output or impact  Increased quality, transparency and efficiency of taking account geo -information data for urban 
planning. GSB is technically and organizationally strengthened in its role as a service provider of user 
friendly subground information for urban planning to improve the actual situation.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  June 2017 to December 2021.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  BGR Sub -Dept. "International Cooperation", Asia / Oceania Unit. Dr. Wolfgang Schröd er, phone +49 
(511) 643 -2316. wolfgang.schroeder@bgr.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Water and Sanitation Program  
Objective or purpose  The water and health authorities, and the local administrations at department and commune levels 
have established the necessary conditions to ensure rural and peri -urban populations have sustained 
access to hygienic and affordable drinking water, and basic sanitation.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in deve loped country Member  Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Benin  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 11.4 million.  
Field of technology  Water sector and management.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Improvement of drinking water supply and strengthening of municipal capacities in the sectors of 
hygiene, sanitary and drinking water supply.  
Status of the programme or pro ject Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 July 2017 to 30 June 2020.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Helga Fink, helga.fink@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Management and Protection of Groundwater Resources in Burundi  
Objective or purpose  The Knowledge of Quantity and Quality of Groundwater Resources leads to a better Management and 
Protection of Groundwater Resources and a sustainable Water Supply.  
Entity making the  incentive available  BGR. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Burundi  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Not applicable  - (transfer directly BGR -> counterparts).  
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Groundwater Management and Protection.  
Category of technology  Other (Hydrogeology, IWRM.)  
Output or impact  Sustainable Potable Water Supply.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 October 2014 to 31 December 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  BGR Sub -Dept. "International Cooperation", Africa Unit. Sophie Thayne, phone +49 ( 511) 643 -2415 
Sophie.Thayne@bgr.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Improvement of livelihoods and food security of former landless households in Cambodia  
Objective or purpose  Livelihoods and food security of land receivers in the provinces of Kratie  and Kampong Thom are 
sustainably improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry for Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cambodia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Advisory services for technology transfer of external experts.  
Financial implications  EUR 5 million.  
Field of technology   
Category of technology   
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 July 2016 to 30 June 2021.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Guenter Wessel, guenter.wessel@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Improvement of livelihoods and food security of former landless households in Cambodia  
Objective or purpose  Livelihoods and food security of land receivers in the provinces of Kratie and Kampong Thom are 
sustainably improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry for Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cambodia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 4.7 million.  
Field of technology   
Category of technology   
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 October 2014 to 30 September 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Guenter Wessel, guenter.wessel@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Strengthening quality infrastructure in Cambodia  
Objective or purpose  Improved  quality -assuring services contribute to sustainable development, using examples of 
agricultural value chains  
Entity making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Industry and Handicraft  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cambodia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Quality infrastructure.  
Financial implications  EUR 0.8 million.  
Field of technology  Quality infrastructure:  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Cooperation and coordination of the network of quality infrastructure are sustainably strengthened. 
The service offer of the institutions of quality infrastructure is expanded. Selected deficits in  quality -
assuring services are addressed by the public and private sector. Strengthening of the capacities and 
competencies of the Cambodian government and its implementing organizations in the field of quality 
infrastructure. Enhancing a holistic approach  towards quality infrastructure in Cambodia. Improving 
the international reputation of QI services.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018 to 2020.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further i nformation  Nitja Rehani, Nitja.Rehani@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Strengthening of control of the mining sector of the Democratic Republic of the Congo  
Objective or purpose  Implementing a Certification System for Mineral Resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  
Entity making the incentive available  BGR. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Democratic Republic of the Congo  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Not applicable - (transfer directly BGR -> counterparts).  
Financial implications  EUR 7.5 million.  
Field of technology  Mineral Certification, ASM.  
Category of technology  Other (Geology, CTC Certif ication Schemes, Good ASM Practices.)  
Output or impact  Mineral Certification, better ASM Practices. Control of the Small -Scale Mining Sector.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 January 2018 to 31 December 2020.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  BGR Sub -Dept. "International Cooperation", Africa Unit, Ulrike von Baggehufwudt, phone +49 (511) 
643-3915, ulrike.vonbaggehufwudt@bgr.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Contribution to the support of the agricultural productiveness in Ethiopia  
Objective or purpose  Requirements to increase agricultural productivity are improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed  country Member  Ministry of Agriculture.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Ethiopia  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Agricultural Sector.  
Financial implications  EUR 4.8 million.  
Field of technology   
Category of technology   
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  4 January 2018 to 15 January 2021.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Thomas Kroll, thomas.kroll@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Quality Infrastructure  
Objective or purpose  Support a National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) that improves the performance of trade and industry 
of Ethiopia.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Science and Technology.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Ethiopia  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  National Quality Infrastructure.  
Financial implications  EUR 10.7 million.  
Field of technology  Quality Infrastructure.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  7 February 2012 to  31 December 2017.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Ulrich Plein, ulrich.plein@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Agricultural Mechanisation and Technology for Smallholder Productivity  
Objective or purpose  Innovations in agricultural mechanisation and technology to improve smallholder productivity and 
income.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Agriculture.  
Beneficiary Mem ber(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Ethiopia  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 3 million.  
Field of technology  Agriculture.  
Category of technology  Other (Agricultural technologies.)  
Output or impact  Agricultural mechanisation and technology for smallholder activity. Innovations in agricultural 
mechanisation and technology have contributed to improved smallholder productivity and income.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 May 2015 to 31 August 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Velten Hebermehl, velten.hebermehl@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Capacity Development in Higher Educa tion Engineering Reform and Outcome Based TVET 
Reform  
Objective or purpose  Graduates from TVET colleges and universities in selected areas find employment in sectors of 
economic growth.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Federal Ministry of Education.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Ethiopia  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 12 million.  
Field of technology  Education, labour market.  
Category of technology  Other (University cooperation and advisory services on technology transfer.)  
