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Creating common ground for improving Municipal Solid Waste Management in Dar es Salaam An overall upgrade of the waste management system in Dar es Salaam is needed. The first steps include upgrading the Pugu landfill and the waste collection system (including waste transfer stations). Essential prerequisites for successful investments in the waste management infrastructure are a suitable institutional setting (a waste management authority), a sustainable fee system and a waste management plan.This project investigates the feasibility of meeting some criteria and how to accomplish these criteria. The main objective is to bring together all relevant parties in Tanzania to form a coalition to tackle the waste management issue in Dar es Salaam. The ultimate goal is to develop a comprehensive plan of action and reach a consensus on a roadmap for further implementation.If the project yields positive results, implementing the roadmap will be supported by feasibility studies under Develop 2 Build. Additionally, the government will provide further capacity building through PSD apps. The actual infrastructure investments could fit with the DRIVE instruments that enable concessional finance for public infrastructure.
Fighting Ebola in Liberia and Sierra Leone (DSS15EBL27) Deployment of DSS in the fight against Ebola in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Knowledge exchange sessions on Climate and Water Smart Agriculture (CaWSA) at Wadi Expo The purpose of this project is to contribute to climate and water smart agriculture in Egypt, by connecting Dutch providers of agricultural technology, knowledge and services with clients, partners and beneficiaries in Upper Egypt.It will consist of knowledge and inspiration activities connected to the Wadi Expo in Luxor from 8-11 May, including1.	a field trip to SME farmers and smallholders farming on consolidated lands in Upper Egypt;2.	matchmaking and company presentation at the Wadi Expo in Luxor;3.	a seminar on climate and water smart agriculture;4.	a demonstration-day with Dutch companies and (potential) Egyptian partners.These activities will contribute to improved knowledge of Egyptian SMEs regarding Climate and Water-Smart Agriculture. and how the Netherlands can play a supporting role in that. Furthermore, the Dutch business community will be better informed of the local situation and needs. This project should inspire further business cases and interventions under the combi-trajectory.
Refined Bleached Deodorised plant in Sierra Leone Zebra Industrial Projects (ZIP) has carried out many studies and projects in the palm oil sector. This project concerns the processing of palm oil into liquid soap from Sierra Leone.
Local costs Mobility Indaba This project aims to: 1.	Organise mobility Indaba in Cape Town; 2.	Co-create an integrated approach for mobility with the City of Cape, using Dutch knowledge and expertise and; 3.	To increase mobility and support the transformation process for historically disadvantaged people and communities.
VegCap Myanmar Training The project aims to develop a vegetable farmer knowledge network through the SuperTrainer model. The ambition is to reach 250,000 farmers, approximately 25% of the total or more, with access to practical knowledge and information on basic sustainable vegetable production methods and increased profitability.
ARENE Technical Assistance (TA) Support Request Off-Grid Regulations Following the meeting held between ARENE RVO/ETF and the NL Embassy in Maputo (EKN-MAP) last month, this summary points the ARENE’s interest under the ETF scope of work.Aiming to create a broader regulatory structure, on Tuesday 14 September 2021 the Cabinet approved the Regulation for off-grid which enables the access to energy trough mini-grids up to 10 MW and energy services, using mainly renewable energy sources.This regulation envisages to be a simplified framework of procedures for the development of projects based on mini-grids up to 10MW as well as energy services.In order to implement the approved regulation, complementary regulations are currently being prepared and drafted, namely: Concession and register regulation, Tariff regulation, Interconnection regulation, Sanctioning regulation, Quality services and commercial relations norms, Security norms as well as environmental standards.In addition to the above mentioned regulations, there is a need to map the approved regulation to identify other legal instruments (such as norms, procedures, regulations, etc.) that are not yet mentioned, and there is a need to develop them considering that they are essential to the materialization of this new legal framework. In this context, ARENE has requested the ETF technical assistance (TA) to proceed with complementary regulations and to map and draft legal instruments evolving from the recently approved off grid regulation. Off-grid energy systems, mainly using renewable energy sources (e.g., solar PV, wind, small-scale hydro) are an important tool for carbon-neutral development and electrification of parts of the country, thus enabling climate-friendly social and economic development. It is also needed to review the approved regulation to identify further areas which may need to be elaborated in technical regulations or other legal instruments (such as norms or procedural guidelines).
Port Management Expert Yemen UNDP II This project aims to support the port management in Hodeidah to ensure the supply of humanitarian needs.
