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DRRS Chad 2024 – UNHCR WASH Senior Specialist The recent influx of over 540,000 refugees from Sudan, has further strained the already burdened local environment in Eastern Chad. The situation in Sudan remains tense, leading to more refugees fleeing to Chad, particularly from the Darfur region.UNHCR expects more arrivals in the coming weeks and is preparing to respond effectively to this new influx. The new arrivals are in urgent need of protection, including child protection, prevention, and response to gender-based violence, psychosocial support, education, water and sanitation, food, shelter, healthcare, and basic household items.The senior WASH officer, in the Eastern zone, should ensure•	the establishment,•	the monitoring and coordination of the water, sanitation and hygiene emergency response at entry points and relocation zones,•	the support to the camps.
Matchmaking for home decorations Matchmaking visit to the Netherlands from an entrepreneur from a developing country.
Feasibility study into the delivery of modular water storage and purification systems to Topsun India Water Systems Manufacturer B.V. (WSM), a Dutch company specialized in the supply of water storage and purification plants, wants to enter the Indian market in collaboration with the Indian company specialized in solar energy, Topsun Energy Ltd (TEL). The idea is that TEL purchases water storage and purification installations from WSM, mounts its own solar cells and then resells them on the Indian market (in particular remote areas). The aim of the study is to demonstrate the commercial and technical possibilities of the Dutch water storage and purification systems in combination with the Indian solar panels.
Bolah Bondeh The administrative area of Accra Metropolitan has a population of over 1 million people, making it the most densely populated region in Ghana. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and adjacent municipalities presently dispose most of their faecal sludge directly and untreated into the sea at the Korle Gonno Lagoon and the so-called "Lavender Hill".The only wastewater treatment plant in the Metropolis (Mudor plant), north of the lagoon, is undergoing rehabilitation but is not suitable for bulk (truck) delivery of faecal sludges and only treats 15% of AMA sewage mostly servicing the central business area and nearby areas. In addition to on-site septic tanks and pit latrines, other regions are provided with on-site sanitation facilities and public toilets. Nevertheless, a significant portion of Accra's population still depends on non-sewage public toilets and on-site sanitation facilities or resorts to open defecation. The present situation of limited wastewater or sludge treatment leaves many areas in the Metropolis and surrounding areas ill-served with serious environmental effects on land and water quality caused by high concentrations of biochemical contaminants. Accompanied by harsh living and working conditions under poor hygienic circumstances, especially for the poor, this causes many health problems with regular outbreaks of cholera and other diseases.The Bola Bondeh project builds on the challenges in faecal sludge collection and disposal reducing the negative environmental impact and health hazards of dumping untreated liquid waste into the sea and other water bodies. Close to Lavender Hill, a wastewater treatment facility was installed in 2012 with a daily treatment capacity of 600 m3 sludge and has been in operation since. The Danish Development Cooperation Directorate DANIDA has issued approval to financially support the expansion of the facility to 800 m3 and build another on a nearby site for 800 m3 sludge treatment. For final approval, the conditions to be met are in a progressive stage. The scope of the underlying project lies with the treatment and re-use of excreta and environmentally sound disposal. Based on a supply chain and nutrient recycling approach the objectives of the project are to:• Strongly reduce the discharge of untreated wastewater in surface waters or sea around the Lavender Hill location.• Improve hygienic sanitation situation at community and household level in Jamestown.• Introduce simple and robust techniques for the treatment of wastewater, urine and organic matter.• Develop private businesses in composting.• Use of compost as part of good agricultural practices (GAP) in (peri-urban) agriculture. Goal of the project is: treatment and valorisation of critical parts of Accras waste water, by processing through a private treatment business at the Lavender Hill dumping location and developing a sustainable and valorised chain around this treatment sta
Quick scan saline agriculture opportunities in Myanmar The project aims to explore if the introduction of saline crops can support the development of sustainable and climate-smart agriculture in the Myanmar saline coastal areas and identify which vegetable crops are most promising to secure food, nutrition and income for the local farmers.
Incoming mission 26 - 30 August Ministry of Construction Vietnam Urbanisation in Vietnam is happening at a fast pace. Over 70% of the population lives in urban areas by 2050. This situation poses existential challenges in planning resilient cities that can cope with the pressures on the many city functionalities like housing, mobility, water management, healthcare, education, employment, etcetera. This situation requires intelligent urban planning and a clear policy framework. Vietnam is looking at other countries for best practices and inspiration to support Vietnam in these challenges. The Netherlands can share its knowledge and expertise with Vietnam so that Vietnam can develop sustainably.
