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E-certification on Sanitary and phytosanitary process in Tanzania This project aims to implement technology and procedures that will enable the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (PHS) to issue electronic certificates in compliance with the IPPC and EU regulation in order to eliminate paper certificates. PHS has already having the right system in place (ATMIS), but did not yet implemented the necessary technology and procedures to exchange electronic information internationally. Ultimately, e-certification is key for efficient trade in plants and plant products from Tanzania to the Netherlands with gains for both sides.
Technical Assistance Orange Corners Innovation Fund Track II During this Capacity Building project foreseen in early 2021, nine selected Track II Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) startups will receive business mentoring and strategic advice. Furthermore, they will get connected to business angel networks and potential follow-up investment opportunities.
WASH Expert Lebanon UNICEF (DSS17LB03) Strategy development on the provision of water services in informal settlements in the Zahle and Bekaa governorate.
Orange Corners Algeria – Subsidy application 2023 The main objective of the Orange Corners Grant Programme is to offer training and otherwise support to young entrepreneurs aged between 18 to 35 years old, so they can turn their ideas into businesses with sustainable revenue models.The grant programme places particular focus on women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs whose business operations will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.The secondary objectives are:•	Raising awareness of entrepreneurship and encouraging young people's entrepreneurial spirit and skills.•	Strengthening the capacity of local businesses and local civil society organisations.
An innovative broiler parent stock project in Albania Note: This project has been cancelled, because it has been withdrawn prematurely.Although this project has been approved and awarded a PSI grant, it has unfortunately never been implemented.Therefore, the full grant amount has been withdrawn. The goal of this project is the establishment of a parent stock with a capacity of 20,000 chicken, in order to produce approximately 796,959 day old chicken and 996,199 hatching eggs.
Capacity building entrepreneurship for three universities This project envisioned to support the ecosystem for entrepreneurs in Algeria, through building capacity at three Algerian universities in the field of entrepreneurship. The project supported a business school in Algeria and two universities in Oran individually to integrate entrepreneurship in their strategy and practices, in order to stimulate more students to start their own business. Interventions focused on teaching methods, pre- or extracurricular activities, student-led events, strategy review or other forms of support. To make the capacity building tailor-made and context specific for every university, the project started with a needs assessment which lead to a concrete implementation plan for each of them.
Life Sciences and Health for Development (LS&H4D) Life Science & Health for Development fund (LS&H4D) aims to stimulate public private partnerships in the life sciences sector in developing countries. The objective of the LS&H4D Fund is to achieve structural poverty reduction by improving the health status of poorer populations in developing countries, using innovative health technologies for preventing, diagnosing and/or treating SRHR related conditions and poverty related diseases. Improved public health boosts economic development, while improved economic prospects mean better human health. Netherlands Enterprise Agency administers LS&H4D at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands.
Researching the Masterplan Beira and (involuntary) displacement Researching the Masterplan Beira and (involuntary) displacement.
Capacity building PPP health The project aims to facilitate a proof-of-concept for public-private partnerships (PPPs) or cooperations (PPCs) in Isiolo County. It is needed to build learning and practice the assessment, sensitization, design, contracting, and implementation of primary healthcare PPPs or PPCs, allowing for replication and scale-up throughout the country. These PPPs or PPCs are needed to develop the primary healthcare sector in Kenya, in line with SDG 3, create affordable healthcare for the Kenyan population, and generate employment and business opportunities in the health sector and ecosystem around healthcare.
Feasibility study on low-cost housing in India The Veerhuis Group is a knowledge based Business group in the Building and Construction Industry (BCI). With its patented inovative building techniques and system it intends to change the present BCI into a more sustainable business, that becomes eco-friendly, energy saving, problem solving on a global level. The feasibility study is focusing on low cost housing in India. The aim of the demonstration project is to make a number of these actors familiar with the UMVA platform. This involves the government, a hospital, a microfinancing organization (MFI), an insurance company, the post office and a school, which make it avai
Remote Support Mozambique II This project aims to provide remote support in terms of water management and modelling in the aftermath of cyclone Idai.
Scoping nature-based solutions Sidoardjo The Indonesian government has asked for technical support in the improvement of the regional aquaculture sector in Sidoardjo, whilst improving coastal sediment management and the conservation of the mangrove ecosystem.This assignment provides a scoping for the potential of the implementation of nature-based solutions, including the technical and institutional settings. The lessons learnt in this case study will also be used to improve the uptake of nature-based solutions on a larger scale in Asia.
