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Drops for Crops The purpose of the project is to improve the efficiency of water use for 1,442 members of the cooperative of vegetable producers (URCooPMa). Efficient irrigation, storing water from the rainy season, better production techniques and higher sale prices will be combined to achieve more income from less water. The project will support CSF-Benin to become a professional service provider in irrigation equipment, throughout its commercial partnership with URCooPMa. CSF will manufacture, sell and install innovative technologies like solar pumps, rainmakers and drip kits, adapted to the farmers’ needs. The project will further realise new infrastructure to improve water storing capacities and water mobilisation, within an overall approach of IWRM which will be supported by Protos. This will allow extension of the cultivated area and of the growing season.The project will support the public-private partnership (PPP) between the five communes and CSF/ESOP. The commune of Djougou will play a leading role in the development of the PPP, with agreements on co-financing water infrastructure. The payment of annual contributions by the farmers will ensure the maintenance of the infrastructure. Female vegetable producers will increase their income by higher surface, yields and better sale prices and raise their autonomy. Improving the efficiency of water use for vegetable production through irrigation equipment, solar pumps and better water storage which enables farmers to generate a sustainable income.
Lions oignons: Improving the onion value chain in Senegal based on the Dutch three-pillar approach Note: This project has been cancelled, because the applicant has withdrawn the project.The project's purpose was to improve the local production of high quality onions by smallholder farmers in order to meet the changing demands of the markets.Based on the Dutch three-pillar approach of aligning production, packing and marketing, this project seeked to create a breakthrough in the onion sector in Senegal.In addition, the project would have contributed to climate change adaptation by means of water use efficiency and social inclusion (gender and young entrepreneurs).
LAND-at-scale Colombia: Land formalisation integrating economic empowerment and natural resource protection – Kadaster International contribution Better land governance in Colombia is the ultimate aim of this project, in which three pilots with a Fit-for-Purpose approach will be carried out.The Colombian counterparts of Kadaster will be the Instituto Geografico Agustin Codazzi (IGAC), the Agencia Nacional de Tierras (ANT) and the Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro (SNR). For the whole project, a broader institutional setting is required, beyond land administration and land governance alone.Beneficiaries are disadvantaged people ina)	a predominantly indigenous community,b)	predominantly Afro-Colombian community,c)	mixed communities like Afro-Colombian and indigenous people but also peasant farmers.Kadaster works together with ICCO and Tropenbos who look at economic development and natural resources to integrate in the Fit for Purpose approach.
Orange Corners Mozambique – Support The Netherlands embassy in Maputo, Mozambique, aims to stimulate entrepreneurship by supporting Orange Corners Maputo, an incubator for starting young entrepreneurs. Orange Corners (OC) also enables Dutch entrepreneurs to discover new opportunities in Mozambique and the region. OC Maputo is a public-private partnership between the Embassy, the private sector, knowledge institutes and drivers of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. OC is a dynamic, state-of-the-art facility with high-speed internet, great coffee and the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals. It also provides capacity building like training, master classes, events, coaching and mentoring, and resources like access to customers, markets, financing, thought leadership and networks.
DRRS Kazakhstan 2024 Floodings – GIS and data expert Early April 2024 large floodings have taken place in both Russia and downstream Kazachstan. More than 110,000 people have been forced to evacuate in Russia and Kazakhstan after fastmelting snow swelled the Ural River, Europe’s third-longest river, causing it to burst its banks and flood cities and towns along its path. More than 97,000 people were evacuated in Kazakhstan alone, according to the emergencies ministry, while at least12,000 people have been moved to safety in Russia, mainly from the worst-hit Orenburg region. The Dutch government has been asked to support the Kazach government in their response.
Colombian visit to the International Cargo Bike Festival in Groningen Through this project, the knowledge and understanding of the Dutch cargo bikes and bicycle logistics sector is broadened among Colombian stakeholders. The goal is to learn how to apply Dutch innovations in this sector more strategically and structurally in the Colombian context. By doing so, last-mile logistics in Colombia’s main urban areas could be enhanced and optimized by innovative solutions, contributing to the development of a niche market that offers local employment opportunities.
