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Sterile products, eye drops and ampoules lines The applicant and local partner are sister companies in the "Munir Sukhtian Group" that is active in different fields of industry. The applicant company has approximately 470 employees, is active in manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceuticals in Amman and is 100% owned by the shareholders of "Munir Sukhtian Group". It is oriented on the local market in Jordan and exports to the Gulf Council Countries. The local partner is active in manufacturing pharmaceuticals and distributing them locally. It is located in Beit Jala near Bethlehem and has 150 employees.The proposed project concerns the start-up of two new manufacturing lines in the company of the local partner, one for sterile eye drops and one for sterile ampoules. The partners plan to give the applicant share capital in the local partners' company in exchange for the financial support.The partners have submitted this project proposal, following the policy of the Ministry of Health of the Palestinian Territories, to increase the quality of the pharmaceutical products locally produced. The project would also enable the local partner to increase exports as the higher quality standard will open up new markets.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The new department of the local partner's company will comply with the same standards as the existing activities and they are sufficient.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsHealth insurance and a bonus at the end of the year will be paid for. The working hours are normal with sufficient breaks for rest. Meals are provided.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe production of the pharmaceuticals with the projected quality standard is completely new for the Palestinian Territories. For the applicant and the local partner, the production of ampoules is new. The local partner has some experience with the production of lower quality eye drops; the applicant has not.•	Chain effectsLocal suppliers will be able to deliver goods that are used in the production process, as well as services for waste transport and processing.The local partner's distribution network will benefit from the project as they will get a high quality new product at their disposal. The consumers will benefit by having top quality pharmaceutical products available.•	Impact on the sectorThe present producers of sub-standard comparable products will have to invest also in top quality production processes and in that way the sector will improve.•	EnvironmentThe waste that is generated will be handled in an environment friendly way.•	Position of womenIn the project, the local partner will continue its policy to employ preferably women. However not all production jobs will be suitable for women, the employment for mostly women in the quality department and administration will be of good level. To establish production lines for sterile eye drops and ampoules in the factory of Beit Jala Pharmaceutical Company, with a capacity of 6,000 ampoules per hour and 3,000 eye drops units per hour, in order to get better quality medicines available for the
Study CE-opportunities in South Africa This study will provide an overview of private sector, investment and development opportunities for circular economy initiatives in South Africa. In this project, these identified opportunities will be translated into concrete leads for cooperation and matches between South African and Dutch companies in the following sub-sectors: •	Solid waste management chain •	Biomass (e.g. biogas)•	Plastics •	Building and construction•	Circular use of water
Netherlands Pavillion at Uganda International Trade Fair Following a two-year absence due to the outbreak of the Corona pandemic, EKN will set up a Netherlands Pavilion at the Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF), an annual event organized by the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA). This year’s edition will take place from the 3rd to the 10th of October at the UMA Lugogo Show Grounds.The Uganda International Trade Fare (UGITF) is the premier business development and networking event of the country and one of the national calendar events that have grown tremendously over the last 28 editions, attracting more than 1000 manufacturers, traders, and distributors from almost every business sector and with an average of 30,000 show guests daily.This Trade Fair will be organized from the 3rd - 10th of October 2022. It will attract over 350,000 visitors. The theme for the fair is Business Recovery by harnessing local sourcing and deepening value chains integration”. The event will showcase businesses that have demonstrated resilience and ably navigated the minefield of the COVID-19 pandemic to emerge as successful businesses post the COVID-19 pandemic.The Private Sector in Uganda is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are engaged in various segments of the different value chains where they operate. SMEs in both service provision, production and value addition will participate. In general, the Trade Fair is open to participation from all sectors. The fair highlights market opportunities in Uganda and the East African Community market for local and foreign companies.The main objective of this project is to establish a Netherlands Pavilion that will expand marketing opportunities for Dutch companies and Ugandan companies with a Dutch connection based in Uganda. To achieve this objective, the Netherlands Pavilion will host  Matchmaking Sessions and brokerage support services. The goal is to link Ugandan companies to Dutch suppliers, enhance Dutch brand visibility and create a knowledge-sharing link that fosters productive and sustainable trade and investment. The UGITF is a growing network of Dutch and Ugandan companies across various sectors. This platform enables:Dutch and Ugandan companies to showcase and promote their innovative products and services.Identification, development and strengthening of new and existing synergies with other business partners.The Netherlands embassy in Kampala, Uganda, and UMA will assist companies in following up on viable business leads through matchmaking and site visits.Lastly, both EKN and UMA will proactively link companies to the relevant Business Facilitation Agencies such as, among others, the Uganda Revenue Authority, Uganda Export Promotion Board, and Uganda Private Sector Foundation.Participation Profile Dutch Pavilion attendantsThe NL Pavilion will host SMEs across various sectors. The entrepreneurs who will use the exhibition space must have a strong connection to the Netherlands embassy in Kampala, Uganda, or RVO.The fair takes one week so entrepreneurs can share exhibition space.
