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Growing Solaris to for bio-fuel production with the Bafokeng people in South Africa Being mainly a mining area, there currently is little agricultural activity in the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN) and South Africa struggles with an unemployment rate above 25%. In the RBN’s Masterplan ‘a vision for 2035’ the region is determined to diversify its agricultural activities and aims to make its mining operations greener, for which Solaris may offer a solution. Solaris is a high yielding oil seed crop with excellent co-products such as high protein cake and biomass which can be used for animal feed and biofuel production. The Solaris oil extracted from the seed was used to power Africa’s first green flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town, operated by South African Airways. Sunchem BV, the owner of the seeds and plants of the Solaris variety, and its local partner Moumo are now looking to expand Solaris growing activities in the RBN in South Africa in order to make the South African Aviation sector more sustainable. To ensure the Solaris crop can be grown in the area and to prepare for future investments, Technical Assistance provided support. The project included the set-up of a local Solaris nursery, 3 trial locations for Solaris seed cultivation to test the best soil and seeds for high yield harvesting and other applications of the crops and the development of a bankable business plan. The project supported 8 direct jobs, 23 indirect jobs, led to knowledge transfer by training 3 farmers regarding Solaris cultivation through intercropping and the development of cultivation guidelines for future Solaris farmers. The pilot was successful and further partnerships and investments are being prepared as this is the first fully sustainable, circular and RSB certified project in South Africa. An MOU with key stakeholders in the South African Aviation sector for the production and use of green jet fuels using Solaris has been signed. This is likely to result in investments in the upscaling of the Solaris nursery, 5,000 ha of large scale Solaris cultivation with at least 300 local farming families and a processing facility for bio fuels and other applications. This new supply chain for biofuels is expected to create at least 4,000 direct and indirect jobs within the next 5 years.
Coastal Protection at Gn. Fuvahmulah (Development Phase) The project is situated on the southern islands of the Maldives: Gn. Fuvahmulah, S. Maradhoo and S. Feydhoo. In the Maldives over 80% of the islands in the country are experiencing serious beach problems and coastal erosion. These problems can result in flooding of the islands as they are only 1 to 2 meters above sea level. The southern islands are in most urgent need for coastal protection compared to other islands. As they are isolated from the other islands in the Maldives they do not benefit from any protection against waves and currents from other islands.All southern islands are densely populated. Land on Fuvahmulah Maradhoo and Feydhoo is very scarce and the continuous erosion and salt intrusion further reduce the available land and make the land more vulnerable to sea induced flooding.  In Fuvahmulah one of the largest islands in the Maldives the shoreline is never further away than approximately 400 meters. On the islands of Maradhoo and Feydhoo which are fully occupied by buildings and infrastructure nobody is living more than 200 meters from the shoreline. The southern islands are crucial in maintaining the socio economic balance of the country.The long term overall objective of the project is to protect the southern islands of Fuvahmulah Maradhoo and Feydhoo against flooding due to rising sea-level and the ongoing coast erosion in order to protect the population of these islands. The combination of beach replenishment with revetments will protect the shorelines of the southern islands of Maldives against erosion and subsequent flooding in a sustainable effective and cost-efficient way.
Poverty alleviation through road development (Implementation Phase) Road development is recognised as a prerequisite for socio-economic development. Especially in a landlocked and mountainous country such as Bhutan. The road construction in Dagana and Sarpang districts is part of a larger road development plan that covers the connection of the Southern Bhutanese regions. At the moment transport in Bhutan depends on a single east-west national road running through the central-northern parts of the country. The absence of another main road running through the south hinders transportation in the southern areas and inhibits the growth of social services as well as economical development i.e. predominantly agricultural development. The larger road development plan will not only improve the accessibility and connectivity of the southern regions but also provide better integration with existing road networks in Northern India and Bangladesh. The proposed road will open up highly promising markets, especially West Bengal could potentially absorb increasing production of Dagana and surrounding districts. The fertile mid-hill terrain of Dagana and surrounding districts offers a huge potential for agricultural and livestock production.However, due to the lack of transportation possibilities this potential is not fulfilled. Another source of economic development are the two hydropower plants under construction in Dagana. The road will provide additional access to these plants next to the Southern/Indian connective road and vice versa make electricity a real future possibility for inhabitants of the region. Another rationale for the project is to provide better access to basic services such as health care to the people in Dagana and Western Sarpang.