Strengthening the Enabling Environment for Clean Cooking Sector of Ethiopia (SEECCS) Cooking with traditional ovens or on an open fire is responsible for more than 4 million deaths a year in developing countries. This is more than the number of deaths from malaria, TB and AIDS combined. Worldwide there are more than 3 billion people who do not have access to clean cooking appliances. These people cook with wood, charcoal or biomass waste. The use of these cooking fuels contributes significantly to climate change. As such the coming together of international and local governments, companies and NGOs is important for the development of commercial markets for cleaner, more efficient cookstoves that emit less smoke. This cooperation gives people in developing countries access to these technologies.The objective of the Clean Cooking Sector Support programme in Ethiopia is to strengthen the enabling environment of the clean cooking sector in Ethiopia and establish a national alliance to ensure that the development of markets and sectors for clean cooking solutions is both commercially sustainable and socially inclusive while steering for maximum impact on health.Key results• Functional and sustainable national forum for clean cooking.• Clean cooking is well addressed in the national policies and strategies of clean cooking subsector.• Biomass Energy Strategy (BEST) endorsed by the government.• National standard for Improved Cook Stoves is finalised and adopted.• A complete proposal devised to seek funding for the state-of-the-art facility for testing and certification of ICS to be in place.
Get In The Ring Benin (MAN17BJO1) This project aims to stimulate youth entrepreneurship in Benin by developing skills amongst young, aspiring entrepreneurs that enable these entrepreneurs to obtain more successful Investments.Young entrepreneurs often lack the skills, experience and contacts to develop their businesses successfully.After completing this project, a group of approximately eight entrepreneurs, all aged 35 and above, will have participated in the Get in the Ring (GITR) programme, launched by the Erasmus Centre for Excellence.These participants will have acquired essential business skills and contacts that will aid them in expanding their business activities.
Green hydrogen valley – Visit Indian delegation (CERF23IN1I) As part of the bilateral cooperation between India and the Netherlands on green hydrogen developments, CERF hosted a delegation of three government officials from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Department Of Science & Technology/CSIR and Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in India, during the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2023 (WHS) in Rotterdam.The governmental delegation was combined with an Indian business delegation. Visiting WHS offered the delegation the opportunity to meet with other stakeholders in the sector with a focus on setting up connections to government officials, business people and innovators from the Netherlands, in order to further explore cooperation.As part of the programme, CERF organized an one-day side visit to the hydrogen valley in the Northeast of the Netherlands, which was the first hydrogen valley appointed as such by the EU. In India, hydrogen valleys will also be developed and for the delegation it was of interest to see how in the Netherlands such regional green hydrogen economy is set up and what role public and private stakeholders have.The site visit included a visit to the RWE, Gasunie and Entrance, where a hydrogen testing facility was visited.
Certified herb extracts from Nepal With six climate zones, where a range of 7,000 different herbs grow, Nepal is a unique location for the processing of herbs. The basic rationale for this project stems from the increasing demand for herbs and herbal products in international markets (EU in particular).The applicant, Biosynergy A/S (Skaro, Denmark), has been involved in Nepal's herb sector since 2003. Together with Chaudhary Biosys Nepal Pvt. Ltd, they want to develop a new organic herbal supply chain in Nepal, involving 220 outgrowers and collectors of wild herbs. The project will obtain FairTrade certification and introduce FairWild certification in Nepal. In addition the company will become ISO 22000 certified.The joint venture will setup a processing facility in Kailali district (Far Western Region) and organise outgrowers en collectors in the surrounding districts. Processing fresh herbs into (semi)finished goods for export, will add value in Nepal, ensuring a better price for farmers/collectors in some of the poorest communities in Nepal.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The joint venture will be certified under the ISO 22000 standard, all extracts will be certified organic and FairTrade/FairWild. In addition, the joint venture will extent the CSR activities of CBN in the local communities where they source the raw materials.Salaries will be at least 10% above minimum wage and 10% of the company's profit will be deposited for the benefit of the employees.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsThe project will create 37 direct jobs (fourteen basic-level, 23 medium-/high-level), increased to 59 (21 basic, 38 medium/ high) after follow-up investments. Salaries will be at least 10% above minimum wage. Working conditions will be up ISO 22000 standards.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThis project will transfer knowledge in these areas of expertise: herbal extraction, supply chain management, marketing in EU market. More importantly, 220 farmers and collectors will be trained in sustainable growing and harvesting of natural resources, while informing them on what is a fair price for their goods.•	Chain effectsThis project can be a catalyst in involving other (private sector) players to become active in an important niche of Nepal: herbs. With the ISO 22000 certification and FairTrade/FairWild practices, this project can be an inspiring example.•	EnvironmentThe impact on the environment will be positive, as the project promotes sustainable harvesting to prevent degradation of natural resources (organic and FairTrade/FairWild certifications).•	Position of womenAt least 6 women will be employed in medium-/high-level positions. Cultivation and collection of herbs is traditionally being done by women. This project and the FairTrade/FairWild certification will be beneficial for their empowerment. To organise 220 farmers and collectors of herbs for production of high quality turmeric, ginger and soap nut and setting up a processing facility to extract 36 tons of herb extracts annually.
