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SEED2FEED Ethiopia's agricultural productivity for field crops and vegetables is not living up to its potential. Besides factors related to the soil, there is concern about the quality of the starting material, like seeds and seedlings and crop establishment after sowing. Farmers commonly use poor-quality seeds with limited enhancements. This project will set up a central project organisation with a technical team to set up a large-scale promotion and demonstration programme of seven years.This proposed project aims to test and disseminate promising seed technologies focussing on teff, maise, sorghum, wheat, barley and sesame.Activities are:- Development and testing of product-service combinations.- Training of 1,000 essential sector specialists.- Organisation of 1,000 full cycle crop demonstrations under farmer conditions.- Awareness campaigns inviting 200,000 farmers.- Business analysis of each product-service combination.- Development of business plans for each partner.The project is strongly based on the ISSD (Integrated Seed Sector Development) programme in Ethiopia. The ISSD programme aims to strengthen the development of a vibrant and market-oriented seed sector in the country, where quality seed of superior varieties is available and affordable for numerous farmers. This project will improve the productivity of sorghum, teff, wheat, barley, maize and sesame by adapted technologies for seed improvement and crop establishment reaching 100,000 farmers and resulting in a commercially successful business.
Sustainable Water Services Beira This project is located in Beira, the second-largest city in Mozambique. The project focuses on providing expertise and hardware to the water supply company FIPAG focusing on health and well-being and economic inclusive growth to improve the access to drinking water for the Beira population in low income areas through:1. Improved access to drinking water for 110,000 people in low income areas in (greater) Beira.2. Improved service levels, supply hours from 11 to 14 hours per day and less supply interruptions (first create sound baseline to quantify decrease) and improved water quality (specifically targeting turbidity, in 2013 51% of samples exceeded quality thresholds).3. Creating a financial sustainable and organisational robust FIPAG Beira that will be able to implement necessary maintenance and replacement programs to sustain and further results regarding access and service levels through:a. Increasing revenues with 18% (by means of a 10% NRW reduction)b. Decreasing operational costs and footprint per m3 consumed.4. Creating an enabling social/community environment that addresses WASH knowledge, hygiene, gender consumer needs and payment issues targeting 50,000 people. The following outcomes are envisaged:- Non Revenue WRWE reduction of 10% (from 47% to 37%)- extension of capacity of water treatment of 5,000 m3- 100,000 new satisfied clients for FIPAG- 18% higher turnover of FIPAG- 2 new paying modalities are
Material care through Augmented Reality (Phase I) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets.Digital solutions to improve access to healthcare and education services for remote groups in the Middle East and North Africa.Phase I: Feasibility study.
Scoping Mission Albania (DRR15AL01) As a follow-up of a post disaster needs assessment it was decided to organize a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Team Albania Scoping Mission. The terms of reference for the present DRR-Team Albania mission are in summary:1. To assist Albanian authorities in defining the response to the frequent flooding of the lower river stretches and coastal areas.2. To address flood management as it is interwoven with integrated water resources management. Therefore DRR- Team recommendations regarding flood management should be adjusted into the water reform agenda that is presently developing in Albania.3. To assess the legal basis of water management in Albania where it is identified an Achilles’ heel and key in the reform process. Therefore an assessment of the legal basis regarding flood management in the context of water management is an integral part of this DRR Team mission.4. To investigate opportunities for involvement of the Netherlands water sector at large in water resources management and water services in Albania. This may include technical issues, infrastructure development and flood risk related services delivery as well as institutional issues and capacity building.
Scoping Mission Central Luzon, the Philippines (DRR15PH10) Scoping mission on possible arsenic contamination in Central Luzon (the Philippines).
