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Participation Europort from 3-6 November 2015 Ahoy Rotterdam The objective of this mission is to pursue contacts with European, especially Dutch companies, and to open possibilities of cooperation for the implementation of new projects.This project was implemented within the framework of the L4ED programme (Local Economic Development/Leads for Economic Diplomacy) and initiated by the Netherlands representation. The project aimed to contribute to (the enabling environment for) local private sector development as well as economic diplomacy. It concerns a small intervention that serves as catalyser for further developments.
Sense for Innovation IoT solutions for Smart Cities We are already in India for 10 years now and 7 years with our own R&D centre to support the Dutch market. The objective of this investment preparation study is to investigate the technical and commercial feasibility of setting up a production facility for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in Pune, India.
Fair-trade and organic banana production in cooperation with smallholders Note: This project has been cancelled, because it has been withdrawn prematurely.Although this project has been approved and awarded a PSI grant, it has unfortunately never been implemented.Therefore, the full grant amount has been withdrawn. To establish a plantation of 50 ha of organic and fair trade certified bananas together with an organisation of AgroFair in Tambacounda, Senegal with the aim of exporting the first grade to Europe and to sell the second grade to the high end retail stores in Dakar, the capital of Senegal.
G2G Waste Water Economy This project aims to assist South Africa at two levels. The project helps provinces and national governments to prepare for engagement and partnerships with industry to liberate recyclable or usable material from the municipal sector and thus provide essential feedstock for a waste economy (supply side focus).
Production of chilli peppers and sauce in Nicaragua The Panamanian applicant Highland Products Corp. S.A. and the local partner Martin Y FCO Vargas Compania Limitada will set up a joint venture for the cultivation of tabasco chilli peppers and habanero and process this into (chilli) sauce for local and regional sales.The agro-industry in Nicaragua is very underdeveloped. Chilli sauce is currently imported and there is a large potential to substitute imports and produce sauces at a lower price than foreign competitors. With this project, added value will be created in the country.The products will be sold on the Nicaraguan and Central American market. In total 179 full-time jobs are created and salaries will be at least 50% higher than the national minimum. A training programme will be implemented for both the cultivation as for the processing.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)A CSR policy will be formulated for the joint venture including employment standards, fringe benefits, environmental management, safety and security, chemicals and fertiliser use, health and gender policy. A HACCP certification will be obtained, while also the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources will be involved in approval of water filters. Cooperation with the Nicaraguan University of Agriculture will be sought for internships and field trips.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsThe joint venture will create 179 full-time jobs of which 71 basic-level jobs, eight medium-level jobs and 200 half FTE basic-level seasonal pickers.Employees will at least earn 150% of the minimum wage. Offered fringe benefits are medical insurance, a 13th month salary and good and safe working conditions. A per diem will be provided for transport and lunches.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe knowledge on industrial processing of chilli peppers into sauce is new to Nicaragua. Also, knowledge on agro-industry for export is scarce in the country.For the dissemination of technical knowledge and experiences an open day will be organised for the agricultural producers and the community.•	Chain effectsLocal companies will supply the joint venture with agricultural inputs as seeds and fertilisers, packing materials and transportation.Also, seedlings will be (pre-)financed for outgrowers, so that small farmers can start to grow peppers for the joint venture. They will also be trained in cultivation. This, however, will take place in the spin-off phase, since the partners first need to show-case their own production.•	EnvironmentEnvironmental mitigation measures are in accordance with the regulations of the Nicaraguan Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. Drip irrigation will be applied to reduce water consumption. Also, a HACCP certification will be obtained.•	Position of womenThe impact on women is neutral. It is estimated that 40% to 80% of the workforce will be female. The establishment of a 17 ha farm in Ciudad Sandino for the cultivation of tabasco and habanero chilli peppers and a processing facility for 2,500,000 bottles (chilli) sauce per year.
Feasibility study of an innovative logistics system for transport and handling of bulk dry agri-bulk goods in combination with general cargo and pallet goods (ETL) Feasibility study of an innovative logistics system for transport and handling of bulk dry agri-bulk goods in combination with general cargo and pallet goods (ETL).
National Capital Integrated Coastal Development (KFJ16005) National Capital Integrated Coastal Development.
Team Leader DRR-Team Mission Chile (DRR217CL01) DRR-Team mission to support Chili on flood risk management with regard to floods and flash floods in the arid region of Atacama .
Meatless Market Research India Meatless is providing the food industry unique texturized plant-based ingredients for over 15 years, more than a decade of developing innovative food products and helping customers from idea to realistic concepts and successful market introductions. Our company developed into a producer of texturized ingredients that make sense, not only in vegetarian or vegan food but also as an extender in meat and fish products. We have a long experience in large scale production of food products and can help you develop amazing new textures. The project is focussing on market research.
