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To bring Waterway Transport College 1 to the next level : Key national profession in Inland waterway navigation Employees in the inland waterway transport industry in Vietnam are suffering of many shortcomings in terms of, skills development, knowledge in security issues, environmental awareness, social responsibility, navigational rules and safety protocols. There are tens of thousands of employees who are “learning on the job” but lack relevant formal training (have not had enough practice certificates). The limitation in qualifications and skills in this contingent is one of the main causes of traffic disorder and safety and serious socio-economic losses in recent years. Llimitation of human resource quality are amongs others  in appropriateness in training programs, training management, inspection work, quality assessment, especially staff and teachers . To overcoming this situation, the project will train staff from inland waterways colleges in Vietnam to improve knowledge and skills for staff and teachers working in the field of inland waterway industry. If the quality of training of future crew members will be improved and present crew members strengthened, it will positively contribute to promoting the sustainable development of the inland waterway transport industry in particular and the transportation industry in general.To implement this project Programma Uitzending Managers (PUM Netherlands), the Maritieme Academie in Harlingen (MAH), Netherlands and the  Waterway Transport College number 1 (WTC 1)  Vietnam joined forces. The latter is recipient of the training given by the Maritieme Academie.
From biomass to bio-methanol This is a feasibility study for the Arsari Group into the possibility of realising a large scale bio-methanol factory in Kalimantan.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and environmental permitting in Zanzibar (Tanzania) Continued strengthening and consolidation of capacity within the Government of Zanzibar for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and environmental permitting.
Holland Pig Meat production is one of Vietnam’s agricultural success stories, with pork and poultry as two of the fastest growing sub-sectors. The demand is increasing and total meat production has increased. Currently the average amount of meat consumption in Vietnam is about 40 kg per capita. Pork represents approximately 76% of the consumption pattern, as poultry does 13% and beef 9%.In relation to pork supply the majority of pig farms are small-scale, with 80% accounting for farms tending five to ten head managed by unskilled labour. To comply with rising demands, production techniques are focused mainly on quantity. Furthermore, particularly at the slaughter and processing level, applied hygiene practices do not always guarantee the safety of the meat products offered to consumers. With rising domestic volumes for pork, increasing requirements for western-like consumption patterns, stronger realism on food safety and quality by Vietnamese consumers and more explicit international benchmarks as consequence of WTO and ASEAN memberships, Vietnams pork chain is on the edge of change. To be a match for other world top pork producers, Vietnam must put effort on further developing the pork chain not only quantitatively but qualitatively as well. In this way the Vietnamese pork chain is able to reach regional export markets of South East Asia and to obtain a strong foothold in niche markets.The main aim of this project is to upgrade the Vietnamese pork chain in quantity, quality and safety standards with the support of Netherlands know-how and technology in food inspections systems, slaughtering processes, veterinary services and farming techniques in order to be able to secure high value markets, both domestic and internationally.This project is being carried out by Stichting Holland Pig.
Factory support programme: continuous improvement of labour conditions in Tamil Nadu, India The main objective of this project is to improve labour conditions and living conditions in the supply chains of participating companies in Tamil Nadu by combatting child labour, forced labour, discrimination and gender-based violence, and improving health and safety, wages and freedom of association.This project has five different result areas:1.	Meaningful collaboration among all project partners established, aiming at realising impact on working and living conditions in Tamil Nadu’s supply chains and other regions in India.2.	Sustainably implemented due diligence process by participating companies through improved supply chains management (including supply chain transparency), improved business policies and practices, including purchasing practices, to address social risks and improve access to remedy for workers in supply chains in Tamil Nadu, with an expected spill of effect to supply chains in other production regions and countries.3.	Informed and empowered workers in the supply chains of companies in Tamil Nadu through improved factory management and functioning worker-management committees, improved hostel management and peer support among hostel workers and a strengthened regional workers helpline, which improves access to remedy for workers.4.	Increased impact through improved alignment of programmes and Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives (MSIs) in Tamil Nadu and other regions in India, through collaboration and networking with local stakeholders, MSIs (including Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) and Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) companies, strategic communication and linking and learning.5.	Upscaling strategies to Bangalore and the National Capital Region in India, with pilot projects focused on informing and empowering workers and supporting access to remedy for workers.