Establishment of a North Macedonian-Dutch steel rebar production The partners will establish a steel rebar production project. The use of prefabricated steel rebar for concrete reinforcement will improve the productivity in the building and construction sector.The project will be located near the office of the local partner in Kumanovo.The applicant for this project is Gerliko Group B.V.. This is a Dutch company specialised in manufacturing non-galvanised steel rebar products for the residential and non-residential building and construction sector.The local partner for this project is Steel Con DOOEL. This is a North Macedonian steel construction company.This project will professionalise the construction sector in North Macedonia. The partners will obtain ISO certifications 9001 and 14001 and work according to NEN 6008 norms.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The partners mention that the new joint venture will be an integrated part of the community that it operates in. Long-term success of the joint venture is based on good relations with all stakeholders.The joint venture will work according to the NEN 6008 norms and will obtain the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification. Further, filter installation and heating will be installed.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsDuring the project 48 people will be employed:- 5 medium-/high-level jobs and 43 basic-level jobs.Two years after the project 24 additional people will be employed by the joint venture:- 2 medium-/high-level jobs and 22 basic-level jobs.The workers will earn at least 10% above the average wage in North Macedonia.The working contacts will also cover health insurance and pension building.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe basic-level employees will acquire knowledge about processing the material into different prefabricated rebar products for the industry. They will learn how to use and maintain different machines and installation. Further they will learn to assemble rebar products at the construction site. The designer-engineer will learn to work with new and strong design, engineering, structural calculation and planning software.•	Chain effectsThe construction sector will be professionalised. This project will lead to a simplification of the work for building and construction contractors. They can gain time and reduce the costs. For the workers this is also cleaner and safer work.•	EnvironmentTo ensure optimal environmental friendly manufacturing the joint venture will acquire the ISO 14001 certificate. This involves the adaptation of an Environmental Management System. All steel is recyclable. Using prefabricated steel rebar has as an advantage that there are fewer waste products.•	Position of womenMen and women will have equal opportunities both in respect to position as job opportunity. Within this project 4 women can be employed. Two out of the 4 will fulfill high-level positions. To establish the first modern equipped metal rebar production company in Macedonia that will manufacture prefabricated steel rebar products for the building and construction industry of Macedonia and its neighbouring markets.
Demonstration projectONEE, Marocco The purpose of this project is to prove that the RKT pupplining system is profitable and sustainable for the morrocan potable watermarket.
Technical Assistance for the Limpopo Basin in Mozambique Technical Assistance for the Limpopo Basin in Mozambique.
SEE-Clean Cooking: Implementation of the African Biodigester Component (ABC) in Uganda SNV is the lead implementer for the SEE-Clean Cooking African Biodigester Component (ABC) project in Uganda.The project aims to contribute to the growth of the commercial market for biodigesters, in support of national energy access and climate targets. The project follows a market-based approach that promotes the supply of high-quality biodigester technologies, boosts demand for biodigesters, and improves the enabling conditions for the local biodigester market to flourish. It is expected that the project enables suppliers of biodigesters to achieve economies of scale, and for the market to reach its expansion stage and continue to grow self-sustainably.
Integrated and organic production of young plants in Northern Morocco The applicant Grow Holding B.V. and its local partner Sincofel SARL will set up a joint venture in Kenitra to establish the first integrated and organic nursery (3.2 ha of greenhouses) for young (grafted) plants for sales in Morocco. In order to be able to export important food crops (especially melon and tomato), local growers need high quality plants to meet international standards. Increased market demands and restrictions (production without methyl bromide) in the use of chemicals for crop protection are threatening exports. High quality young plants are needed to use less pesticides. A demonstration greenhouse will be used to showcase farmers how to grow food crops most efficiently and organically. After the pilot project, the project partners intent to expand to 6 to 8 ha, offering jobs to 200 to 300 employees.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The joint venture aims to get a GlobalGAP certification for integrated/organic nurseries. Since this is not yet possible in Morocco, they will be actively involved in setting this up with the relevant institutions. The project strives to acquire a quality and organic certification within the PSI time line. Also, the first steps will be taken for ISO 9001:2000.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsAt the end of the pilot project 19 medium-/high-level employees and 54 basic-level employees will be contracted. Also, 50 seasonal workers will be employed. Two years after the end of the pilot 7 extra medium-/high-level and 28 basic-level employees will be contracted. Moreover, more than 200 extra seasonal workers will be employed. The wages will be 10 to 20% above the average minimum monthly wages of Dirham 50 per day. Also, health insurance and tax payments will be arranged for every employee. Good working conditions and safety procedures will be implemented according to international standards. Other working conditions staff will benefit from are medical care, housing, meals, sanitary, work clothes, education and the possibility of child care.•	Innovation/Transfer of knowledgeThe specific cultivation techniques for integrated and organic young plant production are new for the country. Also, organic and/or integrated crop production for farmers will be new.•	Chain effectsThe project will have a positive effect on the performance of farmers, for they will be able to produce more efficiently. Furthermore, their export possibilities will be preserved by producing according to organic and/or integrated standards.•	EnvironmentThe reduction in use of pesticides and the reduction of production losses, and subsequently waste and resources used per plant, will have a positive effect on the environment.•	Position of womenThe joint venture will recruit female staff members as much as possible (up to 60%), including for the higher positions. To set up a nursery of 3.2 ha for the production of integrated and organic young plants for farmers in Morocco and eventually Spain.
