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Recirculation systems for fish farming in South Africa Fishion B.V. delivers innovative, sustainable farming systems. The company has been approached by a South African company  to provide a feasibity study for a fishfarming system. The aim of the study is to demonstrate a sound business plan for AGA that the application of setting up an aquaculture breeding facility in South Africa is technically and economically feasible.
Delegated Representative A DRR-Team mission visited Albania in September 2015, to support on Flood management issues. In follow up of the recommendations of the DRR-Team a Delegated Representative Water was stationed at the Dutch Embassy in Tirana from October 2016 for a period of one year (part-time), to support the Dutch Embassy and to initiate and stimulate the implementation of the main recommendations of the DRR-Team report.
Morocco fruit development Note: This project has been cancelled, because the partners could not find a suitable piece of land to implement the project.This project intended to introduce new fruit trees and modern orchard cultivation techniques in Morocco in order to contribute to the development of the fruit growing sector and of local employment.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The joint venture partners will develop an integrated CSR-programme with focus on the following aspects: human rights, rights of local communities, labour norms, HRM policy, staff participation, health and safety of employees, environmental protection and food safety, chain responsibility and combating bribery.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsContracts are with families rather than with individuals. Families get good working conditions and also transport, meals, health insurance and training. Payments are well above average. Low level jobs 1.5 euro per hour. (Moroccan minimum agricultural wage approximately 5 euro a day.)•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe new grafting technique and orchard cultivation methods promise much higher yields and fruits after 2 years already. The current fruit growers in Morocco are not acquainted with these techniques. Trainings will be conducted to introduce the new techniques to the growers.•	Chain effectsCrop protecting inputs, transport and storage facilities will be bought or rented from local companies. Local farmers who adopt the new trees and cultivation methods will obtain better results. This will be stimulated through an outgrowers programme.•	Impact on the sectorThe training programme, mainly directed to own personnel and selected farmers, is also open to other interested Moroccan fruit growers or associations of growers.•	EnvironmentThe project will promote a more efficient use of chemicals and will use the land more efficiently (higher yield per hectare).•	Position of womenThe goal is to employ 50% women on medium/high positions.•	Impact on food safetyMore and better yielding fruit trees will be available for fruit producers. Indirectly this will stimulate the production of fruit and more fruit will become available for local consumption. Morocco has a large consumption of apples.•	Impact on waterBecause of drip irrigation less water will be wasted. To introduce virus-free Knip-trees (better grafting technique) that bear fruits already after two years, and high density fruit orchard cultivation technology by setting up a fruit tree nursery and a demonstration orchard.
Course Economic Diplomacy This project aims to bridge the existing knowledge gap in the embassy on modern Strategic Economic Diplomacy.
Dutch proposition green hydrogen (GH2) to Namibia The Netherlands embassy in Pretoria, South Africa and Consulate-general in Cape Town, South Africa (the NL-mission network) are committed to partner with Namibia in accelerating the energy transition to renewable energy sources. This includes the exchange of knowledge, technology and skills between the Netherlands and Namibia and promoting the development of renewable energy infrastructure, particularly in the field of green hydrogen (GH2), its derivatives, as well as applications.The NL-mission network in South Africa aims at facilitating mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities between Namibia and the Netherlands and contributing to climate mitigation. To this end, focused research into the market and investment opportunities and mobilization of Dutch businesses and knowledge institutes is needed. The project is a catalyst in the further development of the combi-track GH2 in Namibia.The development of a successful GH2 chain is a priority area in Namibia, both for local use and application, as well as for export to Europe and the Netherlands. The NL-mission network aims to catalyze the development of GH2 in Namibia, as well as to strengthen relations between Dutch and Namibian stakeholders in this field.This proposition should explain how and in which niches of the GH2 value chain, the Netherlands is best suited to partner with Namibia.
Hydrogel pads from agricultural residue streams (Phase I) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets.Design and innovate with locally available materials for economic and environmental impact.Phase I: Feasibility study.
Venue Costs Radisson Blu Water Garden for Sustainable Sourcing Conference in Bangladesh Venue including catering during the Conference on the 29th September 2016.
Biovalsa Renewable energy is one of the focus sectors of the Dutch embassy in South Africa. This project is a follow-up of Biovalsa 1. The project aims to create more activities on the valorisation of organic waste for the private sector on the one hand and the enabling environment on the other hand. This enabling environment is needed to support projects on the valorisation of organic wastes, consisting of the right policies, enforcement of these policies, entrepreneurship and know-how. Improved waste treatment will meet environmental requirements while at the same time creating local jobs.
Scoping Mission China (DRR14CH02) Dutch experts advised on flood control and waterlogging drainage in Zhejiang province, China.
Business Opportunities Report "Plus" Logistics and Construction This project aims for the Ethiopian authorities and companies relevant to the logistics and construction sector to match with Dutch companies. The project also aims to match Dutch companies and organisations with business opportunities and potential business partners in Ethiopia.