Output or impact  Technology transfer for quality higher education to meet needs of the labour mark et. 
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  9 March 2018 to 30 June 2021.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Nicola Demme nicola.demme@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Enhancement of Quality Infrastructure Services for Innovation in the Agriculture and Food 
Sector  
Objective or purpose  The use of those quality infrastructure services that contribute to the application of quality -related 
innovations in the selected regions and value chains of the agricultural and food sectors has 
increased.  
Entity making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Ethiopia  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Laboratory management knowledge, technical knowledge for calibration and analysis.  
Financial implications  EUR 1 million.  
Field of technology  Agriculture and food.  
Category of technology  Other (Extended calibration and testing services for quality assurance and improvement. )  
Output or impact  The quality of the services offered by the National Metrology Institute and agricultural testing 
laboratories has improved and relevant standards are widely in use Better quality infrastructure 
services enable farmers and food industry to increase the quality of their products.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2016 to 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Daniel Boehme Daniel.Boehme@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Support for a Sustainable Development of the Mining Sector (SDMS) Lao People's 
Democratic Republic (Phase III)  
Objective or purpose  The DOM at the central level and the DEMs of selected provinces apply new management instruments 
to assess mining projects / standards for mine safety, health and environmental protection.  
Entity making the incentive available  BGR. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Lao People's Democratic Republic  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Not applicable  - (transfer directly BGR -> counterparts).  
Financial implications  Not discriminable.  
Field of technology  Capacity building / methodological Know how transfer: mining, exploration, economic geology, 
evaluation of mineral deposits.  
Category of technology  Other (Mining inspection methodology, mine inspection information system.)  
Output or impact  Increased quality, transparency and efficiency of mine inspection, awareness rising measures are 
carried out. The DoM/MoM is strengthened, regarding quality, tran sparency and efficiency in mining 
inspection. Environmental protection in mining is improved.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  April 2017 to September 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  BGR Sub -Dept. "International Cooperation", Asia / Oceania Unit, Christiane Molt, phone +49 (511) 
643-2943, Christiane.Molt@bgr.de.  
   
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Name of programme or project  Post-Ebola health system strengthening and epidemic prevention  
Objective or purpose  The resilience of the health system has been increased incl. epidemic diseases.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Health.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Liberia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 7 million.  
Field of technology  Health sector.  
Category of technology  Other (Financial and technical support to  medical research.)  
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 May 2016 to 30 April 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Damien Bishop, damien.bishop@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Promotion of rural electrification through renewable energies (PERER)  
Objective or purpose  The conditions for public and private sector investment in electrification through renewable energies 
are improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Madagascar  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Advisory services and mobilization of funds.  
Financial implications  EUR 12.2 million  
Field of technology  Sustainable Energy.  
Category of technology  Other (Renewable Energy Technologies (solar and hydro).)  
Outp ut or impact  Support sustainable energy projects through technical assistance measures. Electrification.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Martin Hofmann, martin.hofmann@giz.de.  
   
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Name of programme or project  Support of the National Programmefor Sustainable Small -Scale Irrigation  
Objective or purpose  The rural population uses the economic potential in the irrigation  sector for sustainable, rentable and 
an improved nutrition  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mali 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or ins titutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 28.6 million.  
Field of technology  Rural development and agriculture.  
Category of technology  Other (Technical experts and advisory services.)  
Output or impact  Improve irrigation systems and technical minimum standards. Promote development of the irrigation 
sector for sustainable, rentable and improved nutrition.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 January 2017 to 31 December 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Juergen Hoerner, juergen.hoerner@giz.de.  
   
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Name of programme or project  Sustainable Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation in Mali  
Objective or purpose  The efficiency of  the responsible actors for water supply and sanitation for countywide supply is 
strengthened.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministery of Energy and Water.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mali 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Strengthen organisational and technical capacities.  
Financial implications  EUR 16 million.  
Field of technology  Water supply  and sanitation.  
Category of technology  Other (IT, Communication technology, know -how.)  
Output or impact  More efficient water supply and modernized sanitation system.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  15 Apri l 2015 to 30 April 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Christine Koenig, christine.koenig@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Programme for the Support of the National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate  Change in 
Mali 
Objective or purpose  The resilience of ecological production and social systems in vulnerable areas of Mali to the impact 
of climate change is increased through reinforced adaptive capacities and innovative, integrated 
adaption approaches.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry for Environment, Sanitation and Sustainable Development.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mali 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Investment in research cooperation, credit programme, capacity building/training, technology 
transfer Study/concept development, policy advice.  
Financial implications  EUR 4.9 million.  
Field of te chnology  Environment and climate.  
Category of technology  Other (Low -carbon technologies)  
Output or impact  Support the establishment of conditions favourable to the emergence of a private sector using low -
carbon technologies. Promotion of a climate change -resilient economy.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 July 2014 to 31 December 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Hartmut Behrend, Hartmut.Behrend@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Innovative development planning for adaptation to climate change in Mali  
Objective or purpose  The resilience of ecological production and social systems in vulnerable areas of Mali to the impact 
of climate change is increased through reinforced adaptive capacities and innovative, integrated 
adaption approaches.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry for Environment, Sanit ation and Sustainable Development.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mali 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Adaptation to climate change is integrated into Mali development planning processes  and concrete 
measures are identified and implemented, which reduces the vulnerability of the population to climate 
risks.  
Financial implications  EUR 3.2 million.  
Field of technology  Environment and climate.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Promotion of a climate change -resilient economy.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  25 November 2011 to 30 September 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Hartmut Behrend, hartmut.behrend@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Diversification of the Mauritanian mining sector  
Objective or purpose  The technical capacities for the promotion of a diversified and sustainable mining sector are 
improved . 
Entity making the incentive available  BGR. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mauritania  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Not applicable (transfer directly BGR -> counterparts).  
