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Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) DR Congo – Subsidy application 2023 The Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) is a subsidy programme that provides fund managers with capital to invest in early-stage startups. OCIF supports young, innovative entrepreneurs in Africa, Asia and the Middle East to scale up their businesses and create jobs. OCIF also helps young entrepreneurs prepare for investment and attract commercial follow-up investments.
Scoping Mission Senegal (DRR14SN02) Dutch experts, in cooperation with the World Bank, advised on management of the critical situation around the coastal zone near Saint-Louis (coastal defence measures).
Geo for potatoes, India This is a feasibility study for Mahindra-HZPC regarding a new information service, based on satellite data, that models and visualizes potato characteristics in large defined areas like growth, quality, type, etc, at an early stage.Based on the data, GEO4A can also make predictions for the future during the growing season.
E.G.T. Textiles Ltd, a joint venture for the production of wider width jacquard mattress tickings The project partners aim to develop a production facility to produce high quality wider width jacquard knitted mattress ticking products. Jacquard knitting is a high quality knitting technique that enables many technical features like computerised patterns. A mattress ticking is the cover (outer layer) of a mattress. The production facility will be set up in Gazipur, North of Dhaka by the project partners Enterprice Global Trading B.V. and Apex Jersey Ltd.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The partners want to comply with all relevant standards, concerning working conditions and environmental awareness. The following certificates will be obtained:•	SA 8000 certificate (social compliance).•	Wrapp certificate (Waste reduction and purchasing policy).•	Oekotex 100 standard compliance certificate.•	ISO 9001 certificate (Quality management system).•	ISO 140001 certificate (Environmental management system).•	Membership BGMEA (Bangladesh Garment Manufactures and Exporters Association).Impact•	Employment and working conditionsDuring the project 70 jobs will be created of which 45 medium-/high-level. Two years later this will increase to 120 jobs of which 60 high-level. The wages will be at or above market average and the workers will receive additional benefits such as medical allowance, maternity benefit, festival bonus, provident Fund and paid overtime. The many certifications will guarantee good working conditions.•	Innovation/Transfer of knowledgeExpertise about jacquard knitting and high end mattress ticking, transferred during the project, will be new knowledge.•	Chain effectsThe project will generate indirect employment to 20 people in the value chain (yarn producers, quilting, transport, etc).•	EnvironmentThe project will have a neutral impact on the environment. The production process does not require toxic chemicals and does not produce a lot of waste. The washing plant will have an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) for the waste water.•	Position of womenGiven the nature of the operations (textile industry), the project partners expect that at least 70% of the employees will be female (50). Of the medium- and high-level jobs, 20% will be female. To establish a production facility for high quality mattress ticking, with a capacity of 25 ticking per hour for the European and regional market.
SEE-Clean Cooking: Implementation of the Higher Tier Cooking Component in Bangladesh The Higher Tier Cooking Component aims to provide 600,000 people access to clean cooking solutions, at least at Tier 3, 4, or 5 of the Multi-Tier Framework.Practical Action and SNV implement the project in Bangladesh with the objective of further strengthening the supply side of the clean cooking sector. The project does this by helping small and medium-sized enterprises to improve their business operations, get access to finance for scale and innovation and by helping to build an enabling environment in support of clean cooking.
Capactity Building Poultry Feed Niger This project aims to improve the local poultry and feed sector in Niamey, Niger.In addition to improving knowledge and the economic position of local feed producers, farmers themselves are also made aware of the importance of using good feed. In addition, attention is paid to alternative raw materials, such as local waste and plants that are not suitable for human consumption, by-products from the agri-food industry and insect meal or larvae, which can be produced locally.But unemployed young people and women can also use the gaps in the market to produce and trade chicken feed. This project will reduce Niger's dependence on imported raw materials in the longer term.
Developing business skills of female entrepreneurs in India The purpose of this project is two-sided. The main purpose is to strengthen the business and personal skills of 16 Indian female start-up tech-entrepreneurs. This is done by organising a visit to the Netherlands where the group receives: 1)	business trainings and activities by leading Dutch tech-companies and organisations and; 2)	insight in best practices through discussions with Dutch female entrepreneurs active in India and Dutch women business networks.  On the other hand, a sub-goal of the project is to enable the Netherlands Embassy to learn more about the needs and challenges for Indian female entrepreneurs and to strengthen the ties between stakeholders in the Netherlands and India regarding female entrepreneurship by further embedding female entrepreneurship in its network and activities.