Football for water sanitation and hygiene in Ghana (Football for WASH) The public-private partnership (PPP) will improve water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities and WASH behaviour at 100 primary schools using football to increase the acceptance of the programme and good WASH practices. Improved school sanitation and water facilities are constructed or rehabilitated, while football pitches are improved or realized. World coaches and school staff receive training. Children learn football and good WASH practices. A child-to-child approach is implemented. The condition of sanitation will witness an enhancement for a total of 70,000 elementary school students. Besides, a WASH football competition is set up, including an extra 80 schools. Schools apply themselves to join the project. They receive a screening on WASH needs and potential. The school can only participate in the project if it is possible to achieve a positive outcome.The project intends to help schools by developing a cost-recovery plan for the WASH facilities and football pitches.
Density Syndicate Cape Town suffers from extensive urban sprawl. Studies have confirmed that there is more than enough space to accommodate growth within the city perimeter. There is a clear necessity to increase density. The current situation is socially, economically and ecologically unsustainable. The International New Town Institute (INTI) proposes, together with their local partners: the African Centre for Cities (ACC) and the City of Cape Town Planning Department, a project to study the possibilities for increasing Cape Town’s urban density, by using the combined design intelligence of Dutch and South African architects and planners. The Density Syndicate will organize strategic partnerships between 5 Dutch and 5-10 South African architects (and urban planners) to connect these creative thinkers to Cape Town’s most urgent urban planning challenges. By choosing three different sites in Cape Town and developing design proposals that will be exhibited at the large ACC exhibition in October 2014, on the occasion of Cape Town World Design Capital 2014, the project aims to offer innovative, alternative strategies as a starting point for the future urban development of Cape Town. While simultaneously offering Dutch and South African architects opportunities to work together, learn from each other, and find common ground.
Study on opportunities for leveraging Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in agribusiness The study outlines the best approach and strategic steps for Dutch Mozambican cooperation towards local economic development, focusing on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises ((M)SMEs) in the agro & food and horticulture sectors. The results enable the analysis and systematization of the current situation of (M)SMEs and entrepreneurship by identifying key related constraints and barriers to start-up or scaling up their enterprises under a value chain approach. In addition to business-related challenges, the study will include geographical or ethnic and cultural dynamics and barriers for youth, female and experienced entrepreneurs in rural and urban contexts. The study also provides an overview of the most relevant initiatives on entrepreneurship in agribusiness initiated by Mozambique, the Netherlands or other donors. The study creates concrete opportunities for bilateral cooperation, particularly where the Netherlands can provide an added value to enable sustainable local economic development. It enables follow-up interventions in synergy or complementing already existing investments. Besides, the study will determine which provinces of the Zambezi Valley offer the most opportunities for agribusiness. This will enable the partners to help define the geographical focus of the embassy in line with the Multi-Annual Country Strategy 2023-2026. The overall purpose of this study is to outline the best approach and strategic steps for Dutch - Mozambican cooperation towards local economic development with focus on micro, small and medium enterprises (M)SMEs in the agro & food and horticulture sectors. The results of this project contribute to the analysis and systematization of the current situation of (M)SMEs and entrepreneurship by identifying key related constraints and barriers to start-up or scale-up their enterprises under a value chain approach. In addition to business-related challenges, the study will also include geographical or ethnic/cultural dynamics and barriers for youth, female and experienced entrepreneurs in rural and urban contexts.  The study also provides an overview of the most relevant initiatives on entrepreneurship in agribusiness initiated by Mozambique, the Netherlands or other donors and determines concrete opportunities for bilateral cooperation, in particular where the Netherlands can provide an added value to enable sustainable local economic development. This will enable follow-up interventions in synergy or complementing already existing investments. Besides, the study will determine which provinces of the Zambezi valley offer most opportunities for agribusiness; which will enable to define the geographical focus of the embassy in line with the MACs 2023-2026.The project has a positive impact on:SDG 8: inclusive and sustainable economic growth;Target 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovationSDG 2: Food security
Bio-based rodent control product (Phase II.A) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets.Food security Sub-Saharan Africa.Phase II.A: Prototype testing.
Marketing of plug and play Solar Home System Grean World is an Ethiopian renewable energy company established in 2016. The company specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of ethanol stoves and fuel, mirt stoves and solar energy products. This project under the SDG7 Results facility focuses on reaching rural and remote off-grid communities in Ethiopia that lack access to solar energy products.
Webinars Responsible Business Conduct (Part II) Four webinars are organized on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) in Sri Lanka. The purpose is to raise awareness of RBC and adhere to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, promoting dialogue, building networks and engaging with stakeholders (active) in Sri Lanka. Besides, during the webinars, participants will be informed about the instruments and information available to assist, especially Dutch companies with RBC. The first webinar will provide information on RBC in general. The second, third and fourth webinar will focus on specific sectors. These sectors are Apparel, Tourism and Food sector.