Validating the production and market of Planq Furniture in Colombia Colombia has a strong textile producing industry, in particular in Medellin and Pereira where large international fashion brands source their products. This production leads to millions of items of textile waste per year as it often is cheaper to over-produce clothing than to limit production to avoid waste. To date there is no sustainable waste processing solution in the textile industry causing it to often end up burned, buried or on the black market. Creating awareness in the entire chain about the value and need for sustainable textile waste processing is needed to reduce its negative impact on the environment.  Dutch design studio Planq works in collaboration with Diseño de Holanda and Nvest to expand their business activities of furniture design and production based on their in-house developed material ‘Planq Textile’ to Colombia. Planq Textile is derived from waste textile such as production waste or old uniforms. Together with Nvest and Diseño de Holanda, Planq is sharing Dutch innovation and knowledge to provide economic growth, local employment and environmental impact in Colombia.In order to prepare for future investments, the opening of a local production facility of Planq products in Colombia, Technical Assistance (DGGF-TA) provides support to validate the Colombian market and to test the feasibility of producing locally with recycled textiles.
Beirut Electric Mobility Progoris / WAVE Bike started its pilot for an e-bike subscription plan in Beirut, Lebanon to solve part of its traffic problem. During this pilot phase WAVE has tested 15 bikes in the local environment and has tested its supply chain. The pilot attracted external financing to purchase 75 new bikes to arrive in December 2020. Sustainability and safety are key components, as the app linked to the project has been fully integrated with the bikes and provides its users safe routings throughout the city. To ensure circularity, the company is also testing if the batteries will be re-usable in solar energy panels. The pilot, made with DGGF-TA, has led to 12 direct jobs, of which 6 female and 6 youth. 6 indirect jobs were funded and 11 people were trained on maintenance of the bikes, marketing, management and the training of future staff.
Fair Cocoa The company Crafting Markets B.V. focuses on purchasing high-quality raw cocoa beans from local farmers and cooperatives. In more than 25 countries, they work with local (groups of) farmers and help them find new markets, i.e. chocolate makers who will buy their cocoa. Crafting Markets aims for full transparency and fair (high) pricing, so that impact is created at local level in order to contribute to a sustainable cocoa industry.During this DGGF-TA import shipments have been financed from Haiti, Ghana, Peru and Tanzania. Over 9,500 smallholder farmers are involved with the imports. Crafting Markets pays fair prices for Cacao against 20% higher prices than the world market prices. 1,118 indirect jobs have been supported with this project. Knowledge transfer also has taken place as the cooperatives involved continuously train the farmers on quality and fermentation processes, giving farmers a better understanding of optimal farming practices ensuring high quality cocoa.
Rehabilitation of road Adwufia section Sefwi Wiawso-Osei Kojokrom (Development Phase) The Sefwi Wiawso-Osei Kojokrom Road is situated in a strategically important cocoa and timber rich area in the Western Region of Ghana. Practically all crops cocoa and timber are transported by road and no alternative mode of transportation is available in the region. The Western region is lagging behind the two other industrial regions, Greater Accra and Ashanti. Despite the relatively high density of roads the Western region road network is in a bad condition because the greater proportion of the network is unpaved and with the high rainfall in the region the road network is unstable. During the rainy season traffic is most of the time either slow or not possible at all due to the eroded surface and mud. These issues result in economic losses for this already poor agricultural area. The project is defined as the rehabilitation and subsequent use of the trunk road from Benchema to Adwufia from an unpaved road to a double bituminous surface treatment including a bridge over the Bia river and the provision of a weighing station, and training of employees (for maintenance and construction) as well as annual and periodic maintenance. The number of people living in the project region is 485000 consisting mainly of small poor self-employed farmers. The trunk road is the main and only entrance road to the region. Improving overall road maintenance and rehabilitating farm-to-market roads would lower the current significant transportation costs and integrate rural economies with the urban economy. Phase 1 of this project rehabilitation of the part Sefwi Wiawso-Benchema junction took place in the period between 2005 and 2008. Phase 3 of the project concerns the section between Adwufia and the Ivory border. This phase is expected to start after completion of phase 2.
