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Incoming visit organic seed registration The project entails an incoming visit of the Ukrainian working team to the Netherlands, organised by the incoming visitors programme of the RVO. The visit aims to share Dutch best practices regarding organic seed registration with the Ukrainian implementing team so that they could use this information while formulating and implementing technical extensions of the new legislation on organic seed registration.
AgrIOT smart irrigation system in Jordan Smart Farm Sensing B.V. (SFS) is an agritech company that has developed the AgriIOT platform that supports smart irrigation and crop monitoring. This platform brings together data from satellite, aerial and surface measurements and makes a real-time analysis of the measured environmental data, with which irrigation systems are automatically controlled from the cloud based on crop, weather and soil conditions. The platform can improve irrigation management, conserve valuable water resources and improve crop health and productivity.Jordan is one of the most water-poor countries in the world. The chronic excessive use of water, particularly in the agricultural sector, which is responsible for no less than 70% of freshwater use, has led to a significant reduction of both ground and surface water. In addition, the consequences of climate change and strong population growth lead to even greater shortages. People are now looking for smart innovative technologies such as soil sensors, weather stations, wireless networks (IOT) etc, to irrigate with less water.The potential customer is the Jordanian system integrator Ad-Tech that designs and implements network and IT solutions and provides their customers with innovative solutions. Ad-Tech believes that with the smart irrigation solutions from SFS, in combination with its own advice, integration, installation and service, it can provide a lot of added value to the Jordanian agricultural sector, which is still lagging behind in the field of digitization.With this study, SFS wants to demonstrate that it is technically, commercially, legally and organizationally feasible for Ad-Tech to offer the AgrIOT technology at a subscription rate in combination with Ad-Tech's services to both smaller and larger Jordanian agricultural companies.
FeedtechKenya The impact cluster FeedTechKenya is an initiative of a consortium of Dutch and Kenyan companies, in close cooperation with the Dutch embassy in Nairobi. The impact cluster programme will focus on the animal feed value chain in Kenya and possibly on the longer term in the EAC region. The consortium aims to provide knowledge, validate best practices, and transfer expertise within the animal feed value chain. This expertise will be brought together to empower the Kenyan feed sector. A concerted package of activities, with a strong demonstration and knowledge transfer component, will be executed by the consortium member resulting in the strengthening of the animal feed value chain in Kenya.
Camote and other Roots-Tubers Value Chain Improvement The main problem to be solved is the inability of producers and anchor companies to comply with the requirements of non-tariff barriers to food safety and other aspects derived from COVID-19 that are included in the quality certification standards and sustainable seals. None of the anchor companies have quality or safety certifications. The goal is to build the capacity of the personnel with whom the improvement plans are implemented, to ensure that when the certifying body carries out the inspection, they will pass the examination and obtain certification.By executing the improvement plans for the selected collection and processing plants with the participation of the personnel in charge of collection, processing, certification and field technicians, the companies are prepared to pass the certification body's examination and obtain GMP, FSMA and Global Gap certification, which will enable them to negotiate contracts and better prices with European buyers of fresh fruit.In addition, the technical and certification personnel directly in contact with the producers will receive training to transmit knowledge on the application of the Global GAP standard, which will also have an impact on producers and other crops with export potential, such as pitahaya, soursop and lemon.The project will be developed in the northern part of Nicaragua, the North Caribbean Coast, municipalities of El Rama, the department of Leon (municipality of Leon), the department of Masaya (municipality of Tisma and Masaya) and the department of Granada (municipality of Granada).
Support to Yemen on Marib Dam and flood risk mapping IOM (DSS220YE02) This project aims to provide support to perform a flood risk assessment of the new Marib Dam in Yemen.
A market scan of the Georgian floriculture sector This market scan of the floriculture sector in Georgia will provide insight into the size and dynamics of the Georgian floriculture market, an overview of local stakeholders, niches and opportunities for developing local production and import substitution and bottlenecks and knowledge gaps that hinder further development of the sector. Based on the results of this scan, the Netherlands embassy in Georgia will organise a seminar in Tbilisi where, besides presenting the results of the scan, knowledge transfer will take place through a (series of) workshop(s) showcasing the Dutch floriculture sector and Dutch expertise which can be tailored to local circumstances.
Opportunities combi-track sustainable horticulture Bangladesh has been identified by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a so-called combi country, meaning that a combined approach will be used by the Dutch government to promote trade, investment and development.Within this combi approach, there will be one track focussed on 'sustainable horticulture'. To make this combi-track a success, it is important that both Dutch and Bangladeshi companies are interested in investing into this specific sector. Therefore, the contractor will be asked to bring the combi-track and its instruments to the attention of both Dutch and Bangladeshi companies and identify whether there is interest from their side to participate.Next to that, suggestion will be given on how to integrate solar (or other forms of renewable energy) into the combi-track.
