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Life Sciences & Health Road show Colombia The purpose of this intervention is to contribute to the development of the healthcare sector in Colombia. Through the exchange of knowledge on specific health-related topics, like elderly care, treatment of chronic diseases, rural healthcare and healthcare innovations, and by connecting Dutch knowledge institutions and LSH companies with Colombian counterparts, the Colombian healthcare sector will be enabled to take its services to a higher standard for the selected topic(s).
Quality & affordable duck for Indonesians Pas Reform B.V. is the world's only single-source supplier of integrated hatchery solutions: a subsidiary of Hydratec Industries N.V., with a turnover in 2018 of around €200,000,000.The objective of this feasibility study is to evaluate the commercial and industrial feasibility of proposed investment by Bangkok Ranch into a duck integration in Indonesia.
Solar Soaker laundry innovation made from locally available materials to increase lifetime of textile (Phase I) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets.Design and innovate with locally available materials for economic and environmental impact.Phase I: Feasibility study.
MHPSS Sudan 2024 – WHO MHPSS Technical Working Group Coordinator Sudan has been witnessing a protracted emergency for many years in the face of armed conflict, political insecurity, a fragile economy, food insecurity and natural disasters. The situation has dramatically deteriorated with the April 2023 escalation of conflict that led to the loss of thousands of lives and caused the worst displacement crisis worldwide, with over 6.6 million internally displaced people (IDPs) and 1.8 million people who fled the country.The gap is for mental health and psychosocial support services within the country is therefore immense. Mental health and psychosocial surge support for Sudan Country Office is essential to streamline Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities in the country during the current conflict crises, and to oversee the overall timeliness and quality of all program deliverables in accordance with the MHPSS operational workplan. To this end, the technical working group (TWG) requires an experienced MHPSS specialist to support the TWG coordination to ensure coordination in Port Sudan, Sudan.
Feasibility study on e-certification and phytosanitary services in Senegal The objective of this project is three-fold: 1.	Determine whether it is possible to convert the certification process for products authorized by the Direction de la Protection des Végétaux (DPV) into e-certification. Also, explore how the Netherlands Food and Consumer Safety Authority (NVWA) can assist in the implementation of e-certification.2.	Identify capacity-building needs in phytosanitary services of DPV.3.	Identify bottlenecks for Senegalese agricultural associations and exporters in certification and phytosanitary controls.
Al Siha (Phase II) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets.Digital solutions to improve access to healthcare and education services for remote groups in the Middle East and North Africa.Phase II: Prototype development for local context and (large-scale) practical tests.
Sustainable sourcing and monitoring (zero deforestation) in the coffee value chain The purpose of this study is twofold:•	firstly, to analyse and map the intervention potential to stimulate local private sector development in the avocado value chain and,•	secondly, to look for business opportunities for Dutch companies within in the framework of the combi-track "Sustainable, climate resilient agri-food systems & forests", focused on sustainable sourcing and monitoring in the coffee value chain, connecting Colombian farmers to the Dutch (and EU) markets and consumers.The combi-track approach should make Colombian agri-food systems more productive and sustainable, creating new jobs and stimulating Colombian private sector initiatives, by applying Dutch knowledge & technology.
Train the trainer programme on combat trauma and PTSD Tunisia 2016 Train the trainer programme on combat trauma and post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) to strengthen the (para-) military mental health organisation in Tunisia.The objective of the TTT programme in 2016 is threefold.• Capacity building of TUN security forces:The aim is to contribute in the field of security, in the form of expertise and knowledge transfer for dealing with Combat Trauma Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome. • Support:There are concerns about the deteriorating security situation - growing influence of extremist Salafists, large number of jihad travellers to Syria, increasing illegal arms imports from Libya, ongoing skirmishes with terrorist groups near the border with Algeria and poorly functioning security apparatus.• Closure:The 2016 programme will conclude the TTT programme, which started in Tunisia in 2013. By providing one more annual programme, the transfer of knowledge and expertise, which took place over the past years, will be monitored and secured for the future.
WASH Expert Angola UNICEF (DSS16AO03) An emergency WASH specialist has been deployed to support local authorities in the adequate distribution of WASH emergency items in the provinces of Huila, Cunene and Namibe, as well as for the rehabilitation of water points and improvement of sanitary facilities (through CLTS) in affected rural communities up to 120,000 people.
