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Strategic multi-country mission on climate smart agriculture to the Netherlands In a time when the effects of climate change become ever more apparent, the Netherlands and Morocco wish to join forces to further develop climate smart agriculture in Africa. A first step will be to invite policy makers from several African countries to the Netherlands to learn how to better translate their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), such as cutting emissions, into climate-smart strategies and projects that are implementable and bankable and to learn from the Dutch technology, experience and initiatives. After a strategic mission to the Netherlands, policy makers of multiple African countries will have gathered useful policy insights and contacts to start or strengthen collaboration (both bi- and multilateral); are inspired and have gained insight in Dutch technologies, expertise and experience related to climate smart farming; and have gathered insight in funding opportunities for climate smart agriculture.This project, a study visit to the Netherlands, aims to provide the Moroccan AAA Foundation with relevant knowledge and networks in the Netherlands in order to successfully implement the AAA Initiative and its ambition: acceleration of climate smart agriculture in Africa. By involving senior policy makers of member countries of the AAA Initiative, knowledge will be spread among a larger group and at the same time, cooperation among Morocco and the member countries will be boosted.Last but not least, this study visit should help identify funding possibilities in the Netherlands for (parts of) the AAA Initiative.
Orange Corners South Sudan – Subsidy application 2023 The main objective of the Orange Corners Grant Programme is to offer training and otherwise support to young entrepreneurs aged between 18 to 35 years old, so they can turn their ideas into businesses with sustainable revenue models.The grant programme places particular focus on women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs whose business operations will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.The secondary objectives are:•	Raising awareness of entrepreneurship and encouraging young people's entrepreneurial spirit and skills.•	Strengthening the capacity of local businesses and local civil society organisations.
Anti-Microbial Resistance study visit and seminar This trip and seminar focus on Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) in Colombia. It brings together AMR experts from the Netherlands, Colombian stakeholders, politicians, and other concerned individuals to share practical information. The discussions will cover reducing AMR through innovative practices, knowledge transfer, capacity building, and business.
LAND-at-scale Mozambique: Scaling Community Land Rights Certification in Municipal Areas of Mozambique Poverty in Mozambique is concentrated in rural areas and thus associated with a high dependency on agriculture and natural resources, including land. Mozambique has a legal framework recognizing this dependency through a progressive Land Law. However, main obstacles to the proper implementation of the law include communities’ lack of formalized land tenure, limited knowledge regarding land rights, low participation in decision-making among community members, and a lack of capacity among local government officials. The situation is further hampered by severe impacts from climate change.The main objective of this intervention is to increase and more transparent tenure rights over communal resources for rural communities in selected municipality areas, as well as families, individuals, or households in respect to their individual land holdings.To achieve these objectives, three key interventions are:1)	Document and map land tenure rights of communities and households living within municipal jurisdictions.2)	Establish a robust online maintenance platform to securely host and effectively manage all data generated in the mapping process, which is easily accessible to users.3)	Strengthen capacities of municipal staff, stakeholders and rights holders to use and maintain land rights data held in the platform.
Improvement of the Georgian fruit production chain Capacity building for staff of SRCA to achieve modernization of the fruit production chain in Georgia:•	In the short term, improving the fruit quality for domestic use and reducing import;•	In the long term, producing high-quality fruit for export.The training will be divided into two parts:•	Dutch specialists will visit Georgia for five days in early spring 2016 to advise on the improvement of the fruit production chain and •	10 Georgian participants take part in a 5-day training on fruit chain improvement in The Netherlands.
Concept note Solar cold chain Lake Turkana This project will provide input for the multi-annual country strategy (MLS) for the embassy in Kenya, which is currently being prepared and shall be realised by the Netherlands Embassy in Nairobi by October 2022. The concept note should improve the embassy's understanding of the possibilities of economic development of the fisheries sector in terms of the solar cold chain around Lake Turkana. The results can lead to interventions where Dutch added value, aid and trade, and investment perspectives all converge, benefiting local parties.
Remote Support Nigeria IOM This project aims to support the Drainage Engineer who will provide her technical support for the planning, coordination and implementation of site planning, development and drainage works in North-East Nigeria for IOM Emergency Response.
Skygeo subsidence map of Yangon For the purpose of gaining insight in subsidence due to groundwater extraction in Yangon, Myanmar, Skygeo was asked to provide a map of subsidence in the area using InSAR processing software. The resulting map and tool will be used to provide the Myanmar government with risk analyses and impact assessments of groundwater extraction, to fuel project definition and decision making on sustainable groundwater management in the region.
