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Country scan Suriname and CSR Event Country scan Suriname and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Event.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.
Eradication of child labour in spices In project A scale, scope, root causes and possible mitigating measures related to child labour in black pepper from Vietnam and chillies from India will be assessed. Based on the findings, action plans will be developed and implemented in project B. In addition, current policies and measures of the participating companies in the area of 'Responsible Business Conduct (RBC)' will be assessed and benchmarked against the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for RBC. If necessary, action plans for optimising due diligence management of the companies will be developed. Initially, the companies involved in this project will seek cooperation with their 1st tiers, but also involvement of suppliers further upstream the supply cain will be required.Other Dutch and European spices companies and Indian / Vietnamese stakeholders will be invited to participate in the development and implementation of the action plans for India and Vietnam.
Child labour risk factors profiling and mitigation plans in coffee supply chains in Huehuetenango, Guatemala Child labour is widely recognized as endemic to the agriculture sector in Guatemala. Although national laws have been put in place to deter these practices, compliance with the laws is insufficient. Thus, each year, children are exposed to physically and emotionally harmful work on coffee farms. Child labour is a complex issue caused by multiple factors and exacerbated by the social, economic, and political realities of the country. Project A involves collecting this information through surveys with key informers, government, NGOs, private partners at national, regional, local level, combined with an appropriate sample of household surveys in target communities and interviews with children. Based on our findings from Project A, Project B will adopt a landscape approach to tackle root causes of child labour in Huehuetenango through a collaboration of Anacafe and Funcafe, local government, Mercon, Peet’s, RA, and Seeds for Progress, while in parallel also strengthening the due diligence systems of Mercon B.V. and Peet’s Coffee. The Rainforest Alliance is committed to the eradication of child labour and promotes prevention, remediation and monitoring, tailored to local contexts and risks through its Sustainable Agriculture Standard and its landscapes & communities work. Mercon has a purpose of building a better coffee world and its future is tied to better opportunities for children in rural areas to prepare them to face the challenges ahead of us. Mercon has zero tolerance for child labour in their supply chains and they continuously work to detect and mitigate any occurrence. They have set an ambitious target of 100% sustainable sourcing by 2030. Peet’s wishes to address the risk of child labour because this is part of what it means to be a responsible corporate citizen and engaged community member; they want to do their part to ensure the next generation can realize its full potential.  From a stakeholder perspective, Peet’s employees, customers, investors, and others expect them to do their part to address this risk and many other sustainability-focused topics.
Demonstration for quality improvement of plastic recycle materials in Vietnam Engineering Chemicals B.V. (EC) was founded in 1980 as a producer of different types of cleaning compounds. In recent years, the company has expanded her portfolio with different glass clear adhesives, compatibilizers and alloying agents for the plastics industry.The main goal of the demonstration project is to demonstrate Booster under local and realistic circumstances (local machinery, production temperatures and climate). By demonstrating the product, it is possible to show that implementation of Booster in the process leads to the realisation of new and strong recycled material for higher-grade applications.
Guidelines for Afghan Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to employ women and support their economic empowerment This assignment seeks to address the obstacles and enhance the comprehension of the barriers that Afghan Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) face in hiring women and supporting their financial stability.It also aims to create practical guidelines for SMEs, partner organizations, and financing institutions to help women with safe and productive employment opportunities that enable them to achieve economic empowerment.
Fighting the housing deficit with modular construction solutions in Morocco Note: This project has been cancelled prematurely, because one of the investors has withdrawn  from the project.The housing market in Morocco has a huge deficit: the supply cannot meet the demand and in general the quality of the houses is poor. In order to contribute to close this gap, the partners have established the joint venture Dumacon Sarl that will introduce an innovative building technique: prefab building constructions in series of standardised high quality. With this building technique building projects can be realised in a shorter time (time gains can yield about 50% compared to traditional construction technologies). The technology will be introduced for constructions in the economic housing sector. The production facility is located in Assilah, close to Tangier, which is a city in full development. Next to own turnkey projects the joint venture will train other companies and subcontractors to use and work with this construction technology.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The CSR principles are rather limited, but will be elaborated in the first project result.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsThe wages will be slightly above average in the sector. The contracts will initially be for one year after which undetermined contracts can be offered.Dutch ARBO rules will be applicable and the workers will get protective clothes if needed. If requested the workers will be able to form a workers delegation.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe suggested technology has not yet been applied in Morocco. The joint venture will train its sixty employees in the production and use of the modular construction technology. Furthermore other construction companies will be trained in the use of the modular construction method. They are potential clients for the excess material the production facility will manufacture.•	Chain effectsImpact on local suppliersThe project will have a large impact on different local suppliers since most building materials will be purchased locally. At the end of the PSI period the anticipated raw material cost amount to about 1.8 million euro (per year).Impact on local customers or consumersLocal clients, families who will buy/rent such an apartment, will benefit from the project as they will be able to buy a product of high quality for a reasonable price.•	Impact on the sectorThe impact on other commercial parties in the sector will be large since the joint venture will make the technology available to other construction companies: they are able to buy and use the innovative construction modules from the joint venture.•	EnvironmentThe project is not aiming to affect the environment. The overall effect will be rather neutral.•	Position of womenThe construction sector is a sector traditionally dominated by male workers. This project will employ 10% women, in total six women, of whom two on high level. The establishment of a Sismo element production facility that will  produce modular construction materials for the housing industry.