DRR-Team Kaback Guinee (DRR221GN02) An official request from government of Guinea was sent to the Dutch DRR-Team desk in The Hague. Subject of the request is that the mission will support coastal management and help mitigate consequences of floods in Kaback. After a first mission in 2018, a follow-up mission will now be executed through the DRR-Team instrument, under the banner of Develop2Build (D2B).
Women's Empowerment in Credit & Savings Members of the village savings and loans associations meet regularly to put money into their association's savings and to loan their growing funds to members. In contrast to microfinance institutions, the interest paid on credit goes back into the communal pot so members see their savings increase over time. The Artisanal Mining Women's Empowerment Credit & Savings project (AFECCOR) facilitates sensitization on gender equality and lead discussions with female members of associations and their partners about household finances to challenge traditional stereotypes and gender roles. AFECCOR provides financial literacy training to women who access credit from their association to undertake new entrepreneurial activities around mine sites.
Matchmaking Accessory Arcade Matchmaking visit to the Netherlands from an entrepreneur from India.
Pre-feasibility study into stevia production in Zambia Preliminary assessments prove that commercial production of the natural sweetener stevia could be possible in Zambia. There is, however, a need for further information on which conditions and criteria are necessary to make stevia production in Zambia economically viable. It needs to be clear which are the criteria for allowing Zambian farmers to access the global stevia value chain. This project proposal aims to design a pre-feasibility study into these necessary conditions and criteria for commercial stevia production in Zambia.The study will be the first step of the long-term goal to create the right circumstances for farmers in Zambia to start producing stevia for the global market, creating jobs and income security while diversifying agricultural production. That will make the Zambian agricultural yield more resilient.
River management Myanmar (understanding dancing rivers) The purpose of this project is:•	To increase understanding and capacity in Myanmar to grasp river dynamics, river morphodynamics and river modelling to improve river management in Myanmar•	To improve the river navigability and river transport and sustainability and lifespan of infrastructure (design of bridges, etc.);•	To reduce flood vulnerability from the main rivers by designing better protective measures and thus increase livelihood and food security;•	To embed the knowledge transfer system and knowledge network in the organizational structures of the National Resources Committee and its members and make necessary teaching materials available for future teaching.
Iron sheet roofing solution In Burundi, the vast majority of the population use grass and tile roofing materials. The main reason for that is the cost and scarcity of modern roofing materials on the local market. The use of grass and tile roofings requires more trees than an iron sheet roof. This contributes to the deforestation of Burundi.The applicant Rwatoles from Rwanda is a manufacturer of iron sheet roofing materials. The local partner Upax Business Company manufactures iron doors and windows and imports iron sheets. Together, they want to set up a joint venture in Bujumbura for producing iron roofing sheets. Until now, all the iron roofing sheets have to be imported. Locally made sheets will be cheaper, so more people will be able to buy them. This will mean better housing with using fewer trees.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)There will be training on safety procedures and environmental issues. Labour norms are satisfactory.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsSatisfactory.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThere are no producers of roofing materials in Burundi yet.•	Chain effectsWater and electricity are bought locally. All raw materials (steel) will be imported.Cheaper housing with reliable roofs will become available to a larger target group.•	Impact on the sectorThe project has a small impact on the sector.•	EnvironmentFewer trees will be used, but the production of iron sheets will consume a lot of energy.•	Position of womenSix women will be employed. To produce 570,000 modern roofing sheets per year in Burundi.
Nile delta preliminary Sand Motor study and Terms of Reference The aim of this project is to conduct a Nile delta preliminary sand motor study, plus developing the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the investigation of sand resources in the Nile delta offshore zone.That will result in:•	A report providing a preliminary appraisal of the effectiveness of applying the sand motor concept to the Nile delta coast; and•	The ToR for the investigation of sand resources in the Nile delta offshore zone.
DRRS Mozambique 2023 – Local facilitator In February 2023, Mozambique suffered from heavy and persistent rainfall due to the passage of cyclone Freddy. Due to strong winds and ongoing heavy rainfall, there was an above normal flow in the river basin throughout the country, isolating several districts, especially in the central region. This resulted in deaths, displacements and the destruction of socio-economic infrastructure, worsening the already critical humanitarian situation in-country.Mozambique has requested technical assistance through the DRRS programme. The aim is to reduce the risk of natural disasters caused by water through the definition of short, medium and long-term prevention and mitigation measures. This will be done by demonstrating the added value of an inclusive integrated approach by organizing a collaboration workshop with local authorities, funding organizations and diverse stakeholders, stressing the wider context of cyclone or flood threat in Mozambique and emphasizing the importance of sustainably achieving resilience for cities, communities, economies and ecologies.