Financial implications  EUR 2 million.  
Field of technology  Geological and mineral information systems.  
Category of technology  Other (Mineral Inventory, Mineral Resource Evaluation.)  
Output or impact  Improved knowledge and utilisation of non metallic mineral resources. Sustainable Use of Mineral 
Resources.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 June 2015 to 31 December 2019.  
Website for further informa tion  
Contact point for further information  BGR Sub -Dept. "International Cooperation", Africa Unit, Annika Lüttig, phone +49 (511) 643 -2525, 
annika.luettig@bgr.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Promotion of metrology in Maghreb to strengthen international trade.  
Objective or purpose  Trade and industry in the Maghreb have access to a larger offer of internationally recognized 
calibrations and other metrological services in order to foster their competitiveness.  
Entity making the incentive ava ilable  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mauritania  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Not applicable (transfer directly BGR  -> counterparts).  
Financial implications  EUR 2 million.  
Field of technology  Geological and mineral information systems.  
Category of technology  Other (Mineral Inventory, Mineral Resource Evaluation.)  
Output or impact  Improved knowledge and utilisation of non metallic mineral resources. Sustainable Use of Mineral 
Resources.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 June 2015 to 31 December 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  BGR Sub -Dept. "International Cooperation", Africa Unit, Annika Lüttig, phone +49 (511) 643 -2525, 
annika.luettig@bgr.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Programmefor Basic and Technical Education and Vocational Training  
Objective or purpo se A target -group -differentiated and labour -market -oriented vocational training system is introduced in 
a good quality, especially for children, young people, girls and women.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Education and Human Development and Ministry for Science, Technology and Vocational 
Training.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mozambique  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Basic and Technical Education, Vocational Training.  
Financial implications  EUR 32.7 million.  
Field of technology  TVET.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Promotion of technology  transfer and innovation in companies through vocational training.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 April 2017 -31 March 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Elisabeth Merkx, Elisabeth.Merkx@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Strengthening the governmental structures of the mining sector  
Objective or purpose  The technical capacities for the planning and regulation of the mining sector are improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  BGR. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mozambique  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Not applicable - (transfer directly BGR -> counterparts).  
Financial implications  EUR 2.2 million.  
Field of technology  Geological and mineral information systems.  
Category of technology  Other (Mineral Resource Evaluation.)  
Output or impact  Improved knowledge and administration of the licensing procedure in the mineral sector. Sustainable 
Use of Mineral Resources.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 September 2013 to 30 June 2019.  
Website for further info rmation   
Contact point for further information  BGR Sub -Dept. "International Cooperation", Africa Unit, Katharina Schnell, phone +49 (511) 643 - 
3076, katharina.schnell@bgr.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Promoting Rural Electrification  
Objective or purpose  Public and private sector actors apply enhanced technical and structural capacities for improving 
framework conditions, planning and implementation of rural electrification.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ 
Eligible enterpri ses or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of National Planning and Finance.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Myanmar  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Cooperation and advisory services.  
Financial implications  EUR 4 million.  
Field of technology  Sustainable energy -systems.  
Category of technology  Other (Energy technologies; electrification.)  
Output or impact  Improved framework conditions, planning and implementation of rural electrification.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 March 2016 to 29 February 2020.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Andrew Hayton, andrew.hayton@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Alternative Development in Southern Shan Townships Affected by Opium Poppy 
Cultivation  
Objective or purpose  The objective is to develop sustainable livelihood alternatives for opium growing communities i n line 
with international standards.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of National Planning and Finance.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Myanmar  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Capacity development and technical training.  
Financial implications  EUR 2.5 million.  
Field of technology  Rural development and agriculture.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Support development of alternative, sustainable sources of income in opium producing communities.  
Production of coffee, tea and avocados.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  21 April 2016 to 31 August 2018 . 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Kornelius Schiffer, kornelius.schiffer@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Promoting Sustainable Aquaculture Development  
Objective or purpose  Strenghtening the sustainably managed aquaculture sector in Myanmar.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Myanmar  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 22.2 million.  
Field of technology  Fishery.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  The provision of alternative technologies contributes to securing the livelihoods and nutrition of the 
local population. The increase in catch and production from environmentally and socially acceptable, 
climate -friendly fish, shrimp and shrimp aquaculture according to international q uality and 
sustainability standards improves the competitiveness of MSMEs in coastal aquaculture value chains. 
The economic expansion of relatively low -intensity, polyculturally based shrimp production facilities 
contribute to securing the livelihoods and nutrition of the local population.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 December 2016 to 30 November 2021.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Peter Buri, peter.buri@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Sustainable Development of the Mining Sector in Myanmar  
Objective or purpose  The quality of mining supervision and operations with respect to safety, social and environmental 
aspects is improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  BGR. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Myanmar  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  Not discriminable.  
Field of technology  Capacity building / methodological Know how transfer: mining, exploration, economic geology, 
evaluation of mineral deposits, environmental protection, safety at work, mining control, mining 
inspection.  
Category of technology  Other (Mining control and inspection methodology, mine inspection information system.)  
Output or impact  Increased quality, transparency and efficiency of mine inspection, awareness rising measures are 
carried out. The DoM/ MoM is strengthened, regarding quality, transparency and efficiency in mining 
inspection. Environmental protection in mining is improved.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  March 2015 to September 2020.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  BGR Sub -Dept. "International Cooperation", Asia / Oceania Unit, Dr. Wolfgang Schröder, phone +49 
(511) 643 -2316, wolfgang.schroeder@bgr.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Strengthening quality infrastructure in Myanmar  
Objective or purpose  The local availability of QI services which are based on international best practice (in particular in the 
agricultural and food sector) has improved and its usage has increased.  
Entity making the  incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Myanmar  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 2.8 million.  
Field of technology  Quality infrastructure.  
Category of technology  Other (Quality infrastructure/new metrological scopes in development, laboratory services.)  
