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Expertise Royalty Administration International at workshop PVP in Dalat, Vietnam Plant Variety Protection in Vietnam is not yet organised according to best practise. Legislation is under development (with support by Dutch government) but issues like enforcement need much attention yet. Due to the current situation, Dutch horticulture companies are hesitant to enter the Vietnamese market with their protected varieties. If Vietnam is able to further upgrade their legislation and enforcement in line with best practise, a positive incentive for Dutch related business will be provided.The purpose of the project is to have the expertise of the Dutch RAI (Royalty Administration International) available at a PVP (Plant Variety Protection) workshop in Dalat, Vietnam. This expertise will provide a proven method of enforcement through royalties to the Vietnamese policy makers. This is an important step to improve the PVP practise in Vietnam.An expert of RAI will provide a presentation at the workshop and actively participates in the workshop.
Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) Mozambique 2021 The Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) provides young entrepreneurs in the Orange Corners programme with access to funding of up to €50,000. This allows the entrepreneurs to develop their idea in a product or proposition that can enter the market.As OCIF aims to stimulate innovation, the innovative-aspect of the business will be an important criterium for the selection of participants in the programme. It will be a condition that each business idea will have positive social or ecological impact and addresses at least one SDG. Furthermore, each entrepreneur will have to commit him or herself fully for the period of the incubation programme. If a business idea fits within the circular economy, this will be a big plus.
EEG Digital Learning Platform roll-out to Indonesia English Education Group (EEG) B.V. in cooperation with the Asean Education Group B.V. (AEG) wishes to demonstrate the EEG Digital Learning Platform to al least 15 public/private schools in Indoesia. The EEG Digital Learning Platform offers structured and communication-oriented modules. A combination of network cooperation and technological innovations makes the learning process more interesting and efficient. The step-by-step structure of the material ensures visible progress, which has a stimulating effect for students, teachers, directors and parents. Due to network cooperation, costs are limited, making the Platform accessible to broad groups of students and students.
Biomass valorisation feasibility study A feasibility study will be conducted to assess the potential for establishing a Biomass Valorization Business Center in Rwanda and to obtain further commitment from stakeholders. This feasibility study will result in: 1.	Insight into the current volumes and use of available biomass streams linked to geographical areas within Rwanda and neighbouring areas;2.	The market demand for bio-based products from the private sector in various value chains;3.	Overview of available capacity of the private and public sector to process biomass and manufacture bio-based products in Rwanda or neighbouring countries, as well as a request for additional knowledge of those stakeholders;4.	An inventory of the willingness and commitment of stakeholders to valorise biomass and to establish a local business centre. This has been partly done successfully during a field trip to Rwanda last August;5.	A first analysis of several bio-based value chains and definition of the two most promising value chains;6.	A draft business model for the two selected value chains;7.	Developing a.	What services the Biomass Valorization Business Center will deliver; b.	The organisational embedding of the Center concerning local legal, financial and political conditions; c.	Potential costs and revenue streams and sustainable business model;8.	A recommendation of the best location to start the processing and manufacturing inside or outside Rwanda.
Liquidseal in South Africa Liquidseal is a chem-free packaging which achieves shelf life extension of perishable products such as cut flowers and fruits. The specific characteristics of Liquidseal enable us to reduce product wastage up to 30-40% and reduce the need of pesticides and plastics.In this project Liquidseal will demonstrate the patented Dutch technology in the post-harvest process (distribution). The application of the coating on tropical fruit is demonstrated with representative end users in South Africa.
Sector study aquaculture Bangladesh Given the climatic conditions and rich prevalence of water bodies, cultivation and catching of fish are an integral part of the Bangladeshi rural livelihood and its national cuisine. Fish is the most important source of protein to the population. The total fish production in Bangladesh is estimated to be 4.2 MN MT per annum, of which over 50% is farmed in closed water bodies. The aquaculture sector has been growing steadily over the last couple of decades due to rising demand and depleting fish stocks in rivers and marine areas. The sector is facing several challenges, including low productivity, lack of technology and know-how on sustainable farming practices, non-existent of cage culture, etc. However, with the shift of the industry from extensive to intensive production methods means that for example there will be an increasing need for quality professional feeds and veterinary inputs to contain diseases. This can offer business opportunities for the Dutch private sector, although reliable information with regard to the Bangladeshi market potential are now largely still unknown. Hence, this study aims to map the aquaculture sector in Bangladesh, its key actors and linkages, trends, issues, challenges and (business) opportunities. The outcome will:(i)	provide to-the-point details for Dutch companies and institutes active in the aquaculture value chain to elevate the aquaculture sector of Bangladesh through investments and/or knowledge and technology, and(ii)	provide further insight and pave ways for interventions to relevant supervisory, facilitating and regulatory bodies and key chain actors in Bangladesh.With the overall purpose to realise growth in the aquaculture sector of Bangladesh in a sustainable and responsible manner.
