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Valuing Water Journey in Ethiopia’s Rift Valley Basin: Mapping the System The purpose of the project is to map the system of Ethiopia’s Rift Valley from the perspective of water values and governance, using VWI’s Conceptual Framework, in order to facilitate the design of a workplan for action. The work plan will result in a strategy, in close collaboration with stakeholders and partners at multiple levels, for systemic change in decision making related to water and value in Ethiopia’s Central Rift Valley Basin.
Cocoa juice This project aims to reduce three Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) risks in the cocoa value chain in Ghana:•	the current living income gap among cocoa growing households,•	gender inequality and•	the lack of decision-making and ownership upstream in the cocoa value chain.The cocoa industry, farmer organizations and cocoa households will be challenged to re-think the potential business cases in the cocoa production chain by going beyond the commercial value of only cocoa beans, by looking at possibilities for the by-products (waste products).The main feature of this project is extracting juice from cocoa pulp and transforming this in a nutritious and delicious drink, to be sold for export and for the internal market. The juice is collected, processed and sold by cocoa growing households. This innovative way of income diversification will help to close the income gap of cocoa households with at least 10%, exceeding current sustainability premiums in place. In the short term, between 12,000 to 18,000 cocoa households in Ghana can benefit from the project. In the next phase, the project will result in a scalable prototype of a commercially viable beverage.The project takes a household approach, inviting households to participate, but the focus is on the participation of women. The project contributes to women's empowerment through targeting them as collectors, processors and marketers of the cocoa juice. This changes the status quo: instead of women being seen as 'helpers' on their husband's farm or in the household (doing unpaid work), women are provided with jobs. This will contribute to their economic empowerment and will generate positive impacts for the whole family and communities.By introducing and developing the concept of 'share trade' with the involved households, they become more than just 'suppliers' of raw materials and take profit from the beverage itself. Moreover, the cocoa industry will be challenged to re-think the potential farmer business cases in the cocoa production chain by going beyond the commercial value of cocoa beans only.
Support Influentials Programme This project aims to expose Mozambican visitors to facilities, policy, infrastructure and climate offered to starting entrepreneurs in the Netherlands. By ensuring knowledge transfer and exchange between these Mozambican influentials and Dutch experts, this project aims to guarantee the successful launch of Orange Corners Mozambique. It will also allow the Netherlands embassy to connect important players in entrepreneurship in both the Netherlands and Mozambique.
Event Manager for Conference on Sustainable Sourcing and Pricing in the Ready Made Garments (RMG) sector of Bangladesh Conference on Sustainable Sourcing in the Garment Sector of Bangladesh (MAN16BD01).On 29th September 2016, the Sustainable Sourcing in the Garment Sector (SSGS) conference was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. SSGS convened 380 high-profile participants from over 190 organizations to discuss sustainable versus unsustainable sourcing and showcase new sourcing practices that would benefit all stakeholders in the garment value chain. Amongst the representatives were officials from the Government of Bangladesh and the Netherlands, Corps Diplomatique, NGOs, International Organizations, academics, international buyers, brands and suppliers. The Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Lilianne Ploumen, was present for a keynote speech.SSGS emphasized the need to advance a common understanding of sustainable sourcing practices in the garment sector by promoting multi-stakeholder cooperation and presenting best practices. The SSGS conference was a subsequent event to the Asian Living Wage Conference (ALWC) in May 2016. The ALWC was convened through the joint efforts of the governments of Germany, the Netherlands, and Pakistan. The ALWC focused on realizing living wages through social dialogue. The SSGS conference highlighted the importance of sustainable sourcing practices for buyers, suppliers, and other stakeholders involved in the garment value chain.
The effectiveness of SAAT under Malaysian conditions ReXil Agro provides several innovative options to improve agriculture and horticulture.Based on the application of (stabilized) silicic acid products (SAAT), utilizing SAAT produces higher quality (e.g. higher nutritional value & longer shelf-life) crops and higher crop-yields per hectare. SAAT is a cost-effective, eco-friendly and safe product for farmers, the soil and consumers.We shall demonstrate the effectiveness of SAAT application under realistic Malaysian conditions for 11 crops.
