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Strengthening Myanmar's seed sector enabling environment This project aims to develop an internationally competitive, vibrant seed sector supported by a conducive enabling environment, with the competencies on the ground to implement regulations and support companies. The goal is to establish a foundation for high-quality seed production, catering to domestic and international markets. In the objective, two ‘enablers’ stand out:•	A conducive enabling environment, including a well-functioning Plant Variety Protection (PVP) system and improving the Quality Assurance (QA) system and the practical seed chain coordination. •	Competence to implement regulations and support seed producers. These competencies include the capacity to implement regulations and the technical knowledge and skills to produce quality seed in a business-oriented way.It entails supporting the transformation of a public-dominated intermediate seed system to a more private and market-oriented one. These competencies will be developed through on-the-job training, technical advice and coaching.
MHPSS Technical Expert Poland United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) This project is an assignment at the request of UNHCR for a Technical Expert to support the MHPSS Working Group in Poland. The war in Ukraine has prompted an outflux of 2,5 million refugees in a few weeks. As the situation unfolds, an estimated 4 million people may flee Ukraine. Most refugees went to Poland. Poland hosts 1,5 million refugees, including many third-country nationals (TNCs). The MHPSS Technical Expert will contribute to mental health and psychosocial support coordination and capacity building by assisting theMHPSS technical working group’s work and actively supporting MHPSS actors by building capacities, conducting a detailed mapping of MHPSS stakeholders and activities, sharing best practices, capacity building of MHPSS actors and partners, supporting the development of MHPSS documents and strengthening advocacy initiatives.Both aims of MHPSS22001 (Hungary) and MHPSS22003 (Poland) were to promote that Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) was well integrated within the Ukraine refugee response in Hungary and Poland. At the beginning of 2022, several thousand Ukrainian families have fled their residence towards the western border of the country that neighbors with Moldova, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, and Belarus. Worth noting that most of the neighboring countries to Ukraine were not coping with an emergency in decades and hence felt ill-equipped to face the demands of a humanitarian situation, including their capacities to respond to psycho-social needs of migrants and refugees. For this this reason, the MHPSS Surge Mechanism from The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has provided support by deploying two experts to Hungary and Poland. This is why it is good to report these projects to IATI.
Unlocking the Indonesian movie potential 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 project will establish a high quality on stop shop postproduction facility, mainly for the (international) full feature movies, to process 10 feature films and 20 short films per year at the end of the project.
MHPSS Working Group Coordinator Venezuela International Organization for Migration (IOM) This project is an assignment at the request of IOM for an MHPSS Working Group Coordinator in Venezuela. The tasks include coordination of activities of the MHPSS Working Group, contributing to supporting the MHPSS capacity-building activities and conducting 4W mapping for MHPSS activities in Venezuela.
Aecomix for POME treatment in Colombia Nijhuis Industries delivers solid and adaptive solutions for sustainable water use, energy and resource recovery.We help industries, utilities and cities to reduce, reuse and recover to advance water and climate change adaption and help building a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive future. The feasibility study is focussing on Aecomix for POME treatment in Colombia. Aim of the study is to demonstrate that the application of the concept Aecomix is a technically and economically feasible.
From fish to vegetables – Re-using aquaculture wastewater (Phase I) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets.Food security Sub-Saharan Africa.Phase I: Feasibility study.
Drinking water needs assessment and study visit This project is a needs assessment and study visit for relevant stakeholders in Zimbabwe's drinking water sector. The needs assessment should identify the essential needs of the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA), the Ministry of Water, the water companies and the municipalities when it comes to managing drinking water supply services in Zimbabwe, with a view of what the Netherlands could provide them in terms of knowledge, capacity building and management services.The needs assessment is expected to primarily identify software needs and provide guidance on legislation, organization, planning, preparation, tendering, management, training, and capacity building. Additionally, there may be a need for new hardware, such as water infrastructure, for which Dutch companies could potentially be involved in the future. It is important to note that even with the current infrastructure, there is significant room for improvement in the drinking water supply.The consultants should identify the key people who should go to the Netherlands for a study visit to decision makers or influentials from within this sector in Zimbabwe. They could also come up with recommendations on who to include in the visit programme from the Dutch side.