CAPAZ I: The Passport to Markets This project has two primary objectives:1.	To develop a globally applicable Market Entry Standard to engage with artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM), especially in conflict-affected and high risk areas.a.	This standard will bring together global stakeholders to develop the first version of the CRAFT Standard.b.	The Standard will be developed under Open Source license, so that stakeholders may freely use it as an "ASM module" in their own sourcing or certification systems.c.	This Standard aims to have a global scope, in conflict and high risk areas and beyond. In this first stage, the standard will be tested in Colombia, bringing together importers, traders and three pilot mining sites to build transparent and OECD-conformant supply chains.2.	To pilot supply chain models for conflict-free minerals in Colombia.d.	Identification and evaluation of mining sites to test the CAPAZ approach.e.	Empowerment of miners to establish legal supply chains, build tailor-made progressive improvement plans and develop a route of positive changes.f.	Cost-effective and participatory due diligence process. Engagement with the national, regional and local institutions to boost formalization efforts and raise awareness on conflict-free minerals regulations.g.	A business case and an incentives model will be developed by supply chain actors participating in the pilots.h.	Gold from the pilot sites will be delivered through a transparent, OECD-conformant supply chain.i.	Environmental, economic and social improvements will be measured through a set of simple key performance.
Circular coffee from Peru: creating value across the chain The projects goals are to promote circular coffee cultivation practices in Peru.By training 1,600 farmers on circular coffee practices and implementation, this project introduces circularity principles in the coffee value chain from Peru to the Netherlands.It aims to reduce the use of resources whilst creating an economically viable solution to manage waste material.In addition, this project increases food security by implementing an integral agricultural management system and producing fertilizer of the organic material, which is currently discarded.A last intervention is the creation of a Circular Coffee Fund (CCF).By collecting used coffee grind in the Netherlands and recycling this into useable materials, a profit can be made. The profit of this intervention will go into the CCF, and can be used as an agricultural loan for farmers in Peru.
Climate Smart Agriculture Study During 2015 and 2016, the South African agricultural sector was seriously affected by drought. Primary production at the level of both commercial and smallholder agriculture was low. Climate adaptation and mitigation technology and sustainable farming technologies can and have contributed to changed circumstances. The uptake of these technologies in South Africa has to be improved. This project aims to identify technological gaps in South Africa, which will then serve as a basis for facilitating the establishment of Dutch businesses. The goal is to promote and transfer climate change mitigation and adaptation skills, knowledge, and technologies to assist farmers in improving production and contributing to food security and economic development.
Feasibility of anaerobic digestion in UMDM The aim of the project is to introduce anaerobic digestion technologies to create waste from energy through the establishment of an anaerobic digestion facility within the uMgungundlovu District Municipality (UMDM), KwaZulu Natal province, South Africa. The facility will treat the abundant agricultural, food and sewerage sludge available within the UMDM and produce renewable sources of energy and bio- fertilizers.UMDM has completed a general feasibility into advanced waste management systems which revealed that up to 35% of all waste collected by municipalities within the UMDM was of an organic nature and that current disposal methods were contributing to the emission of greenhouse gases, pollution of water sources and lost opportunities to create renewable energy. One of the approaches that appear to hold the most promise in the UMDM context is the treatment of organic waste materials through anaerobic digestion processes to produce renewable energy.The UMDM is deemed to be a climate change hot spot due to changes in climate that have already taken place and the projected changes due to take place. Projects that mitigate against climate change are strategic objectives of the municipality. An anaerobic digestor will reduce GHG emissions and create renewable sources of energy.It is an opportunity to introduce effective anaerobic digestion technology, innovative partnership based institutional arrangements to develop and operate such facilities driven by incentive based policies and regulations from the Netherlands into South Africa through the uMgungundlovu District Municipality.Westwoude Management B.V. has been commissioned to prepare a feasibility study.