Team Leader DRR-Team Cuba DRR-Team is asked to assist with expertise in coastal flood management, particularly in densely populated areas. Design of infrastructures and environmental engineering works (combined natural and artificial solutions), as well as among others modelling of wave energy dissipation.
Support Recife 2023 (DRR223BR3A) An official request (Annex A) was made on the 27th of July by the Mayor of the Municipality of Recife via the Netherlands Embassy in Brazil to RVO.  They have requested support of the DRR-Team on the effect of sea level rise and the impact on the drainage of the city.The city of Recife has identified 7 climate change problems and have asked the DRR-Team to support them with one of them.The heavy rainfall in May 2022 has led to flooding, landslides and casualties. Recife is on the 16th spot of most vulnerable cities for climate change. There is infrastructure and policy in place on prevention and risk management, which needs to be brought up to date with focus on water and flood risk. The DRR-Team should analyse the impact of sea level rise on the drainage of the city and propose strategies / solutions to the city of Recife with short term and long term options based on the various scenario’s.
Fact-finding Agri & Food - Bolivia The fact-finding study aims to enhance understanding of the challenges faced by Bolivian agro and food producers in sectors such as dairy, poultry, feed technology, and fertilizer. It also explores how the Netherlands can offer relevant technology and knowledge in these fields to address these challenges. This fact-finding aims to identify challenges in Bolivia and match them with Dutch strengths and solutions.
In-depth market analysis of the wastewater sector in Thailand The project aims to:•	Identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the wastewater sector in Thailand, both in the Bangkok metropolitan area and in selected upcountry locations, to stimulate Dutch investment and the presence of Dutch companies in this sector.•	Provide Dutch companies with increased knowledge of the Thai wastewater sector and identify concrete business opportunities for them.
Casting Investment Study India Based in Delft, Perla AluCast has been supplying aluminium castings to a broad network of European customers since 1994. We produce high-quality casting at competitive prices. Because we are ourselves active in our foundries in India and China, the chain is very short. We are closely involved in and are responsible for the production of your product in our foundries, which means we don’t just pass on your order to third parties. For you, in addition to the significant cost savings that you enjoy a partnership with Perla AluCast also means greater reliability and the error-free and punctual delivery of your aluminium castings.The purpose of the investment preparation study is to investigate whether it is technically and commercially feasible for Perla Alucast B.V. to set up a joint venture with Unique Shell Mold in aluminum casting.
Scoping Female Entrepreneurship The assessment aims to identify the actors involved in the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Mozambique who can collaborate with the embassy. This collaboration will focus on supporting female entrepreneurs in specific areas, such as the Zambezi Valley and the Province of Cabo Delgado. The main goal is to provide these entrepreneurs with the essential resources to develop, innovate, and grow their businesses.
Pre-study visit national audit office Tanzania This project aims to strengthen the government capabilities in the Mainland and Zanzibar to cope with technical, international and domestic legal challenges coming with the gas findings.
Colombia Biomass Knowledge Co-operation This bilateral collaborative project between Colombia and the Netherlands is set up to support the development of a sustainable biobased economy in both countries. The project facilitates this development by aiming at building a long-term science and innovation collaboration between Colombia and the Netherlands in sustainable agricultural biomass production, biomass valorisation and bio based economy.The Colombian Ministry of Agriculture (MADR) submitted a “propuesta” in which the Colombian needs and wishes were outlined and which was used as a basis for setting up a programme. The main goal was stated to be the development of biomass production chains for energy production in which the development of a model towards second and third generation fuels and feedstocks was the main priority. Sub-priorities included:1. Identification of advanced fuels and feedstocks for energy production.2. Definition of production locations for advanced fuels and feedstocks.3. Implementation of regulatory policies and norms for advanced bioenergy/biofuels production.4. Strengthening the R&D infrastructure for advanced conversion technologies and feedstock production.5. Strengthening the technical infrastructure for advanced biomass conversion research.6. Development of a system for technology transfer and technical assistance at production level and agricultural industries.7. Capacity building in agricultural industries.8. Structure the national and international market for agri-energy and co-product.The Ministry asked for a clear focus on the palm oil and sugar cane sectors. These two sectors represent the current biofuel industry in Colombia. The industry needs to be developed in a sustainable way and to be connected with the state of the art in sustainable production and added value. Foundation DLO, Instituut Food & Biobased Research, together with partner Rijksuniversiteit Groningen are carrying out this project.