Atradius, TA for Solvency II South African state credit insurer is ECIC SA, a state controlled entity. ECIC is facing challenges meeting the Solvency II requirements. The Solvency II Directive (2009/138EC) is an EU Directive that codifies and harmonizes the EU insurance regulation. Primarily this concerns the amount of capital that EU insurance companies must hold to reduce the risk of insolvency. Through international agreements Solvency II also applies to South African credit insurance by ECIC both for its commercial (i.e. short term credit insurance) and state covered (i.e. long term insurance) activities.Although South Africa has a well developed financial sector. Solvency II requirements are tough and would demand a substantial effort by ECIC to meet. In essence the question is how to properly calculate the risk for a relatively small long term insurance portfolio.Atradius Dutch State Business N.V. has been commissioned to carry out this project. Credit Insurance company Atradius operates both on a commercial basis and as an implementing entity on behalf of the Dutch state (i.e. Atradius State Business). Atradius is acknowledged internationally for its technical knowledge, product development and risk management. The project will facilitate a specialised training activity for one or two ECIC staff members by Atradius Dutch State Business N.V. in the Netherlands for a maximum of five days.
Agro-education scoping Nigeria This scoping study maps formal Nigerian agricultural education, knowledge and information structures. The project shows all existing activities in the field of agricultural education. This study enables stakeholders to make informed decisions on education and training programmes with a lasting effect on Nigerian agricultural development. The policy recommendations will help initiate action towards improving the effectiveness of the Nigerian agricultural knowledge and information system.
Study women entrepreneurship Côte d'Ivoire This project aims to map out women's entrepreneurship initiatives in both rural and urban areas of Côte d’Ivoire. The goal is to identify best practices and determine their impact while identifying gaps that have yet to be addressed. Based on this analysis, the project will provide recommendations and an implementation strategy for the Netherlands to improve and support an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Côte d’Ivoire that is particularly empowering for women.
Drainage Engineer Nigeria IOM The drainage engineer will provide technical support for the planning, coordination and implementation of site planning, development and drainage works in North East Nigeria for IOM Emergency Response.
Technical assistance to improve water resilience in the Sundarbans The government of West Bengal has requested the Government of the Netherlands for support on flood risk management.Key to the development of a sustainable and safe Sundarbans is to ensure water security by developing resilience against floods, the creation of a freshwater environment on the islands and restoration of fresh water to the Sundarbans Delta. There has been a DRR mission to give the West Bengal government the requested support. An overview of the possibilities of support has been given. The DRR report presents a visual roadmap for the development of the Sundarbans, which will form the basis for the consultancy services described in this Terms of Reference.In April 2022 a DRR mission visited the reclaimed areas of the Indian Sundarbans and the Sundarbans National Mangrove Reserve. The aim of the DRR-Team deployment was, together with the design engineers of the West Bengal Irrigation & Waterways Department (IWD), the locally based Executive Engineers and Experts in Mangrove Development and Extension Services, to examine the situation, and to provide advice on what can be done both short- and long-term to improve flood resilience and water security. The mission identified two major focus points for improving the flood resilience of livelihood in the Sundarbans: (1) reconnection of the Sundarbans with upstream river systems, and (2) enhanced protection of the coastal area of the Sundarbans. This Terms of Reference focusses on the consulting services needed to support the Government of West Bengal with the second focus area: ensuring flood protection of the coastal area of the Sundarbans.