Pan Hlaing sluices (Feasibility Study) This project is identified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation in Myanmar and part of a broad governmental strategy for the development of the Pan Hlaing area, which involves the construction of a sluice in the Pan Hlaing river. This sluice will help develop the Pan Hlaing river to become a water body, that transports and stores fresh water that can be used for irrigation in dry periods. In addition, the project will contribute to safeguarding and improving the drainage function in periods of excessive rainfall from the adjacent polders and minimise the risk of flooding of areas along the Pan Hlaing river caused by cyclones.D2B finances all studies needed for the construction of the sluice: i.e. the feasibility study, including a deliberate choice for the exact location of the sluice and a conceptual design.Feasibility Study
Water Provision and Sustainability in uMgungundlovu District Municipality (O&M Phase) One of the most pressing needs in uMgundundlovu District is to provide water to currently under- and unsupplied communities in the rural areas. The district has an aging and failing bulk water infrastructure system leading to currently massive 66% water losses. The challenge for this District is the efficient reticulation of this bulk water to communities and the minimizing water losses. The current challenge for the uMDM is that water demand in the Mngeni River system exceeds availability. The lack of additional water could compromise the implementation of water services delivery and more specifically economic development opportunities for the uMDM if it is not addressed. The high percentage of NRW in the district is attributable to the ageing infrastructure (with high leakage rates and frequent bursts) as well as a lack of or inaccurate metering. These water losses have not only a financial impact but also a significant effect on the available water resources.The project is defined as the upgrading and extension of the existing Umgeni Water bulk pipeline network in five local municipalities of the district municipality Umgungundlovu. The upgrading of the existing Umgeni Water bulk pipeline network result in a reduction of leakages. These savings will be used for the connection of new households. The project area consists of a) small towns (Howick/ Hilton/ Richmond/ Rosetta/ Mooi River/ Camperdown/ Wartburg and Birnam Wood). b) townships (Mpophomeni/ Bruntville/ Phumlas/ Lions River and Khayalisha and c) rural areas (Manzamnyama/ Manyavu/ Nkanyezini/ Swayimane and Thendele)Based on the current population figures the number of beneficiaries that will benefit upon completion of the project in 2016 is 254,100. However, the project has a design life of 20 years. Therefore, the total number of project beneficiaries is thus the population that will receive an improved service as a result of the project in the long-term i.e. over the lifetime of the project. The future population served by the project (in 2036) will therefore be 397,214.
Starting a sustainable, cooperative and fully circular coffee farm in Mubende district, Uganda Uganda is internationally considered the birthing place of Robusta coffee. Coffee that is produced in Uganda often has limited added value by the farmers. Dutch social enterprise the Brand Development Group is investing in setting up a model coffee farm based on principles of the “Circular Economy” of 80 acres in Mubende Uganda. This “Brand Coffee Farm Uganda” is growing robusta coffee in a different way to  create an improved value addition. Furthermore the farm will support/train local small holder farmers’ activities to improve their livelihoods. In order to have a positive impact early on and to improve existing production methods, Technical Assistance (DGGF-TA) supports this project. The project includes support to set-up a circular coffee farm using sustainable production methods, to prepare for International certification and exports and to transfer knowledge regarding circular and sustainable production methods, post-harvest handling and good agricultural practices to farmers in the region. The project is ongoing and already supports 22 direct jobs, 10 indirect jobs and an 40 seasonal workers during harvest seasons. It also contributes to knowledge transfer by training +4,000 and growing smallholder coffee farmers and farmers of other crops on sustainable methods, using organic techniques such as beekeeping and planting cash crops (e.g. avocado-, mango-, cashew trees) for shadow, creating additional income for farmers. To create more impact, Brand Coffee Farm Uganda has founded the Large Scale Coffee Farmers Association , with 21 members who will implement and share Brand Coffee Farm’s knowledge and experience with small holders. Each large coffee farm reaches 5,000 farmers and can improve the livelihoods of 10,000 families through this farming model. A youth employment program, to provide services to these farmers, is also being set-up. Furthermore, hundreds of individual farmers from the region, mostly female, are using the lands of Brand Coffee Farm to produce their own crops, creating an increased livelihood in the community. Certification of the coffee will take place in 2021 and, further investments in land, washing stations are prepared which create an additional 20 jobs.
Market launch of an high quality and energy efficient electric injera stove in Ethiopia Ethiopia is a country of rapid economic growth. Electricity generation and access is growing fast and is mostly generated from renewable resources. In its last 5 years plan, the Ethiopian government aims to invest 20 billion dollar to reach 99% electricity coverage. At the same time, the country experiences rapid deforestation. Over half of the energy consumption in Ethiopia is used for injera baking (the national staple food). In the cities this is largely done with electricity and in rural areas wood is used. Large electrification programs aim to make electricity more accessible. Currently polluting and expensive wood fuel is being used and to a smaller extend electricity in a wasteful manner with inefficient, low quality stoves. Plates and stoves often break because they are being made of  the lower quality materials available to producers. Dutch company Magic Ventures B.V. and local Ethiopian partner ET Solar Tech PLC are developing a clean, highly efficient electric cookstove that brings European standards to the Ethiopian kitchen at an affordable price called the Enat Mitad. Enat stands for the Ethiopian word Mother. Mitad is the traditional plate for baking injera. The stove uses 50-80% less energy (and thus saves money), has zero emissions and is made of high quality materials. The Enat Mitad contributes to the reforestation challenge, combatting climate change and the social and economic development of Ethiopians.  To prepare for future investments, Technical Assistance (DGGF-TA) is provided. The project is currently ongoing and includes further developing the prototype to meet local requirements, energy-efficiency tests, assessing and developing the supply chain to meet international standards, partner selection, preparing for market introduction and the development of a bankable business plan to attract investors. Upon successful completion of the TA further investments will be prepared and will hopefully result in the support of 25 new direct jobs, 50 indirect jobs with suppliers and improved practices and prosperity of at least 1000 formal and informal bakeries. Furthermore Magic Ventures hopes to contribute to the economic and social development of millions of Ethiopians.