Potato processing line, Ukraine This project aims to demonstrate the advantage of a potato processing line of Marcellisen Venlo B.V. to food processing companies in Ukraine.
Fighting Ebola in Liberia and Sierra Leone (DSS15EBL16) Deployment of DSS in the fight against Ebola in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
ICT seminar North Macedonia This project aims to aid ICT startups in North Macedonia by imparting knowledge about the strategy and marketing aspects of outsourcing. That will enable them to sell their services and products in the European market successfully. The project will comprise of two training sessions, one in January 2017 and the other in April 2017, along with individual coaching for the participating companies between the two trainings.
WASH Sector Coordinator Nigeria UNICEF Assistance on the response and adaptation on the ongoing cholera crisis.
Khulna as a water inclusive enclave Within Khulna city the project proposal from CDR-International included the following components;1.	100 Ponds project - 100 x 1 urban acupunctureThis project is focussing on protecting 100 ponds within the existing build area of the city in order to preserve (and further increase) there water storage capacity and function. The proposal envisions to go back to the future and again make the ponds a characteristic of the Khulna city.2.	Moyur river - big differenceThe aim for this concept is to protect Moyur river as a water storage. By using khals to direct rainwater towards Moyur river, it can function as a water reservoir. The goal is to protect the river from encroachment by assigning the function of linear park that runs across the city. This adds ecological, recreational and social value to the city.Based on different edge conditions of river, design principles are developed to meet these goals.3.	Multi-level city - step by step resilienceThe agriculture land in the west in case of urban growth gets sprawled. In order to provide sufficient water storage space for extreme events and work towards an inclusive city the proposal is to apply different types of building regulations. As inthe old town here the roof water storage and the water-plot ratio should apply for individual developments. In addition to this, project developments that include morethen one building should make an integral plan for a multi-level city. By developing new projects in a way that it can always store its own rainwater:––25% storage area for frequent events (stored in gardens and public spaces)––40% for extreme events (stored in parking garages, agriculture lands and gardens)By implementing such building regulation the run-off is mitigated preventing large investments in the future for drainage We envision an important role for business people & project developers in and around Khulna; in developing a public-private partnership (ppp) pilot case.Local partners included: Defacto Architecture & Urbanism, DevConsultants, Nelen & Schuurmans, Khulna University, Wageniingen University and Research, Royal HaskoningDHV.
Shallot planting material from seed The applicant Jortech Energie B.V. promotes agricultural production in the bio-energy and food crop sector. PT DIF Nusantara is active in marketing of inputs and horticultural produce.Shallots are the third most important horticultural crop in Indonesia. The total area under cultivation amounts to 85,000 ha each year, requiring a total of 68,000 Mtons of planting material. Approximately 80% of the shallot growers are smallholders who plant less than 0.5 ha. The most critical constraint for improving shallot production is the limited availability of disease free and vigorous planting material. Traditionally Indonesian growers use offsets of shallots harvested during the previous season or of imported shallots as planting material. Diseases are spread from one season's crop to the next, thereby undermining the yield potential and quality of the shallot considerably.Therefore, the project partners aim to produce clean planting material derived from true seed. A joint venture will be established between Jortech Energie B.V. and PT DIF Nusantara.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)To minimise the use of pesticides the company will introduce IPM measures for the control of pests and diseases at the nursery farm and in the contract growers' fields.Further, a play group for children of workers will be set up. All employees will have access to primary health care services. The company will make arrangements with a local clinic to make sure that all staff members can go to the clinic without being charged. From year 3 onwards the partners will set up a social fund. Part of the net annual profits will be put in this fund. From this fund community development projects will be sponsored.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsAt the end of the project 72 jobs will be created of which 22 at medium-/high-level. Two years after finalisation of the project 81 employees will be contracted. Wages paid by the joint venture will be at least 20% above the prevailing minimum wage level in the sector. Further, employees will be given training opportunities and have access to health services and child care services.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeAll knowledge related to production of planting material from true seeds is new for Indonesia.•	Chain effectsDuring the project 20 outgrowers will be contracted.•	Position of womenMore than 50% of the staff members will be female. At least 11 women will have a medium/high position. Further, female shallot growers will also be included in the training and demonstration activities. The female farmers are considered an important target group following the positive experiences with the female farmers' partnership in Kintamani. The purpose of the project is to produce 800 Mtons of planting material.
Business Woman training Balkan This project aims to support the development of female entrepreneurs in Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo. The project should support the growth of the participants' existing businesses and smaller, upcoming entrepreneurs.