Bringing clean energy on credit to urban base of the pyramid households in East Africa through a sales force of disadvantaged youth and women Livelihoods is a not-for-profit social enterprise founded in 2011 that creates jobs for youth and women in Kenyan slums through the distribution of life-improving products. Their product basket includes affordable, high quality, and eco-friendly products not otherwise readily available in slums, including, but not limited to, clean-burning cookstoves, solar products, reading glasses, and household appliances. Livelihoods is active in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.Under the SDG7 results facility Livelihoods will focus on clean cooking in Kenya only. They will roll out an innovative new credit programme in their existing nine branches and establishing new training and distribution activities in selected new peri-urban and rural communities. To company plans to reach 23.150 households within three years.
Advise for harmonization of Ukrainian law on Nursery of perennial plants with European legislation The analysis of the new Ukrainian law on the Nursery of Perennial Plants suggests implementing some recommendations. These changes will bring the Ukrainian legislation in line with European standards. All the proposed changes will have a positive impact on issues related to illegal propagation, import procedures, and phytosanitary requirements for planting material. Furthermore, it will enhance the Law on "Rights on the Plant Varieties".
Development of a roadmap for an inclusive and sustainable water governance structure for the river Niger in Niger The purpose of this project is to contribute an expert planning perspective to the development of a roadmap that will lead to an inclusive and sustainable water governance structure for the river Niger in Niger (country). Good governance of the area of the river is essential for the livelihood of millions of people and the economy of the country and to prevent conflicts. Especially in the context of rapid climate change and extreme weather (and floods) occurring more often. This project will facilitate the planning process for the development of this roadmap at the beginning of 2021.
LAND-at-scale Burundi: Justice for all in the management of land conflicts Research has shown that of all court cases in Burundi, conflicts over land are the most prevalent, in some provinces even accounting for over 70% of all civil court cases. Land conflicts pose a threat for the peace and social cohesion in the country. A detailed analysis of these conflicts shows that land succession and inheritance are often observed as the root cause of land conflicts. In the absence of an inheritance law, these matters are often dealt with on the basis of customary practices. While this affects the entire population, women are particularly affected, especially in rural areas. Not only do women seeking justice face the challenge of discriminatory social-cultural norms and practices, judicial rulings in land-related cases based on customary practices, also tend to discriminate against women.By harmonizing judicial practices in court, the LAND-at-scale project (« Justice pour toutes et tous dans la gestion des conflits fonciers ».) will  contribute to peacebuilding, strengthen social cohesion and development through the enforcement of land and community conflict management mechanisms for access to equitable justice.This will be done by: •	Strengthening capacities of judges to render decisions in land court cases, in compliance with non-discriminatory principles and standards including jurisprudence.•	Strengthening capacities of local mechanisms for managing land disputes, namely conseils de notables, government representatives, lawyers and court clerks, to incorporate non-discriminatory legal standards in decision-making.•	Sensitizing the population with regards to non-discriminatory practices towards women and other vulnerable groups in land governance.
Employment in agri value chains Burkina Faso This project is based on the Scoping Mission Report on Entrepreneurship and Job Creation in Agricultural Value-Chains in the Sahel. The recommendations from this study, which was supervised by the Netherlands embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and RVO, are used to develop a multi-annual project contributing to entrepreneurship and (youth) employment in Burkina Faso.Specifically in the livestock value chain and in the off-season at mango processing facilities, there seem to be untapped opportunities.With the design of a new programme and the development of the local private sector, the Netherlands embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and RVO, aim to support Burkina Faso in addressing urgent issues such as instability and migration.
Antibiotic reduction in poultry feed in Myanmar This project analyses the opportunities to reduce antibiotic usage in the poultry sector in Myanmar. Via this pilot project, the project partners will test and demonstrate the best possible alternatives and sustainable replacement products for antibiotics in poultry feed in Myanmar to comply with new national regulations. And to create awareness about the performances of antibiotic-free feed among end-users (farmers and consumers of poultry products) and at the Myanmar Government level.As a result, there will be a reduction in antibiotic usage at the farm level and will improve food safety for consumers. Moreover, it will result in employment opportunities and a more efficient and safer production system in Myanmar.