Study agrologistics in the Colombian Caribbean The agricultural potential of Colombia is, without a doubt, enormous. However, it is not yet fully exploited. Meanwhile, Colombian cities steadily grow both in size and population, demanding agricultural production of higher quality and quantity. With this, comes to need for an efficient set of infrastructure and logistics operations, both for domestic and international trade. This study aimed to analyse and present the current situation of the agro-logistics sector in the five departments of Atla´ntico, Boli´var, Cesar, La Guajira and Magdalena. These five departments host three of the four main ports for Colombia, playing a crucial role in the import and export operations of the country. In addition, they are home to large production of banana and oil palm. The project provides a comprehensive understanding of the current state of the art and bottlenecks of the agro-logistic chains in the focus regions . In addition, the regions are described in their environmental and geographical aspects, on top of being linked to the different logistics systems available in the region (and country). Building on the results of the first part of the study, The results of this project contribute to the identification of integrated value chain solutions and bussines cases that will improve the logistics for perishable goods and reduce food loss and waste, improve incomes of producers and further exploit the export potential of the Caribbean region and the country. In doing so, the project identified several business opportunities for involvement of the knowledge and private sector of the Netherlands and Colombia. The study was performed by Resilience BV, with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bogotá The project provides a comprehensive understanding of the current state of the art and bottlenecks of the agro-logistic chains along multi-modal transport in the Caribbean region of Colombia. The results of this project contribute to the identification of integrated value chain solutions and business cases that will improve the logistics for perishable goods and reduce food loss and waste, improve incomes of producers and further exploit the export potential of the Caribbean region and the country.  In doing so, the project also identifies opportunities for involvement of the knowledge and private sector of the Netherlands and Colombia. The project has a positive impact on:SDG 8: inclusive and sustainable economic growth; andSDG 2: food nutrition and security
HYAMAT (Phase II) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets.Design and innovate with locally available materials for economic and environmental impact.Phase II: Prototype development for local context and (large-scale) practical tests.
Hot potatoes: Phyto-sanitary mission from Pakistan The work of the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) is based on International Standards intended to harmonize phytosanitary measures used in international trade and to respond to plant health risks according to the International Plant Protection Convention. Technical experts in contracting party governments share information and expertise to strengthen risk assessment and phytosanitary capacity. In this project, Pakistani officials will get acquainted with Dutch methods of field inspections, soil sampling and analysis and other disease control measures, in particular related to seed potatoes and flower bulbs, essential crops in the bilateral trade. This activity will facilitate Pakistan’s agricultural trade and investment in general and add value to their crop production.
Masterclass in design, operation and maintenance of Wastewater Treatment Technologies The increasing stress on Egyptian wastewater treatment plants requires new or improved process designs.The sustainable managing of these technologies requires advanced asset management, primarily in the O&M (operation & maintenance) activities.The additional challenge in the design and O&M of smaller-sized wastewater treatment plants is the relatively higher cost associated with facility management and wastewater treatment.The focus of this masterclass is the agile and financially responsible process design and operating and maintenance to improve management of small- to medium-sized wastewater treatment plants.
Geohydrologist Tanzania UNHCR (DSS15TZ01) Drilling to identify potential water sources for the Nduta and Mtendeli location for newly arrived refugees.
Exploratory study renewable energy Laos The Government of Laos has become interested in Dutch blue river technology after a visit of the Netherlands embassy to Vientiane in February. With this technology, energy can be generated with the use of turbines in rivers without the need for building environmentally unfriendly dams. It has the potential to improve access to electricity for local communities and possibly also generate foreign currency through electricity export. This study will assess the suitability of a change towards more environmentally friendly use of renewable energy in Laos and also identify sites where this green river technology in combination with solar energy can be applied.
Mimea Estate: Seed production in Tanzania This project aims to investigate the feasibility of setting  up a durable production facility of Cucurbit seeds in Arusha area.The set up of the production facility will generate new jobs and will be an example of durable horticulture.