EnDev phase-out country study; Mini-grid component in Indonesia Energising Development (EnDev) conducts independent evaluations of its phase-out countries, both at the moment of exit and two years after closing. This way, EnDev evaluates the sustainability and impact of its activities, as well as market development.The most recent study evaluates the EnDev’s mini-grid component in Indonesia (EnDev-ID). EnDev contracted Edburgh consultants and Danish Energy Management to conduct the exit evaluation. The evaluation that took place between March and August 2021 was a desk-based assessment of the short-term nature. Through document analysis and stakeholder interviews, an overview of the status of the mini-grid sector after the phasing out of the EnDev mini-grid component in 2019 was provided.The essential evaluation questions of the study were: 1.	What has been the influence of EnDev’s intervention on sector development? 2.	To what extent are local institutions ready (and have the capacity) to take over and contribute to developing a sustainable energy market? 3.	What are the lessons learnt?Key findings were that even though the mini-grid sector is stagnant, EnDev’s intervention has had a positive impact, and a basis for improved sustainability is present. EnDev knowledge products remain accessible online for all to use. That includes the lessons learnt and recommendations for mini-grid projects globally. The independent evaluators conclude that EnDev has been a relevant supplement to the existing mini-grid promotion in Indonesia until 2018 when the Ministry of Energy implemented a new strategy. In terms of sustainability, the vast majority of mini-grids in Indonesia cannot cover long-term costs for operation and maintenance themselves and access to spare parts is a challenge in remote locations. However, the basis for improved sustainability of the mini-grid sector is present.Based on the findings and conclusion from Indonesia, the evaluators propose three recommendations for mini-grid components in other countries:•	Improve the methodology for monitoring the impact of capacity-building activities.•	Improve the vocabulary for policy impacts and transformative changes.•	Optimising person-carried impacts in programme design and planning.
Horticulture sector roadmap Southwest Nigeria The roadmap is part of the combi-track activities around the horticulture sector of the Netherlands embassy in Abuja, Nigeria.It aims to generate a clear overview of the horticultural sector in six states in the Southwest of Nigeria: Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo.The roadmap looks at the current product flows, the stakeholders and its challenges and it states scenarios for future investment opportunities within the sector. This includes opportunities for the Netherlands embassy, as well as for other donors and co-funding possibilities.The overarching objective of the roadmap, as well as other related horticulture projects, is devising pathways for local and regional stakeholders to strengthening the sector.
Responsible Peruvian Gold Whilst legally registered and recognised by government bodies, Artisanal Small-scale Mining Organisations (ASMOs) in Puno largely fail to meet the due diligence requirements of international buyers. The cause of this is the use of informal practices, poor productivity and exposure to health and safety risks including the use of mercury. For the same reason, these mines fail to receive lines of credit from formal lenders (e.g. banks), meaning they are less able to upgrade their production methods. This lack of formalisation presents drawbacks, mainly that mines miss out on better terms of trade and finance. Gold is at greater risk of sale into illicit markets, and mines are less likely to pursue responsible mining practices and modern equipment, negatively impacting miners and the environment.Over three years, the Responsible Peruvion Gold project will support target ASMOs to achieve Fairtrade certification and export Fairtrade certified gold. ASMOs will be supported to operate legally and formally, enabling them to access finance from formal lenders, uptake more responsible and productive mining practices, and access international markets on Fairtrade terms. Fairtrade will work alongside FairCapital and Valcambi in the delivery of project activities.
Innovative drivers for energy saving LED lights The project will set up facilities for the assembly of LED drivers, categorised into three sorts by the power capacity: 30W office drivers, 70W warehouse drivers and 600-2400W warehouse drivers. All produce will be exported to Europe.The consortium consists of PRE, specialised in the development and production of innovative power electronics, and Accent Electric SA, specialised in the distribution and system integration of IT equipment and electronics. PRE currently outsources production to trusted Electric Manufacturing Services (EMS) in India.The project is very innovative for Moldova and brings unique technical knowledge to the area. Employees are trained properly for the production activities and universities will contribute to this. The project will also cooperate closely with both Dutch and local technical universities on the educational material and for internships. The joint venture will also stimulate the two universities to collaborate for exchange of knowledge and internships.Update on the project: Due to a changing world the project is now producing TPPL (or similar) LED drivers and EVC (or similar) power modules of around 10kW.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The project will implement an ISO 9001: 2008 quality management system and get certification for its production. The joint venture further offers good pay, working conditions and fringe benefits. The partners will also put effort into minimising environmental impact and into chain responsibility with suppliers.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsThe employees receive attractive salaries (lowest salary is 204% above minimum and no lower than 252 euro), are provided a good working environment (health and safety and human rights) and get good fringe benefits (lunch, transportation, social security, health insurance, loans or aid accounts, bonuses for good performance or on special occasions, paid leave etc).•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeNo LED driver production takes place in Moldova.•	Chain effectsThe partners put special effort on sourcing some raw materials such as wires, aluminium casing and such. The majority of the inputs will however be imported.The project has no impact on local customers because the production is exported.•	Impact on the sectorThe project will cooperate with TU Moldova for internships and educational material. The joint venture will also stimulate the cooperation between the local university and TU Eindhoven for exchanging knowledge and internships.•	EnvironmentThe product of the joint venture contributes to reducing energy use and resulting pollution.•	Position of womenThe project hires 20 women out of which 18 fulfil high/medium positions. The project will set up facilities for the assembly of LED drivers, categorised into three sorts by the power capacity: 30W office drivers (16,000 pieces), 70W warehouse drivers (16,000 pieces) and 600 2400W-warehouse drivers (pieces).
