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Technical contribution of the Transition Plan for Rural Sanitation and sludge to energy in Egypt with the support of the Aquavest model Over the past 2 decades, the Egyptian government has faced tremendous challenges to provide safe sanitation practices in rural areas. The majority of investments primarily focused on providing large centralized sanitation-related services and infrastructure in the major urban cities. The capital costs, as well as operation and maintenance (O&M) costs of wastewater treatment facilities, are high. It became clear that it’s not possible to recover the full costs of treatment from the end-users, making wastewater treatment facilities financially unsustainable. In addition, about 65% of the population in rural areas has only access to (improved) septic tanks, consisting of lined single or dual compartments, or simple soakaway vaults or latrines. The biggest challenge is usually in remote villages, away from the main wastewater network, with contamination via the onsite discharge of domestic wastewater to groundwater, water bodies, or irrigated fields, resulting in increased public health risks.The Holding Company for Water and Waste Water seeks support to develop an investment/business plan for sewage & sludge handling in Egyptian rural areas. Such would have enormous benefits for the Egyptian economy and health noting that with implementing proper sanitation practices in rural areas, the pollution load of waterways will be significantly reduced as well as the land productivity will be increased.The mission will be to deliver data and technical expertise to develop a Proof of Concept of the unique AquaVest tool. The goal is to get a better understanding of the functionality and added benefits of the tool for developing the desired investment/business plan for sewage & sludge handling in Egyptian rural areas.
Mapping Burundi's Financial Products Ecosystem This project provides a detailed overview of Burundi’s financial ecosystem, including its suitability for supporting agricultural families and entrepreneurs. A better understanding of the intentions and needs of financial service providers and their clients could help to facilitate matchmaking between them.
Networking Wash projects in Mara region Tanzania The project addresses two problems: the high non-functionality of water facilities in rural areas and high fluoride content in some areas. A majority of the village water schemes are working below capacity, and some do not function at all, caused by issues regarding management, tariff structures and technical problems. Community Owned Water Supply Organisations (COWSO) are mandated to deliver water in rural areas, since policy rural water reforms in 2010. The project will establish a mini network operator, called SAWA-DEC (SAfe WAter DElivery CEntre) which will provide central water services to the COWSO’s. In the Mara region fluoride is found in high concentrations, causing health problems. The project will develop a low cost fluoride removal technology in order to deliver safe water. The project is located in the Mara region in North Tanzania. The partnership consists of seven partners: SNV (NGO) is the lead applicant. Regional secretariat Mara region (government), DUNEA (company), TNO (research), Hatenboer (company), MUWASA (government), BoP innovation centre (NGO).
Orange Corners Senegal – Exchange Ticket cost for participating in the Orange Corners Senegal Exchange.
Measuring Circularity and Impact (Measurement Framework) This project aims to support circular economy businesses (Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups) in Nigeria (focus Lagos) with (1) training on the Strategic Circular Economy Impact Assessment framework (SCEIA framework) and (2) application of the SCEIA framework to a target group of businesses. The framework enables businesses to:•	Measure and evidence circular businesses’ impact, and •	Give businesses the tools to build effective measurement into their work from an early stage to develop data for strategic decision-making.The ultimate goal is strengthening the Nigerian circular economy ecosystem with credible circular business models to improve their success rates and combat youth unemployment.
Innovative 3PL cold chain logistics and transport Kenya The objective of this investment preparation study is to develop a financeable business plan for an innovative cold chain logistics and transport Kenya (farm to fork), including public storage facilities.
SDUB Support Programme The ‘Sociedade de Desenvolvimento de Urbano de Beira’ or SDUB is officially established in November 2018 by the city Council of Beira in Mozambique. With the support of the Dutch Government (RVO and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) a Masterplan Beira 2035 has been developed in recent years to guide the city in resilient urban development. The SDUB is the private entity of the Municipality of Beira that is authorized to prepare land for (social housing) and industrial activities and to drive and manage projects for social housing and commercial real estate projects. The government of the Netherlands supports the organisational costs of the SDUB for the start-up phase and for the management of recovery projects.
Green coffee processing for Angola 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 re-establishing the latent Angolan export capacity in green coffee by implementing local dehulling hubs and providing transport to the central processing/exporting facility in Luanda. This will be achieved by mobilizing and training of 1,000 outgrowers, installing 5 dehulling hubs, providing transport and establishing a central processing/export facility. It is anticipated that the process will be UTZ certified. Annually, about 4,000 tonnes of coffee will be produced for export.