Output or impact  Technical competences improved, metrological traceability assured, QI services tailored and 
responding to the market, commitment of stakeholders strengthened. The local availability of QI 
services which are based on international best practice (in particular in the agricultural and food 
sector) has improved and its usage has increased. Contribution to economical growth/development 
in the country.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2015 to 2020.  
Website for further information   
Contact point f or further information  Svenja Weyrauch, Svenja.Weyrauch@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Inclusive Development of the Economy  
Objective or purpose  The inclusive growth of selected value chain and responsible businesses in the selected districts has 
improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Industry.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Nepal  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Training of employees of national research organisations on services for technology transfer and the 
product -development in chosen value chains.  
Financial implications  EUR 5.6 million.  
Field of technology  Rural  development and agriculture.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Reduction of poverty and unemployment.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 June 2016 to 31 May 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Volker Steigerwald volker.steigerwald@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Support to Nepal in the field of quality infrastructure (phase II)  
Objective or purpose  The services of the Nepalese quality infrastructure institutions are geared, in the promoted fields, to 
international good practices and there is an increasing demand for these services on the part of the 
target group.  
Entity making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible ent erprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Nepal  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 1.5 million.  
Field of technology  Quality infrastructure.  
Category of technology  Other (Metrology and testing.)  
Output or impact  Enhanced capacities of national reference laboratories in the field of measurements and testing.  
Improved reliability, international recognition and  availability of calibration and testing services in 
Nepal.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  2013 to 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Uwe Miesner, Uwe.Miesner@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Support to Nepal in the field of quality infrastructure (phase III)  
Objective or purpose  : Nepali economic actors use services of quality assurance in the regional and technical focal areas 
of bilateral development cooperation.  
Entity making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Nepal  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 2 million.  
Field of technology  Quality infrastructure with a focus on measurement, testing and standardisation.  
Category of technology  Other (Transfer of international good practices in calibration and testing services; dissemination of 
international standards and quality systems in selected value chains.)  
Output or impact  National services of quality infrastructure are expanded in the areas of metrology and conformity 
assessment; regional outreach structures of the quality infrastructure system are strengthened; 
quality infrastructure services are applied in selected value chains; quality -relevant demands from 
other focus areas of development cooperation are processed on pilot basis.  Contribution to economic 
development and trade through improved availability of reliable quality infrastructure services in 
Nepal.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018 to 2021.  
Webs ite for further information   
Contact point for further information  Uwe Miesner, uwe.miesner@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Improvement of the metrological services in Rwanda  
Objective or purpose  The objective is the support of the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) in the qualitative  and quantitative 
development of its verification and calibration services in accordance with the need from the 
industrial, trade and health sector.  
Entity making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises o r institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)  Rwanda  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 0.8 million.  
Field of technology  Metrology.  
Category of technology  Other (Metrology.)  
Output or impact  offer of the National Metrology Institute has been extended. The number of instruments subject to 
verification has increased. Staff members of the National Metrology Institute made contributions i n 
eight regional/international expert meetings.  The Rwandan Standards Board (RSB) provides 
qualitatively and quantitatively improved metrological services (calibrations and verifications) for the 
Rwandan society.   
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  2015 to 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Tobias Diergardt, Tobias.Diergardt@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Programme for promotion of renewable energies and efficiency and access to services  
Objective or purpose  Thanks to improvements made to the relevant frameworks, the population has access to modern 
energy services and energy efficient products. Basic conditions and capacities for implementation to 
sustainable supply of modern energy services.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Senegal 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Support to the application of new methods and techniques, i.e. solar -powered pumps.  
Financial implications  EUR 13.7 million.  
Field of technology  Energy.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Reduction of poverty and unemployment.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 October 2017 to 31 December 2020.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Beatrice Vincent, beatrice.vincent@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Higher Education Programme for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency  
Objective or purpose  The employment and practical orientation of degree and further training courses in the area of 
renewable energies and energy efficiency of selected tertiary education institutions are improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in develo ped country Member  Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Senegal  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Improve education and training in renewable energy studies.  
Financial implications  EUR 3.5 million.  
Field of technology  Energy  
Category of technology  Other (Technical know -how.)  
Output or impact  Higher qualification of technical experts for renewable energies.  Modernisation of the energy sector 
(i.e. distribution of renewable energy technologies).  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Cornelia Seck , cornelia.seck@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Support of the water sector's development  
Objective or purpose  The requirements for poverty -oriented water and sanitary supply and for a climate sensitive water 
resource management are strengthened.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Water and Livestock Development.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Tanzania  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Strengthen management and technical capacities through training and advisory services.  
Financial implications  EUR 9.7 million.  
Field of technology  Water and sanitation.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Clean drinking water and sanitary supply.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 March 2016 to 28 February 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Ernst Doering, Ernst.Doering@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Sustainable Use of Renewable Energy  
Objective or purpose  The sector political framework and the implementing capacities in the area sustainable use of 
renewable energy in Tanzania are impr oved.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Energy and Minerals.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Tanzania  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 3 million.  
Field of technology  Energy.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  To promote energy efficiency a limited participation in example projects is scheduled. The 
involvement of German enterprises can promote the access to modern technologies.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 January 2017 to 31 December 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for furthe r information  Sven Ernedal, sven.ernedal@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Sustainable Use of Geothermal Resources  
Objective or purpose  Framework conditions and implementation capacities for the sustainable utilization of geothermal 
energy  in Tanzania are improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  BGR. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Tanzania  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of  incentive measure  Not applicable - (transfer directly BGR -> counterparts).  
Financial implications  EUR 2 million.  
Field of technology  Geothermal exploration.  
Category of technology  Other (Geothermal exploration methods, geological and geophysical field  methods, capacity building, 
support in geothermal regulations.)  