Welang river basin – Participatory design of river basin interventions The overall aim of this project is to support the East Java province (EJP) and its partners to strengthen and to use the overall societal understanding, valuing and appreciation of the Welang river, it's water and it's functioning within the public and spatial domain, ranging from values related to water source and irrigation to those in biodiversity, culture, recreation and tourism.To facilitate that development, innovative multi-function interventions will be designed for three pilot locations within the Welang basin, where interventions should not only address urgent problems but also resonate with societal valuing of the river.The conceptual for these sites will have to be the result of inclusive, participative design methodologies to maximize societal involvement and support. The pilot locations should act as inspiration and catalyst for interventions elsewhere in Welang basin, the province of East Java, and elsewhere in Indonesia.Secondary aim is to improve EJP's capacity to absorb outcomes and opportunities related to cooperation in Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), as well as bridging the gap between recommendations and actual implementation of the pilot locations. The project intends to facilitate effective and inclusive government decision-making on river basin management, via the public understanding and participation/inclusion of the effected community.It is hoped that the improved valuing and appreciation of the Welang river will influence societal behavior that can contribute to a more sustainable and healthier river basin environment, less degradation and increased use of the river’s benefits.The overall objective of this project is expressed in five sub objectives:1.	Three conceptual designs for multifunction demonstration-sites.2.	Improved valuing of the Welang River; increased societal awareness, contributing to behavior change.3.	Improved EJP absorbing and executing capacity.4.	Improved inter-governmental coordination.5.	Improved inter-office coordination.
Tailor made water management training 'Water management and food security nexus' The main objective of this tailor made water management training is to improve the group’s knowledge and skills through sharing knowledge and expertise on integrated water management and water governance in a training based on practical and relevant cases. An integrated water management strategy has already been laid down in relevant policy. This training will refresh knowledge on the strategy and will focus on its implementation in practice. For instance on the implementation of the new law on water accounting. Participants will also assess the role of local/regional/national institutions/stakeholders in order to improve the water governance in practice.
Process manager for the Beira Masterplan 2035 Process manager for the Beira Masterplan 2035.The process manager should ensure a continued successful implementation of the Beira Masterplan, as delegated principal on behalf of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), by means of facilitating effective communication between Beira stakeholders, international donors and Dutch interested parties and providing strategic guidance to the project executive committee in the Netherlands (regieteam), that consists of RVO and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as the Netherlands embassy in Maputo, Mozambique.In addition, coordination is required to ensure the 8 different lots from the tender are implemented in a coherent manner.
Valuing Water in the Changing Wealth of the Nations 2020 VWI is supporting the production of a chapter in the World Bank’s Changing Wealth of Nations 2020 report. The report is intended to help policy-makers and governments improve their decision-making and develop more sustainable policies. The purpose of the project is to include a section on water for the first time and to lay the groundwork for future editions to continue to include water.
Conversational learning application for remote health workers 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.
Legislation wind energy development This project supports the assessment of existing normative framework and the development of comprehensive legal and regulatory changes required to unlock the potential of large-scale wind energy development in Ukraine. Desired changes will cover environmental, construction, land, grid connection and regulatory aspects in accordance with EU-accepted overriding public interest approach. The results of this project will be shared with the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and the Office of the President of Ukraine, and will be used to foster the increase of low carbon energy sources based on wind energy in the country. It is expected that these changes in the regulatory framework related to development procedures and facilitating investment in the short term, until 2030, could result in additional +10 GW wind projects and help create a portfolio of projects for implementation in the 2030s with a total capacity larger than 20 GW wind development in the country. The project contributes to the National Economy Strategy of Ukraine until 2030. This strategy targets a 25% renewable energy sources and renewable energy storage (RES) share in electricity supply by 2030, in line with the RED II EU Directive.
Operational expenses for Dutch representation in Zambia The Netherlands does not maintain an embassy in Zambia. Affairs within Zambia are overseen by the Netherlands embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe.The Netherlands embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, has elected to appoint a consultant within Zambia to execute its trade and investment mandate. The consultant is also responsible for promoting business instruments within Zambia that are managed by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).
