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Improved Livelihoods for Syrian Refugees in Armenia The Ministry of Diaspora in Armenia has requested UNIDO#s assistance to support the long-term economic integration of Syrian refugees in Armenia, with a focus on job creation. The proposed approach is in line with the request letter of the Ministry of Diaspora as well as the guidance provided by the Ministry of Economic Development and Investments, who presides the Working Group on Syrian Armenians in the international community in Yerevan, Armenia. UNIDO is also a member of this working group and has elaborately discussed the proposal with the key stakeholders in Yerevan in early December 2016 # both mentioned Ministries as well as GIZ, UNHCR, IOM and UNDP # so as to ensure synergies with existing projects and programmes. The project will be developed and implemented in cooperation with IOM and OSCE, with which preparatory discussions in that regard have been held in both Vienna and Yerevan.
Establishment of a Centre for International Industrial Cooperation (CIIC) in  Armenia The aim of the proposed is to support local efforts in strengthening the development and competiveness of the private sector in the country by improving support services for SMEs to build up international industrial partnerships, enabling the modernization of local industries as well as solving environmental problems by applying new resource efficient technologies and innovative processes. This will be achieved through the establishment and operations of a Centre for International Industrial Cooperation (CIIC) in Armenia. CIIC Armenia will facilitate international industrial cooperation as well as the attraction of external resources for industrial development through direct support and on-the-job training of networked intermediary institutions. CIIC will be a gateway to UNIDO partnership building capacities to bring together demands and offers for international industrial cooperation. It will also ensure access to UNIDO's accumulated knowledge and skills in increasing industrial productivity by facilitating industrial cooperation and market access combined with the diffusion of environmentally sound technologies.
Sustainable livelihood for socially vulnerable refugees, internally displaced and local families in Armenia - energy component
ENPARD Technical Assistance: Producer Group and Value Chain Development The overall objective of the programme is to support the Government of Armenia in ensuring an efficient and sustainable agriculture contributing to better conditions in rural areas. Within this programme UNIDO and UNDP will be responsible for complementary support to improve the capacity of farmers associations and cooperatives and to establish agricultural and non-agricultural pilot value chains contributing to the development of rural areas, development of improved agricultural inputs and production systems in particular for livestock, fruits and vegetables, improve access to local and international markets, and ensure introduction of environmentally friendly farming practices. This will help beneficiaries (agricultural producers, producer group members and employees, and their families) to encounter improved job opportunities and increase their incomes while emphasis will also be put on managing natural risks through, for example introducing systems for drip irrigation, hail protection, frost moderation, and post-harvest handling. In to-bedetermined regions of the country the project will focus on (1) strengthening and newly establishing producer groups, (2) engaging producer groups effectively in value addition and (3) strengthening value chains that provide improved access to affordable, better quality foo
Improving the competitiveness of export-oriented industries in Armenia through modernization and market access: Phase III Since September 2014, UNIDO has been supporting Armenia to revitalize its clothing and footwear industry through the project Industrial Upgrading and Modernization Programme in Armenia (Armenia IUMP). The project#s Phase I (2014-2016) and Phase II (2017-2019) aimed to maintain and increase the local textile, clothing, leather and footwear enterprises# domestic market share, and to contribute to Armenia#s integration into regional and international markets. In particular, the project aimed at.building local capacity to support the development and modernization of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and to position Armenian products as high-end designer goods. Throughout the project#s Phase I and Phase II, UNIDO supported 25 pilot beneficiary companies on a wide range of technical and business issues, including product design and development, quality management, production planning systems, legal matters, human resources, finance, marketing and networking. More than 727 individuals from the pilot beneficiary Armenian garment and shoe producers were trained extensively and a new brand #5900BC# was created for collective marketing activities through the presentation of unique and innovative joint garment collections. Eight garment and two footwear 5900BC fashion collections were produced and showcased at na
Institutional strengthening project Institutional strengthening (IS) projects have been funded by the Executive Committee since its 7th meeting to provide financial support to Article 5 countries to strengthen their capacity to facilitate expeditious and effective implementation of ozone depleting substances (ODS) phase-out projects, ensuring liaison between the country concerned, the Executive Committee, the Fund Secretariat, and the implementing agencies. These projects have been were fundamental in ensuring wide compliance with the Montreal Protocol. In Armenia, the institutional strengthening project has several objectives, as following: (1) Adoption/implementation of legislation and regulation to control and monitor the imports and use of Montreal Protocol controlled substances and equipment; (2) Accurate and timely data collection and reporting of consumption of all Montreal Protocol controlled substances; (3) Strengthening coordination between national agencies/stakeholders to support the objectives of the Montreal Protocol; (4) Supervision of timely implementation of HCFC phase out/HFC phase down activities and the resulting reduction in consumption of controlled substances; (5) Promoting awareness raising and information exchange on relevant issues of the Montreal Protocol; (6) Regional cooperation and participation in Montreal Protocol
Strengthen capacity of Western Indi Conduct Global Maritime Crime Programme activities in Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles and Tanzania.