Water, Energy, and Food-nexus (WEF-nexus) project coordination implementation phase The Santa Eulalia river sub-basin in Peru provides 50% of the water needs and 70% of the electricity needs of metropolitan Lima. Moreover, the basin produces a wide variety of fruits (custard apples and avocados) and vegetables that are sold in Lima.Climatic variability compounded by climate change results in decreased availability of and access to natural resources (mainly water and food). This affects local populations directly and metropolitan Lima indirectly.The Netherlands Government supports the Peruvian Government in integrating the water, energy, and agri-food sector, the so-called WEF-nexus aspects, in its sustainable development and climate change policies in which water, energy and agri-food are integrated.The Peru Nexus project will result in more efficient use of water, energy, and food resources, enhanced resilience to the impact of climate change, improved agricultural practices, and the development of the local private sector in the Santa Eulalia river sub-basin.As the project composes several activities per sector, and implemented by a number of Dutch and Peruvian stakeholders, assuring central coordination and communication is crucial to align all activities and stakeholders. This project aims to assure effective and efficient coordination.
Textile enzymes, silicones and specialty chemicals for the textile industry Microgenix from Achmedabad (India) and TS Transformers Ltd will establish a new company in Comilla region in Bangladesh for producing enzymes, silicones and specialty chemicals for the textile industry in Bangladesh and adjacent countries. Target customers are textile mills, textile dyeing house, garment manufacturing companies and other companies in the garment manufacturing industry. The different products are used for treatment of and adding value to textile fibres and garments (e.g. the white spots and vintage effect on jeans). Microgenix claims that their products have less environmental impact (e.g. use of energy, water) than most current products. The project will provide direct employment for 37 members of staff who will receive on-the-job training in production, quality management, product development and client support services.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The partners aim to have to have the least possible impact on the environment as possible. Production will be ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certified, while the most important products will be certified as 'input chemicals' according to GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).Impact•	Employment and working conditionsWage levels at least 20% above minimum wage (for most positions a lot more). Protective clothing. Free lunch.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeUntil now chemicals for the treatment of textile fibres and garments had to be imported.•	Chain effectsMost input materials are imported.Mainly local customers. The products will enable customers to treat their clothing fibres and garments in a more environmental friendly way making it easier for them to comply with demands from fashion brands from developed countries. Customers will be trained how to use the products in a good manner.•	Impact on the sectorExperience on treating fibres and garments will be shared with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). Partners will set up a training programme for chemical students from BUET university and train at least ten students.•	EnvironmentThe products will enable customers to treat their clothing fibres and garments in a more environmental friendly way making it easier for them to comply with demands from fashion brands from developed countries.•	Position of womenThree FTE on medium-/high-level. Equal chances when applying. By the end of the project the partners will have started a joint venture business producing enzymes, silicones and specialty chemicals for the textile industry in Bangladesh and adjacent countries.
Matchmaking mission Walgate Company Limited Matchmaking visit to the Netherlands from an entrepreneur from a developing country.
CAD4TBCloud Early detection is the most promising strategy to reduce the enormous worldwide burden of tuberculosis (TB).The partners in this project have developed a breakthrough technology, CAD4TB, software that automatically provides information about patients who should proceed with the more expensive and time-consuming X-ray test.The demonstration will include a complete platform called CAD4TBCloud that can be used with any digital X-ray machine anywhere in the world, running locally and in the cloud.The platform will be tested in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Kigali, Rwanda.
WASH Expert Chad WHO Technical support on WASH-related activities for the prevention and control of the Hepatitis E epidemic.
Health Quickscan This project aims to develop the Scaling-up of Primary healthcare in Pastoralist areas of Afar and Somali Region, Ethiopia, into a concrete proposal. The envisioned project is earmarked as a Federal Ministry of Health priority project that it wishes to develop in cooperation with the Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency. The project aims to establish and expand innovative healthcare services by establishing the next level of primary and mother and child healthcare to serve pastoral communities with integrated technologies and services for sustainable quality care. The project will link to the Health Sector Transformation Plan II goal: Achieve universal health coverage through a resilient primary healthcare system that effectively and efficiently responds to the needs of the people. The current healthcare infrastructure is still poor and insufficient. Through the PSD Toolkit, the first step in the development of a potential project can be taken that could overcome the above-described shortcomings in the current healthcare provision in the Afar and Somali Region and will finally result in a significant improvement of the health outcomes and vulnerable population in Afar and Somali Region in general and women in particular. In addition, the project will result in a healthier workforce and that will stimulate the development of thousands of small enterprises in these emerging regions.