Output or impact  Improved geothermal exploration capacities (geology, geophysics, remote sensing); improved skills 
in planning of surface exploration; application of geothermal  rules and regulations. Sustainable Use 
of Geothermal Resources.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  July 2013 to December 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  BGR Sub -Dept. "International Cooperation", Africa Unit, Franziska Wende, phone +49 (511) 643 - 
3913, Franziska.Wende@bgr.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Rural Development and Agriculture III  
Objective or purpose  Stakeholders in three selected agricultural value chains (coffee, cashew, pineapple) and in the value 
chain wood energy are economically and technically efficient in terms of their self -sufficiency.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in dev eloped country Member  Ministry of Planning, Development and Regional Planning.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Togo 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Agricultural advisory services  and training.  
Financial implications  EUR 6.1 million.  
Field of technology  Rural development and agriculture.  
Category of technology  Other (Technologies for increased agricultural production.)  
Output or impact  Stakeholders in three selected agricultural value chains (coffee, cashew, pineapple) and in the value 
chain wood energy are economically and technically efficient in terms of their self -sufficiency.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 November 2016 to 31 October 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Florent -Dirk Thies, florent -dirk.thies@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Promotion of mini -grids for rural electrification  
Objective or purp ose The prerequisites for the dissemination of decentralized village electricity systems based on 
renewable energies with the participation of the private sector are improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Uganda  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 6.2 million.  
Field of technology  Energy, renewable energies.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Planning and construction of village power plants: 15 village power plants are planned with the 
private operator, the REA (Rural Electrification Agency) is supported in the financing and allocation 
of the grid infrastructure of the 15 plants. Technicians and staff of the private company companies 
are trained.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and t iming  1 April 2016 to 31 March 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Markus Francke, markus.francke@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme  
Objective or purpose  The framework conditions for access to renewable energies and the efficient use of energy for 
companies and households in Uganda have been improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Uganda  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 3.2 million.  
Field of technology  Energy, renewable energies.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact  Support to the application of new methods and techniques, i.e. solar -powered pumps.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 February 2017 to 31 January 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Markus Francke, markus.francke@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Youth Employability Improvement Programme (YEIP)  
Objective or purpose  The employability of secondary school age youths is improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Yemen  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Technical and vocational training.  
Financial implications  EUR 6 million.  
Field of technology  Education;  
Category of technology  Other (Metallic -, electrical -, and wood engineering etc.)  
Output or impact  The technical training and employability of secondary school age youths is improved.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 January 2015 to 30 September 2020.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Volker Hamann, volker.hamann@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Groundwater Management in the Upper Kafue Catchment  
Objective or purpose  Developing and implementing groundwater management plans in the Kafulafuta and Upper Kafue 
Catchment to protect groundwater resources and to secure potential drinking water supplies.  
Entity making the incentive available  BGR. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Zambia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Not applicable - (transfer directly BGR -> counterparts).  
Financial implications  EUR 2,697 million.  
Field of technology  Groundwater management and protection.  
Category of technology  Other (Groundwater information management.)  
Output or impact  Groundwater management and protection are implemented. Planning of new settlements, industry, 
dams etc. reflects hydrological situation and protection zones, improved access to safe drinking 
water.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  January 2016 to December 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further  information  BGR Sub -Dept. "International Cooperation", Africa Unit, Franziska Wende, phone +49 (511) 643 - 
3913, Franziska.Wende@bgr.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Improving quality infrastructure in ASEAN - Phase II  
Objective or purpose  Quality Infrastructure Institutions will take into account international good practises when 
implementation the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint in the field of standards, technical 
regulations, accreditation, conformity assessment and legal metrology.  
Entity m aking the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  ASEAN (especially Myanmar, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Cambodia).  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 1.5 million.  
Field of technology  Quality Infrastructure.  
Category of technology  Other (Accreditation, legal metrology, standards.)  
Output or impact  Processes i n the fields of accreditation, legal metrology and standardization have been aligned and 
harmonized on a regional level in accordance with international good practices.  Following a 
specialized standards and accreditation coaching, the target countries can offer basic accreditation 
and standards services to customers. Technical barriers to trade within ASEAN have been reduced 
thus facilitating regional trade and economic growth.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration  and timing  2015 to 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Svenja Weyrauch (Svenjy.Weyrauch@ptb.de), and Stefanie Reichertz (Stefanie.reichertz@ptb.de)  
   
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Name of programme or project  Promoting regional cooperation in metrology  
Objective or purpose  The ability of the regional metrology specialist networks in Asia to promote the metrology systems 
of developing economies has improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal).  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implicatio ns EUR 2 million.  
Field of technology  Metrology.  
Category of technology  Other (Metrology.)  
Output or impact  Regional metrology networks develop instruments for capacity development of developing economies 
(annual monitoring of development  status and needs analysis, exercise intercomparisons, pre -
assessment for international review processes, mentoring of next generation trainers, awareness 
raising measures, development of guides & web portals). Metrology organisations are strengthened 
to fulfil criteria for international good practices. Developing economies gain better access to training 
measures provided by the regional metrology networks. Adequate technical competence and 
increased awareness among policy makers will facilitate the develop ment of an internationally 
recognized and harmonised metrology system in developing economies.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  2014 to 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Sabine Greiner sabine.greiner@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Promoting Regional Cooperation in Metrology in the Asia -Pacific Region  
Objective or purpose  The ability of the regional metrology networks in Asia to support metrology in developing econo mies 
has been further improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal).  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 1.3 million.  
Field of technology  Metrology.  
Category of technology  Other (Metrology.)  