Provide solar energy to the Simboussa Bandjini Est Library To provide solar energy to equip the library
Development of a nursery for fruit trees Reforestation with fruit trees on the port side of the new road and developing a nursery
Strengthen the Rights of Disadvantaged Rural Farmers To create the basis for political and legislative change to put greater power for natural resource management in the hands of disadvantaged rural communities.
Partnership for Regional East Africa Counterterrorism (PREACT): Social Reintegration and Prevention of Delinquency Among Youth Develop skills, interests, and a sense of civic responsibility among youth and teens to help reduce vulnerabilities associated with high youth unemployment and increasing foreign influence that could lead to a rise in violent extremism.
Renovation of a farmers community water tank Provide water to the community of 168 farmers by renovating the water tank used for their agricultural activities and to increase their crops and income.
OmiDelta ANE - GIRE PSE Opérationnalisation de la Gestion Intégrée des Ressources en Eaux (GIRE) par un système de Paiement pour Services Ecosystémiques (PSE) dans la Basse et Moyenne Vallée de l’Ouémé (Bénin)
Emergency assistance for improving livelihoods through skills training for returnees, internally displaced people and host communities in Herat, Afghanistan The proposed project aims to contribute towards social stabilization in the Herat province by providing quick-impact entrepreneurship development and technical skills training to the IDPs, returnees and host communities, along with business support empowering them to create livelihood activities and small businesses. In the region, the agricultural value chain offers the best opportunity for entrepreneurial activities, with already existing production of food crops, husbandry and textile prevalent with a low market entry cost. In this regard, technical skills related to agribusiness and agro-processing will be promoted as per the needs of the target beneficiaries. Along with that to ensure sustainability, at the institutional level, the proposed project also intends to capacitate selected training centers in the region, through training of trainers(ToT) and through equipment transfer, that will ensure the continuation of entrepreneurship and skills training to the displaced people and host communities in the project area. This way, the proposed project aimed at assisting both IDPs, returnees and host communities will ensure the necessary emergency livelihood improvement support and will also contribute to medium- to long-term development in the region.
Development of national standards and capacity development for technical committees
STFA Joint Programme for the South-Eastern Region of Afghanistan: Addressing  Basic Human Needs through the ABADEI Strategy (#JP-South-Eastern#) The new UN Transitional Engagement Framework (TEF), launched in January 2022, represents the common basis for the United Nations and partners to deliver a coordinated and effective crisis response after the powershift in August 2021.This Joint Programme for the South-Eastern Region of Afghanistan (2022-2024) contributes directly to two main outcomes of the TEF: to sustain essential services (Outcome 2); and to preserve social investments and community-level systems essential to meeting basic human needs (Outcome 3). It is part of the unprecedent efforts of the United Nations and partners to #deliver as one# in the new socio-economic and political landscape in Afghanistan. As of April 2022, seventeen Agencies, Funds and Programmes (AFPs) have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as Participating UN Organzations (PUNOs) of the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan (STFA); seven of these PUNOs are implementing partners under this initiative. For the first time, these PUNOs are engaging in such a comprehensive joint programme to deliver assistance with speed and scale on the ground in Afghanistan.