Lionesses Breakfast Events The (Young) Lioness Lean In Series of events is based on a breakfast networking and speaker presentation format. The purpose is to empower underserved African, in this case Ivorian, female entrepreneurs by building a strong community committed to sharing, inspiring and connecting for accelerated success.
Demonstration Meatless Meatless B.V. is a company whose core activities focus on the development and production of sustainable meat substitutes. Meatless B.V. makes special fibers from natural grains and legumes. Since 2014, rice has been used for the development of fibers. With these fibers it is possible to develop products such as snacks, meat products, minced meat, hamburgers and many other products with a much lower fat content without loss of taste or quality.The aim of the project is the demonstration of the meat (and fish) substitute Meatless Textured Rice Flake (TRF, since 2014) – ‘dry Meatless’ to Indonesian meat manufacturers in order to prove that the existing end product is improved by using the Meatless ingredients, both for partial and total replacement of the soybean share and/or the meat share.
Introduction to water-related developments in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, Vietnam Introduction to water-related developments in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Educational Content Ecosystem The MistServer project is maintained and supported by the company Ddvtech B.V.. Ddvtech B.V. has its roots in 2009. With a feasibility study, Ddvtech B.V. wants to demonstrate that with their MistServer technology it is technically and financially feasible for the education system in South Africa.To demonstrate the technical feasibility, it must be investigated under practical conditions whether multiple students (dozens) can watch videos at the same time.
Scoping Mission Mexico (DRR14MX16) Experts were sent out by DRR-Team to advise on integrated water resource management and flood relief management around Tabasco, Mexico.
MHPSS Officer Sierra Leone with the World Health Organization The MHPSS Officer will support and strengthen the coordination and technical response aspects of the Interagency MHPSS Technical Working Groups in Sierra Leone.
Solar Energy Expert Mauritania UNHCR This project provides remote support to the operation in Mbera camp in terms of providing expertise on solar energy systems.
Stakeholder meeting on Sustainable (nature based) solutions for the Eastern Ghanaian Coast To share first ideas on Nature-based coastal protection, the responsible Ghanaian governmental organisations will organise a broad stakeholder meeting in June 2024 in Ghana. This meeting will serve as a platform to engage with these stakeholders, align on the project goals and objectives, establish clear roles and responsibilities, set timelines and milestones, create detailed roadmaps for implementation, and agree on communication and decision-making processes. The outcome of this meeting should be a shared understanding of the project scope, a commitment to collaborative efforts, a unified vision for achieving the desired goals, and a roadmap outlining the steps to be taken to ensure successful project delivery. Additionally, clear action plans, monitoring mechanisms, and evaluation criteria should be defined to measure progress and address any challenges that may arise throughout the project implementation.
Production of Air Terminal Devices in Kenya The objective of this investment preparation study is that, on the basis of the outcome, both OC Waterloo and the Kenyan partner Refrigeration Center can make an investment decision for setting up a production facility that will produce air handling cabinets and fittings in Kenya.
RtF – Kenya IMPACT IMPACT is the Reversing the Flow (RtF) hub in Kenya.Through the RtF programme, IMPACT aims for enhanced water security and climate resilience through contributing to sustainable landscape management by supporting locally-led action by grassroots organisations in three wards of Laikipia and Isiolo Counties (Mukogodo East, Mukogodo West in Laikipia County and Burat Ward).
Match Making Facility Visit program Dien Quang Lamp Joint Stock Company Matchmaking Dien Quang Lamp Joint Stock Company. This project aims to bring companies in contact with possible trade partners.
Supportive activities for the purpose of combi-track Life Science and Health This project will enable the Netherlands embassy in Nairobi, Kenya to support with activities on the further development of the combi-track on healthcare, when needed. The activities will be focussed on bringing stakeholders together whenever needed in support of a well-balanced combi track.This combi-track is part of the MACS of the Netherlands embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.The Life Science and Health (LSH) sector is an important driver for economic development and the combi-track builds on the longstanding support of the Netherlands to Kenya's health ambitions. The challenge of the combi-track is to support the transition of the Kenya health sector and involve the private sector (Kenyan and Dutch) in this transition.The Kenyan Ministry of Health recognises that well-structured collaboration with the private sector can deliver additional value and help achieve health-related goals, including Universal Health Coverage.
Oasis domes for quality water harvesting and soil optimization Feasibility study for Habiba Organic Farm in Nuweiba, Egypt for the installation of rectangular geodesic Dome greenhouses, using salt water tanks to create moisture that with the technique produces fresh water.