Public Private Partnership for automated traffic enforcement in Lagos The Dutch company Gatsometer B.V. produces traffic enforcement solutions, including speedometers / speed cameras. The company wants to set up a Public Private Partnership (PPP) in Nigeria. Together with a local private company, Gatsometer B.V. wants to set up a legal entity that will invest in the enforcement equipment and in a back office in Nigeria where the processing and sending of the fines and the collection and processing of traffic fines will take place.Public partner, Lagos State Government, will have to adjust the regulations in such a way that private parties can carry out the enforcement and collection of fines on behalf of the Government. It is expected that private parties investments will be recovered over a longer period of approximately 7 to 10 years with fines.During the feasibility study, the PPP concept will in particular have to be tested against the recovery percentage of the fines. This will be determined to a large extent by the regulations and the adjustment of procedures by the government. The government itself will benefit from the project, because they will also receive a part of the fines. Before the aforementioned parties proceed to an actual investment, it is also important to gain insight into all potential legal, administrative and operational bottlenecks that influence the implementation of an automated enforcement system in Nigeria.
Strengthening of the Suriname Rice Industry The intention of the project partners is to set up a factory for the production of parboiled rice.EU policy for the import of rice was adapted in 2008. As a result the quota for Suriname was increased and import is duty free. Production and export in Suriname is therefore an interesting business proposition. Furthermore, the CARICOM market is duty free for Suriname rice. As parboiled rice is a healthier product than regular rice a premium is usually paid. This higher price will in turn make it possible to pay a better price for paddy rice to farmers and of course more income for the mill.The rice plant will be set up in the Nickerie region where the rice will be sourced from local farmers. A group of 50 preferred suppliers of rice will be trained and HACCP certification will be gained for the rice plant.Applicant Alesie Food Holland B.V. – a rice trading company – will set up a joint venture with local partner Sahara Rijsthandel NV – producer and processor of white rice – and Caribecom Trading.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The production facility will be HACCP certified. Furthermore, the joint venture will provide free medical check-ups for their employees, and a HIV/AIDS prevention programme will be set up.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsAt the end of the project, the joint venture will employ 35 basic-level employees and 3 high-level employees.Two years after the PSI project, this will have risen to 45 basic-level employees and 5 high-level employees.The joint venture will pay at least 15% above the average wage.Protective clothing will be distributed.•	Innovation/Transfer of knowledgeNew will be the way and technique to produce high export standard parboiled rice. The rice milling itself is not new, but rather the specific way parboiled rice is produced and the re-use of paddy hulls for drying.Furthermore, the training given to farmers will stimulate them to use less pesticide. Furthermore, their yields can be improved, with the introduction of eco-friendly pesticides. Now farmers harvest about 4 tonnes per hectare in Suriname. In the USA, as comparison, this can go up to 20 tonnes per hectare.•	Chain effects50 farmers will be organised in a farmers' association. These farmers will receive a higher price for their paddy (USD 10 to 20 tonnes above market price), provided the rice is of a good, constant quality.Other rice millers will be invited to demonstrate the new technology to. Not only the parboiling process, but also the husk furnace.•	EnvironmentThe joint venture will make use of a cyclonic husk furnace to burn paddy husks. In other rice mills these are simply gathered and burnt in the open air.By using the furnace the amount of waste will be reduced and use of diesel, commonly used for drying will, not be necessary.Outgrowers will be trained on how to use less pesticide, putting less pressure on the environmental.•	Position of womenThe joint venture expects to employ about 40% women. To set up a rice mill for the production of 160 tonnes parboiled rice per month.
4FOLD Foldable Container Holland Container Innovations (HCI) is the proud developer of the 4FOLD Foldable Container.HCI was founded as a spinoff from the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.The purpose of the demonstration traject is to demonstrate to the target market that the foldable container, compared to a standard container, is cheaper to use and more durable.
Netherlands Nigeria Clean Tech Event in Abuja – Expert participation of The Waste Transformers The Waste Transformers were a speaker at the Netherlands Nigeria Clean Tech Event in Abuja that was held on the 7th of June. This was a joint event to showcase the opportunities of climate mitigation in Nigeria for government to government cooperation, enterpreneurs, for jobs and for access to energy. There was lots of enthusiasm for the event, around 200 people participated. The timing of the event was good, the new government has not yet been formed, therefore it was the right time to position climate mitigation as an important topic. Besides opportunities, there was also discussion about challenges and how to scale good practices and innovations.The event had a lot of positive PR in news papers and on social media.