Building of a multifunctional transshipment terminal Since the onset of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine's agricultural transshipment sector has faced significant challenges. Many facilities have been destroyed or are located in occupied territories. Transport prices have skyrocketed, making it difficult for Ukrainian farmers to sell their grains at a profit. Known as the breadbasket of Europe, Ukraine plays a crucial role in global food security.To address these issues, the applicant is investing in the construction of a multifunctional transshipment terminal for agricultural products. This terminal is strategically located with European and Ukrainian railway connections, near the Romanian and Moldovan borders, and directly on the Danube River, ensuring a high transshipment capacity. The project has long-term lease concessions, ensuring sustained operations and stability, and the construction is designed for a lifespan of 50+ years.The applicant brings a wealth of expertise, with extensive experience in agriculture, building, and investing in Ukraine, even amidst the ongoing conflict.This project represents a critical investment in both local and global food security, strengthening the resilience of the agricultural sector and supporting vulnerable communities, especially the Ukrainian farming community. Additionally, the project can facilitate the import of agricultural goods such as fertilizers, seeds, and machinery into Ukraine, and at a later stage, it can be used to import construction materials for rebuilding the country.Furthermore, the creation of this transshipment facility will generate jobs, providing much-needed employment opportunities for the local community. By offering a state-of-the-art transshipment terminal, third-party businesses will be able to export their products more efficiently, benefiting companies involved in various sectors. Recognizing the strategic importance of such infrastructure, the Ukrainian government has prioritized the development of multifunctional terminals.
Green hydrogen valley – Visit Indian delegation (CERF23IN1O) As part of the bilateral cooperation between India and the Netherlands on green hydrogen developments, CERF hosted a delegation of three government officials from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Department Of Science & Technology/CSIR and Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in India, during the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2023 (WHS) in Rotterdam.The governmental delegation was combined with an Indian business delegation. Visiting WHS offered the delegation the opportunity to meet with other stakeholders in the sector with a focus on setting up connections to government officials, business people and innovators from the Netherlands, in order to further explore cooperation.As part of the programme, CERF organized an one-day side visit to the hydrogen valley in the Northeast of the Netherlands, which was the first hydrogen valley appointed as such by the EU. In India, hydrogen valleys will also be developed and for the delegation it was of interest to see how in the Netherlands such regional green hydrogen economy is set up and what role public and private stakeholders have.The site visit included a visit to the RWE, Gasunie and Entrance, where a hydrogen testing facility was visited.
Water governance and entrepreneurship in Cartagena The project strengthens the capacity of the Climate task force group of Cartagena and its public and private member organizations on local economic development. This goal will be achieved by addressing the issue of lacking investments in sustainable development and related infrastructure in the city of Cartagena. This currently hampers sustainable economic growth and does not facilitate private sector development, nor improved living conditions for (vulnerable) communities and urban- and semi-urban ecosystems. The project is executed in synergy with, and complementing the Water as Leverage Cartagena initiative, executed as part of the Partners for Water 5 program, in association with Invest International – Public Programmes. In doing so, the project: i) enables the participation of key stakeholders looking through the lens of needs and opportunities for local economic development around the WaL Cartagena initiative; ii) facilitates the definition of a local shared vision in the nexus economic development-water-climate, while defining a portfolio of concrete opportunities, solutions, and investments to engage the local private sector and other key beneficiaries in the process. This will help to build the institutional local support to the WaL process in Cartagena.
Technical Working Group Coordinator Ethiopia World Health Organization (WHO) The MHPSS Technical Working Group (TWG) Coordinator in Ethiopia is responsible for coordination of the MHPSS TWG activities at the country level. The TWG brings together partners from government, local and international NGOs, donors, United Nations agencies and academia. It aims at improving access to and quality of MHPSS services to affected populations, mainly IDPs and refugees.The MHPSS TWG in Ethiopia aims to achieve its goal through enhanced coordination among MHPSS agencies, conducting a detailed mapping of MHPSS activities, sharing best practices, building capacities of MHPSS actors and partners in other priority clusters, supporting the development of MHPSS policies, and strengthening advocacy initiatives with the Government of Ethiopia, the humanitarian community and donors. The Ethiopian MHPSS TWG includes members working in both emergency and development settings.