Pilot circular and inclusive coffee production in Jaen, Peru The project supports the sustainable production of coffee in Peru by developing a circular and inclusive value chain from local production to the end market.The project takes as a pilot the cooperative “Rios del Inka” in Jaen, Peru, comprised of 145 small coffee producers. It focuses on improving coffee production practices to decrease negative environmental effects under the conceptual framework of a circular economy and climate. Focus is paid to the efficient use of water and reduced environmental impact in the wet processing of coffee with a perspective of inclusion of women and youth in agriculture, creating a positive impact on small coffee producers, better access to markets, income and job opportunities.
First Grid NXT Grid was incorporated in March 2019 by 6 founders who have an aggregate of 25 years’ experience building mini-grid systems in Africa (mostly Tanzania).The core activities are: supporting local mini-grid developers with building and operating mini-grids, providing them with cost-effective plug-and-play modular mini-grid equipment, tools and know-how. Thanks to smart (online) tools, automation and standardisation, NXT Grid can confirm viability, complete budgeting and design for a solar mini-grid in less than a month.NXT Grid’s business model is tailored to be scalable providing the much needed solutions in the mini-grid sector. The scalability via our franchise model is unique and enables a strong uptake by local entrepreneurs taking ownership of delivering the “last mile” towards the end customers.The demonstration project will showcase the first NXT Grid mini-grid in Nigeria operated by a local entrepreneur, showing good turnover and profits. The local mini-grid will be constructed by local company, supported by NXT Grid. NXT Grid will train the personnel of the host company to operate (monitor, maintain, expand as needed) the mini-grid.
Energy Efficiency The Algerian Energy Agency APRUE and the Algerian Cement Association GICA aim at energy efficiency improvement by means of a structural methodology, to be certified according to the ISO 50001 standard.Additional aims of this project are:•	To create a base for follow-up training by the APRUE and GICA themselves;•	Create a base for discussion with the Algerian Government and Industry to establish long-term agreements on energy efficiency.
Poultry experts India Through this project, the Indian poultry industry will be supported to improve its productivity, the health of birds, and the nutritious value of poultry meat to meet the growing demand for nutritious food for consumers and the industry can become economically self-sufficient and sustainable, both in the export market and in the domestic market.
Development railway company The project aims to improve the transfer of best practices from partners and strengthen technical capacities in relevant rail transport fields in Kosovo. According to the strategic planning for improving freight and passenger rail transport in the Republic of Kosovo, a continuous and intensified development foreseen by best practices in the EU. The planned cooperation project shall support the need for improved technical staff capabilities in different areas, specifically regarding train driving, maintenance of rolling stock and safety management.
Study visit Mozambican government officals in the field of transportation & logistics (Study visit MTC) This project exposes Mozambican visitors to Dutch infrastructure, port, LNG transport and energy.
Transforming Nigeria's vegetable markets The project aims to achieve a significant productivity increase of the domestic vegetable sector by disseminating knowledge and introducing new varieties in rural Nigeria (Kano and Kaduna States).The resulting increase in knowledge regarding agricultural practices will enable farmers to take advantage of improved seed varieties, as well as to better align their production towards the rapidly changing demands of their markets.In addition, it will also benefit the local markets and the dietary balance of rural households.
NTDx Assist Ghana The goal of the project is to demonstrate that it is possible to offer reliable diagnostics with reduced costs and less time needed from an expert, with a device that is robust and field compatible.The application of the device is expected to increase the efficiency and quality of care of Ghanaian laboratories and health care facilities.