SEE-Clean Cooking: Digital carbon trading pilot (CaVEx) This pilot project is funded under the African Biodigester Component (ABC), and jointly implemented by SNV, 4R Digital, the Africa Bio-Energy Program Limited (ABPL), GIZ, Inclusive Energy, and Sistema Bio.The project aims to test the use of Smart Biogas meters to capture data and test the sale of carbon credits through the CaVEx digital carbon trading platform and real life field testing with small and medium-sized biodigesters, installed under the ABC programme in Kenya.The Carbon Value Exchange (CaVEx) platform, is an online brokerage place to connect buyers and sellers of carbon credits. It was designed to democratize access to carbon finance through the integration of connected devices to a digital marketplace, and allows smaller carbon projects, such as small biodigester enterprises, to access carbon finance as a crucial income stream.
Environmental friendly hollow sections for Burundi Note: This project has been cancelled, because RVO has no confidence that it will be successfully completed in the short term.The applicant is located in Gulu, northern Uganda, where they produce a range of construction materials, including the hollow sections that will be produced by the project as well. Part of the production is being exported to neighbouring countries. Local partner is both active in the hotel industry as well as the distribution of construction materials. The partners plan to start a joint venture for the production of hollow sections, round and rectangular metal tubes that can be used in construction, mostly in frames that support roofs. This is an alternative for wooden construction frames, as wood is becoming more scarce and expensive in Burundi, because of deforestation. The factory will be located in Bujumbura because of the logistics of importing raw materials and the need for construction materials there.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The project aims to be in a leading position in environmentally responsible practices in the construction sector, by implementing efficient processes, minimising waste, etc. The joint venture will offer safe and healthy working conditions, living wages and a range of fringe benefits.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsThe joint venture will ensure safety in the working place and provides an extensive training programme to its employees, including an individual tuition programme to further develop their personal skills. Fringe benefits include medical insurance and a product discount.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe product is not new, but not yet locally produced, so the production method is new. Since local production instead of current imports, is expected to result in lower prices, this will also open up lower segments of the market for the use of metals sections instead of wooden poles.•	Chain effectsThe coils, the main raw material will be imported.The project aims to sell hollow sections specifically at the local market for construction materials for small businesses and households. Local customers will benefit from a more affordable alternative for wooden poles, that will also feature a more constant capacity for supporting constructions.•	Impact on the sectorLikewise, the project will have a positive influence on other companies in the construction sector that will be sourcing these materials.The project will take two interns a year from the local university.•	EnvironmentThe hollow sections are an alternative for wooden poles and deforestation is a serious problem in the country.•	Position of womenSlightly less than half of employees will be women, mostly in administrative and cleaning positions. To establish a factory for the production of 190,000 tons of hollow sections in Bujumbura.
Follow-up poultry market study Zambian poultry companies are not yet able enough to compete with surrounding countries, due to the lack of technical and management skills and knowledge. As improvements in these areas can create opportunities for supply to larger retailers and also for export to neighbouring countries. By this project Dutch companies get aware of the poultry investment opportunities in Zambia and Dutch technology and knowledge possible can be exchanged with the Zambian in their benefit. This might give the poultry sector the boost to further develop in Zambia.This project was implemented within the framework of the L4ED programme (Local Economic Development/Leads for Economic Diplomacy) and initiated by the Netherlands representation. The project aimed to contribute to (the enabling environment for) local private sector development as well as economic diplomacy. It concerns a small intervention that serves as catalyser for further developments.
Validation of Fine Dust Elimination Intervention (IND-6030) The overall objective of this demonstration project is to eliminate an obstruction that impedes the large-scale introduction of ENS’ air purification technology to the Indian market: By validating the intervention at the AES high school, the efficacy of the technology can be demonstrated in a real-life application. In combination with the possibility to demonstrate this technology at the site of a satisfied customer, this will greatly assist in enhancing the options for successful market penetration regarding the sales of large-volume air purification systems in India.Besides the large distance, several socio-cultural factors have a large influence on business between the Netherlands and India:• unfamiliarity with each other’s culture and customs may be neutralized by mediation by a local representative,• a near-by demonstration project, and/or• an enthusiastic local customer.With the delivery of a highly optimized custom PM-abatement intervention at the AES building, ENS thought to have reached that target. However, the failure to quantify the actual on-site effectiveness threatens to nullify its potential to serve as an effective marketing tool to open the Indian market potential, by providing tangible proof of efficacy.This DHI project proposal aims to validate the intervention at the AES building to the current state-of-the-art: Hereto, highly specialized knowledge and equipment are required. This project does not literally introduce a novel technology to the target country, but aims to provide a high-quality on-site validation, in support of the large-scale introduction of this technology.