Team leader DRR-Team Scoping Mission Palau (DRR16PW01) This project concerns the deployment of DRR-Team, at the request of the Government of the Republic of Palau. DRR-Team is asked to carry out a scoping mission to advise on the improvement of the water supply and resource management in the Koror, Airai and Babeldaob area.
SER Training Joint Committees In the context of advancing pillar five of the technical cooperation agreement between Qatar and the ILO, this project aims to provide The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) with an insight into the existing labour laws, as well as workplace cooperation (e.g. works councils; in-company councils of employees and management representatives) and the social dialogue model in the Netherlands. Hence, it shall promote general knowledge sharing on the Dutch model embodied by the SER, as well as specific expertise on workplace cooperation and conflict mediation.Ultimately, this project is part of our broader objective to contribute to Qatar’s national dispute settlement mechanism, promote workers voices, and strengthen the sustainability of enterprise-level Joint Committees. This project shall also allow MADLSA and the ILO to inform the SER and Dutch businesses on relevant labour reforms.
Follow-up agribusiness market scan This project aims at increasing the accessibility and visibility of the results 2016 concerning the Uganda agribusiness market scan.
Food Security through improved resilience of small-scale producers Food demand in Kenya and Ethiopia is higher than the food supply. Farmers have the potential to produce a lot more food than they currently do, but they don’t have sufficient knowledge and input materials to accomplish this. Smallholder farmers in the coffee sector are almost always engaged in several other agricultural activities besides coffee production. Some of them have received training in coffee growing and certification. But so far, there has been no integral approach to improve the various activities and create linkages. Therefore, a consortium of Solidaridad (applicant) and partners like the Solidaridad Eastern & Central Africa Expertise Centre (SECAEC), Coffee Research Foundation Kenya, C. Dormans Ltd, Coffee Management Services Ltd, Sangana Commodities Ltd, Sustainable Management Systems Ltd, Nestlé SA and three farmer cooperative unions (Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (YCFCU), Sidama Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (SCFCU) and Oromia  Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (OCFCU)) wants to increase farmers productivity and resilience by improving sustainable agricultural practice and by combing coffee as a cash crop with production of a selection of food crops for local markets (intercropping).Trees, like macadamia, can be used as shade trees to improve coffee yields and produce macadamia nuts. These nuts can be sold on the market and generate additional income for the farmer. Also, other food crops like pumpkins can be used for soil conservation, to prevent dehydration and to produce food. Besides the food crop business case, the project includes a dairy business case. A joint learning platform will be developed with Hivos, who has applied a similar project proposal (FDOV12KE06). Both organisations have worked together on the project proposals to prevent overlap and will work together in the future to share accumulated knowledge and best practices.
Dutch Entrepreneurial Bank FMO  x Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) Roundtable By convening this project, the aim is to lay the foundation for a collaborative effort that will drive tangible progress in bridging the access to finance gap within the Nigerian ecosystem. Through shared knowledge, innovative thinking, and actionable recommendations, the aspiration is to empower businesses, promote economic growth, and foster financial inclusion.
MIG International Matchmaking visit to the Netherlands by an entrepreneur from a developing country.
Commercial production of strawberries, raspberries and blackberries De Weert Consultancy B.V. and ANI Holland Albania jointly want to invest in the production of year-round GlobalGAP certified berries. To have year-round harvesting of berries, production of the berries will take place at two locations, at the coast and in the mountains of Albania.A joint venture will be set up in which both partners participate. The joint venture will restore and equip two farms of approximately 3 ha each with strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. In addition, an outgrowers' scheme will be established. This includes 25 outgrowers (8 ha) for production of wild strawberries for the frozen fruit industry and 5 outgrowers (2 ha) for off season fresh berry production for the European market. The two farms and the outgrowers' scheme will be GlobalGAP certified, the products HACCP.At the farms, cold storage facilities for the berries and plants will be available, and at the coast location also a facility for freezing of fruit.The joint venture will introduce modern berry cultivation techniques to Albania such as cold-treatment of plants to postpone harvesting and coco peat substrate cultivation.The wild strawberries are for the food processing industry and will be frozen immediately after harvesting. The other berries will be offered to wholesalers in the Balkan countries and to the Western European market.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)CSR will be ensured by the GlobalGAP certification. The Environmental and Social Module of GlobalGAP will cover the following:•	Workers health, safety and welfare.•	Respect local regulations regarding labour.•	Waste and pollution management, recycle and re-use.•	Environment and conservation.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsLowest salaries (for harvest workers) are 150% of minimum wages, which is not much, but good for the remote regions where the plantations will be. Training programme and certification will both have a positive impact on workers and outgrowers.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe following aspects are innovative for Albania:- Off-season production of berries;- Commercial cultivation of raspberries and blackberries;- Introduction of new varieties;- Coco-peat substrate cultivation;- Wild strawberry production through outgrowers.•	Chain effectsImpact on local suppliersApart from the outgrowers, the impact is limited.There will be year-round soft fruits.•	Impact on the sectorContacts have been made with the agricultural university in Tirana, with the aim to exchange knowledge.•	EnvironmentFarmers will be encouraged to apply organic pesticides and fertilisers.•	Position of women70% of the employees will be women, but they are underrepresented in medium and high positions. The production and marketing of over 118 tons GlobalGAP certified frozen wild strawberries and fresh strawberries, raspberries and blackberries.