Flevo Trade Senegal FlevoTrade in Senegal and the local partner want to invest together:a) A Distribution Center (DC) with refrigerated storage;b) Local production. In this context, local production also contributes to the ability to deliver year-round and thus strengthen the bond with customers as well as strengthen the bond and the financial interests between the partners. Because the interest is large and it is a substantial investment, for which external financing is required, FlevoTrade has decided to develop a thorough business plan.
Demo cowshed Mongolia Wopereis Staalbouw B.V. is planning to set up a demonstration project for the dairy sector in Mongolia. A cowshed with its stable design and milking equipment is being built at a location near the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar. The demonstration stable will be built and decorated suited to the climatic conditions of Mongolia. Goal of the project and is a demonstration of the construction and operation of a dairy barn for 150 cows.
Lake Tanganyika Trade Corridor Assessment The establishment of the Lake Tanganyika Trade Corridor is anticipated to yield significant benefits, including the reduction of transportation expenses and time, enhancement of transport sustainability, and facilitation of improved connectivity, trade, and political interaction among the countries bordering the lake, namely Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, and Tanzania. The Netherlands is involved in infrastructure investments to develop African transport corridors to boost regional markets and trade. To facilitate strategic decision-making and ensure a coordinated donor approach, is it imperative to acquire additional information about supra-regional transportation systems. This study will provide detailed insight into the current and potential future performance (costs, services, transit times, modalities) of the Lake Tanganyika Corridor compared with other corridors in the region (northern, central and southern). Fragmentation should be avoided for the planned future developments. This study should contribute to an integrated and coordinated approach, which is a requirement for taking lake development to a higher level. This study would thus lay the foundation for future investments.
Geohydrologist Tanzania UNHCR (DSS16TZ02) At the end of August 2015, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania granted UNHCR the opening of three potential new sites for hosting Burundian Refugees: Nduta, Mtendeli and Karago, all former refugee camps. After an in depth WASH-Shelter assessment conducted in the 3 camps,  Nduta and Mtendeli were chosen for immediate relocation and for accommodation of new arrival refugees from Burundi.  Based on available sustainable water resources, Karago is kept as a last option after geophysics investigation.The purpose of this assignment is to support the UNHCR Tanzania operation and it’s WASH Partners (TCRS, MSF Holland and OXFAM GB) with expertise related to hydrogeological investigation and drilling. The main assignment is close supervision of drilling activities to its completion, supervision of testing pump (drawdown test and continuous test), analysis and decision  making  for the next borehole to be drilled.
WASH Expert Lebanon UNICEF Strategy development on the provision of wastewater services in informal settlements.
Support for the implementation of the yearplan 2022 Dellta country Egypt Support for the implementation of the yearplan 2022 Delta country Egypt.
DRR-Team Scoping Mission Kenya – Team Leader DRR-Team scoping mission to Kenya (Baringo county) with the following objectives:• Validate the results of the pre-scoping mission, discuss the nature and the extend of the problems with the Water Resources Authority and other relevant stakeholders.• Deliver a first (rough) pre assessment of the feasibility of the proposed dam / reservoirs for flood risk management, irrigation and water supply• Determine the relevance of the ‘flood and drought resilience study’• Seek for alignment with existing plans and projects from other donors in Kenya (e.g. World Bank, Water Sector Trust Fund, JICA, and others as described in the pre scoping report), further explore (international) funding options, and make recommendations for follow up• Prioritizing and delivering principles and practical recommendations for the region to follow upThe challenges observed in Baringo County are not unique to this specific area in Kenya. As such, in consultation with the WRA, the team will indicate similar catchment areas where the proposed actions could be replicated, and which stakeholder(s) would be responsible for follow-up.
Labour standards in the leather value chain The main goal of this project is to improve working conditions and reduce labour rights abuses by promoting adherence to international labour standards (ILS) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in leather-based, garment, footwear and accessories value chains. Through increased commitment by the private sector and government stakeholders to fulfil their due diligence obligations with a focus on leather production hubs in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, will it be achieved.
Fundacíon Cerrejon The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bogotá  (EKN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fundacíon Cerrejon in March 2015, in which the EKN offers to support the development of a Water Provision Plan for the area of influence of Fundacíon Cerrejon in the arid Colombian province of La Guajira. In order to bring technical expertise to the MoU, the project Fundacíon Cerrejon has been set up. Fundación Cerrejón promotes water supply solutions, basic sanitation and hygiene practices, and environmental sustainable solutions in the use of water in the province of La Guajira.The objective of the project Fundacíon Cerrejon carried out by Brabant Water is to promote cooperation between the Netherlands and Fundación Cerrejón in the fields of: a) Water distribution. b) Sanitation and hygiene. c) Integrated management of water sources. Brabant Water will also act as partner for EKN to introduce additional Dutch companies with specific expertise needed for this project to Fundación Cerrejon.The project resulted in : 1.	Exchange of knowledge and capacity development between the partners. 2.	The definition of a number of scenarios that are feasible solutions for drinking water provision in the area of Media Luna in La Guajira.3.	Workshops and seminars.