Industrial Water Efficiency in Gauteng This project will identity about 10-15 South African companies, mainly in the Gauteng area, that can reduce their water demand or will be much more efficient with the water they use through application of Dutch (technological)  solutions. Based on the results of this project should lead to a matchmaking event between the South African companies and Dutch (technology) suppliers.
Irrigation study visit UASCG The target of the study visit is to get knowledge of the management of irrigation/drainage systems in The Netherlands. The requested issues to discuss are: Water management, Organization and supervising of rehabilitation/construction works, Assets management of the irrigation/drainage systems, Use of modern technologies ERP, SAP, etc... and Relations between the government and the farmers.
Smart contribution to Vietnamese City development In parallel with the economic growth, cities in Vietnam are facing various issues such as increasing and ageing population, climate change, food and water security, scarcity of natural resources, energy transition, traffic congestion and pollution. Many local provinces and cities have taken their first steps to build smart cities but are focusing on ICT infrastructure and e-government.The Netherlands Embassy and Consulate General see the gaps in the local approach to smart cities, which Dutch expertise can potentially support. To make the cities sustainable and liveable, Vietnam needs expertise to plan, utilize smart solutions and improve its manpower. The Netherlands is willing to bring technology and innovations to Vietnam, share experience and exchange knowledge to support local authorities, businesses, academia and citizens in building their homes. The ultimate goal is to co-create sustainable, liveable and future-proof cities for all.To build from the past cooperation, explore new opportunities and strategize the interventions of the Embassy/CG, further investigation for clarity on the local situation and local needs is needed. The scoping study, conducted by a team of Dutch consultants and a Vietnamese consultant, is expected to provide a better understanding of the current situation, challenges and demands in developing smart cities in Vietnam. A matching exercise between the local needs and the Dutch expertise will enable the Embassy and the CG to facilitate new and fruitful cooperation between entities of the two countries. From this investigation and matching, a roadmap towards a stronger bilateral relationship in this area will be developed and supported, allowing both sides to work closer to co-create solutions for Vietnam’s urban challenges.
Improving access to finance for Angolan agribusiness This project will identify the potential in agricultural finance for the public Development Bank of Angola (BDA), a strategy to develop their activities targeting this sector and design a capacity building programme.The deliverable of the project is a strategic report on the interventions that will accelerate the development and performance of the BDA.The direct goal is to support the BDA in its ambition to grow its activities targeting food and agribusinesses in the coming years. The ultimate purpose of the project is to further develop the agricultural sector in Angola by improving access to finance for rural agricultural SMEs.
Venture Capital Association set up EAVCA With a growing number of active providers of long-term risk capital to Small and Medium-sized businesses in Uganda, there is a need to further collaborate, promote finance to SMEs and have a representative body for the SME PE (private equity) and VC (venture capital) sector. This project aims to set up a local Ugandan Chapter of the existing East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA). EAVCA is an umbrella organisation that represents PE and VC funds in East Africa. The local Ugandan Chapter will collaborate with the central EAVCA based in Nairobi but will have its activities, members and resources. This project aims to help small and medium-sized businesses in Uganda get the funding they need for growth.
Mapping of change agents in the agricultural sector, Kenya This project aims to assist the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO) of the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture by validating the proposed model to be applied in the agriculture sector. This model is based on using accelerators in the agriculture sector for matching the major bottlenecks of small-scale farmers who would like to grow, become more profitable, and more efficient. The project consists of a mapping of the dairy sector, that follows the proposed model and sees whether the objectives can be realised.
Masterplan Coastal Protection Colombia Arcadis Nederland BV has been commissioned to set up a masterplan for coastal protection in Colombia.
Dutch Risk Reduction Team (DRR Team) – Phase 2 The Dutch Risk Reduction Team (DRR Team), with a swift response team of experts, advises governments on how to resolve urgent water issues related to flood risks, water pollution and water supply, to prevent disasters or to rebuild after water related disasters. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency administers DRR Team at the request of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water management.