HCFC Phase out Management Plan Afghanistan HCFC phase-out management plan to phase out HCFC-22 in accordance with Afghanistan's obligation under the Montreal Portocol. It includes: - Investment component  for the RAC servicing sector - Technical Assistance Project for the Manufactoring sector 3rd tranche: AFG/PHA/79/INV/22
Entrepreneurship for youth in Afghanistan The project aims at introducing entrepreneurship into the general curriculum in Afghanistan, with a view to promote entrepreneurial youth and entrepreneurship for inclusive economic growth.  The project will introduce an Entrepreneurship Curriculum Programme  (ECP) to support the development of entrepreneurial culture and skills, technical and learning.  Entrepreneurship is introduced as a subject in general secondary schools and TVET on a nationwide basis. Young people acquire the personal qualities such as ability to take initiatives, innovation and creativity, willingness to take calculated risks, self-confidence, ability to collaborate etc. They learn to save, invest and grow. They enhance their technical thinking and learning capability. These competencies help them select and shape their career path, as employees or entrepreneurs. The curriculum is action-oriented: More than 50% of the programme time consists of practical research into identifying business opportunities with growth potential in their community, assessing resources for setting up and steering a business
SOCIAL REINTEGRATION OF VULNERABLE GROUPS IN FLOOD-AFFECTED AREAS IN NANGARHAR THROUGH SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND INCOME GENERATION SOCIAL REINTEGRATION OF VULNERABLE GROUPS IN FLOOD-AFFECTED AREAS IN NANGARHAR THROUGH SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND INCOME GENERATION
Investing in energy efficiency to strengthen the cold value chain and distribution channels of small and medium enterprises Energy efficiency regulations, standards, and labels for refrigerators and air-conditioners relevant in the domestic market will be fully integrated in the Afghanistan national development policy. GEF CEO PIF Approval: 22 May 2019
Afghanistan HCFC Phase out Management Plan Stage II The Government of Afghanistan plans to achieve the reduction targets in stage II through a three-pronged approach: limiting HCFC supply through the licensing and quota system; reducing the demand for servicing equipment through capacity building and strengthening the training infrastructure; and limiting new demand for HCFCs by banning imports of HCFC-based equipment. It will also foster initiatives such as public procurement, introducing codes and standards, and raising the awareness of end-users to support a transition towards environmentally friendly alternatives and to enhance the market absorption of new technologies. Stage II will aim at creating synergies with the project on minimum energy efficiency performance standards and labelling that was recently approved by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Gender mainstreaming will be considered in various components in stage II, particularly during capacity building and awareness-raising and outreach.  After deducting 8.26 ODP tonnes of HCFC-22 associated with stage I of the HPMP, the remaining consumption eligible for funding amounts to 15.34 ODP tonnes of HCFC-22, 7.67 ODP tonnes of which will be phased out in stage II. The remaining consumption of 7.67 ODP tonnes eligible for funding, will be addressed in a future stage of the HPMP.