Scoping on opportunities for cooperation between IFAD and The Netherlands related to the ‘Adaptation in the Mekong Delta Project’ The objectives of this scoping mission by two Dutch and two Vietnamese experts, were (a) to identify opportunities for collaboration between the Netherlands and IFAD in the Mekong Delta, and (b) to acquaint IFAD with the added value of Dutch expertise. This took place in the context of Resolution 120/NQ-CP (2017) on “Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Development of the Mekong Delta” and the IFAD project “Adaptation in the Mekong Delta in Ben Tre and Tra Vinh Provinces” (AMD).Climate change adaptation is central to Resolution 120. Challenges include water pollution, unsustainable groundwater use, causing land subsidence; sand mining (associated with bank erosion); dam building in the upstream river basin, affecting water and sediment transport; outmigration of rural people, especially youth; and e.g. expansion of thermal power plants. Resolution 120 provides policy guidance for transitions in production and other parts of value chains towards a resilient economy. This includes indications for priorities in agriculture and aquaculture production, shifts in production patterns, and the need to embrace floods, droughts and salinity.Five “Scopes of Work” were formulated on topics for additional research and technical advice, which resulted in activities and projects supported by the Netherlands, such as PVW4A18047 on Aquifer storage. This project is conducted in cooperation with: Climate Sense.
Green leaf protein (Phase I) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets.Food security Sub-Saharan Africa.Phase I: Feasibility study.
Government to Government assistance Sri Lankan Western Region Megapolis Project The overall purpose of the proposed Government to Government (G2G) (Phase 2) is to build institutional capacities on Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and infrastructure deployment and international procurement, develop and ensure that basic procurement skills and procedures are in place for future project implementation and improve procurement performance. Besides, by supporting the Water Resource Management Project (WRMP), Urban Development Authority (UDA) and the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation (SLLR&DC) in the project development process (of two projects), the aim is to:•	Develop a long-term collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka;•	Promote the development of sustainable infrastructure in Sri Lanka;•	Promote the conservation and sustainable use of Dutch Heritage infrastructure in Sri Lanka.
Social Impact Expedition Nairobi-Amsterdam (study tour) This project aims to promote social impact businesses in Kenya and simultaneously enhance economic relations between Kenya and The Netherlands to spur business development for social impact.
Creating an innovative and future-oriented WEF demonstration site To evaluate the possibility of sustainable desalination for irrigation purposes in remote, off-grid, areas in Egypt, an integrated assessment model has been developed that includes the technical, energy and economic aspects.This model can be used to assess the favourable conditions for economic application of Brackish Water Reversed Osmosis (BWRO) for several situations; off- or on-grid and with or without electricity storage.The model visualization is intended as “list of requirements” for a practical future desalination demonstration project. It shows that in off-grid conditions the BWRO solution powered by a photo voltaic installation with salt-batteries could be economic feasible.Application of the model, however, could only become economically sustainable in areas where brackish water will be available in sufficient quantities.The application in grid connected agricultural areas could be assessed in a future project, also in other countries.
Capacity building for the food and horticulture industry in Colombia The project supports implementing a bi-annual action strategic plan (2021-2022) to provide technical assistance and strengthen the capacities of local key private stakeholders and government institutions of the horticulture sector in Colombia. The goal is to help raise the level of Colombian horticulture in terms of productivity, quality and sustainability through improving the current production practices and technologies. The project supports the local horticulture sector with specialized capacity building that will enable transforming the horticulture sector towards a more sustainable and competitive practice. That further enables local small farmers of the regions of Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Antioquia, Magdalena and Cesar in Colombia to access the horticulture supply chain and to connect them with high-end actors of the national and international markets. The project also contributes to identifying opportunities for connecting the Dutch and the Colombian horticulture sectors. That may foster the development of the export potential of Colombia in vegetables.
Scoping study PSD cooperation Mapping the potential for economic cooperation between the Netherlands and São Tomé and Príncipe.
SoftFruit in Ethiopia Flevoplant B.V. is a specialist in the propagation of strawberry plants. Meteor Systems B.V. produces complete movable cultivation gutter and irrigation systems for greenhouse horticulture, tailored to the specific wishes of the growers and whereby the products can be adapted to the specific (climate) conditions in a specific country. The systems are suitable for large greenhouse complexes, (semi-)outdoor crops and indoor farming and result in higher crop yields and high quality products with minimal consumption of water, fertilizers and energy.Strawberries are already being grown in various areas in Ethiopia, both high and low, especially for export to the Middle East (more than 80%). Production is now mainly done with Israeli strawberry varieties and only in the open ground. With this project, the two Dutch companies want to introduce a new way of strawberry production in Ethiopia in which Dutch strawberry varieties and plants and production methods are applied: increased cultivation on substrate in gutters and a mini-air system for climate and temperature regulation. The two Dutch companies want to demonstrate that their technology increases production, reduces costs and reduces the use of pesticides, fertilizers and water.The demonstration project will take place at the Zuqualla Horti Farm. Zuqualla is a company that grows flowers and cultivates 22 hectares of strawberries in the open field, which means that an efficiency gain is missed. Zuqualla is located in an area where other horticultural companies are located that can visit the demonstration project.This project therefore involves the production of high-quality strawberries, a large part of which is destined for export. The application of Dutch technologies will therefore strengthen Ethiopia's competitive position internationally.