UNHCR Hygiene Specialist Tanzania This is an assignment at the request of UNHCR Tanzania.A pressing problem is open defecation by young children under five years old. UNHCR in Tanzania works with International and Local implementing organizations such as Norwegian Refugee Services and Water Mission, provide Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Promotion (WASH) services to this population. The proposed study aims to get a better understanding of the perceptions and practices of refugees regarding children’s defecation, the effectiveness and impacts of introduced potties, hygiene promotion activities as well as finding other potential facilities and awareness creation methods preferred by the refugee population. The acquired understanding will lead to concrete (additional) interventions and support for improved hygienic behaviour of refugees.
Workshop Tatu City, Kenia This project aims to create a design for all open and public spaces in New Town, Tatu City, in close collaboration with the local communities. The design aims to make the green areas and water structures one connecting structure, which reflects the local culture and context, which connects food production, leisure or sports, water management and ecological values. That advances security and the participation of local communities and counteracts spatial segregation. Dutch parties will have the chance to demonstrate the Dutch approach to integral urban area development.
Support to financial monitoring system, Pakistan The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental organization to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. The objectives of FATF are to set standards and promote effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, to protect the integrity of the international financial system.Pakistan is still on the grey-list of the FATF also after the latest assessment in October 2020. A new assessment will take place to judge whether the country should be blacklisted. This situation harms the business climate of the country and has a negative impact on the financial crisis Pakistan is currently in. Therefore, this project aims to support the FMU (directly) and the Ministry of Commerce of Pakistan (indirectly) and therewith the financial sector via knowledge exchange with the Dutch Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-NL), in order to comply with the criteria set by the FATF and be able to move to the white list. FIU-NL has valuable expertise that can assist FMU Pakistan in improving its way of working and thereby supporting Pakistan in reforming its financial system and implementing FATF criteria and recommendations. Their knowledge will be shared via remote assistance to FMU and a study visit of FMU and TAMLIT to the FIU-NL in the Netherlands, if the COVID situation allows.
Vietnam-Netherlands WaterTech Challenge 2023 Vietnam faces many challenges in managing its water resources, including water pollution, water scarcity, irrigation inefficiencies, climate change, and lack of infrastructure. The growth in industry and agriculture has put significant pressure on water resources, with industrial activities expected to account for over 45% of national GDP by 2010.Involving and activating the younger generation in Vietnam could help address these water-related problems, and proposes a water innovation challenge for start-ups and graduates in Vietnam to develop solutions. The priority sectors for this project are agriculture and industry, which face unique challenges related to water.The project could also provide a platform for start-ups and graduates to connect with potential investors, customers, and partners. Overall, addressing these challenges will require a concerted effort from government, industry, and civil society to improve water management practices, invest in infrastructure, and promote sustainable water use.
Fighting Ebola in Liberia and Sierra Leone (DSS15EBL35) Deployment of DSS in the fight against Ebola in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Child labour in agricultural supply chain in Hungary and Poland Cefetra is a supply chain manager in agricultural commodities, mainly in Europe and primarily for the feed industry. Cefetra supplies and trades large volumes (i.e. approximately 7 million MT) of products (e.g. grains and coproducts) which are produced in the European Union. Cefetra finds it important that they have a deeper understanding of the level of social compliance in their supply chain.Especially the risk of exposure of child labour is inherent to the supply chain Cefetra operates in. After the identification and deeper understanding of the root causes of potential child labour, Cefetra would like to integrate measures to reduce child labour in their supply chain.
Agricultural Access to Finance Scoping, Nigeria The purpose of this project is to:•	Gain a better understanding of the agro-financing ecosystem in Nigeria.•	Formulate possible access to finance interventions within the Dutch Food and Nutrition Security (FNS), Private Sector Development (PSD) and agribusiness interventions.•	Enhance Dutch and Nigerian partnerships in agri-finance, trade and investment. •	Suggest policy and regulatory interventions supporting agricultural development, trade and investment in agri-food. •	Increase interest in Dutch financial and allied institutions and organisations in Nigeria. The information provided will assist stakeholders in making a clear decision based on the insights gathered on potential leverage points that could enhance inclusive and innovative financial solutions that fit Nigerian agricultural sectors' needs and ambitions.