Local guidance for RVO’s PSD projects in Zambia This project is intended to support the Netherlands representative for Private Sector Development in Zambia in 2019 concerning advice towards management and follow-up of currently running interventions.
Supporting youth and female entrepreneurs in Mozambique The project's purpose is to contribute to the success of Orange Corners by supporting youth and female entrepreneurs and strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Mozambique.
Shiraka Training Programme Social Affairs and Employment 2021 This annual course helps civil servants working in Social Affairs and Employment to share their knowledge and skills, enabling them to lead and inspire the modernisation of Social Affairs and Employment in their home countries. The course also aims to strengthen participants' ties with the Netherlands and the Dutch government, especially between Dutch civil servants and their counterparts in the target countries.
VWI Analysis of Valuing Water Show Cases The project develops an Analytical Framework for analysing Valuing Water Showcases which enables screening and scoping of how frontrunners are applying the Valuing Water Principles and promoting systemic change. The outcomes inform the development of approaches and tools to better value water, and enables the creation of a Leadership Coalition of frontrunners who commit to learning how to apply the Valuing Water Principles, share their learning, promote cooperation and strengthen of the practices globally.
IWRM and dyke expert for DRR-Team Emergency/Scoping Mission Argentina (DRR16AR02) Providing support to the Argentinian Government through the deployment of DRR-Team to offer their cooperation and advice in dyke management and infrastructure assessment, in relation to the regional water supply, prevention of or mitigation of drought-related impacts and flooding in the region of the City of Bahia Blanca.
ExpoCruz 2017 – Water Management This participation in the ExpoCruz fair in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, will focus on agricultural technology and knowledge transfer, as the agricultural sector is an essential engine of the Bolivian economy.Introducing agricultural technology, but also knowledge about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), especially sustainable ways of producing, will help enhance the yield, add to the food security of the country and open new export opportunities for Bolivia.Fair participation will also increase business opportunities for Dutch companies, for which the identified opportunities in the agro fact-finding provide a basis and make the Netherlands more visible in Bolivia in general terms.Pictures by: Farm Agrotigre BoliviaImages by: ICI Business
Intelligent Water Management The bottleneck this project wishes to solve are water imbalances (scarcity and excess) in the Andean region of Colombia, which is where the majority of the population and coffee sector is located. The role of the coffee sector in this respect is important. According to recent studies coffee production is responsible for 55% of the grey water footprint (contamination through coffee washing and drying) in the agricultural sector, being the main user and contaminating factor. They are also the most effected, as main users of clean water resources in the Andean Mountains. Climate Change adds to the water imbalances: alternate water supply shortages or excessive rainfall and its effects such as flooding and landslides. The water imbalances negatively affect farm productivity (quantity and quality) and thus farm income. This in turn increases the shortfall of supply compared to the international demand of coffee. The project will be implemented in five departments of the Colombian Andean Mountains Range with coffee production, in 25 municipalities (25 micro water catchment areas), with 11,000 coffee farmer families. The coffee farms in this area are predominantly small-holder farms with an average of 0.7 ha planted with coffee.Applicant is the Colombian National Federation of Coffee farmers and its Coffee Research Institute CENICAFE, in partnership with Nestlé, Nestlé / Nespresso and WUR. The project intervention focuses on four result areas, which are closely related and feed into each other:1. The establishment of a Water Platform for dialogue, cooperation and the establishment of learning networks across private (not just coffee), public, academic and civil sectors to foster cooperation for integrated water management and ensure key actors are aware of the importance of water management and assume their responsibilities in this respect.2. Improvement of coffee production systems of 11,000 coffee farms in terms of environmental and productive performance (reduced water use and waste water production as well as treatment of the waste water that is produced) through knowledge transfer, farm improvements and technology transfer.3. Recovery and preservation of ecosystems associated with the production and watershed areas, through bioengineering practices in 8,000 farms and ecological restoration and reforestation of 90 ha in riparian zones along the river line.4. Generation of strategic knowledge to support responsible decision making through establishment of a Water & Climate (W&C) monitoring system and Early Warning system.
Mini-grids serving vulnerable households The Foundation Rural Energy Services (FRES) was set up to accelerate rural electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa. FRES' vision is that rural electrification leaves no one behind. The main goal of the project under SDG7 Results is to establish new household connections to mini-grids in selected areas in Mali. The Foundation Rural Energy Services (FRES) plans to establish 7,056 new household connections to mingrids in selected areas in Uganda within four years
Market study report Nigeria Health Sector The purpose of this project is to:•	Gain a better understanding of the opportunities presented by the changing context of the Nigerian health sector post-COVID-19;•	Develop a roadmap for collaboration between Nigerian and Dutch companies, government and knowledge institutes in the HealthTech and primary healthcare field, taking local context and Dutch expertise into account; •	Gain a better understanding of the opportunities in the Nigerian health sector post-COVID-19;•	Define funding, business and operating models to improve access and quality of healthcare in Nigeria through the use of information technology systems, devices, intelligence and applications; •	Position The Netherlands as an innovative partner for the Life Sciences and Health (LSH) transition process and facilitate partnership opportunities between the Dutch Topsector LSH and the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN).