Expert education system and academic structure scoping study Water and resilience Academy Beira In the coming years several water infra projects will be implemented in the city of Beira. financed by international donors. For the sustainability of these water infrastructures it is required that the operation and maintenance is well functioning. For this purpose a Water and Resilience Academy Beira (WRAB) is considered as a means to contribute to developing local knowledge and skills in the areas of flood resilience, water and waste management. This scoping mission aims to assess the relevance, need, scope and preferred structure for a WRAB.To assess the relevance, need, scope and structure for a WRAB a team of experts will visit relevant stakeholders in Beira and Maputo. The team will analyse the needs vocational education and training of technicians and professionals employed in the operation, maintenance and/or expansion of Beira’s infrastructure or in Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management. The team will also explore the existing level of knowledge and skills development centres in Beira and explore the support base from relevant stakeholders for the initiative. The team will report on the findings and will advise on the viability of a WRAB and deliver a roadmap for further steps.This specific project concerns the activities of the expert for education system and academic structure in Mozambique this scoping study.
Professional rosé beef production in Moldova 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 partners want to become the main supplier of quality rosé beef on the Moldovan market by setting up the first professional beef production farm with a capacity of 400 heads.
Textile Albania This project explores practical and achievable possibilities for pilot projects and collaborations between Albanian and Dutch actors in the textile and leather sector. The goal is to promote sustainable private-sector development in Albania.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) East African City Development Forum The project aims to contribute to sustainable and inclusive urban development in Uganda and increase cooperation and business between the Netherlands and Uganda in urban development. Expected is that during the forum, a Memorandum of Understanding will be signed between the Dutch Alliance for Sustainable Urban Development in Africa (DASUDA) and KCCA for Technical Assistance (TA) in urban design and planning in so-called Key Urban Accelerator Projects for Greater Kampala.
Flood Prevention Itajaí Valley Short general project overviewThe valley of Itajaí is located in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. During periods with high fluvial discharge flooding of the areas along the river margin has increasingly caused problems. During the past decades, severe flooding has occurred. This resulted in severe damage and casualties in areas such as Blumenau and Itajaí. Moreover, the high river discharges cause excessive sedimentation in the ports located along the river.In this feasibility study, the possibility was investigated to apply the Dutch Room for the River concept to the urban delta of the Itajaí-Açu river in Brazil. The river, that flooded frequently in the previous decennia, poses a severe threat to the water safety in the region. Furthermore, large flow velocities and sedimentation pose problems to the maritime navigation and port operations in the downstream section of the river. As a result, port operations need to shut down relatively often, which is not desirable for the businesses in the area.What are the results of the projectBased on the conceptual studies and the workshop in Itajaí, Brazil, we conclude that the Room for the River concept can be applied to the Itajaí Valley to a certain extent. Despite the similarities between the low-lying deltas of the Itajaí Valley and the Netherlands, there are also differences. Some Room for the River measures focus on the summer and winter riverbed, on existing dikes or on polders. In contrast to the Netherlands these elements are non-existent in the Itajaí Valley. Moreover, most cities in the downstream river section are built adjacent to the riverbanks. Effectively taking up the space that ideally is used for the river. This reduced the number of measures suitable for the Itajaí region from 8 to 4. It has been concluded that these 4 measures can contribute to the flood resilience of the region:- River deepening / widening and the embankments (with a height relative to the ground of approximately 1 m) measures. The flood frequency would be reduced from 4 years to over 50 years.- Retention basins and river deepening / widening. The water level reduction would be in the order of 1.5 m for the design event. This would lead to an increase of the flood return period from 4 to over 50 years. - Retention basins and embankments could also be combined. The flood frequency would increase to over 50 years for embankments with a height of approx. 1.5 m.- The highwater channel on itself already reduces the flood return period to over 50 years and could be combined with any of the above-mentioned measures.Brazil has many rivers surrounded by cities and urban areas who face frequent flooding. An inventory has been made of rivers in which the Room for the River concept could be applied to improve the flood resilience. Seven rivers were identified: the Rio Iconha, Itabapoana, Paraíba do Sul, Araranguá, Jacuí, Rio Uruguay and Paraná. In all seven rivers, the occurrence of floods could potentially be reduced by implementing the room for the river concepts.