Fair Trade organic ISO 22000 compliant olive processing for export in Jenin The project’s joint venture 'Canaan Processing' will establish a processing line to bottle Fair Trade organic olive oil and pickled olives according to ISO 22000 standards. Without the ISO standards, it is not possible to access the international market beyond bio and solidarity shops. The processing unit will be in Jenin. The Applicant company is Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Inc. from the USA. The local partner, Canaan Co., already has an extensive network of small farmers that produce organic and fair trade olive oil. The third partner, Zaytoun Common Interest Company from the United Kingdom, will be responsible for developing the sales to the European supermarkets. The project will train 700 Palestinian small holder farmers in ISO 22000 (including HACCP) compliant olive production and processing and will ensure that they will maintain access to the North American and European Market.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)For Canaan's products, certifications for fair trade and organic are essential. Canaan is very active promoting and supporting training and certification of farmers of both fair trade and organic. These standards will also be incorporated in the ISO monitoring and certification. In addition, the joint venture will guarantee good working conditions and security protocols.The joint venture will be a certified fair trade organisation.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsThe project will create 22 full-time jobs. Twelve medium-/high-level and 10 basic-level. Additionally, 40 seasonal jobs (5 months) will be created. The salaries will be 25% above the average market salaries (the Palestinian Authority does not oblige a minimum wage). These jobs are additional to the 27 full-timers and 40 seasonal workers that currently work for Canaan, whose jobs will be secured. ISO 22000 and HACCP criteria will require good working conditions.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe certifications for ISO 22000 and HACCP are new for the Palestinian Territories.•	Chain effectsAt least 4 companies will benefit continuously as suppliers to the facility.In addition, approximately 1,000 farmers will deliver olives and oil to the new joint venture. Farmer groups will be strengthened and local presses will be brought to ISO 22000, fair trade and organic standards.•	EnvironmentProduction of organic olives is per definition not harmful for the environment. Given the dry climate and water shortage in the Palestinian Territories. The washing water is reused for several batches, reducing water usage to 60 litres per ton for oil and 100 litres per ton for table olives. As the harvest is in the rainy season, water availability is not problematic.•	Position of womenCanaan is very active in promoting gender equality, which is very uncommon in the agro-industry in the Palestinian Territories. Women will be recruited for 40% of the newly created full-time jobs. The seasonal workers are all female. Annual production of 500 tons of fair trade organic olive oil and 30 tons of fair trade and organic pickled olives for the North American and European market.
Project production peppers 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. To implement the production of fresh organic Spanish peppers in Ceará, to be exported by sea to Europe, with a capacity of 400 tons per year.
High Level Expert Team 2016 (MMO16008) High Level Expert Team 2016 – Advisement Myanmar Government.
Capacity building Textile The project aims to enhance local capacities at Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) to develop a unique Peruvian style and design collections suitable for international high-end market segments.
DRRS South Sudan 2024 – IOM FSM Solutions Expert The Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) Solutions' consultant will support the International Organization for Migration (IOM) South Sudan in its efforts to decrease the dependence on humanitarian aid in internally displaced people (IDP) camps and sites in Bentiu and the Malakal Protection of Civilian (PoC) site.This goal is to be achieved by identifying feasible, contextualized, safe, cost-efficient, low-maintenance durable FSM solutions for the existing infrastructure, services, and governance. A special focus will be exerted on the rehabilitation of existing FSM solutions to serve this goal.Particular emphasis will also be given to solutions which can be operated autonomously and maintained by the public authorities or local service providers, in close coordination with the community. Efforts will be exerted to integrate nature-based, climate-resilient, market-based, and circular principles.
Organic fertilizer feasibility study VNM-4811 The feasibility study aims to provide TTC Group/TTC Sugar with technical and financial feasibility advice, including project (implementation) roadmap on which basis TTC can make an investment decision on implementing GICOM’s so-called “tunnel” technology in upgrading and/or up scaling of its (current) organic fertilizer operation and business in Vietnam.