ESPRESSO – Empowering Social Practices Resulting in Economically Sustainable Sourcing Operations In Uganda, smallholder coffee farmers face various challenges, including climate change, unproductive trees, and labor shortages, which hinder their ability to achieve a living income. Additionally, Uganda's large youth population, with over 52% under 18, struggles with limited land ownership, insufficient skills training, and lack of investment capacity, further exacerbating social risk. Recognizing these issues, ESPRESSO aims to empower both coffee farmers and youth beneficiaries in Greater Masaka District to reach a living income.The project targets 2,000 farmers, providing regenerative agriculture training to enhance a sustainable income. By increasing shade trees and improving pruning and stumping skills, farmers are able mitigate climate change impacts and increase coffee tree productivity, as well as diversify production which improves the income generated on farm. Moreover, the project prioritizes engaging local youth in supporting farmers to implement regenerative techniques and offer farmers their skilled agronomic labor practices such as digging trenches, planting improved seedlings, planting shade trees and execute pruning and stumping. These youth groups not only gain valuable practical skills but also contribute to community development and economic diversification while earning an income by offering their skills at a cost to coffee farmers.Vulnerable coffee farming households, unable to transition towards regenerative agriculture alone to reach a living income, will be enrolled in a cash transfer program by 100WEEKS, reducing social risk. This program includes weekly cash transfers, training, and coaching sessions on topics such as gender equality and financial literacy, alongside training on regenerative farming practices to reduce vulnerability to climate change, decreasing yields from old trees and market shocks.Overall, the project addresses challenges of low coffee farmer incomes and youth unemployment by promoting sustainable agronomic practices and providing targeted support to vulnerable households. By fostering resilience, empowerment, and diversification, it aims to create lasting positive impacts on livelihoods and community well-being.
Aircraft Structural Repair and Training Indonesia (CASR, EASA and FAA 145 Approved) ACRATS Training Services B.V. is a well-known company in the field of Composite Repair And Training Services. ACRATS is investigating the opportunities to cooperate with a company in Indonesia and to set up a specialized company in Aircraft Structure Repair.The objective of this project is to investigate whether an investment in the local company is feasible.
BOR Energy The purpose of the business opportunities report, overview of Dutch technologies, solutions, and expertise and leaflet is to:1.	Gain better insight into the renewable energy sector in Morocco and2.	Increase bilateral cooperation in this sector by bringing together needs and opportunities in Morocco on the one hand and Dutch solutions and technologies on the other hand.
BiCoGha – Fully, in Ghana produced, bio- and waste-based composite building products (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.
Kenya Horticulture Information Services Milan InnoVincy (MI) is a Dutch agro-IT company specialized in collecting and analysing satellite and airborne geodata, specifically related to agribusiness. MI has specific background in translating remote sensing analysis into actionable services for farmers and agribusinesses: its core activities are aimed at unlocking proven technologies for new applications with focus on providing farmland information in order to improve food production, while using less resources, minimizing the use of chemical products and with special attention to the sustainability of the clean environment.The Nairobi based company SokoFresh provides cold-storage solutions combined with a market platform that offers access to markets that were previously unattainable for smallholder farmers. SokoFresh’ primary value chain in Kenya is avocado. MI has developed an information system that connects information about what is happening in the field, including predictions about harvest quantity and quality, how individual farmers are performing, etc., and what the value chain and market needs, including the need for cold-storage solutions and the volumes and qualities that can be traded in its market linkages platform. SokoFresh understands that a significant investment is required to realize reliable and high-quality information about field activities and performance. In this this feasibility study, the technical and economic feasibility of this information system is investigated.
Innovation Window: Pump-preneurs: Energy Solutions for the Smallholder Sector of Malawi This project has been implemented by MAEVE Project under the EnDev Innovation Window, aiming at promoting the use of a solar powered irrigation pump, on this agenda, the Lorentz PS2-100 and Future Pumps. This project was put in place to create entrepreneurs dubbed “Pump-preneurs” who purchase the pumps on installment over 18 months. The pumps are strictly for crop irrigation purposes and the target areas are southern parts of Malawi that struggle with ample rainfall to ensure good harvests. The learnings indicated that a lot of the current end users have experienced good water irrigation on their land using the Lorentz Pump with majority expressing how the pump has given them the opportunity to increase production during dry season and ultimately spending less capital in paying for the pump versus paying casual laborers to fetch water or using expensive diesel pumps. Moreover, farmers who focus on horticulture have had the biggest advantage to date reaping bumper harvests since the pump was taken on board and are always first to pay instalments without fail each month.
Trade Guide Senegal This project aims to support Dutch entrepreneurs in their ambition to do or expand business in Senegal (through exports, imports or investments) by developing in close cooperation with the Netherlands Embassy Dakar a ‘Trade-Guide Senegal, for Dutch exporters, importers and investors’.