Shiraka Conference This 5-year (2021-2026) technical assistance and capacity development programme aims to strengthen good governance, public financial management and accountability, and transparency of the public sector in the MENA region and to improve the impact of the Court of Audits' work in their national and in international contexts.The programme is a follow-up to a previous cooperation between the Courts of Audit, which ran from 2016 to 2021.
Mobile Malaria Labs The objective of this demonstration project is to demonstrate that MOMALA can be used faster, more accurately and more easily in comparison with other Malaria diagnosis.
Political Economy Analysis This project aims to:1.	Identify which political and economic factors play a role in the Tunisian agricultural policy affecting the development of community-supported agriculture (CSA) and job creation in this sector in the rural areas.2.	Prepare a well-substantiated assessment of the potentials and constraints for job creation in the agri-food sector, with an emphasis on employment for youth and women.
Towards an International Corporate Social Responsibility (ICSR) Convenant for Dutch Tourism in Suriname Towards an ICSR Convenant for Dutch Tourism in Suriname.
#CoCreate Light Côte d'Ivoire 2022 #CoCreateMyCity encourages collaboration between different groups in the entrepreneurship ecosystem, like the government, knowledge institutes, and the private sector. The purpose is to get unique and innovative business ideas. These ideas can help solve agricultural and circular challenges in various cities in Côte d'Ivoire.By joining this initiative, students will learn an entrepreneurial mindset. They can use this mindset in other areas of their lives. The goal is to create an atmosphere that supports young people and women in developing successful and sustainable businesses, leading to more job opportunities and innovation in and outside Abidjan where infrastructure and facilities for entrepreneurs are limited.
High-tech truck and pick-up repair shop The objective of this investment preparation study is to investigate the technical and financial-economic feasibility of setting up a high-tech truck and pick-up repair shop in Liberia.
Poultry sector study The objective of this study is to gain a better general understanding of the Ivorian poultry sector and to give the relevant Dutch government actors clear handles and directions for future action by mapping opportunities to strengthen the local private sector, identifying business opportunities for Dutch poultry sector players, and identifying promising allocations of PSD funds. The study will be executed between May and July 2019, including fieldwork in Côte d’Ivoire in June. The research team will determine the exact methodology of data collection, analysis and reporting in consultation with the Netherlands Embassy in Abidjan, RVO and the West Africa Office of the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV).
WASH Officer Mozambique IOM This project aims to support the International Organization for Migratioin in the execution and monitoring of WASH services in the aftermath of cyclone Idai.
Dutch Surge Support (DSS Water)   Phase 2 The Dutch Surge Support (DSS water) responds to the needs during water related disasters around the globe by deploying excellent experts from the Dutch water sector. With this facility the Netherlands aims to contribute to a better international response to water and sanitation related disasters and assist in building up knowledge in dealing with these emergencies. Netherlands Enterprise Agency administers DRR at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment.
Manufacturing of granulated compound fertilizers for the Southern African markets The 3 project partners will establish a fertilizer granulation plant for the production of granulated compound fertilizers in the port of Beira in Mozambique for the Mozambican and Malawian market.The applicant in this project is Sainath International Private Limited, the local partner is Agro industries Limitada and the third partner is Export Trading Malawi.The current supplies of compound fertilizers in Mozambique are mostly imported from South Africa, Asia and Europe. The remaining 15-20% of the total amount of fertilizers used, is blended by local blending companies: concentrated nutrients procured at the world market are mixed together into locally-specific fertilizers according to the N-P-K ratios required by the farmers. Blended fertilizers tend to be cheaper than imported compounds, but the quality of these fertilizers is inferior. With a granulation plant the cost benefit of blending over imported compounds are the same, but the quality of the fertilizer is remarkably better.The project partners will establish a new joint venture (named SAF) company that will operate a fertilizer granulation plant. The production will consist of 4 production lines for the production 4 types of fertilizers.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The partners will implement their own CSR guidelines for the project.A draft CSR guideline has been developed and comprises a range of issues and principles including:regional development (e.g. support to a local school, improving local medical care, etc) and environmental conservation (ISO 14000 certification), support to the agricultural communities (extension of technical support and information to the members of the rural communities).Impact•	Employment and working conditionsDuring the project 43 new jobs will be created of which 7 on medium-/high-level.Two years later this will increase to 54 jobs of which 10 on medium-/high-level.The project partners will pay more than the current minimum monthly wage.In addition, at least 580 farmers will be connected to the project.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe project will train the 43 employees of the project and at least 580 farmers.•	Chain effectsThe project will use at least 25 subcontractors by the end of the pilot project (mainly fertilizer dealers as well as producers of the ballast products).•	EnvironmentThe environmental effect of the fertilizer plant will be neutral. The project will develop environmental management procedures that will be ISO 14001 certified.•	Position of womenGiven the nature of the operations at the fertilizer plant, the project partners expect that the majority of the employees will be male.During farming training activities and selection of rural dealers, the project partners will ensure that at least 50% of the target group will be female. The goal of the project is to set up a pilot project for the production of granulated compound fertilizers for the local Mozambican market and the Malawian market.