Output or impact  Regional metrology networks develop instruments for capacity development of developing economies 
(annual monitoring of development status and needs analysis, exercise intercomparisons, pre -
assessment for international review processes, mentoring of next generation trainers, awareness  
raising measures, development of guides & web portals). Metrology organisations are strengthened 
to fulfil criteria for international good practices. Developing economies gain better access to training 
measures provided by the regional metrology networks.  Adequate technical competence and 
increased awareness among policy makers will facilitate the development of an internationally 
recognized and harmonised metrology system in developing economies. Sustainable support 
provided by the metrology networks to t he developing economies.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018 to 2021.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Sabine Greiner sabine.greiner@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Strengthening regional cooperation in accreditation networks in Asia -Pacific  
Objective or purpose  APLAC and PAC (from 2019: APAC) have improved their ability to support the accreditation systems 
of developing economies to support their sustainable economic development.  
Entity making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB/APLAC/PAC (from 2019: APAC).  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or i nstitutions  Asia-Pacific (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal)  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 1 million.  
Field of technology  Accreditation.  
Category of technology  Other ( Accreditation.)  
Output or impact  Regional accreditation networks have strengthened their capability to develop new services for 
developing countries. Developing countries will be enabled to provide recognized accreditation 
services to local industry, thus , facilitating participation in regional trade.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018 to 2021.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Nitja Rehani  Nitja.Rehani@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Strengthening of the Regional Quality Infrastructure in the Caribbean in the Areas of 
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies  
Objective or purpose  Expanding the available Quality Infrastructure services in the Caribbean for the use of energy -
efficient electrical devices and renewable energies  
Entity making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Haiti through CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards and Quality (CROSQ); Regional 
Cooperation Project with CARICOM countries and the Dominican Republic.  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 1 million.  
Field of technology  Quality Infrastructure.  
Category of technology  Other (Quality Infrastructure (standards, metrology, testing services).)  
Output or impact  Strengthened technical competence of the QI institutions and new services available to the clients / 
increased knowledge with respect to the demand for QI services in the energy sector / strengthened 
capability of the QI networks to coordinate the range of services at the regional level. Facilitate the 
utilization of energy efficient household appliances (= energy savings for households and SMEs) as 
well as the conditions for the application of renewable energy technologies (= reduced dependency 
on imported fossil fuels) in the region through improve d quality assurance and consumer protection.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2016 to 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Jonathan Krull  Jonathan.Krull@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Supporting regional metrology in the CEMAC region  
Objective or purpose  Reliable metrological services are available in the region and are regularly used.  
Entity making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  CEMAC.  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 1.1 million.  
Field of technology  Metrology.  
Category of technology  Other (Metrology.)  
Output or impact  Improved metrological expertise, improved environment for regional metrology system, a regional 
metrology network is established. Reliable metrological services are available in the region and are 
regularly used.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2016 to 2020.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Stephen Virchow stephen.virchow@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Establishment of a regional quality infrastructure for the pharmaceutical sector  
Objective or purpose  The quality infrastructure in the EAC region will have developed in line with the needs of the 
pharmaceutical sector.  
Entit y making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  East African Community (EAC)  
Nature of  incentive measure  Quality Infrastructure.  
Financial implications  EUR 1.5 million.  
Field of technology  Pharmaceutical sector.  
Category of technology  Other (New metrology scopes / Proficiency Tests / Quality Infrastructure.)  
Output or impact  Increase in the palette of calibration services which are needed in the region but have so far not been 
offered there. Carrying out of comparison measurements between control laboratories (internal 
laboratories of industry and laboratories of the regulator y authorities) in the EAC. The internationally 
prescribed traceability of the measuring and analysing instruments at pharmaceutical manufacturers' 
is increasingly ensured by service providers located in the region.  
Status of the programme or project  Curre nt or in progress  
Duration and timing  2016 to 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Tobias Diergardt tobias.diergardt@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Upgrading of Quality Infrastructure in Africa  
Objective or purpose  Economic integration in Africa through reduction of Technical Barriers to Trade and  unjustified 
Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures supported.  
Entity making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in develop ed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  PAN-AFRICA (AU, AFRIMETS, ARSO, AFRAC, AFSEC)  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 3.5 million.  
Field of technology  Quality infrastructure.  
Category of technology  Other (Quality infrastructure.)  
Output or impact  The Pan African specialized institutions will obtain professional and technical capacities in the fields 
of harmonization, intercomparisons and pro ficiency tests, as well as in the field of international 
technical progress. Furthermore, quality infrastructure is embedded as a cross cutting theme within 
AUC and the negation process for the continental free trade area (CFTA). Specialized technical 
consultancy supports harmonization processes (standards) and the approximation of technical 
regulations. This consultancy will be rendered especially within the scope of the – internationally 
binding – Technical Committees. Intercomparisons, proficiency tests and peer reviews will be 
promoted as benchmarking procedures.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2016-2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Kathrin Wunderlich  Kathrin.wunderlich@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Strengthening regional integration and cooperation in the field of quality infrastructure in 
South Asia  
Objective or purpose  The aim of the project is to sustainably improve access to trade - and demand -oriented quality 
infrastructure services through regional cooperation and division of tasks.  
Entity making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  SAARC (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal)  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 1.2 million.  
Field of technology  Quality infrastructure (especially standards, metr ology and accreditation).  
Category of technology  Other (Knowledge, common structures, standards, regional organisation.)  
Output or impact  Strengthening of the South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO) as a regional 
coordination structure, expanding regional cooperation in metrology, consolidating regional 
cooperation structures in accreditation and networking and awareness -raising to sensitize key 
stakeholders from the public and private sector. An improved regional integration a nd cooperation 
and a reduction of technical barriers to trade.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018 to 2021.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Uwe Miesner uwe.miesner@ptb.de, Patrick Dolle patrick.dolle@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Increase in Trade and Consumer Protection in SADC  
Objective or purpose  Further improvement of quality infrastructure to increase trade and safeguard consumer protection 
in the SADC Region.  
Entity making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  SADC  
Nature of  incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 1.5 million.  
Field of technology  Quality infrastructure.  
Category of technology  Other (Quality infrastructure.)  