Production and marketing of high Premium Rice in Central Java In Indonesia, the demand for rice is growing increasingly while production is decreasing. Farmers produce low-quality rice and face many challenges in the production. Their position in the supply chain is weak and they have difficulty getting into new markets. The partnership will motivate, train and coach 10,000 farmers in Central Java to produce high-premium rice for the Indonesian market, using certified seeds, organic fertilizers and pesticides. The demand for high-quality rice is growing annually,  proving to be financially beneficial for farmers. To support the farmers in the supply chain is the partnership working towards professionalizing 58 LDPMs (business units within farmer groups) into a cohesive and robust business organization. That will equip them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and influence to strengthen their bargaining power and become a reliable supplier and trustworthy client for bank loans.Multiple measures will be taken to enhance the role of women in LDPMs:- They will become the owner of harvest and post-harvesting equipment.- They will use improved techniques to improve the quality and quantity of the harvest and increase their income.The total additional rice grain production per year will be 2,453 tons, which is a 20% increase. Both male and female farmers will experience an average income rise of 76 euros per year, which is a 42% increase. Additionally, female labourers involved in threshing will see their income rise by 30%. The goals of the project are:- Increased rice production to meet the increasing demand for food/rice- Improved market efficiency and sustainability of the rice supply chian- Inclusive business with impact on small farmers, employees and entrepreneur
Niceday Indonesia This project aims to demonstrate an online psychological help method as a form of preventive health care for businesses.When successful, it can also be used for private health care by local psychologists.
Addis Hydraulics Certified Repair Center The objective of this investment preparation study is to investigate the technical and commercial feasibility of setting up a first class hydraulic repair and service center in Addis Ababa, together with local partner Messeret Group. Setting up this service center involves investing in a fully equipped workshop and training the first team of technical staff.
Living lab: enabling local economic development and climate resilience through green businesses Under the fast pace of urbanization, cities and metropolitan regions around the world are confronted with complex (societal) challenges, amongst which climate change. The dynamics of urban growth in Pereira city and Metropolitan area are characterized by changes in land use that result in an increase of the population's vulnerability and exposure to natural disasters. This situation creates environmental degradation, problems with connectivity and accessibility, and reduces quality of life of the inhabitants due to lack of integration of urban, peri-urban, and rural areas.This project aims to study the possibilities to create a green corridor as a living lab in Pereira city and scale it up to the Central West Metropolitan Area. Through this pioneering project, other Colombian and Latin American cities can benefit as well, since other intermediate cities are currently confronted with similar issues. The innovative solutions that will be proposed in this project to develop a green corridor in Pereira and metropolitan area, can open the opportunities to the private sector through international collaboration and through a Business2City approach.After a preliminary research and needs assessment, workshops will be organized to explore options and build a shared vision and agenda setting of green innovations, and to identify priority themes and a portfolio of projects. This will result in design of two project proposals to give shape to the Sustainable Cities sector strategy.
Solar-driven aquaculture technology in Vietnam Vietnam is a major producer and exporter of pangasius and shrimp worldwide, with more than 500,000 aquaculture farms located primarily in remote regions of the Mekong Delta. These farms rely on fossil-fuel diesel generators to operate, which is not sustainable and hinders Vietnam's ability to meet its Paris Climate Agreement target by 2030.Therefore, this study will be conducted on the feasibility of using solar-powered aquaculture technology on small and medium-sized farms in Vietnam. This shift towards renewable energy solutions can substantially decrease CO2 emissions and comply with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 13 of addressing climate change.However, traditional smallholder farmers may face an obstacle in the form of the initial investment required to implement solar solutions. As a result, the study also aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of farmers' requirements for solar-driven aquaculture technology and the availability of solar-powered technology solutions in the private sector.The study will involve the participation of aquaculture technology-focused private sector firms from the Netherlands and Vietnam, as well as Can Tho University to leverage the expertise of Vietnam's young minds.
Training-seminar insect production This project contributes to producing insects and insectmeal as a local and sustainable food source for carnivorous fish species, chickens and pigs in Nigeria. This food source is to replace the (imported) fishmeal and fill the current gap of animal protein meal for agro- and aquaculture-applications. In October 2017, eight Nigerian selected pilots were trained in a weeklong course provided by HAS in the Netherlands on setting up insect and insectmeal production processes and businesses.
Potatoes for Sierra Leone 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. The establishment of a commercial potato farm comprising 90 hectares for the production of seed potatoes (30 hectares) and ware potatoes (60 hectares) in combination with an out grower scheme of 100 small-scale farmers for additional (ware) potato production. The total production of potatoes is estimated at 2,400 tons annually.
#CoCreateDESIGN The purpose of #cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL-2019 is to identify city challenges that can be linked to the creativity of entrepreneurs through design thinking. The kick-off will be this event by creating a location and event space to meet and exchange ideas through the methodology of design-thinking in the resilience areas identified by the City of Cape Town. Besides entrepreneurs, city planners and design thinkers will be invited. The promotion of design thinking aims to introduce it as a crucial methodology to enable change and provide solutions for local problem-solving. This initiative supports entrepreneurship in the creative industries by harnessing their innovative vision and creativity. A strategy is being developed to offer continuous support to local entrepreneurs through Masterclasses scheduled throughout 2019. Specific regions targeted include Cape Town, with Durban and Johannesburg also being encouraged to participate.