DRRS Mongolia 2024 (DRRS24MN05) The proposed Technical Assistance (TA) program envisions to support the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar (MoUB) in two broad areas related to flood resilience: 1)	Improve the technical capacity of MoUB officers to plan and design Ulaanbaatar’s water system infrastructure better, and support officers in conducting maintenance works to the existing river and drainage system through technical trainings, and 2)	To identify the most pressing issues (no-regret interventions) that prevent Ulaanbaatar’s river system to become flood-proof during the next flood season.
Capacity building on food safety governance and standards in Iran The main objective of this tailor-made capacity building training on food safety governance and standards is to improve the group’s multidisciplinary knowledge and skills at managerial and policy level by sharing knowledge and expertise on integrated approaches towards food safety governance in a training based on practical and relevant cases.
Sector study solar renewable energy, Bangladesh The aimed market study will map the solar renewable energy sector – with a focus on activity clusters of the Netherlands – in Bangladesh, its key public-private actors and linkages, trends, issues, challenges and (business) opportunities. The outcome will:(iii)	Provide to-the-point details for Dutch companies and institutes active in the solar market value chain to elevate the solar energy sector of Bangladesh through investments, knowledge and technology; (iv)	Provide further insight and pave ways for interventions to support relevant supervisory, facilitating and regulatory bodies and key chain actors and businesses in Bangladesh;(v)	Incentives and opportunities available to attract foreign (Dutch) investment in Bangladesh;(vi)	List of laws, regulations and policies that are important to know for foreign investors;(vii)	Provide further insight on how the development of the solar energy sector in Bangladesh can contribute to socio-economic development.The overall purpose is to realise the growth and development of the Bangladesh solar energy sector to support its green transition and private sector development and increase NL-BD trade and investment sustainably and responsibly.
Education scoping Skills Jobs Nexus This project assesses the gaps between labour market demands and skills development of young men and women in Ethiopia by analysing the education system through desk and field research. It will serve to inform Embassy policy on this topic.
DRR-Team Scoping Mission Kenya – Finance and governance expert DRR-Team scoping mission to Kenya (Baringo county) with the following objectives: •	Validate the results of the pre-scoping mission, discuss the nature and the extend of the problems with the Water Resources Authority and other relevant stakeholders. •	Deliver a first (rough) pre assessment of the feasibility of the proposed dam/reservoirs for flood risk management, irrigation and water supply •	Determine the relevance of the ‘flood and drought resilience study’•	Seek for alignment with existing plans and projects from other donors in Kenya (e.g. World Bank, Water Sector Trust Fund, JICA, and others as described in the pre scoping report), further explore (international) funding options, and make recommendations for follow up•	Prioritizing and delivering principles and practical recommendations for the region to follow up•	The challenges observed in Baringo County are not unique to this specific area in Kenya. As such, in consultation with the WRA, the team will indicate similar catchment areas where the proposed actions could be replicated, and which stakeholder(s) would be responsible for follow-up
Study airfreight Kenya This study will provide the Netherlands Embassy in Nairobi with an objective insight concerning the current and future airfreight situation of Kenyan floriculture products and the role of the Netherlands as a key logistical hub. The horticulture sector in Kenya can benefit from this information. The study will contribute to promoting the involvement of stakeholders in further activities.
PDP IV – Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership This project is implemented under the PDP IV programme by the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership (GARDP). GARDP's mission is to bring the public and private sectors together to develop and deliver new treatments for bacterial infections, addressing the public health impact of antibiotic resistance.
Strategic integration for Sustainable Polder Development: Aligning proposals and perspectives in Bangladesh-the Netherlands collaboration The assignment entails facilitating collaboration between the Netherlands and Bangladesh for the enhancement of polder infrastructure O&M (operation & maintenance) and in-polder water management, specifically focusing on the Polder (31) of the Future initiative.The Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) seeks alignment between proposals from the Centre for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) and the Institute of Water Modelling (IWM) with BWDB's action perspectives.Key tasks include understanding stakeholder plans, developing an outlook for in-polder water management in Bangladesh, connecting with related initiatives, and providing guidance on project arrangements.The timeline spans initial discussions, a joint field visit, and meetings with IWM/CEGIS in February 2024, with expected deliverables including supported outlooks, specific comments on project arrangements, a detailed proposal and a learning agenda plan.The estimated costs encompass the time commitment of key personnel and support, covering preparation, travel, and reporting/presentation.