Agro-logistics workshop about opportunities in Benin and Nigeria for Dutch companies This project aims to reduce postharvest food losses in food supply chains and increase logistics efficiency, thereby enhancing food security.More specifically, the project enhances the active involvement of the Dutch private sector and knowledge institutes in agro-logistics in Nigeria and Benin, leading to concrete follow-up actions of the Agro-Logistics report written by Buck Consultants.The next step will eventually be to promote the Dutch agro-logistics sector in Benin and Nigeria.
Orange Sparks (Phase II) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets.To establish innovation partnerships between Developing Markets and Dutch entrepreneurs.Phase II: Methodology development.
Coordination MD ATP phase 1 Based on long term agreements between Vietnam and the Netherlands in the field of water and agriculture, a joint Netherlands-Vietnamese approach focuses on a multi-year collaboration for the Mekong Delta Agro Transformation, using an innovative governance model for Vietnam that gives direction to the agricultural transformation process. It will be based on the Dutch Delta Programme Model with a multi-stakeholder approach in the form of various substantive working groups. On the one hand, these working groups must provide policy direction and ensure that the right knowledge questions are answered. On the other hand, they must develop business models and ensure that investments take place.In the framework of the Mekong Delta Agro Transformation Plan the project will enhance the cooperation between Vietnam and the Netherlands in the field of water and agriculture development with an open view on energy and logistics in which local sustainable economic development is key. The enhancement of a cohesive and efficient network will facilitate a bilateral relationship focused on knowledge exchange and advisory, ultimately benefiting the Vietnamese private sector and promoting a trade-oriented connection between the two nations.
Water economics and finance expert DRRS-Team South Durban Basin
2024 The scope of the DRRS Team's intervention is the Development of a roadmap to achieve a comprehensive flood resilience strategy for the South Durban Basin.The roadmap needs to assist the eThekwini Municipality and other key stakeholders to develop and implement a strategy to reduce the local and regional flood risk to a 100-year level.For the development of the roadmap, the DRRS Team will undertake several stakeholder meetings to understand the technical, financial and institutional situation on the ground.
State-of-the-art lab KRAS Recycling BV in collaboration with KIVO Plastic Verpakkingen BV wants to invest in a state-of-the-art lab and an incinerator for plastic residual waste flows in Kosovo. KRAS Recycling and KIVO have an experience with business in Kosovo and know that the present labs and incinerators do not meet the requirements of the EU regulations. The partner’s aim is to set up the lab in collaboration with a local institute and that the incineration plant can also be used for residual waste streams from businesses and municipalities in the surrounding area. The study will focus on investigation of possible cooperation with local authorities, knowledge institutions and nearby companies, the legislation issues of local waste processing and the financial feasibility of the investment.
Shiraka Training Programme and Public Financial Management (PFM) 2022 This annual course helps civil servants working on PFM to share their knowledge and skills, enabling them to lead and inspire the modernisation of PFM in their home countries. The course also aims to strengthen participants' ties with the Netherlands and the Dutch government, especially between the Dutch government service and their counterparts in the target countries.
Integrated solid and (related) liquid waste management in Yangon and Mandalay, Myanmar The purpose of this project is to investigate the potential for growth in Myanmar's waste sector and enhance the government's skills by leveraging Dutch expertise. This will create opportunities for Dutch businesses to enter the market and collaborate with a competent government as a partner.
Food Safety Action Plan III Vietnam has a modern food safety regulatory framework with foundations for improving food safety performance and outcomes. However, much more could be done to make it result-focused and risk-based.A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Food Safety Management in Vietnam, signed on 10 July 2017 between the Prime Minister of Viet Nam, the World Bank Country Director of Vietnam and the Prime Minister of The Netherlands, defines the scope of the strategy by the Netherlands embassy concerning support to the Vietnamese government in the field of food safety. A series of projects are geared to realise this ambition.
Technical Expert to support MHPSS Technical Working Group Uganda, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) (MHPSS20008) The primary responsibility of the Technical Expert assigned to assist the MHPSS Technical Working Group in Uganda for UNHCR is to enhance the coordination of MHPSS interventions. This will be achieved by actively engaging in the formulation and implementation of a unified framework of action aimed at fostering effective collaboration between host and refugee communities.