Nursery Development Georgia Since 2012, the agricultural sector, including horticulture, has become a priority sector for the Georgian Government. The horticultural sector needs improvements throughout the value chain starting at the nursery level to develop to its full potential. The quality of planting material forms the foundation for competitive fruit production. Given the lack of quality of local fruit planting material, fruit producers in Georgia are currently oriented on importing planting material from abroad, a trend that has been increasing. That is a missed opportunity for local entrepreneurs in nurseries, leads to additional expenses for fruit producers and is a far less sustainable option than using locally produced planting material. Dutch companies and organizations have practical and theoretical knowledge of sustainably improving the circular production of planting materials. This project will provide around ten leading nurseries with practical knowledge and training from Dutch experts that also will be provided to small nurseries. The focus will be on private-sector collaboration to ensure the project's sustainability. To achieve this, Georgian nursery representatives will be taking a study visit to the Netherlands. During the visit, they will be introduced to the latest technologies and agricultural inputs that the Netherlands has to offer, as well as relevant sector associations and private companies.
Reservation operational cost RSO Reservation operational cost RSO.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.
Local costs for translation and catering with regard to NVWA trainings This project budget serves to cover the local costs with regard to the NVWA capacity building project under the SHIRAKA programme. The additional cost for translation, interpreters and catering during the NVWA trainings in Jordan are not included in the SHIRAKA project budget. JFDA will be responsible providing the training venue, transport and technical necessities for the trainings.
Tightening up Terms of References Water projects This project aims to facilitate the development of effective terms of reference for Inland Waterways and Maritime projects and expedite their implementation.
Using a Human Centered Design to improve existing Child Labor Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS) According to a 2020 study by the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) from the University of Chicago, the rate of child labour within cocoa-growing households remained stable at 41% between 2013/14 and 2018/19, with approximately 790,000 million children engaged in the activity in Côte d’Ivoire. This comparison of trends over time, indicates that despites efforts made by the government, industry, and key stakeholders to fight against child labour and hazardous labour during the past ten years, these rates haven’t improved.The objective of this project is to strengthen ECOM’s current Child Labour and Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS) and strenghten its implementation across its direct supply chain in Côte d’Ivoire. The project will start with a Human-Centered Design (HCD) study of the root causes of the persistence of child labour in the supply chain and will review the underlying assumptions of the current CLMRS, to identify gaps and prototype an improved CLMRS based on findings. By applying a HCD-based research, the project team aims to understand evolving behaviours, preferences and pain points, and focus efforts on uncovering the perspective of communities. The research will focus on understanding why children between the ages of 5 and 16 may be involved in child labour and why children face a high risk of child labour. Designers will create solutions from the point of view of community members. The HCD research insights will be analyzed with the objective of identifying the underlying causes of child labour and identifying potential solutions that will be discussed with all relevant key stakeholders. With the potential solutions identified, an improved version of the current CLMRS will be prototyped and implemented throughout the supply chain. If proven a significant impact on reducing child labour, it will be scaled within the Project B phase of the FBK project.
Study Visit Urban Water Management By selecting twelve young high potentials from the Southern African water sector to participate in the Wetskills Water Challenge, organised during the Amsterdam International Water Week (AIWW), the project partners can develop the knowledge and skills needed to address critical water challenges in their home countries. Through participating in the Challenge, they can build a network in the international water sector, close the knowledge gap and further develop their careers in the water sector in Southern Africa.
Fact-finding mission – G2G assistance Sri Lankan Western Region Megapolis Project This project aims to find out the primary gaps and needs of the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development, establish a firm position within the Western Region Megapolis Project (WRMP) board and strengthen the position of Dutch Top Sector water.
Knowledge 2 knowledge cooperation (K2K) on Geology and Applied Geology or Petroleum Engineering This project aims to support Tanzanian universities and knowledge institutes in improving their curricula relevant to the oil and gas sector. To achieve these objectives, the project suggests creating a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for oil and gas education and research in Tanzania. In this centre, both Tanzanian and Dutch institutes and universities are united in their effort to achieve high-quality education and research in oil and gas.