Dutch design workshops During this second Design Mission, the project partners will build on the experience and outcomes of the first Dutch Design Mission that took place in February 2017 and will take the next step in building a partnership between the Dutch and Ugandan private sector to strengthen the (economic) creative industry in Uganda and to enlarge business opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs. During the first mission, the project partners explored economic opportunities for Dutch creative companies in Uganda. This time, DesignHubKampala (DHK) and the consultant connected to this project will focus on Dutch companies and sectors that need services and insights that DHK has to offer to smoothen access of these Dutch companies to the Ugandan market. The starting point of the second mission is the demand from Dutch companies that are already active or exploring opportunities to become active in Uganda. DHK and the consultant will:•	Do market research and concept development for “green waste products”, including marketing strategy and design.•	Develop a more in-depth strategy for Destination Marketing for Uganda and support the growth of “green tourism” opportunities for Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. •	Source materials for two Dutch fashion labels, co-create new (textile) designs and connect to the Kampala Fashion Week.
Western Cape Maritime Cluster (WCMC) legal and organizational start (PCB20ZA01) The starting point of the project is the proposed business model for the Western Cape Maritime Cluster that was created by STC Africa in April 2019 (PSD Toolkit project). This WCMC aims to contribute to the problems faced by local businesses in the maritime sector in the Western Cape pertaining to BEEE preferential procurement requirements and the scarcity of enterprise and skills support in the local sector. The goal is to solve both problems simultaneously.This project simultaneously addresses the above two issues by identifying the need of business in their supply chain options and creating a tailor-made programme to upskill or develop required suppliers or service providers in the industry who meet the prescribed BEEE requirements. In doing so, the problem of the skills' deficit in the maritime industry is also addressed.
Feasibility study for and investment in a laboratory and equipment for soil analysis and soil research in Suriname Wiertsema & Partners was established in 1979 and has grown into a renowned geotechnical engineering company in the Netherlands. We have a large diversity of clients. Whether we are conducting a field study for a private client or involved in a large-scale complex project for the government or a multinational, all projects are carried out with the utmost care. In the field of soil mechanics and environment we can assist you with field research, geotechnical laboratory testing and monitoring. In addition, we have an experienced consultancy department, which consists of the fields of geohydrology, environment and geotechnics. Wiertsema wants to conduct a feasibility study into the possible establishment of a joint venture with a Surinamese partner and a joint investment in soil analysis and equipment for soil research.
Preparatory study trade mission on ICT and Creative Industries The aimed preparatory scan will map the high-tech and creative sector in Bangladesh, its key actors, clear insight into available skills and capacities, and challenges and business opportunities. The outcome will:(i)	Provide to-the-point details for Dutch companies active in the high-tech software and creative industries to solve its unfulfilled labour demand in the Netherlands;(ii)	Incentives and opportunities available to support entrepreneurship and attract foreign investment in Bangladesh; (iii)	List of laws, regulations and policies important to know for foreign investors.This first phase of preparatory research is to collect information for showcasing Bangladeshi expertise and providing better positioning and images to generate matchmaking options. This positioning and matching is a first step towards trade development through a physical trade mission in 2022.
Feasibility study for poultry manure gasification technology in India Mavitec Green Energy is specialized in food waste and depackaging solutions with short payback times, high separation efficiency and proven concepts. Mavitec Green Energy’s food waste and depackaging solutions handle, depack and resize your organic by-products in the most efficient and cost effective way and provide the highest separation results in the market. The feasibility study will focus on poultry manure gasification technology in India.
Local support for trade mission Port of Amsterdam International This project is providing local support, via a local consultant and budget for local expenditures, for the Netherlands Embassy in Abidjan to facilitate the maritime trade mission, organized by Port of Amsterdam International, from the Netherlands to Côte d’Ivoire, including a visit to the SITRANS fair in Abidjan. This includes the organization of the Netherlands stand at the fair and local support for the development of an impactful field-visits programme and matchmaking. The aim of the trade mission and the Netherlands stand is:•	To promote and facilitate B2B links and knowledge transfer between Dutch companies and Ivorian and West-African companies and stakeholders, with the aim of improving the Maritime and Logistics sectors in a more sustainable manner in Côte d’Ivoire and West-Africa; •	To promote selected Port of Amsterdam International's projects, Dutch funded PSD programmes, and activities in Maritime and Logistics sectors in Côte d’Ivoire and West-Africa and identify new partnerships and activities;•	To promote opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire and in West-Africa to the Dutch Maritime and Logistics sectors; •	To position the Netherlands and its companies, as a sustainable and innovative partner in the Maritime and Logistics sectors.Because this project is serving two purposes being: 1. facilitating local private sector development and 2. promotion of Dutch businesses, this project is funded out of Private Sector Development budget (€12,500, ODA budget) and Business Development Budget (€6,500, Non-ODA budget).
Orange Corners Nigeria – Legal framework (MAT19NI01A) Through this intervention, resources are made available to the Netherlands embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, to construct a legal entity for Orange Corners.Only if Orange Corners has a legal entity, can the prospective board of Orange Corners in Nigeria take legal actions like, among others, signing contracts with service providers.