Bio composites for Ghana – Optimization, testing and pilot production (Phase II) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets.Design and innovate with locally available materials for economic and environmental impact.Phase II: Prototype development for local context and (large-scale) practical tests.
Demonstration of an Early Warning System for toxic algae in mussel farming in South Africa The objective of this demonstration project is to demonstrate that by means of an Early Warning System the formation of large amounts of algal blooms and the migration of algal blooms towards the bay can be predicted, so that mussel farmers can harvest the mussels before the toxic algae appear.
Identification and selection of participants and support for trade mission This project aims to expose Congolese businesses in the agro-food sector to knowledge and products offered by Dutch businesses and knowledge institutions.
Flood protection infrastructure expert / DRR-Team Mission Thailand (DRR16TH02) This project concerns the deployment of DRR-Team, following the formal request by the government of Thailand and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (2016). DRR-Team is asked to carry out a scoping mission to provide advice on urban drainage challenges in the Bangkok delta.
Improvement of OR and ICU related facilities in Dr. George Mukhari Hospital Metaflex develop and deliver professional, airtight door systems. Solutions that are renowned worldwide for their extraordinary safety, reliability, and sustainability. We develop and deliver these in the service of global Healthcare, Cold Chain, and Life Science markets. The project focus on Improvement of OR and ICU related facilities in a hospital.
Initial capital Orange Corners Nigeria This project is the first part of the setting up of Orange Corners in Nigeria. It provides the funds necessary to start the process of preparation of the space, managers and trainers. This project also includes developing the incubation programme and the first three months of the training. The funds will suffice for the first six months of the process.
Study B2B platform Circular Agriculture for small and medium scale farmers in Colombia In line with the Dutch vision of circular agriculture and with the efforts of the Colombian government to introduce circularity in the country, the LAN Agricultural Department of the Netherlands embassy in Colombia has developed its own Circular Agriculture strategy, where Colombia and the Netherlands meet. This strategy supports the ambition of the Dutch government to cooperate with other countries in circularity in the most relevant sectors of the economy, in particular in which the Netherlands is dependent for its imports.   The project creates a Dutch–Colombian B2B platform on circular agriculture and living lab for best practices, which targets local Colombian small and middle-scale farmers to operationalize this strategy and sets the basis for cooperation in the field of Circular Agriculture between the Netherlands and Colombia. Among the most relevant problems faced by these farmers in Colombia are low productivity rates, use of high amounts of pesticides and water use per square meter of crop production, dependency on animal feed imports from abroad, and most of all, the lack of indicators to measure and benchmark their performance against other producers. Many Dutch companies have limited awareness of the needs of Colombian farmers concerning more sustainable agriculture and the possibilities the Colombian market has. The Dutch private sector offers a variety of solutions to circular agriculture that could benefit Colombian farmers. For example, alternatives for pesticide use such as biological control, water-saving techniques, soil improvement, know-how to locally rear insects as protein sources for animal feed and digital solutions for farmers that optimize inputs and productivity. The gap between demand in Colombia and supply in the Netherlands appears to be one of the main reasons for limited business and access to the Dutch market of Colombian agricultural producers.The B2B platform aims to provide Colombian small and middle-income farmers with access to Dutch expertise, technology, innovative solutions for circular production, and improved market opportunities in key agro-subsectors. This platform serves as a space to meet the needs of these farmers and improve their agricultural practices.The project provides insights about the needs, viability, feasibility, structure and content of such a platform and living lab, which will be used by the LAN Agricultural Department of the Netherlands embassy in Colombia to decide on the future implementation of the platform to support small and medium scale farmers. Besides, the project provides insights into how the existing Dutch circular agriculture platform (Platform Kringlooplandbouw) managed by the Dutch Ministry of LNV can eventually be linked with the future Colombian B2B platform.
IOM Programme Manager (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – WASH) Libya WASH Expert Libya – International Organization for Migration (IOM).Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Missions and direct supervision of the Programme Engineer, the Programme Manager (WASH) candidate will be responsible for the successful implementation and management of the portfolio of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programmes and projects of IOM.
Governance 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.