Setting up collaborations between iCog Labs Ethiopia and Dutch stakeholders in the IT and AI sectors Miss Betelhem Dessie is Ethiopia’s youngest tech pioneer and according to Quartz Africa one of the young African innovators to watch. She is the co-founder of iCog Labs, an Ethiopian software company focusing on artificial intelligence, IT, and social entrepreneurship. Through different programmes, the company supports programming skills development amongst Ethiopian youth and challenges them to come up with digital solutions for challenges faced in their hometowns. Since technical expertise is still hard to find in Ethiopia, this project supports iCog Labs and Betelhem Dessie by connecting them to Dutch companies, NGO’s, and knowledge institutions to build on future collaborations.
Scoping Mission for cooperation regarding the water sector in Angola The overall purpose of this scoping mission is to analyse and identify opportunities for cooperation between Angola and the Netherlands regarding the Angolan water sector. The Angolan water sector wants to become more efficient and sustainable. That will be done by analysing the specific needs for developing the Angolan water sector and identifying possible business opportunities for Dutch companies in the Angolan water sector.
UNICEF Sudan Water Supply Specialist This is an assignment at the request of UNICEF. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began in Khartoum on 15th April 2023 and spread quickly to neighboring cities and states, Darfur, and other areas across Sudan. The WASH service needs are critical in hotspot locations, internally displaced people's (IDP), transit sites and major towns hosting the people on the move. UNICEF’s capacity to support in the essential WASH service delivery need and coordination has been overstretched because of the staff strength gap and additional need for technical staff with hands-on experience in complex humanitarian responses to crises. Support is therefore needed to fill the immediate gap and to backstop the additional support required nationwide at this peak phase of the emergency.
Electric Vehicles charging infrastructure – An online dialogue between Egypt and the Netherlands Electric vehicles provide a solution towards sustainable mobility, and charging infrastructure is an essential part to make this possible. The Netherlands has built a broad spectrum of experience and knowledge in the e-mobility sector, especially in the field of charging infrastructure; know-how, cooperation models, standardization (for open standards and protocols/interoperability, charging services and business models, as well as leadership aligned with international policies.This online session exchanged thoughts, ideas and information between Egypt and the Netherlands’ with knowledge on e-mobility and its value chain and support opportunities for G2G and B2B cooperation.  The audience consisted of a broad background of participants: government representatives, universities and research centers, consultancies, electricity sector companies, international finance institutions and more. The large number of participants (71), the active engagement and the background of the participants demonstrated the value and importance of this topic: EV charging is a relevant theme, and the audience was clearly  very interested in the experiences and best practices from the Netherlands. The evaluation showed a clear interest for following up on this topic and continue the dialogue between Egypt and the Netherlands, such as on the devleopment a National Charging Infrastructure Agenda.
Port Management Expert Yemen UNDP I This project aims to support the port management in Hodeidah to ensure the supply of humanitarian needs.
WASH Specialist UNICEF Somalia This is an assignment at the request of UNICEF Somalia.Under the supervision and direction of the Field Office WASH Specialist and in coordination with the Chief of Field Office and Chief of WASH in Mogadishu, the WASH Specialist will support and undertake preparedness interventions in line with the Somalia Emergency Preparedness Plan, manage the implementation, monitoring of the drought emergency WASH interventions, and supports the inter-agency coordination of the WASH cluster at state level.
Shiraka Training Programme Food Safety 2022 This annual course helps civil servants and relevant semi-public organisations working on food safety to share their knowledge and skills, enabling them to lead and inspire the modernisation of Food Safety in their home countries. The course also aims to strengthen participants' ties with the Netherlands and stakeholders in the Dutch Food Safety sector.
SustainBlock SustainBlock is a blockchain-based project to demonstrate supply chain accountability from artisanal and small-scale (ASM) mine sites all the way to mineral and metal end-users, and in turn provide downstream companies with access to information on the provenance of minerals contained in their products.Led by supply chain sustainability systems provider iPoint-Systems, the project implements the BetterChain framework and Better Sourcing Program’s active risk monitoring and management at a fully integrated platform to unlock value from upstream due diligence data and generate incentives for responsible procurement of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs), in compliance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance. With EPRM support, SustainBlock pilot will be piloted along a tungsten supply chain originating from Rwanda.