Transition to a diversified economy: an inclusive, sustainable and just development approach for the Colombian coal mining regions RWE Generation NL, Uniper Benelux, Power Plant Rotterdam B.V. and other European energy companies source coal from Colombia to generate electricity. Climate change policies and the resulting decline in the use and production of coal will have significant negative effects on employment, public revenues and the local economy in the country's coal mining region. This calls for the goal of creating viable and sustainable ‘beyond coal’ economic alternatives and decent new jobs in the region to adapt to this new reality. This development, however, is hampered by a number of factors. So far, there has been very little public debate in Colombia about the shift away from coal; there is a general lack of awareness of the challenges and the impact associated with this shift.An expected outcome after successful implementation is that the pilot project will contribute to the creation of sustainable and broader 'beyond coal' economic alternatives in the mining region in Colombia and other coal producing countries. It will also help to build social consensus in the region on the goals and pathways of local transition strategies and help to improve government policies in support of these strategies. Project results will also help to improve policies regarding mine closure and disengagement of the utilities and mining companies in and outside Colombia, and through initiatives and organisations like Bettercoal and the Colombian Mining Association.More investments in sustainable and inclusive economic alternatives will increase alternative decent job opportunities for workers now active in the coal mining industry, and will contribute ultimately to a more sustainable coal supply chain.
CocoWood Ghana (Phase I) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets.Circular innovations for fast growing cities in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria and Senegal.Phase I: Feasibility study.
True seeded shallot demonstration project De Groot and Slot B.V., in collaboration with Bejo Zaden B.V., wants to share knowledge about two tropical shallot varieties Maserati (F1) and Tropix (OP). These varieties from seed and / or bulb give a much higher yield than the local species in Indonesia, they are less susceptible to disease, require less pesticides and have a better storage life. For Indonesia, not only are these shallot varieties new, but also the True Seeded Shallot (TSS) cultivation techniques. Less than 1% of current growers have tried TSS cultivation techniques in practice.The demonstration project is being carried out on 4 different islands with different climatological conditions in cooperation with total of 32 model growers. The various growth phases of the TSS cultivation techniques (from seed, from transplant and from mini-balls) are gradually demonstrated on these fields. The local varieties are planted on a part of the field, so that growers can compare the results of seeds with the results of the local shallot variety and vegetative cultivation technique.
Fund against Child Labour (FBK) Around the globe, 168 million children are in work. The term 'child labour' refers to when children are too young to work, or do work that is too hard or too dangerous for them, and this work prevents them from receiving a proper or any education.Due to the lack of education for example, child labour hampers the development of individual children and of society as a whole. This means child labour is not only a consequence of poverty, it is also a significant cause.In the UN Sustainable Development Goals, it has been agreed that child labour should be eliminated by 2025 (SDG 8.7). Entrepeneurs and business can contribute to this goal through the Fund against Child Labour.The Fund from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Fund makes subsidy possible for projects aimed at Due Diligence (OECD Guidelines) and local multistakeholder projects on (production)location. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) is administering the fund.
Nechi Fair Gold In Morroputo, a property located in Nechi, Antioquia there are about 600 men, women, kids, and seniors living in precarious social and economic conditions without social security or support. The area is located in a conflict zone with very high risks because of narcotraffic and violence. This context made communities  invade private property in the search of gold and to work within illegal and artisanal mining (ASM), using mercury, and without efficient technology and access to formal gold markets.The NFG “Nechi Fair Gold” project will start activities to increase social, economic, and working conditions of this community of at least 600 people depending on artisanal mining for their livelihoods. The project will improve their technical, financial and legal abilities to develop mining in a social and environmental responsible way. Through trainings, the capacity and productivity of the miners and gold benefits will grow. This will allow ASM communities to certify the origin of gold and gain access to formal markets.
Women Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme This project will strengthen the professional skills of 15 Georgian female entrepreneurs and their mentees. By providing training and tools that focus on talent development, business management, and business development, the female entrepreneurs participating in this project will experience personal growth while formulating and executing the next steps that will benefit their businesses. As a result of this project, the female entrepreneurs and their mentees are aware of their business talents and have used them to grow their businesses. This project will be implemented simultaneously with MAP17GE01, which pertains to a business visit of these 15 female entrepreneurs to the Netherlands.