Feed for fish Trouw Nutrition Hifeed B.V., 100% daughter of Nutreco, together with Durante Fish Industries from Nigeria will form a joint venture in order to start the production of locally produced, high quality extruded fish feed especially for Tilapia fish. The project will be located in Ibadan, Nigeria.They will introduce professional Tilapia fish production management in Nigeria. The Nigerian government is promoting local fish production. This project can be of help. The fish feed will be of higher quality and more adapted to the need of Tilapia fish. It will be floating instead of sinking. In this way also the nutrient intake of the fish will be largely improved. The local partner will continue to give training to local fish farmers in order to increase their fish production and lower their production costs. Because the feed will be cheaper, most probably the number of fish farmers will grow.Most ingredients of the feed will be produced locally. This also means that local farmers in agriculture will benefit from the project as well.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The applicant performed the Dutch “MVO risicochecker” and took mitigating measures.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsThe project sticks to the Nigerian law, but the salaries are satisfactory for that region. Free association of labour and right to join a trade union is mentioned. Health insurance package is provided. Staff can receive interest free loans. Durante Industries will start community development projects. Also, there is a pension plan.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe local production of this product is completely new. Floating fish feed for tilapia is not yet available, except from import sources. The product saves on feed and has a higher conversion rate and is therefore also more profitable for fish farmers. The feed is produced with an extruder instead of pelletised. This is also a new production method.•	Chain effects50% of all raw materials are produced in Nigeria. So, there is a positive impact on farmers for those materials.Local fish farmers will get higher yields and less feeding costs.•	Impact on the sectorImpact on other commercial parties:The whole fish sector will benefit.The joint venture will invest in training to improve professionalism and establish a professional fish production management for Nigerian farmers.Impact on other non-commercial parties:The partners are working together with Wageningen University and are striving for a well-developed fish sector in Nigeria.•	EnvironmentLess transport because of local production. Less water pollution due to more efficient intake of feed and better dosing.•	Position of womenNeutral impact.•	Impact on food safetyFinally, Nigeria will need to import less fish. Even though Nigeria is the second fish producing country of Africa, it is still importing.•	Impact on waterThere is no impact on the availability of water. Only the existing fish water will be cleaner and less polluted with unused feed. To build a fish feed factory for extruded fish feed especially for Tilapia fish with a production capacity of at least 8,000 Mtons fish feed for local Tilapia fish production.
Reliable geo-information for sustainable development in Bhutan The project aims to promote sustainable socio-economic development in the country by uniting key stakeholders and enhancing human and organizational capabilities.The project will standardize and harmonize activities for the timely delivery and maintenance of geo-information. That will help to ensure that the information is efficiently used.
I-Bank sustainable micro finance bank DR Congo The project partners propose to set up I-bank, a (community development) bank targeting MSMEs in peri-urban and rural areas and providing a range of financial services (a.o. payments, savings and loans), adapted to their customers, e.g. MFI size loans will be available and will be provided based on trust / transaction history rather than collateral, while distribution is not only through regular outlets but also e.g. through shops and mobile banking. Like other banks I-bank will start in Kinshasa in order to create a base and as presence there is practically unavoidable for any bank in DR Congo, but will also expand to peri-urban and in future and very gradually to rural areas. The projects outcome is to have 200,000 MSME customers by end of the PPP, of which 34,000 loan clients. It’s their financial inclusion, their subsequent possibility to get loans in order to expand their own business in a sustainable way that would underlie the justification to get a grant from the FDOV.
Team leader DRR-Team Scoping Mission Guyana (DRR16GY01) The government of Guyana requested DRR-Team assistance, to advise about local flood-related issues. Specific attention was given to urban drainage challenges in Georgetown (Guyana).
Bread for Rwanda 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 the project is to establish a high output flour milling complex accompanied by an outgrowers' programme to produce high quality wheat flour in Rwanda and to boost the Rwandan agriculture.
Study visit by a delegation from the healthcare sector in Colombia to the Netherlands The main objective is to increase knowledge and awareness of key public, private and academic stakeholders of the Colombian healthcare sector of the best practices of the Dutch healthcare system in the nursing subfields of training and education, financial sustainability and policy, the role of nurses in multidisciplinary teams, organisation of home care, organisation of obstetric care and improving job satisfaction. That will incite them to implement the lessons learned in the local setting and to provide support in efforts related to SDG 3 “Good Health and Well Being”.
Geodata Study – Niger River Basin This study explores the commercialisation of the data of an essential regional socioeconomic institution in the Sahel, the Niger Basin Authority (NBA). A previous RVO-DRIVE project has created an early-warning algorithm for NBA, which predicts floods and droughts of the Niger River. As the vast population of Niger depends on rainfed agriculture, this information is of value. Upon analysing commercialisation options, potential adverse consequences of data commercialisation, such as market disruption, are assessed to sustain algorithm operation. Besides, the study indicates to what extent and how the commercialisation of this type of data can potentially offer employment opportunities for youngsters locally.