Output or impact  Enhancing the efficiency of the SADC Secretariat/SQAM Unit. Strengthening o f the SADC QI 
structures on national and regional level.  Promoting SADC relevant trade agreements as well as the 
international recognition of quality assuring services. Further improvement of quality infrastructure 
to increase trade and safeguard consumer protection in the SADC Region.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2017 to 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Stephen Virchow Stephen.virchow@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  SADC adaptation to climate change in rural areas  
Objective or purpose  CCARDESA increases the capacities of SADC member countries to integrate aspects of climate change 
into their agricultural programmes and investments.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  SADC (Southern African Development Community) Office.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  SADC member countries.  
Nature of incentive measure  Agricultural/climate change advisory services and training.  
Financial implications  EUR 4 million.  
Field of technology  Climate change, agriculture.  
Category of technology  Other (Technical expertise.)  
Output or impact  Improvement of technical expertise of local producers in climate adaptation. SADC member countries 
have improved their knowledge management through technology and knowledge  transfer to spread 
climate smart agriculture.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Sarah Beerhalter, sarah.beerhalter@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Academic Center for Digital Innovation in East Africa  
Objective or purpose  Services offered by East African universities in cooperation with companies and other players are 
increasingly me eting the needs of ICT -based socio -economic development.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Secretariat of the East African Community (EAC).  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  EAC (Burundi, Kenia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda)  
Nature of incentive measure  Education.  
Financial implications  EUR 4 million.  
Field of technology   
Category of technology   
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 April 2017 to 31 March 2021.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Bernd Multhaup  bernd.multhaup@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Project Development Programme Global (Phase 4)  
Objective or purpose  In cooperation with local companies, German renewable energy companies are promoting renewable 
energy technologies in developing and emerging countries and are finding improved framework 
conditions for long -term market engagement.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Benefic iary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Burkina Faso, Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Ghana, Jordan, Kenia, Cambodia, Lebanon, 
Madagascar, Mali, Myanmar, Mauritius, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, Uganda, Viet Nam, 
Zambia.  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 20.2 million.  
Field of technology   
Category of technology   
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 April 2018 to  31 March 2023.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Martin Baltes, martin.baltes@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Tech -Entrepreneurship Initiative Make -IT Africa  
Objective or purpose  Growth of and employment in IT  enterprises in selected countries of Sub -Sahara Africa - Kenya and 
Nigeria - have been improved.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Selected ministries in the respective partner countries.  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Kenya; Nigeria; Rwanda  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 4 million.  
Field of technology   
Category of technology   
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  23 December 2016 - 30.06.2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Jan Schwaab, jan.schwaab@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Regional Resource Governance  
Objective or purpose  In the Mano -River-Union region stakeholders implement provision of the African Mining Vision.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Fragile States in West Africa.  
Nature of incentive measure  Technical expertise for capacity development in the mining sector.  
Financial implications  EUR 18 million.  
Field of technology  Resource Governance.  
Category of technology  Other (Extractive industries technical assistance.)  
Output or impact  Sustainable Potable Water Supply.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 October 2015 to 31 December 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Mathis Hemberger mathis.hemberger@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Transfer of innovation in agric ulture - adaption to climate change  
Objective or purpose  African agricultural actors use innovations stemming from the adaption to climate change transfer 
system.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Supraregional: In its third year the transfer system is used institutionally by five international 
agriculture research institutes, ten national and international partners, ten development assistance 
projects and 1000 individuals from 30 countries.  
Nature of incentive measure  Knowledge transfer platform for supply and demand of innovation with relevance for adapti on of 
agriculture to climate change.  
Financial implications  EUR 5 million.  
Field of technology  Climate.  
Category of technology  Other (Evergreen Agriculture; Foodbait for fruit flies' management; Aflasafe; Feed seed.)  
Output or impact  African agricultural actors use innovations stemming from the adaption to climate change transfer 
system. Improved living conditions and income of local population.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  6 December 2012 to 30 June 2018.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Ulrich Lepel, ulrich.lepel@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  International Agricultural Research  
Objective or purpose  Development -oriented agricultural research products adapted to changing circumstances are 
increasingly being used by the target groups of smallholders.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Supraregional: Research institutes in the partner countries.  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 16 million.  
Field of technology  Agriculture.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 January 2018 to 31 December 2021.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Marlis Lindecke, marlis.lindecke @giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Sector project: Support of the Quality Infrastructure – Sectoral, National, Regional  
Objective or purpose  The stakeholders of the technical cooperation use demand oriented approaches for the setting up of 
an internationally recognized quality infrastructure.  
Entity making the incentive available  PTB. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  PTB. 
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Worldwide.  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 8.1 million.  
Field of technology  Quality infrastructure.  
Category of technology  Other (Quality infrastructure.)  
Output or impact  Development of innovative procedures, participation in benchmarking processes, QI fields technically 
adapted, consultancy documents, awareness raising events, evaluation reports, publications on 
specialized topics. The stakeholders of the technical cooperation use demand -oriented a pproaches 
for the setting up of an internationally recognized quality infrastructure.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2015 to 2020  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Tobias Diergardt, Tobias.Diergardt@ptb.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  LCBC (Lake Chad Basin Commission) Capacity Development  
Objective or purpose  LCBC supports the Members competently and independently in dealing with climate change -related 
challenges in the catchment area of Lake Chad.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Lake Chad Basin Commission.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Lake Chad Basin Commission.  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 6 million.  
Field of technology  Climate change challenges.  
Category of technology  Other (Technical expertise.)  
Output or impact  Improvement of technical expertise of local producers in climate adaptation.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  27 June 2014 to 30 June 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Anja Stache, anja.stache@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Groundwater Management of Lake Chad Basin  
Objective or purpose  LCBC's competencies in transboundary groundwater resource management are strengthened.  
Entity making the incentive available  BGR. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Chad, Niger, Central African Republic, Nigeria.  