Coordination and logistics for combi-tracks The Netherlands embassy and consulate-general in Lagos, Nigeria and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) are working on the implementation of two combi-tracks in Nigeria: 1.	Integrated off-grid solar solutions.2.	Sustainable horticulture in South-West Nigeria.Within these two combi-tracks, different (incoming) scoping/trade missions, events and visits will be (co-)organized.The primary objective of this project is to enhance the quality and efficiency of these missions, events and visits by making a flexible budget available to purchase or rent services locally and quickly to support the implementation of the above mentioned two combi-tracks in Nigeria.
Reversing the Flow (RtF) Reversing the Flow (RtF) supports communities in vulnerable situations by strengthening their water security and climate resilience. RtF aims to make communities more resilient with locally-led water, landscape restoration and climate adaptation actions. Local partners, called hubs, support communities to organise and lead these actions themselves.
Design and organisation of an online basic course offshore wind energy for Tunisian officials Participation in an earlier Offshore Wind Masterclass organised by ICEP/RVO has triggered the interest by ANME to further learn from the Dutch experience in offshore wind and to deepen their knowledge in offshore wind development. An increased understanding on the several offshore wind components could support ANME in their task to provide input in the renewable energy studies. An online basic course offshore wind energy for a group of Tunisian government officials including specific attention for the Tunisian context, will be organised as learning tool to increase the knowledge in this field. In the course specific Dutch expertise in the field of offshore wind will be explained including the policy framework and the role of the government in offshore wind development.
Balkan Business Women mission This project aims to support the development of female entrepreneurs in North Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo. The project should support the growth of the participant's existing businesses and smaller upcoming entrepreneurs. The project additionally seeks to improve collaboration and coordination among the regional offices of The Netherlands in North Macedonia, Albania, and Kosovo to generate a favourable influence on the business climate in the host nations.
Nigeria Business Challenge The Nigeria Business Challenge (NBC) encourages young Dutch and Nigerian students to explore sustainable business cases for investment and trade between the two countries. This initiative will stimulate the development of private industry and the Dutch business world in Nigeria. The initiative is initiated by the Dutch embassy.
Orange Corners Algeria – Incubation programme With this project, the Orange Corners incubation programme in Algeria will be developed.This will strengthen the startup infrastructure in the country by offering an incubation programme in Algiers for 120 young social entrepreneurs over the course of three years, which will enable them to create new innovative businesses and social enterprises.At least 50% of these social entrepreneurs will be women, thereby supporting equal opportunities for women.
Trade mission on Waste Management to Mumbai and New Delhi (Part 2) India is currently the fifth largest economy in the world, but burdened heavily by urban waste management challenges. According to the Central Pollution Board in India, the estimated annual solid waste generation rate in India is approximately 58 million tons, of which 55 million is collected. Of this, 29 million ton is treated and 10 million is dumped in landfills. The remaining 18 million tons is unaccounted for.Much of this waste leads to a host of environmental and public health issues caused by the release of toxic gasses, smog, and GHG emissions, breeding of pathogens, plastic and heavy metal pollution into water and soil systems.Waste however, if managed well, offers a profitable business opportunity in terms of the recyclables and energy that can be produced. The Netherlands is a global leader in environmentally friendly and sustainable waste management, as well as recycling. This offers Dutch companies a unique opportunity to deploy waste management solutions in India.The IFAT conference in Mumbai is an annual event that brings a strong network of environmental technology solution companies and industry leaders together under one roof. Through this project, a Dutch trade delegation will visit the IFAT conference, which provides an ideal platform to position and promote Dutch expertise and business in India, and to connect Dutch and Indian stakeholders in the waste management sector.
#CoCreateMyFuture Hackathon 2021 #CoCreateMyFuture - agriculture will be a slimmed-down, online version of the #CoCreateMyCity program. Between fifty and a hundred Palestinian students from multiple knowledge institutes will be invited to participate in the CCMF agritech Hackathon.The purpose of this project is to set up a hackathon that will A.	familiarise and motivate Palestinian students on entrepreneurship and active citizenship by inviting them to work on business challenges in the field of agriculture and -tech, B.	create innovative ideas for current challenges in the agritech field, and C.	link the participants to incubation programmes so that they are aware of the possibilities and can take their ideas to the next stage of development if they want.