Conference Circular Economy Algeria The contribution of two Dutch experts to the conference on Circular Economy aims to enhance the understanding regarding waste management and its effects on climate change, and to the identification of challenges and obstacles regarding climate change which the waste management sector is facing. The project can potentially lead to the development of a draft proposal for follow-up programming on the waste management sector in Algeria.
Partners for Water (PVW3) 2011 - 2015 The Partners for Water 2016 2021 programme and its predecessor Partners for Water 3 is carried out by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency in cooperation with the Netherlands Water Partnership. Partners for Water 2016 2021 contributes towards the International Water Ambition of the Netherlands government. The goal of the International Water Ambition is to provide water safety and water security in urban delta’s and its supply systems. Additionally it aims to increase the Dutch share in providing water safety and water security in urban delta’s.Partners for Water issues grants as well as contracts. Funding for this programme is provided by the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management as opposed to other programmes reporting on aiddata.rvo.nl, which are funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Project registration is under construction.
WASH officer UNHCR Kosti, Sudan Due drought in Sudan, there are increased and urgent needs in the refugees camps particularly within the WASH sector. There are nine refugee camps in White Nile hosting over 172,000 refugees from South Sudan. Camps are congested and there is need to establish another camp to decongest the existing camps, as well as to have additional space for accommodating new arrivals. Access to water and water closet is very low.Currently, only 11.8 liters of water per person per day is available against 25 liters of water per person per day of Sudan's standard for rural areas. Water systems in all camps need to be rehabilitated or upgraded. There is no adequate WASH technical capacity at the State level. Therefore, there is need to increase the WASH technical capacities to be able to meet the need to improve the WASH situation in the existing camps and to establish new camps in future and capacity building of the local technical teams.The WASH Officer will support the UNHCR Kosti Operation to plan, execute and coordinate WASH activities at the State level and to improve the WASH situation in the White Nile State camps and host communities. The incumbent will also build the capacity of the UNHCR and partner technical staffs.
Capacity Building Uganda Energy Credit Capitalization Company (UECCC) in Livelihood Restoration The tendering phase for the hydropower ORIO project in Uganda has started and is expected to be completed by the end of 2017 or early 2018. During this time, it is suggested that the International Financial Corporation (IFC) PS5 and livelihood resettlement expert:•	Assists in the procurement process by checking the quality of the procurement documents and whether livelihood restoration is adequately included and assisting UECCC in selecting the best RAP consultant. •	Trains UECCC (on the job) in livelihood restoration and all related aspects, as well as how to deal with the challenges related to livelihood restoration and shares best practices.
FemTech II Women entrepreneurs face particular challenges also in Mozambique, such as: •	Limited access to business and management training;•	Lack of confidence and necessary support, resulting in risk-aversion and limiting beliefs;•	Limited access to business networks and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning;•	Limited access to markets, lack of collateral for raising capital to expand and access to services critical for robust growth;•	Lack of access to digital technologies and online media and less likely to use online business tools;•	Few female role models and mentors;•	Extensive family responsibilities and difficulty in achieving work-life balance.FEMTech addresses these particular problems women face. It is an experimental training programme for women entrepreneurs. The program allows women to acquire knowledge and tools to manage and make their businesses grow innovatively.The FEMTech training is scheduled to take place in Maputo, Mozambique, from 2018 to 2019.
Trade mission to Moldova for Dutch companies based in Romania The trade mission will contribute to the strengthening of bilateral trade relations between the Netherlands and the Republic of Moldova as part of a broader bilateral agenda on the one hand. On the other hand, the project will contribute to private sector development in the Republic of Moldova. We aim to support economic development by helping to improve the business climate. The project will lead to strengthened economic ties, increase knowledge about market opportunities for Dutch companies and give an impulse to Dutch companies' interest in Moldova. The contacts between Dutch and Moldovan companies and the transfer of knowledge and ideas will strengthen the private sector in Moldova.
Continued support of the Zambia - Netherlands Maritime Platform Since 2013, the Dutch and Zambian governments have maintained a strong collaborative relationship in developing the Zambian maritime sector. In 2017 was the Zambia-Netherlands platform established. The platform aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, expertise and demands between Dutch companies, knowledge institutes and the Zambian government. Supporting the coordination of the platform up to 2020 in preparation for future tenders in the Zambian maritime sector is the purpose of this project.