Poultry Centre At the end of the project, the management of the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research can run a suitably qualified poultry demonstration farm sustainably and provide adequate training for commercial poultry farms in Ethiopia.
Sanitation Engineer Bangladesh IF Red Cross This project is an assurance of the BRC and IFRC WASH plan and the sanitation infrastructure management.
Sustainable Rural Water Delivery in Wassa East This initiative aims to enhance the availability of safe drinking water for 40,000 individuals residing in the Wassa East District. This will be achieved through the implementation of a fee-based service delivery model. The collaboration firmly believes that by establishing local franchises and providing them with comprehensive training, resources, and a network, they can effectively serve as providers of rural water supply services. Access Development Ghana (AD-G) will be responsible for establishing these franchises, which will undergo training conducted by Water4 and IDEA (the Netherlands). The training will cover various aspects such as professional manual borehole drilling, hydrogeology, pump installation (both manual and solar pumps), borehole rehabilitation and maintenance, health, safety, hygiene, and sound business practices.AD-G will realize a professional management system through the AD-G franchises working within a network in exchange for reasonable and profitable tariffs collected and managed transparently. Goal of the project is to provide 40,000 people in under-served rural communities in Wassa East District with access to reliable safe water through a service delivery approach provided by five trained Ghanaian franchises.
DRRS (DRR) Libya 2023 – Derna dam (DRRS23LY07) After storm Daniel made landfall in Libya an unprecedented amount of rain has fallen in the eastern part of Libya. This has caused extreme river flows and subsequent dam failures.The Libyan government has requested international assistance through its embassy in The Hague,  which again reached the DRRS team through the Netherlands embassy in Libya, Tripoli.In an effort to be as effective as possible the Netherlands embassy in Tripoli, Libya together with the DRRS team, has joined forces with the World Bank in their Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) work. Building on the RDNA, the team will work on a comprehensive report for the Derna dam failure, as well as a visualisation of the event.On a broader level input will be given for a national dam assessment.
Video on the cooperation between the Netherlands and Vietnam in the Mekong Delta The Netherlands and Viet Nam are strategic and long-term partners who collaborate to transform the Mekong Delta into a sustainable and prosperous region. Since the delivery of the Mekong Delta Plan in 2013 and phasing out of bilateral development cooperation, Vietnam and the Netherlands jointly took bold steps to develop the Mekong Delta in a sustainable and integral way. The Netherlands plays a strategic advisory  role in the Delta's transformation. This modality of cooperation is complementary to efforts of other stakeholders. Strategic advice is highly embedded in the broad local context.
Local needs analysis towards increasing green jobs in Jordan through Programmatic Approach for Sustainable Economic Development (PADEO) The overall aim of this consultancy assignment is to develop and support a systemic approach towards increasing green jobs in medium-sized enterprises ((S)MEs) in Jordan. The scope will be further specified during this assignment.
AgriJob Booster Chad (AJB-C): Boosting decent agriculture employment in Chad The purpose of the project is to create valuable decent jobs and (self) employment in two segments of agriculture: vegetable and egg production. This will be based on climate friendly agriculture principals, access to finance, vocational training, access to markets and sustainable business plans of young ambitious local people.At least 1,000 youths of which 40% are female will acquire skills to run decent agri-businesses based on circular economy principles. They will have better access to loans, inputs and equipment, and can register/own land more easily.In addition, at least 2,000 youths of which 40% are female will master knowledge and hard and soft skills in the sustainable production of vegetables and eggs.The AgriJobBooster will provide suitable labour and business mediation services for job seekers, agripreneurs and companies looking for agricultural products.
Fighting Ebola in Liberia and Sierra Leone (DSS15EB011) Deployment of DSS in the fight against Ebola in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Drilling Expert Angola UNHCR Supervision of borehole drilling in Dundo, compliance with UNHCR and National Standards.
Widely applicable training application for video laryngoscopy in remote regions in Egypt (Phase I) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets.Digital solutions to improve access to healthcare and education services for remote groups in the Middle East and North Africa.Phase I: Feasibility study.
Support to Yemen on Marib Dam and flood risk mapping IOM (DSS220YE04) This project aims to provide support to perform a flood risk assessment of the new Marib Dam in Yemen.
Start-up and Scale-up Coordination Mechanism In Uganda, the challenges of the private sector and limited space for governmental cooperation, hinders economic opportunities to be maximally utilized. In such, Non Governmental Organisations, donors and other stakeholders try to bridge this gap.  However, a proper coordination mechanism to coordinate and synchronize the various initiatives to maximize their impact, is absent. Start-ups and Scale-ups thrive on supportive programs and initiatives and are important accelerators of job creation of economic development. Therefore, this project tries to map the challenges and opportunities of the start-up and scale-up ecosystem in Uganda and bridge the gap in knowledge.