IAMGOLD The objective of this feasibility study is to convince IAMGOLD to set up a power plant where 20MW renewable energy can be generated at the location of the Rosebel Gold Mines facility.
Capacity Building for the development of the Myanmar potato sector This project aims to develop a knowledge base and expertise pool for the potato sector in Myanmar, along with providing hands-on training to farmers. More specifically, the goal of this capacity-building project is to develop a structure and the initial content of a locally relevant and easily accessible knowledge base and train 25 potato value chain professionals (PVCPs) who will be able to contribute to strategy development and will act as trainers and advisors for farmers and students. The project should aim to train a minimum of 1,000 farmers on the basics of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for successful and profitable potato growing by the end of the project.
Innovative scalable fiberglass pipe production The applicant Fiberdome from the USA together with local partner Amahora Energy wants to create a fibreglass pipe (glass fibre reinforced plastic GRP) manufacturing industry in Musanze, in the northern province of Rwanda. There they will have a close cooperation with the polytechnic institute. Initially the pipes will be created for use in hydroelectric power stations. These pipes now are either too small, or too expensive due to transportation over land (made of steel), or of very low quality (made of PVC). Once the industry is established the company will diversify and create a wide range of products from fibreglass.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)High emphasis will be put on employee development. Corruption will not be tolerated. The local partner is known for its responsible behaviour towards its employees and the environment.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsThe project will provide good incomes and continuous training on the job. The employees will receive everything that is required by Rwandan law. It is not easy to top Rwandan standards. Employees have a strong legal position in Rwanda.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThere is no fibreglass production in Rwanda or anywhere in East Africa. Only normal PVC pipes up to 20 cm in diameter are produced locally.•	Chain effectsImpact on local suppliersAll the raw materials will be bought from a multinational (DOW). Only services like fuel etc. will be sourced locally.Impact on local customers or consumersThe impact on consumers of energy is positive. More reliable pipes for hydro power projects will mean more reliable sources of energy. Also the availability of durable and affordable big pipes will mean fewer costs for developing hydro power projects.•	Impact on the sectorThe project will be situated on a school campus and will actively enrol as many students as possible in the project. They will be able to get acquainted with producing fibreglass products, water management and construction. Fibreglass can play a role in the modernisation of several kinds of industry.•	EnvironmentNowadays, most hydro power projects are designed with canals. They require a huge infra structure of concrete on the hillsides. With heavy rainfall these structures run the risk of overflowing and destroying the hillside. Underground pipes are much easier, safer and more efficient because the build-up of water pressure inside.•	Position of womenSeven women will be hired and trained as administrative staff.•	Impact on food safetyIf the glass fibre pipes are used for irrigation, they can contribute to the issue of food security.•	Impact on waterThe Rwandan government has to adduct water from surrounding supplies to Kigali. The increase of the town has outgrown its own water supplies. The government already showed interest in the fibreglass pipes for this purpose. To establish a fibreglass pipe manufacturing plant with a maximum capacity of 73 km a year.
Mapping opportunities for sustainable agriculture in Egypt Egypt’s agricultural sector faces increasing water scarcity and the threats of climate change. At the same time, there is an increasing demand for safe and hygienic produce. A range of climate-smart technologies is necessary to address climate change and capitalize on lucrative agricultural markets. In September 2021, eleven Dutch companies visited Egypt to explore opportunities for cooperation, trade and investment in climate-smart agriculture. This project aims to capitalize on the connections built and the ideas initiated during this tour. It will connect local demand and potential Dutch supply to find the currently best matches. It will lead to one-to-one business cases and a consortium of Egyptian-Dutch companies that will work on implementing and adapting climate-smart technologies in Egypt.
Fighting Ebola in Liberia and Sierra Leone (DSS15EBL50) Deployment of DSS in the fight against Ebola in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Scoping Mission (light) Boa Vista 2021 (DRR221BR02) Expert DRR-Team scoping mission (light) Boa Vista 2021
Delta cooperation Egypt 2013 (PVWA131412) Delta cooperation Egypt 2013 (PVWA131412).