VIV poultry Africa booth The third edition of Poultry Africa will take place from the 4th to the 6th of October 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda. With an expected 2000 visitors, Poultry Africa will bring together top-level visitors and delegations from the Sub-Sahara Africa region.In these times of rising feed ingredient prices and the rising demand for proteins and quality feed, the subject of alternative ingredients for animal feed is a very relevant and more and more upcoming subject. The current alternative feed sector in Sub-Saharan Africa is still small, with a small number of companies (mostly startups) pioneering. Because the sector is still underdeveloped, the Poultry Africa event seems to be the right place to increase awareness, create new partnerships among players in the alternative feed sector and beyond, and showcase the potential of these new solutions. This project enables important stakeholders in alternative feeds, like the black soldier fly (BSF), to join forces and present their futureproof feed solutions. The project entails: 1)	Showcasing alternative feed solutions with a booth at Poultry Africa;2)	Organization of a session on alternative feed ingredients at the Leadership Conference of Poultry Africa;3)	Organization of a seminar on technical best practices;4)	Matchmaking between exhibitors and new potential business partners.
Blue Sky, Bright Future: sustainable blue berries production in Peru Note: This project has been cancelled, because it has been withdrawn prematurely.Although this project has been approved and awarded a PSI grant, it has unfortunately never been implemented.Therefore, the full grant amount has been withdrawn. The established joint venture will yearly produce 356,000 Mtons of blueberries for export during the northern hemisphere low season.
Research local market demand and export opportunities The development of covered cultivation in Egypt has great potential to contribute to the policy priorities to maintain food security at least at the current level and use scarce water resources sustainably.In this context, a study will be executed about the local demand and export opportunities where:•	stakeholders and partners in trade and exports will be identified;•	a workshop on the local market demand and export opportunities with stakeholders will be held;•	an analysis of potential products and production will be made;•	a global market plan will be drawn up for the local market in Egypt consisting of preconditions for market requirements;•	a global export plan will be created on niche products and short-term export conditions;•	the terms of reference for a feasibility study, focussing on market opportunities for Egypt, will be drawn up.
Omani Human Rights Commission Study visit The overall objective of this G2G project is to support the Omani Human Rights Commission on how to restructure their institutional architecture. It specifically focusses on exchanging knowledge between peers, civil engagement regarding human rights violation complaints, and the translation of these complaints into law enforcement institutions.
Fanning the spark in Burundi The project aims to improve agricultural practices through technical assistance for water conservation, soil improvement and stimulating the use of fertiliser and improved seeds. Simultaneously, crop and health insurance will become available through the set up of mutual insurance companies, thus mitigating related risks and facilitating investments, which in turn become easier available as the mutuals will also provide savings and loan facilities. The project will be first implemented in twelve collines across three provinces - Gitega, Munyinga, and Makamba. Each colline has an average of 4,000 inhabitants, making a total of around 20 farmer-researchers per colline. The project will begin with this group and later expand to the entire colline.Later, the interventions in each colline will expand to 2 neighbouring collines, thus eventually targeting 144,000 people.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a formal partner in this project.
Demonstration Toolbox Climate Adaptation for Water and Heat Stress OKRA landscape architects B.V. (OKRA) offers an integral approach to urban design and landscape architecture with the water task. The objective of this demonstration project within this project is: Successful demonstration of the Toolbox Climate adaptation for Water and Heat stress (TKvWH) by means of a temperature reduction and a significant increase in the water reuse of the TKvWH within a township in South Africa.
Q-PRO Mongale City Quasset B.V. supports organizations in multiple sectors to optimize the balance between cost, performance and risks of capital-intensive infrastructure.The aim of the demonstration project is to demonstrate the Q-PRO model, where the added value of the model for risk-based replacement priorities and investment forecasts for the replacement of water pipes in South Africa will be demonstrated and also showing that the local data required for this can be applied in the model.
WASH Cluster Coordinator LACRO UNICEF On behalf of UNICEF, and in support of the Government, the purpose of this post is to provide leadership and facilitate the processes that will ensure a well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective preparedness and response by participants at country level (9 Caribbean countries and territories) in WASH.