Africanised TV The applicant Vynavy Productions SA from Cameroon and local partner Media 2000 SA will establish a digital, professional, and multifunctional TV studio in Ouagadougou for the production of TV productions adapted to the local culture and context of Burkina Faso and other French speaking African countries. The impact on the country will not only be the creation of 78 jobs but it will also offer the country "custom made" TV programmes adapted to the local cultural and social situation.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The TV productions and series will besides entertainment also have an emancipating and educational purpose with themes as women's rights, children's rights and protection of the environment.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsIn total 42 employees will be hired on a fixed contract and 36 employees will be needed in case of large productions and will thus be temporary employees. Legal working hours will be respected carefully and all overtime work will be paid. The wages will be at least a 150% above minimum wage in Burkina Faso. Social dialog will be taken seriously and employees will be encouraged to participate in the company's life, to voice their ideas.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeAll of the knowledge that will be transferred by this project is new to the country as there is no multifunctional commercial TV studio in Burkina Faso.The employees will gain knowledge on the writing and production of sitcoms in an appropriate TV studio, on the production of interactive TV shows making use of multi cameras, as well as on the production of reality TV shows.•	Chain effectsOther TV chains and producers will also benefit from the setting up of a multifunctional digital studio. They will be able to produce their own productions in appropriate and safe settings. According to the partners, at least 30 other companies and organisations will benefit from the improved situation.•	Position of womenThe partners are keen to promote women's rights. Female applications will be encouraged for all positions. The goal of the project is to set up a digital, professional, and multifunctional TV studio in Ouagadougou for the production of TV productions adapted to the local culture and context of Africa.
Cheese Pack India Kaas-Pack Holland B.V. specialises in supplying customised cheese products to the food industry and food service throughout Europe. From grated cheese, slices, and cubes, to customised shapes. We offer a wide variety of products: from Gouda, Edam, Cheddar and Tilsiter to composite mixes for pizza and bakery.The project is an investment preparation study into the feasibility of setting up its own branch in Bangalore for storage, processing (cutting and grating), packaging and distribution center of cheese.
Fact-finding mission Public Finance Management (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia) Building on previous experience in the Shiraka Training Programme, the overall and long-term target is to improve Public Finance Management in the four selected countries by setting-up a multiannual technical assistance programme. These four countries all have embarked on ambitious public financial management reforms and are looking for foreign expertise to assist them with their implementation tailored towards their needs. The envisioned assistance from the Netherlands Ministry of Finance will be more targeted and comprehensive than is currently possible under the Shiraka Training Programme. It will be based on availability and capacity of expertise of the NL MoF in conjunction with the requested needs for technical assistance. The future assistance programme will most likely target the areas in which the National Academy can provide expertise, i.e. policy-based fiscal strategy and budgeting, budget reliability, predictability and control in budget execution, transparency of public finances, policy evaluation and audit.
Establishment of a ground station for reception and commercial processing of earth observation data 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 project entails the establishment of a ground station for the reception and processing of earth observation satellite data.
Scoping Mission Central Luzon, the Philippines (DRR15PH08) Scoping mission on possible arsenic contamination in Central Luzon (the Philippines).
Workshops climate smart agriculture Knowledge transfer to Algerian and Maghreb farmers, authorities and other stakeholders on climate-smart agriculture techniques in the Algerian and Maghreb context.
Fighting Ebola in Liberia and Sierra Leone (DSS15EBL42) Deployment of DSS in the fight against Ebola in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
PPP training in Cotonou Public Private Partnerships (PPP) is a new approach for financing infrastructure in Benin. Legislation is currently passing through parliament. International experience has shown that several hurdles must be surmounted before contracts can be commissioned successfully.The port of Cotonou will develop a master plan for its future development with the expertise of Dutch companies Witteveen & Bos, Maritime & Transport Business Solutions (MTBS) and Port of Amsterdam International. The master planning process is highly relevant for Benin and represents a significant investment in the country's economic performance.Before implementing the master plan, the Port of Cotonou needs to improve the PPP knowledge of its stakeholders. Therefore, this project aims to strengthen their PPP project development and management.
#cocreateMYCITY (CCMC) virtual follow-up 39 Students participated in #cocreateMYCITY in Cape Town (2019). The twelve best students (three teams) were selected to participate in the second leg in the Netherlands. This project aims to continue developing the business pitch ideas of the selected students by exposing them to the Dutch context and providing them with complimentary business training. Intense cooperation on the institutional level for universities creates extra synergy. The improved business ideas will be placed under the umbrella of the #CoLab, to continue all the work done in South Africa and the Netherlands to keep working towards tangible and implementable business solutions.