ToR for a feasibility-pilot study (PVWA14013) ToR for a feasibility-pilot study (PVWA14013).
Export presentations II This project aims to create more understanding among Zimbabwean enterprises of what it takes to export to the Netherlands and other parts of Europe.
Hackathon Upper Egypt in Cairo 2023 This project will contribute to an improved ecosystem for entrepreneurs in Egypt, through the organisation of a Hackathon where students, entrepreneurs and public sector come together.The participants will have a fun half-day event in which they gain experience in challenge-based learning and have the opportunity to use and develop entrepreneurial thinking, as they will be working on a challenge in the field of CWSA, Waste or Food.The problem owners will get ideas on how to tackle their problem.
DRRS South Sudan 2024 – UNICEF WASH (Cluster) Coordinator Assignment at the request of the UNICEF Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).A WASH (Cluster) Coordinator is required to•	support a coherent, strategic, coordinated, effective and efficient system of partnerships to maximize reach, with limited resources; ensuring that those in need are well served, at standard, by WASH partners.•	provide leadership and facilitate the processes that will ensure a well-coordinated, coherent, strategic, and effective WASH response in South Sudan. This on behalf of UNICEF, as the lead agency for the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Cluster, and in collaboration with the State Authorities.•	act as interface between humanitarian WASH partners and duty bearers to ensure WASH related needs of the affected population are properly covered, This in support of the national government.
Harvest Money Expo mission Through this project, Dutch participation at the Harvest Money Expo fair 2023 will be supported. Transfer of Dutch technology, skills and knowledge will be key in this project. This should be achieved by setting up good workshops, seminars and demonstrations at the fairs and by aligning well with other initiatives supported by the Netherlands embassy in Kampala, Uganda and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).There will be a big Netherlands Village at the well-attended fair with Dutch companies from the Netherlands, Dutch companies from the East African countries and Ugandan farmers that participate and have participated in the Best Farmer competition.
Development of a virtual agent (Phase I) 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 I: Feasibility study.
Agroforestry The Agroforestry project aims to facilitate a public and private partnership to pilot an agroforestry approach in one degraded coconut, and one degraded tea plantation, with the aim to enhance environmental as well as socio–economic sustainability of the production systems at the pilot plantations.For the long term, the project aims to develop guidelines on how to sustainably manage degraded lands in tea and coconut plantations, by applying an agroforestry approach, which will benefit both the environment and diversify income sources of the plantations. By developing the approach in a participatory manner with stakeholders from the local to the national level, social sustainability will be enhanced, and possibilities for replication or spin off strengthened.
CADD: Consolidated Autonomous Due Diligence The CADD Project consists in the development and pilot deployment of an open-source, public framework for upstream supply chain stakeholders to operationalize requirements from the OECD Guidance.Such a framework is an essential implementation mechanism for companies operating in, and procuring from, countries covered by European regulation 2017/821 where no upstream due diligence programme is established. It provides a solution to systemic constraints on upstream due diligence scalability, sustainability, accountability, and reliability – the most significant challenge to responsible mineral procurement globally.
From bio-waste to bio-fuel The applicant is a manufacturer of biomass briquette machines. The local partner is a saw mill in Malawi. Together, they want to convert the waste products of the saw mill into high quality briquettes that can be used as bio fuels. This cooperation will take place in the form of a joint venture. The sawdust briquettes could be a sustainable and affordable replacement for charcoal used by the majority of the poor in Malawi. This tradition has caused deforestation on a large scale. In addition to supplying the domestic market, the joint venture partners will also pilot with the sales of high quality wax and charcoal briquettes for export.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be commissioned and followed-up by the partners. A community forestry project will be operational by the end of the project. A nursery for the propagation of indigenous trees will be set up. The joint venture will distribute tree seedlings to the members of the community.The 50 sales agents will be trained and selected on the basis of good conduct. The price of the briquettes should not be over 20% of the wholesale price.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsThis project has impact on the working conditions, although rather limited (10% above minimum wages).•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeBriquettes and pellets are not yet commercially produced in Malawi.•	Chain effectsOnly glycerine will be bought.If they can use the briquettes in a satisfactory way (like charcoal), they will save money.•	Impact on the sectorIn the proposal 50 sales agents are mentioned. It will mean a way to make money for them.•	EnvironmentVery positive impact. The use of charcoal means devastation to the local forests. The use of sawdust briquettes is an alternative to charcoal.•	Position of womenTen to twelve women will be hired and trained. The environmental relevance is high, poor people in the city could benefit from lower fuel prices and commercial production of briquettes could be stimulated in Malawi.