MHPSS Technical Working Group Coordinator International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mozambique The main task of the MHPSS Technical Working Group (TWG) Coordinator for IOM in Pemba, Mozambique, is to coordinate MHPSS activities of the Cabo Delgado MHPSS TWG at provincial level in Pemba, to assist with annual work plans for the MHPSS TWG, and to represent the MHPSS TWG in relevant cluster meetings and inter-agency coordination mechanisms.
Poultry market study The goal of this project is identification of opportunities within Zambias poultry value chain and neighbouring markets, to stimulate Dutch investments therein and contribute to raising overall productivity. The study is a critical input for planned poultry missions to the Netherlands and Zambia. Its focus is commercial layers, eggs, and broiler value chains.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.
Improving Public Finance Management in Morocco Cooperation with the Moroccan Ministry of Finance has been at a standstill for a long time due to bilateral disputes and the outbreak of the pandemic. After the relationship improved and travel restrictions were lifted, the National Academy received a request from the Moroccan Ministry of Finance to assist with program budgeting reform. Morocco implemented this reform several years ago, but in the budget dialogue between minfin - line ministry, performance information that program budgeting generates is poorly used. By means of a realistic budget simulation with an emphasis on substantiation, argumentation and negotiation strategies, this training provided an impetus for improving internal policy and budget dialogue.
Geo-hydrologic experts land reclamation This project aims to assess the groundwater availability and quality concerning the plans for land reclamation in designated areas in the western desert of Egypt.
HortiViN: Partnership on Horticulture between Vietnam and the Netherlands The purpose of the project was to establish a Vietnamese - Netherlands Horticulture Partnership, referred to as ‘HortiViN’, with participation of the Vietnamese and Dutch business, science & knowledge institutes and government. The ambition of HortiViN was to stimulate a sustainable and profitable horticultural sector in Vietnam, with the following goals:1.	capacity building;2.	upgrading of production of sustainable, safe, higher quality food and ornamentals;3.	strengthen the structure of the horticultural sector in Vietnam by connecting private business, science & knowledge institutes and government (private - public co-operation). The project has prematurely been cancelled after consultation between the involved parties.  A MoU has been signed between HortiViN and MARD (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam). The platform has organised events in order to get the Dutch and Vietnamese network together. In 2014 two roundtables has been organized as well as a Vietnam event. In 2015 three incoming mission has been organized. The outgoing mission has been cancelled, as well as the activities for 2016.
Investment Preparation Study, plant propagation facility India Plant Nursery Van der Lugt B.V. has specialised in the propagation and cultivation of young vegetable plants for Dutch and European vegetable growers and retailers since 1920.The objective of this investment preparation study is to establish the possibilities and economic feasibility of a joint venture in India between Plant Nursery Van der Lugt, Plant Factory and KF Bioplants.The joint venture will have the goal of propagating and selling vegetable seedlings in the Indian market.
Assessment study Dutch start-ups for pilot StartUpLink This consultant’s assessment study will result in the first go or no-go moment for implementing a StartUpLink pilot. The need for this assessment is as follows:1.	To analyze the gap between existing trade mechanisms and how Dutch start-ups who wish to internationalize to Cape Town and Bangalore can be assisted in expanding towards these less well-known markets with high potential. The StartUpLink could prove to be a valuable low-cost first step that adds to the current diplomatic mechanisms used by our economic missions. The StartUpLink aims to connect Dutch start-ups to existing economic ecosystems in Cape Town and Bangalore, provide relevant and tailor-made country and sector-specific information and facilitate the step for Dutch social entrepreneurs to invest in new markets that generate new business.2.	StartUpLink will improve the business climate for Dutch start-ups looking to enter the less well-known markets of Cape Town and Bangalore, as there will be fewer obstacles for them to expand to these emerging markets. Furthermore, StartUpLink will likely lead to more RVO projects with better results through, for example, the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF), which focuses on StartUpLink’s potential beneficiaries and DGGF’s prioritized markets, of which India and South Africa are a part. Moreover, a StartUpLink pilot can facilitate Dutch private sector access to relevant business contacts abroad in India and South Africa. Facilitating investment in these upcoming markets enhances investment and trade between the private sector or start-ups of the Netherlands and India or South Africa.3.	Potentially, in a later stage, when this one-way street towards Cape Town and Bangalore has proven to be successful, which will be decided upon in close cooperation with RVO and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the virtual network could also develop a way to attract foreign start-ups and scale-ups who are looking to enter the European market through the Netherlands, making it a two-way street.