Vinh Long Climate-Smart Urban Development and Resilience Project The project is defined as the improvement of access to infrastructure, improvement of transportation connectivity and reducing flood risks in the central urban area of Vinh Long City
Construction of Wastewater Collection Treatment and Drainage System (Development Phase) Ba Ria Vung Tau province closely located to Ho Chi Minh City is one of the provinces in Vietnam with a rapid economic growth and consequently severe pollution. Phu My is the location of the deep sea port of Ho Chi Minh City and home to heavy industries such as power generation (petro)chemical production and steel production. Both industrial and population growth put heavy pressure on the environment and have resulted in severe pollution in the groundwater and the Thi Vai River. Currently, domestic waste water is not treated at all while only industrial waste water related to heavy industry is being treated.The province recognizing the environmental problems has approved the Master plan for the sewage system of Phu My urban area in 2008. The proposed project fits within this master plan and will focus on two areas the north and the south area. In the north area the focus will be on the collection and treatment of both domestic waste water and waste water from a number of light industrial zones while in the south area the focus will be on the collection and treatment of only residential waste water. The project is defined as the design  deliver yinstallation and subsequent use of a waste water collection and treatment system. The project consists of the following items:- The design and construction of two waste water treatment plants with a capacity of 21,700 m3/day and 8,000 m3/day- A collection network with 4 pumping stations- A technical assistance programme in management development O&M and customer relations.
Munda munda flood control drainage and irrigation (Implementation Phase) The project aims to improve the incomes and food security of 5,000 (47% female-headed) smallholder rice families in the project area. The project will use the Licungo River as inlet for the irrigation scheme. It is envisaged that a public-private Utility company will manage the O&M phase of the project. It will operate the irrigation scheme maintain the infrastructure and collect the water levies from the farmers. Its establishment management accounting and capacity building are externally sourced through bidding procedures. It is envisaged that INIR will represent the Government of Mozambique in the Utility and will own 10% of the shares. The other 90% of the shares will be in the hands of the participating famers. The proper management and operation of the infrastructure will allow for the cultivation harvesting processing and sales of paddy (unmilled rice) by smallholder farmers to commercial buyers.The most important elements of the project are:- Construction of the water inlet canal and sluice gates- Construction of Irrigation infrastructure and irrigation control systems- Construction of drainage canal  Drainage infrastructure of main system- Irrigation infrastructure of secondary system.
Liquid Gold: Demonstrating Dry Sanitation and Liquid waste Seperation Solutions in South Africa Dutch- South African company LiquidGold (LG) has developed a technology to ‘harvest’ human waste (urine and faeces) and convert these into a market-ready and highly valuable fertilizer (Pure Gold). It uses a dry sanitation, 100% waterless, urinate only gender-neutral toilet fitted in an E-Container with a bio-reactor technology to enable a valuable self-sustaining system. The technology prevents waste from ending up in wastewater treatment plants, reduces water consumption, costs and emissions, saves energy, improves hygiene and promotes environmental awareness. Furthermore, it allows for new income streams and provides sanitation in areas where proper sanitation currently is limited. To prepare for future investments in a local production facility and to demonstrate the functionality of its waterless toilets in South Africa, Technical Assistance (DGGF-TA) provided support. The project included the installation of two E-Containers at two public schools, the testing of 1,000 litres of processed waste and treated water with the mobile reactor, reporting on test results (water, sewage and carbon savings), training of local facility managers and the development of a bankable business plan. The project supported 5 direct jobs, 4 indirect jobs and provided sustainable knowledge transfer by training 8 people. The project was successful and further investments are currently being prepared.
Dutch Local Colombian Cheese The main objective of the Gouda Cheese Development B.V. is to create an inclusive business model in Antioquia, Colombia with a local milk-farmers’ cooperative and add value to their existing milk-chain, making Gouda cheese, using the know-how and technology from the Netherlands. With the help of DGGF-TA they were able to start a pilot project leading to a well-functioning cheese production site. This local cooperation has led to a vast local community of farmers being involved with the making of the cheese, as well as being trained to improve the quality of their milk. The company focuses on providing jobs for young people from the countryside as well as employing females for the production of the cheese. 50 farmers are supplying milk for cheese production, leading to 23 indirect supported FTE, at the factory itself 3 FTE have been created related to the production and sales of the cheese and a total of 120 people have been trained during the course of the pilot.