Peace Gold The Democratic Republif of the Congo's (DRC) artisanal mining sector is a challenging context to work in, especially in eastern DRC, where artisanal small-scale mines (ASM) are a driver of conflict and are often used by armed groups to exploit political, ethnic and historical tensions. In the province of Ituri, miners are poor and vulnerable and often ex-combatants or internally displaced people (IDPs) who have experienced high levels of trauma. ASMs selling to informal market creates an unreliable sources of income for miners and contributes to the fuelling of illicit activities. There exist numerous barriers to access legal markets for ASMs, such as heavy administrative requirements, high taxes, corruption, lack of connections and low levels of literacy.
Access to finance This research into access to finance provides a detailed overview of Jordan’s financial ecosystem, including its suitability for supporting farmers. A better understanding of the intentions and needs of financial service providers and their clients could help to facilitate matchmaking between the two.The final report contains identified gaps, bottlenecks and mismatches and provides recommendations towards enhanced access to finance for farmers in Jordan.
IPM Training Jordan – Fruits This project consists of organizing three Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Workshops in the Jordanian Fruit and Vegetable Sector. To contribute to sustainable agricultural development in the fruit and vegetable sector in Jordan by reducing the unsafe use of pesticides, thereby improving their market access and creating employment.
Development of river management and water governance for Bosnia and Herzegovina The purpose of the project is to make a further step in the development of a long-term relationship between Bosnian and Dutch water authorities with the objective to strengthen water management in Bosnia, by exposing sector decision makers to Dutch water management and water governance practices.
Supply chain and logistics in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea In a project initiated by RVO's Direction Sustainable Economic Development (DDE), courses on logistics and customs were developed and implemented, and trainers were trained. Currently, the trainers and course material remain unused, although all stakeholders emphasise the relevance of the training.This follow-up project aims to improve the logistical sector and cooperation between the stakeholders in the port in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea, using the developed training material and trained trainers and ensuring the availability of local training in this field.The project will entail: •	Improving Port logistics and stakeholder dialogue and ensuring further training in this field.•	Improving supply chain management and stakeholder dialogue and ensuring further training in this field.•	Support with Customs and border agency cooperation in trade facilitation.
Shiraka Training Programme Local Governance 2022 The objective of this annual course is for civil servants working in the field of local governance to share their knowledge and skills, enabling them to lead and inspire the modernisation of local governance. The course also aims to strengthen participants' ties with the Netherlands and the Dutch government, especially between Dutch civil servants and their counterparts in the target countries.
Cassava value chain Côte d’Ivoire DADTCO wants to invest in the processing of cassava carrots into cassava starch flour for delivery to the Food & Beverage industry (beer breweries and Nestlé) and the bakery sector.Currently, no high-quality cassava flour is produced in the Ivory Coast. Cassava flour can be used to partially replace more expensive raw materials such as (imported) wheat.The business concept of DADTCO is aimed at small-scale farmers who grow cassava. DADTCO wants to facilitate approximately 4,500 suppliers in the processing of cassava carrots by bringing mobile units such as the AMPU (Autonomous Mobile Processing Unit), the MRU (Mobile Refinery Unit) and the MDU (Mobile Drying Unit) closer to the cassava growers. This reduces the need for farmers to transport the perishable tubers (the roots must be used within 48 hours) over long distances to a central plant. The AMPU processes cassava into cassava cake (year-long). The cassava cake can be further processed into cassava starch, for this the MDU (drying technique) and the MDU (grinding) are used. The final product is high-quality cassava flour.The investment concerns a complete mobile factory that can produce 6,500 tons of cassava flour per year. The plant will be used during the year in three different cassava production areas. In addition, investments will have to be made in the training of staff, farmers and bakers.
Modelling expert / DRR-Team Scoping Mission Peru (DRR16PE02) Peru and Ecuador have always been vulnerable for water-related disasters, like flooding, water scarcity and water pollution. Both countries are particularly affected by the consequences of the recurrent natural phenomenon El Niño and La Niña. This project concerns DRR-Team's support (2016) to the Peruvian and Ecuadorian Governments following their requests, on early warning systems and flood risk management.
Research feasibility production company for dextrins Cordial is an internationally leading manufacturer of industrial adhesives for paper and board applications. From our Winschoten head office in the North of the Netherlands a dedicated and professional team of 40 people works together to offer you tailor made adhesive products.Worldwide, Cordial supplies over 60,000 tons of adhesives to companies in the paper and board industries. Quality adhesives are essential for the success of these industries. This study focuses on the economic and technical feasibility of FDI in the proposed project. This study will focus on both the technical and economic feasibility of the proposed FDI in itself to establish production for dextrin.