Minamata initial assessment and national action plan for the artisanal and small - scale gold mining sector in Afghanistan Improve national capacity and capability for prevention and management of mercury use, through the preparation of a Minamata Convention Initial Assessment (MIA) and a National Action Plan (NAP) for the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector GEF ID: 10631
UNIDO Afghanistan Country Programme 2017-2020 Afghanistan is burdened by a difficult business environment for investment in manufacturing due to its mountainous terrain and landl ocked geography. Its nearest seaport is located at over 2,000 km from its borders, making it one of the most disadvantaged landlocked states. In addition, Afghanistan has one of the worst road systems in the world, and lacks any semblance of an existing rail syste m. This has caused large portions of the population to remain physically separated by these geographical and infrastructural impediments.  The government of Afghanistan endeavors to create a stable macroeconomic environment to promote security in governance, rule of law, human rights, and economic and social development. The government#s policy in the industrial sector is directed towards improving agriculture linkages, promoting a comprehensive national mining strategy and capitalizing on recent trends in manufacturing through the promotion of small and medium sized enterprises.  UNIDO stands ready to promote Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development in Afghanistan within three years from 2016 until 2018  in line with the UNDAF.  UNIDO has been supporting the government of Afghanistan in the fields of:  # Agro-Industry and Agro-business: UNIDO supported the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock in pro
PROG 2017-2021_SDZ8_RDC L’objectif principal de ce projet vise à consolider les bases de l’Union Fait La Force (UFF), la plateforme d’unité syndicale qui regroupe l’UNTC, la CDT et le COSSEP tant au niveau national que dans chacune des 26 nouvelles provinces. Il s’agit de renforcer l’UFF à différents niveaux afin de garantir d’une part, un fonctionnement inclusif et démocratique et, d’autre part une légitimité institutionnelle. La stratégie privilégiée pour atteindre nos objectifs repose sur la méthodologie des cercles d’étude. Le cercle d’étude est une méthode éducative informelle d’adultes. Organisé essentiellement sous la forme de séances de lecture et de discussions en groupe, il constitue une méthode d’échange d’informations entre les participants et participantes. Ceux-ci ou celles-ci procèdent collectivement à un échange d’expériences, abordent démocratiquement les questions d’intérêt commun et examinent les différentes manières possibles d’obtenir des solutions. Le cercle d’étude peut être organisé en n’importe quel lieu, notamment sur le lieu de travail, dans les bureaux des syndicats, les centres communautaires, les cours des maisons, sous les arbres, ou en tout autre endroit convenant tant aux participants qu’aux animateurs du cercle d’étude. De cette manière, cette méthode d’éducation permanente est réellement peu coûteuse et adaptée à un environnement de pauvreté. Un cercle d’étude typique est composé de huit à quinze adultes, qui se réunissent à titre volontaire en vue d’échanger collectivement des informations et des expériences sur des questions ou problèmes d’intérêt commun. Les séances des cercles d’étude sont menées sur la base d’une approche participative et démocratique. La méthodologie du cercle d’étude inclut l’identification, l’analyse et la résolution des problèmes, orientée sur l’action. Cette approche assure un lien étroit entre le processus d’apprentissage et les souhaits exprimés par les participants. Le projet a donc une dimension nationale et multi-secteurs avec un focus très important sur les secteurs des services publics (enseignement, justice, presse, santé, fonction publique). Promouvoir le travail décent pour un développement durable, équitable, solidaireetinclusif : créer des emplois, garantir les droits au travail, étendre la protection sociale et promouvoir le dialogue social pour toutes et pour tous.
AF ARTF-Civil Service Capacity Building Providing short to medium term capacity to ministries primarily in agencies wher e the PRR effort has been slow to take off.   Laying the foundation for the reform process in ministries and government agenci es, which are currently not under the PRR process.   Training, mentoring and motivating regular post holders to work more efficiently  and more effectively for the government, providing an alternative to the contin ued extensive use of technical assistance and consultants
Citizens' Charter Afghanistan Project The Project Development Objective for the CitizensÃ¢Â€Â™ Charter Afghanistan Project is to improve the delivery of core infrastructure,  emergency support, and social services to participating communities through strengthened Community Development Councils (CDCs).
Afghanistan Eshteghal Zaiee - Karmondena (EZ-Kar) Project The Project Development Objective is to strengthen the enabling environment for economic opportunities in cities where there is a hi gh influx of displaced people.This will be pursued by increasing the returnees' access to civil documents, providing short-term em ployment opportunities, improving market enabling infrastructure, and supporting investor friendly regulatory reforms.