H2ollandwater for sustainable irrigation dosing units in Kenya Note: This project has been cancelled, because the applicant has requested to prematurely terminate the project.The Kenya floriculture and horticulture sectors are amongst the most important agribusiness sectors in the country in terms of domestic employment and income generation. The sectors are characterised by relatively high capital investments in irrigation, both in greenhouses for the production of flowers and increasingly also in open fields for vegetable production for export markets.Over the last few years it has become abundantly clear that the long term sustainability of these production systems, to an important extent depends on the optimisation of water use. Not only as a result of environmental concerns in Kenya and in consumer markets abroad, but also for reasons of cost efficiency and quality of production. This project will address these concerns by setting up a local assembling and distribution facility for high-end market dosing units and related equipment (e.g. UV systems).The project's innovation is pegged on the introduction of cyclone technology and the local manufacturing of dosing units. In addition, through cooperation with Hoogendoorn B.V. as a technical partner the project will be able to design and advise upon more integrated technology packages that combine water management, climate control technologies and production advice.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)CSR themes that will get high priority in the project are: employment policy, labour standards, occupational health and safety, environment and sustainable food production, chain responsibility and corruption.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsDuring the project 28 staff will be employed (eleven are women).All employees will earn slightly above the wage level for similar positions elsewhere in the sector. They are also entitled to secondary benefits like pension fund, vacation leave, overtime payment, etc. Safety at work will be guaranteed by sound working conditions and protective clothing.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeAlthough most of the training will be on-the-job, it is expected that know-ledge transfer will be high, the local assembling of dosing units will involve special skills. The project's products and the suppliers of parts are all operating in the higher segment of the market.  •	Chain effectsThe project will use a good number of suppliers of local materials and components. On the demand side the impact of the project on the sector is expected to be significant, as it introduces more sustainable irrigation and water management technologies into the market.•	EnvironmentThe project is by design geared towards more sustainable water management, reduction of fertiliser use and higher production levels per hectare. To set up local assembling and distribution of high-end irrigation dosing units using cyclone technology, combined with an advisory service for integrated water management and climate control in Kenya and surrounding countries.
Dairy Development Sri Lanka Dairy Development Sri Lanka.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.
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Structuring project long-term solution RN90 (TFCO15010) In December 2014 a Colombian-Dutch Dialogue (CDD) was held with experts of Colombia and the Netherlands to discuss the problems of the coastal erosion at KM19 which undermines the “Ruta Nacional” 90 between Barranquilla and Santa Marta RN90. The government of Colombia - represented by ANI - requested the Netherlands to provide some assistance in structuring a project that will work towards a long term solution for the road RN90. The Dutch government provided a compact expert team. The assignment will in short include by all means: 1) The formulation of a short Terms of Reference 2) Giving directions and guidance to and be a sparring partner for the engineering company to be contracted that will execute 3) Evaluating the deliverables/reports on behalf of ANI: to facilitate and support the decision making process to come to a supported decision by the major stakeholders. This project has been carried out by Rijkswaterstaat, Arcadis, Wittenveen + Bos en Royal Haskoning DHV.
Delegated representative Albania 2017-2018 Prolongation of the position of a delegated representative in Albania, with a period of 6 months. Focus tasks are to strengthen Flood Risk Management, facilitate development of business opportunities and to advise on the strategic position of the Dutch Water Sector in Albania and Western Balkan.
Scoping study groundwater Yangon region This scoping study focuses on the current status of groundwater management and monitoring including its perceived current problems (e.g. over extraction, subsidence etc.) both from a technical as well as an institutional and governance point of view in the Yangon Region. The first signs of over-exploitation of groundwater resources and subsidence are already observed in Yangon City. Yangon city has expanded fast in the past decades and for the future several further expansions are ready to be implemented. Groundwater extraction for water supply has increased in the past decades as well by both the Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) and the private sector (industrial and private wells) and is expected to increase further. In Yangon City currently 40% to 60% of the inhabitants are relying on ground water for their daily water needs. A groundwater management plan is lacking. In this assignment, potential future directions and contents for a World Bank funded groundwater project will be formulated.
Agro-Horticulture Trade Mission the Netherlands embassy in Abuja, Nigeria Agri-Horticulture Trade Mission the Netherlands embassy in Abuja, Nigeria.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.
Inform Dutch private sector on export and investment opportunities in Jordan The Dutch private sector will gain an in-depth view of export and investment & joint venture opportunities in Jordan. Jordanian companies have been exporting mainly to neighbouring countries. Since many of the borders to these target markets are closed due to conflict, this is the moment for Jordan to diversify its export markets. With the EU-Jordan decision on relaxation of the rules or origin in mitigating the refugee crisis, momentum is there to show external markets what Jordan has to offer not only now but also for the long term when Jordan might function as a regional hub in the reconstruction of for instance Syria and Iraq.