Horticultural Development Council capacitation programme This project aims to strengthen the horticultural sector in Zimbabwe, through supporting the Horticultural Development Council, the Zimbabwean representative organisation for the horticulture sector.This will strengthen the position of horticultural producers in Zimbabwe.
Professionalizing the Departmental Association of Poultry Farmers of Tarija (ADAT) ADAT (Departmental Association of Poultry Farmers of Tarija) was founded in 2010 and affiliates 54 poultry farmers that produce poultry for meat and eggs. ADAT is a farmers' organization with growth and economic potential, but needs to professionalize to be able to achieve this potential. The management of ADAT lacks knowledge on how to run a well performing farmers' organization.The financial management of the organization is precarious: not all revenues and expenditures are accounted for, which means the management does not have full insight into the financial situation. To improve this situation, the board of directors, supervisory board and staff need to be trained in financial management.At the moment, ADAT does not have a long term strategic plan and therefore cannot organize their efforts and resources effectively. Having a long-term strategic plan that is made through a participatory process, will give ADAT a basis for developing their services and make them sustainable and for developing lobby and advocacy activities for the members.One of the services that could have potential for ADAT’s members, is a grain storage to provide poultry feed to the members. A feasibility study is needed to determine if there is a business model for this service.
WASH Expert Yemen WHO Environmental health intervention, focusing on the provision of safe drinking water, sanitation, hygiene and infection control.
Project formulation potato smallholder capacity building project, Punjab Studies have found that potato production in Pakistan has room for improvement, and there is a need for better access to high-quality potato seeds. One way to achieve this is by encouraging Dutch seed companies to grow their products in Pakistan. However, these companies hesitate to do so because plant breeders’ rights are not fully protected in Pakistan. A project will be developed to improve the skills of small-scale potato farmers in Punjab and create a roadmap for better plant breeding rights in Pakistan.
Round table conference, 21st December 2016 in Dhaka (PVW4A16059) Speaker round table conference on Land reclamation as an answer to issues of water management, land scarcity and economic growth 21 december 2016 in Dhaka.
WASH Expert Bangladesh WHO (DSS18BD09) Technical expertise on health intervention with its focus on WASH.
WASH Coordinator Botswana UNICEF (DSS16BW02) The Southern African Developing Community (SADC) had requested UNICEF to provide a WASH specialist to support it and its member states to effectively coordinate the implementation of sector-wide deliverables as well as ensuring the delivery of specific outputs related to the WASH priorities of SADC. UNICEF was unable to fill the position by a UNICEF recruited consultant and therefore a WASH specialist has been deployed.
Incoming K2K mission agriculture Côte d'Ivoire – the Netherlands This knowledge-to-knowledge project will establish suitable partnerships to find appropriate solutions for developing the agricultural sector in Côte d’Ivoire. Furthermore, it will enhance the bilateral ties between Dutch and Ivorian stakeholders and create opportunities for the Dutch private sector. This will be done by organizing a study visit to the Netherlands to establish first contact with institutions involved in training, research and agricultural development.
Fact-finding mission for Dutch support for improvements in the petroleum tax system in Albania This project aims to improve the fiscal framework for the Albanian gas and oil sectors by aligning the fiscal regime and bringing it up to international standards.Eventually, this will lead to increased tax income for the Albanian government and the growth of the Albanian economy.
Widely applicable training application for video laryngoscopy in remote regions in Egypt (Phase II) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets.Digital solutions to improve access to healthcare and education services for remote groups in the Middle East and North Africa.Phase II: Prototype development for local context and (large-scale) practical tests.
Integrated Contour Trenching in Kenya CDR International B.V. will carry out a feasibility study for a local customer in this project. Through the feasibility study they want the feasibility of a template for the design, implementation and maintenance of projects for sustainable water supply through the technique of integrated contour trenching.
Palestinian startups attending the Amsterdam Capital Week Three Palestinian startups will attend the Amsterdam Capital Week. The selected startups are in the process of raising a new round of funding. During the week, they will meet with potential investors, network with potential partners and clients, and learn about European venture capital.There is a lack of understanding and knowledge between European venture capital and Palestinian startups, so such participation will help build networks and connections that could eventually lead to investments.