Learning Facilitator Programmatic Approach for Sustainable Economic Development (PADEO) Tunisia The inception phase of Programmatic Approach for Sustainable Economic Development (PADEO) in Tunisia has been completed, and the Embassy in Tunis is now about to enter the implementation phase. During this phase, the partners will use a reflexive monitoring approach, which emphasizes learning from both actions and from each other. The goal of reflexive monitoring is to continuously make adjustments based on lessons learned, always with the ultimate objective systemic impact in mind. Rather than focusing solely on what is happening, the partners will also explore how and why things are happening. This process-focused approach helps to better understand the complexity of the systemic change we envision, and take appropriate actions to reach it. By testing what works and what doesn't, the partners can continually improve their decisions, policies, and practices and achieve better results.An external learning facilitator, who can guide the reflexive monitoring process, will ensure that there is sufficient capacity to continuously learn throughout the process.
Market research Panbo Panbo Systems B.V. has developed its own construction concept for mushroom farms. In the traditional way of building the growing rooms are “build” in a building with a separate roof construction and a steel structure. Panbo already eliminated the roof construction with their “flat roof system”.  The project wil focus on specific market research and strategy in the field of market entry and positioning.
DRRS Ecuador 2023 (DRRS23CE04) The official request comes from the Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos de la República del Ecuador, the responsible ministry for disaster risk management in Ecuador. The request asks for specific assistance due to the effects of the El Niño-phenomenon, and suggests to focus this assistance either on coastal erosion or flood risk. This mission will focus on coastal erosion.The specific problem of coastal erosion in Ecuador refers to the gradual loss of land and beaches, due to the action of the sea and natural processes. The experts can contribute by providing specialized advice in coastal engineering techniques and beach design, territorial planning to mitigate erosion, protect the coast and ensure the sustainability of coastal areas.
Improving Mongolian crop yields using Dutch knowledge on soil and fertilizer application This project aims to introduce Dutch practical knowledge about soils and their quality aspects and improve measures for the Mongolian Farmers Association, knowledge institutions and local companies.
Agrico-Kosovo: Joint venture for seed potato multiplication and post harvest handling The applicant is Agrico U.A. and the local partner is Pestova Sh.P.K..Together, these two companies would like to establish a joint venture, which will have as activity: the production of class A seed potatoes by multiplying potato seeds.These seed potatoes will be grown on a plot of 25 ha in the region of Dragash, Kosovo. During two seasons this will be supervised by Dutch experts. Storage and post-harvest handling of the seed potatoes are to take place in Vushtrii.With this project professional local multiplication and post-harvest handling will be made possible. The local partner and other local farmers will be supplied with good quality seeds against acceptable prices.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Within this project GlobalGAP will be implemented. The partners state that they will make a policy for overtime. Social facilities will be provided in addition to direct income such as housing, meals, medical care, transport, training, education, maternity leave and child care.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsAt the end of the project 7 full-time FTEs will be created by the joint venture.Two positions are at the medium-/high-level and 5 are at basic-level. Two years after the project period 14 full-time FTEs will be created by the joint venture. Four medium-/high-level positions and 10 basic-level positions.The joint venture will pay at least 35% above the average wage in Kosovo. They will provide one hot meal a day and protective clothing will be supplied.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe transfer of knowledge in this project will focus on seed potato production, including storage, sorting, grading and packing. In order to support sales, training on table potato production will be provided to 20 local farmers.•	Chain effectsThe following chain effects are initiated through this project:- Within this project 2 subcontractors will receive long term contracts from the joint venture. These two subcontractors concern a maintainer of the utilities and a manufacturer of packaging materials. Both of these providers have not been selected yet;- 20 farmers will be assisted in the production of table potatoes (for which the joint venture supplied the seed potato inputs), and consequently obtain knowledge of this process. Ware potato production is anticipated to increase and the local partner will make additional contracts with outgrowers to supply the potatoes. In the proposal 20 additional subcontractors of the local partner are mentioned.•	EnvironmentThe partners have agreed to become GlobalGAP certified. They will reduce the environmental damage by increased efficiency in application of fertilisers and crop protection chemicals.•	Position of womenThe project will hire two women. One will work as an agronomist and one as management and marketing staff. The establishment of a company for the production of class A seed potatoes in Kosovo. This includes post-harvest handling (storage, sorting/grading and packing).
Training Young Diplomats Jordan (tailormade STP) The purpose of this project is to train junior diplomats from Jordan (max. 20) in all content and competences needed to make a start in their new career and to operate effectively in international and politically sensitive environments. The aim of this training is for participants to perceive foreign policy as an opportunity for cooperation and as a basis upon which to build the foundation for a working partnership on global matters. The training should contribute to securing future dialogue on key societal challenges and to strengthen bilateral relations with the Jordanian MFA.
Scoping for a West Africa Fruit Sector Programme This project aims to provide an analysis of the performance of West Africa’s fruit sector and explore activities that support its further development, focusing on the potential role the Netherlands can play.