Needs assessment agriculture Tunisia This needs assessment aims to identify agricultural problems caused by climate change, Tunisian needs and desires, potential stakeholders involved and possible solutions focusing on the North-Western part of the country.
Capacity development in the National Directorate of Land (DINAT), Ministry of Land, Environment and Rural Development, Mozambique The project main objective is to support the Mozambican land authorities in Land Administration practices with next specific areas of attention:•	The nation-wide land regularisation program towards registering 5 million land rights;•	Maintenance of the Land Registration in Mozambique;•	Organisational issues in Mozambican land authorities;•	ICT and ICT-infrastructure;•	Overall capacity Building.
Establishment of Lakeshore Cancer Hospital CEDI Europe is a leading Dutch integrator providing healthcare and health related services to the developing world. CEDI Europe, ISO 9001:2008 certified, specializes in worldwide basic and complex, turnkey healthcare systems, both medical and laboratory. Additional Affiliate projects offer a complete chain of services.The objective of the proposed feasibility study is to determine the medical, organizational, technical and financial feasibility of establishing a cancer hospital and to allow LCC to make an informed investment decision.
Livestock sector study Chad This project aims to contribute to the improvement of pastoralists and agro-pastoralists livelihoods by1.	Reducing the bottlenecks in livestock value chains,2.	Facilitating a peaceful and secured access to natural resources and3.	Increasing their resilience against climate risks.
Trade mission to Moldova for Dutch-Romanian companies based in Romania After the Netherlands embassy in Bucharest, Romania, and Moldova organised a ‘Doing Business in Moldova’ seminar for Dutch and Romanian businesses in Romania, enough interest was gauged from the participants to go on a joint trade mission to the Republic of Moldova. This mission will take place in October 2017 during the Moldova Business Week. This event is organised by MIEPO (Moldova Investment and Export Promotion Organisation). This event will provide the trade mission participants with direct access to the gathering of many local and international companies, seminars and authorities.The trade mission aims to stimulate investments or trade of Dutch companies in or with Moldova. This mission will provide jobs, money and opportunities. All crucial for strengthening the private sector in Moldova and fitting into the ambition of the Netherlands (and the EU) to build stronger ties with countries adjacent to the EU within the framework of the EU Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), part of the Association Agreement between the EU and Moldova.
Myanmar Flower Sector Quick Scan The study will map Myanmar's flower sector, its key actors and linkages, trends, issues, challenges and opportunities.The outcome will:1.	Provide to-the-point details for Dutch agribusiness to elevate the Myanmar flower sector through investments or export of plant material, knowledge and technology, and2.	Provide further insight and food for directed interventions to Myanmar's relevant supervisory, facilitating and regulatory bodies and essential chain actors.
Production of modern pig farming equipment in Moldova Note: This project has been cancelled, because it has been withdrawn prematurely.Although this project has been approved and awarded a PSI grant, it has unfortunately never been implemented.Therefore, the full grant amount has been withdrawn. Establishing a production company for modern pig farming equipment in Moldova.
Improving Kenyan horticultural sector data for lobby & trade The main goal of this project is to assist the three most important horticultural sector associations in Kenya. The project focuses on enhancing the usability and management of Kenian horticultural sector data. That enables these associations to enhance their data system, advocate for their sector, have an impact on policy decisions, and improve trade opportunities on an international level. Ultimately, this project plays a significant role in promoting better understanding, transparency, and appeal of the horticultural sector in Kenya. Additionally, it also strengthens the trade relationship between the Netherlands and Kenya in the field of horticulture.
Local assistance cricket farming project A feasibility study on introducing cricket rearing in Rwanda will be conducted. This study will give insight into the market potential, the willingness of consumers to eat crickets, the willingness of smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs to rear crickets, and the first business model. Furthermore, a climate-smart rearing facility that fits the local context, is designed. Cricket rearing creates employment, especially for women, livelihood and access to nutritious food with proteins and minerals.
Sustainability Seminar  Angola This event aims to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities of the green economy, specifically renewable energy for the Angolan government and business. It also highlights the potential contribution of Dutch business and knowledge institutions.