Nature of  incentive measure  Not applicable - (transfer directly BGR -> counterparts).  
Financial implications  Not applicable:  
Field of technology  Groundwater Management and Protection.  
Category of technology  Other (Data collection system, groundwater information management, groundwater protection, 
institutional support.)  
Output or impact  Collecting, analysing and evaluating data on groundwater and surface water; Managing groundwater 
in the Lake Chad Basin. Sustainable IWRM and groundwater protection measures are implemented 
in the LCBC partner countries.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  July 2014 to June 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  BGR Sub -Dept. "Internat ional Cooperation", Africa Unit, Julian Harbrecht, phone: +49 (511) 643 -
3286, Julian.Harbrecht@bgr.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Introduction of solar chill technology in Africa  
Objective or purpose  The goal is to develop the existing prototypes for solar powered refrigerators and refrigerators in 
cooperation with the experienced refrigeration manufacturer PalFridge in Eswatini so that they meet 
the requirements of tropical and subtropical climate zones.  
Entity making the incentive ava ilable  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Eswatini Environment Authority.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Sub-Saharan Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.  
Nature of  incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 2.2 million.  
Field of technology  Solar chill industry.  
Category of technology   
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  27 August 2008 to 31 January 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Nika Greger, nika.greger@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of ecosystem services in wetlands of 
transboundary significance in the Nile Basin  
Objective or purpose  The technical and institutional capacities for the sustainable management of transnationally relevant 
wetlands in the catchment area of the Nile are strengthened.  
Entity making the  incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Nile Basin Initiative.  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia , Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic 
Republic of the Congo.  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 6 million.  
Field of technology  River basin planning, Wetland management.  
Category of technology  Other ( Technical expertise.)  
Output or impact  Improvement of technical expertise. Piloting implementation of measures to demonstrate the 
targeted use of ecosystem services (e.g., for nutrient retention or flood protection). Outcomes in the 
areas of climate prote ction, climate change adaption, biological diversity.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 October 2015 to 31 March 2020.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Malte Grossmann, malte.grossmann@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Support to transboundary water cooperation in the Nile Basin  
Objective or purpose  The contribution of the NBI to building consensus among riparian states on the sustainable, 
cooperative management and development of Nile basin water resources has been strengthened.  
Entity making the incentive available  GIZ. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member  Nile Basin Initiative (NBI).  
Beneficiary  Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Nile Basin Initiative.  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications  EUR 13.5 million.  
Field of technology  River basin planning, Wetland management.  
Category of technology  Other (Technical expertise.)  
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 July 2016 to 31 December 2021.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Dr. Malte Grossmann, malte.grossmann@giz.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Promotion of the use of geothermal energy by capacity building and political advice  
Objective or purpose  East African GEOTHERM partner countries use risk mitigation programmes to avoid financial losses.  
Entity making the incentive available  BGR. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ethiopia , Tanzania, Djibouti, Malawi, Comoros, Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo.  
Nature of incentive measure  Not applicable - (transfer directly BGR -> counterparts).  
Financial implications  EUR 3 million.  
Field of technology  Geothermal explorati on 
Category of technology  Other (Geothermal exploration methods, geological and geophysical field methods, capacity building, 
support in geothermal regulations.)  
Output or impact  Improved geothermal exploration capacities (geology, geophysics, remote sensing); improved skills 
in planning of surface exploration; application of geothermal rules and regulations. Geothermal 
energy is considered in energy strategies; sites for geothermal plants have been identified and are 
explored or are ready to be  used for mitigation fund; regulations for geothermal explorations and 
drilling are followed up.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  August 2016 to July 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  BGR Sub -Dept. "International Cooperation", Africa Unit, Dr. Dierk Schlütter, phone +49 (511) 643 -
2820, Dierk.Schluetter@bgr.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Support of Niger River Basin Agency (ABN) in Groundwater Management and pr otection  
Objective or purpose  The supra -national ABN supports the neighbouring countries in sustainable management of regional 
groundwater resources.  
Entity making the incentive available  BGR. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed  country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  ABN (Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, Guinea, Chad)  
Nature of incentive measure  Not applicable - (transfer directly BGR -> counterparts).  
Financial implications  EUR 2.5 million.  
Field of technology  Groundwater Management and Protection.  
Category of technology  Other (Data collection, groundwater information management, groundwater protection, institutional 
support.)  
Output or impact  ABN is coordinating data exchange for regional aquifers between the countries; ABN IWRM -support 
is included in water related decisions and ABN transboundary groundwater protection measures are 
implemented. Sustainable IWRM and groundwater protection measures are implemented in the ABN 
partner countries.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 April 2015 to 30 September 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  BGR Sub -Dept. "International Cooperation", Africa Unit, Dr. Dierk Schlütter, phone +49 (511) 643 -
2820, dierk.schluetter@bgr.de  
   
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Name of programme or project  Support to the regional certification – ICGLR  
Objective or purpose  Application of due diligence and the AFP in order to control exploitation and trade with mineral 
resources by ICGLR Members to implement the Regional certification mechanism of the RINR.  
Entity making the incentive available  BGR. 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in dev eloped country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  ICGLR.  
Nature of incentive measure  Not applicable - (transfer directly BGR -> counterparts).  
Financial implications  EUR 5.5 million.  
Field of technology  Geological and mineral information systems, mineral analysis, mine security.  
Category of technology  Other (Mineral Resource Control/tracing, mineral and analytical laboratory techniques, database 
management, mine inspection methodology .) 
Output or impact  Improved knowledge on mineral trade flows, its control and risk assessment. Sustainable Use of 
Mineral Resources.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  1 January 2017 to 31 December 2019.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  BGR Sub -Dept. "International Cooperation", Africa Unit, Franziska Wende, phone +49 (511) 643 - 
3913, Franziska.Wende@bgr.de  
 
 
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