Kabul Municipal Development Program The Project Development Objectives are to: (i)	Increase access to basic municipal services in selected residential areas of Kabul city; (ii)	Redesign KMâ€™s Financial Management system to support better service delivery; and (iii)	Enable early response in the event of an eligible emergency.
Kabul Urban Roads Improvement Project The objective of the Project is to improve traffic flow on priority corridors or segments of the main urban roads in Kabul.
ARTF - Afghanistan Short-Term Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project i) To provide sustainable, improved water supply and sanitation services to the urban segment of the Afghan population ii) To build the technical and institutional foundation for the medium-term UWSS programme iii) To ensure continuity of investment by benefiting from the implementation arrangements already in place and fully operational
Afghanistan Power System Development Project The development objective of the project is to increase the number of electricity connections for the urban centers of Charikar, Gulbahar and Jabul-es-Seraj and Pul-e-Khumri and to improve the availability of power from Naghlu and Mahipar switchyards.
Emergency Food Security Project To improve resilience of agriculture production system for target beneficiaries
ARTF - Microfinance The objective of the project is to (i) help the population of the Recipient#s territory to (A) improve their livelihoods, (B) make the transition from dependence on humanitarian assistance to economic independence, and (C) empower them to build on their entrepreneurial spirit and skills; (ii) provide to low-income people, through existing microfinance facilities, a range of financial services such as (A) income-generating and enterprise loans, (B) saving services, and (C) consumer loans; and (iii) establish the foundations of a strong and sustainable microfinance sector.
Kabul Urban Transport Efficiency Improvement Project Improve road condition and traffic flows on selected corridors of Kabul city.
Afghanistan Emergency National Solidarity Project The objectives of the project are (i) to lay the foundations for a strengthening of community level governance, and (ii) to support community-managed sub-projects comprising reconstruction and development that improve access of rural communities to social and productive infrastructure and services.  The outcomes will be (i) the establishment of a framework for village level consultative decision making and representative local leadership as a basis for interaction within and between communities on the one hand, and with the administration and aid agencies on the other, and (ii) local level reconstruction, development, and capacity building which will lead to a decrease in poverty levels.
Afghanistan Placing Labor Abroad and Connecting to Employment Domestically Assist Afghan jobseekers to access and sustain jobs through managed international labor migration and labor market intermediation se rvices domestically.
ARTF - Feasibility Studies Facility #The objective of the Project is to assist the Recipient in: (a) developing capa city to define needs for developmental projects and programs, and to prepare pro jects and programs that are suitable for funding by development partners and com mercial sources; and (b) commencing the process of developing local technical an d professional consulting capacity.   To that end, the Project shall support the provision of consulting and advisory services, the acquisition of office equipment and furniture and the operation an d maintenance of TAFSU, to assist the Recipient to prepare strategies, projects and programs that meet priority national development needs#
Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund To provide a coordinated financing mechanism for the Government's budget and priority sector and investment projects and programs.
Technical Assistance for Water-sector Capacity Building To build GoA (Government of Afghanistan) capacity to progressively undertake strategic basin planning and to improve project preparation for water resources development.
ARTF - Recurrent and Capital Costs The development objective of the recurrent cost component of the ARTF is to provide a coordinated financing mechanism so that the Government of Afghanistan can make predictable, timely, and accurate payments for approved recurrent costs related to: i) salaries and wages of civil servants, and ii) government operating and maintenance expenditures, except security.
Incentivizing Reforms in the Attorney General's Office The project development objective (PDO) is to strengthen the human resources and performance management capacity of the Attorney Gen eralâ€™s Office.
Afghanistan Community Resilience and Livelihoods Project The objective of the Project is to provide short-term livelihood opportunities and deliver urgent essential services in rural and urban areas.