Partners for Water (PVW5) 2022 - 2027 The Partners for Water 2022-2027  programme  is carried out by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency  Partners for Water 2022-2027 contributes towards the Netherlands  International Water Ambition of the Netherlands government. The goal of the Netherlands International Water Ambition is to provide water safety and water security in the World of humans, plants and animals and optimise the Netherlands contribution to this and the Netherlands earning capacity.Partners for Water issues grants as well as contracts. Funding for this programme is provided by the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management as opposed to other programmes reporting on Aiddata, which are funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Scoping mission water and agrofood South Africa Scoping mission water and agrofood South Africa.
Advice on Terms of Reference (ToR) for the development of an appropiate flower auction in Amman This project aims to provide sufficient information to advise on the ToR for a comprehensive feasibility study facilitated by the Develop2Build programme concerning the construction of a flower auction in Amman.
Dairy sector study visit to the Netherlands PUM Netherlands senior experts are organizing a 9 day dairy sector study visit to the Netherlands for participants from Zimbabwe. RVO finances four additional participants from the ZADF (Zimbabwe Association of Dairy Farmers) and local dairy companies to the mission. The purpose of the visit is to increase the knowledge on improved Dutch dairy farming technologies and products that can help improve the dairy sector in Zimbabwe. This mission includes networking, company visits, farm visits and  exchanges with educational institutes and dairy sector organizations.
Scoping mission crop protection and pesticide risks assessment Myanmar The main goal of this scoping mission is to develop a clear strategic and operational direction for the further development of a Pesticide Risk Reduction Programme in combination with the improvement of the phytosanitary status and services.
From burning to buying – creating a circular production chain out of left-over crop residue from Indian farm land Air pollution and smog pose a significant concern in the urban areas of India. This concern arises due to the widespread burning of agricultural crop residues, including paddy straw, bamboo, and sugarcane. This project brings together various stakeholders who have expressed the ambition to transform agricultural waste into resources through developing circular production value chains. The results of this project are three viable business cases for processing crop residues, including a description of stakeholders committed to playing a role in these circular value chains. These stakeholders involve Dutch, local, and international businesses and the broader local agricultural community. On a larger scale, this project contributes to reducing air pollution and smog in India and preventing soil degradation and deforestation. It also aims to create additional income for Indian farmers and local rural communities.
Water and Climate Services for Transboundary Water Management and Natural Disaster Risk Management Space borne information is rapidly gaining ground for many applications, including communication, GPS, early warning, monitoring purposes, flood prevention, weather forecasting etc. The Netherlands is known for developing such applications, especially in the application of space borne information for land observation. Currently, Vietnam is developing broad programmes in this sector and is mainly cooperating with Japan, France and Belgium. Dutch companies are interested to link to these programs with their added value in application development.In Viet Nam the water and climate sector is a promising field for cooperation due to the severe impacts by typhoons, natural disasters (floods and droughts), soil subsidence, climate change impacts and projected sea level rise. Actually Viet Nam has also to deal with many impacts that relate to cross border interventions, like hydropower dams, increasing irrigated areas, flood spills, water retention, obstruction of fish migration and reduced sediment load. Obviously, due to the magnitude of the problems as well as the huge land surface that should be monitored, space borne information can significantly improve decision making, planning and policy development.This G2G project will focus on knowledge transfer, building innovative (hydrologic) models, find financial solutions through external funding, business development & business partnerships and cooperation with other leading space agencies like NASA and JAXA.Netherlands Space Office (NSO) has been commissioned to carry out the project.
E-Portfolio Master Medicine Stellenbosch University ZAF Parantion intends to demonstrate the Scorion programme. This is a software programme to support medical education. With Scorion, students and supervisors always and everywhere have an up-to-date picture of the progress of the programme. The feedback, assignments or tests are incorporated into the platform using smart, secure and user-friendly apps. In the project, the software is demonstrated at the Stellenbosch University to prove that it fits into the South African university programme and to prove that it has a positive impact on the achievements of students. This has a positive impact on the quality of the programme.
Inception mission Circular Economy, Peru Peru is eager to make the shift towards a Circular Economy (CE). The Peruvian Ministry of Production has launched a national Roadmap for CE in the industrial sector of Peru in 2018. Nevertheless, Peru is still facing a couple of challenges in implementing its ambitious plans. This inception mission will identify the local circular ecosystem, key players, quick wins as well as leads for future Dutch involvement. Focus sectors are waste and industrial production.
Identification of solutions to better design, operate and maintain the Egyptian field drainage systems Identification of solutions to better design, operate and maintain the Egyptian field drainage systems.