Accelerating modern greenhouse vegetable production sector in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam Introducing Dutch innovative solutions to upgrade the Vietnamese horticulture sector to mid-tech and high-tech protected horticulture. This to meet the demand for horticultural products, both domestic and regional. Dutch companies will be positioned in this project to design and apply innovations through a number of pilot greenhouses, in collaboration with Vietnamese farmers and agricultural institutions.
Shrimp Processing Facility Gujarat (Pre-processing & Processing) More than 25 years ago Kramer Machines started building machines for fish and crustaceans. We mainly covered the Dutch, Belgian and German market.At the moment, Kramer Machines is more than just a machine factory for fish and crustaceans. Our company is working worldwide, not only in the field of fish and crustaceans, but also in the Agro-Industry. Based upon the outcomes of the feasibility study Mayank Aquaculture will be able to make an investment decision. The primary goal of this study is to provide insight in the technical & commercial feasibility of the investment in a pre-processing and processing facility in Surat, india. It will result in a comprehensive business plan. Secondary goal of this study is
La Caravane de l’Entrepreneur The Caravane de l’Entrepreneur aims to increase awareness for entrepreneurship (both methods and concepts), change the mindset by showcasing role models, stimulate innovation and problem-solving among Senegalese students and potentially create a pipeline for the Orange Corners programme using a two-day workshop per university. Furthermore, Orange Corners Senegal will have more exposure outside of Dakar. Orange Corners becomes more inclusive for students from other regions of the Senegalese knowledge institutes. Lastly, it allows collaboration with knowledge institutes in focus regions. Therefore, it increases the network of the Netherlands Embassy in Dakar and possibly provides insights for the new flagship Technical and Vocational Education and Training & Higher Education programme.
Uruguay emergency mission (DRR15UY05) The DRR-Team was requested to support the Uruguayan government in the field of water management, with a focus on drainage and sewerage in the Department of Canelones. The emergency mission took place in February 2015. This mission focussed on the dike protecting Ciudad del Plata central.
Wetskills Challenge 2024 The Wetskills competitions will bring diverse young talents from South Africa, Southern Africa and beyond with a passion for Water & Sustainability together to co-create new solutions for water challenges in among others KwaZulu Natal Province, specifically Durban, in a two-week period. In an interactive and intergenerational workshop, the teams will present their innovative and out-of-the-box solutions for water challenges to a jury panel and audience. The winning team will be awarded at the WISA conference in Durban on 12-14 June, 2024. The aim of this project is to involve local and Dutch private sector companies working on the Circular Economy and Green Hydrogen and water nexus in the Wetskills Challenge, by providing a case for young professionals to work on and provide some services such as training and being part of the jury, to build capacity of young people to make them more employable and to support network building with the private sector that could lead to potential employment opportunities.
Developing Nigeria Circular Economy Program (NCEP) Roadmap Framework The overarching goal of this project is to propose a plan for Nigeria to guide her transition from a linear and unsustainable economic model to a circular economy model. The proposed study will provide a roadmap framework (component 3) towards a Nigerian Circular Economy Program and complement the overall study of the African Development Bank (AfDB), which consists of the following three components:1)	Preparation of a Scoping Study on Circular Economy & Green Growth.2)	Design of an MRV Framework for measuring, assessing, reporting, & verifying circular economy & natural capital within the Nigerian context to build back a better, greener and more resilient economy post-COVID-19.3)	Design of a Nigeria Circular Economy Program (NCEP) Roadmap Framework (2023 – 2050).With this study, the AfDB, in collaboration with the Government of the Netherlands, aims to support the Federal Government of Nigeria's efforts at developing Circular Economy and natural capital accounting frameworks.
Shiraka Training Programme Trade Promotion and Economic Diplomacy The objective of this annual course is for civil servants and relevant semi-public organisations working in the field of economic diplomacy to share their knowledge and skills enabling them to lead and inspire the modernisation of trade promotion in their home countries. The course also aims to strengthen participants ties with the Netherlands and stakeholders in the Dutch trade promotion sector.
Inception Denim Cluster An inception mission will be conducted to determine the feasibility and framework of Dutch support for the sustainability of the denim industry in Morocco. The ultimate goal is to establish a sustainable and eco-friendly denim cluster in Morocco in the long run.