Pillar 2 – RBC Agreement for international responsible investment in the insurance sector, basic activities Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) AgreementsThe Dutch government has concluded agreements on responsible business conduct (RBC) with Dutch sectors and civil society organisations. The agreements set out how companies can work with civil society organisations and government to prevent abuses in the areas of human rights, labour rights and the environment.Goal of this projectSupporting civil society organisations to make their knowledge available to play a role in the implementation of the RBC Agreement for international responsible investment in the insurance sector.The civil society organisations contribute to reduction of International Corporate Social Responsibility (ICSR) risks in international value chains conform their commitments, as set out in the RBC Agreement.NoteFVO's Pillar 2 projects support civil society organizations that make their knowledge of human rights due diligence and (international) network accessible to help achieve the goals of the ICSR covenants. Businesses, social organizations and government work together in ICSR covenants, to make value chains more sustainable. The covenants are organized by sector. The sectors have international value chains in multiple production countries/regions.For more information, please visit the website of the Government of the Netherlands:•	Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) agreements (https://www.government.nl/topics/responsible-business-conduct-rbc/responsible-business-conduct-rbc-agreements)
Solar powered smart electricity services for South Sudan The applicant in this project proposal is Orchid Business Group Plc. The local partner is Green Spark Ltd. There are two other partner companies involved, namely Greenpower Ltd and Wonderwheel.Electricity is very scarce and expensive in South Sudan. There is a small government diesel power grid in Juba delivering electricity only to a few. Furthermore, the supply is unreliable and the electricity is expensive. The majority of the companies and households (if they can afford) rely on diesel powered generators, the diesel prices are comparable to Dutch prices.The idea of the project is twofold. Firstly, the partners would like to establish a private owned solar power plant and private grid in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. Secondly, they would like to start up a countrywide dealership of small stand-alone solar solutions.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The partners will devote time and effort to implement and define CSR guidelines, not only because of the social impact, but also because they consider this necessary for committed and dedicated employees. A written CSR statement on the local joint venture's policy and its implementation will be part of the first project result.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsIn all its companies Orchids takes care of its employees and invests a lot in their skills.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgePrivate energy solutions are non-existent in the country neither are there any other companies which can provide stand-alone solar energy solutions.•	Chain effectsThis impact is relatively limited and will not go beyond some stationary, fuel and some building materials.Local customers will get access to clean and in due time cheaper electricity.•	Impact on the sectorThe joint venture does provide alternative energy solutions for other parties. If the pilot is successful other parties might decide to invest in mini grids.•	EnvironmentPositive impact.•	Position of womenNeutral. Solar powered electricity services for South Sudan.
Kairuki Hospital extension and renovation The objective of this feasibility study is to investigate technical and commercial feasibility of expansion and renovation of a hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Agro logistics mission from Angola to The Netherlands Angola is diversifying its oil driven economy and The Netherlands Embassy has been supporting interventions aiming to develop the agricultural sector and exports. Especially the development of the cold chain in the Lobito corridor and exports of fresh fruits are expected to create economic opportunities for Angolan producers and farmers as well as possibilities for Dutch businesses to contribute to this development.
Scoping Mission The Philippines (DRR14PH04) A team of Dutch experts, together with the NGOs; the NL Red Cross, Wetlands International and Cordaid, provided advice to the Philippine government on coastal protection and disaster risk reduction around the city of Tacloban.
Capacity building for Local Good Agricultural Practices in horticulture The purpose of the project is to strengthen the horticultural sector in Zimbabwe through supporting the Horticultural Development Council, the Zimbabwean representative organisation for the horticulture sector, which in turn will strengthen the position of horticultural producers in Zimbabwe.
Holland Rwanda Lubricant Company The applicant VPS International B.V., is an oil company, established in 1986 for the production and export of lubricants. VPS International has distributors in sixty countries worldwide. They own a production facility and a laboratory in the Netherlands.Petrocom Ltd was founded in 1995 and is one of the major suppliers of petroleum products and lubricants in Rwanda. For lubricants, the company represents the brand Rymco from VPS International. Petrocom Ltd is engaged in other activities as well:- owner of a fleet of 50 trucks, engaged in transport of petroleum products from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to Rwanda.- the production of different construction materials through its steel factory, UFAMETAL.- owner of a farm for the production and distribution of milk in Kigali.The partners intend to set up a joint venture for the establishment of the first production facility for lubricants in the country. VPS International will mainly deliver hardware for the production line, provide training and quality measures. Petrocom Ltd will provide the land, the building and operational activities. Petrocom Ltd will be in charge of all local sales and export activities.The project can have a very positive impact on the environment if it gives a start to the awareness that used lubricants should not be thrown out at the side of the road. All twenty petrol stations where the lubricants are sold will be equipped with intake points for used lubricants.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)A lot of effort is put into creating a safe and pleasant working environment for the employees in terms of working conditions, training, health and integrity. The intake points for used lubricants will create a new environmental awareness.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsA lot of training is given to the employees. The labour contracts will be permanent contracts.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe factory will be the first production facility for lubricants.•	Chain effectsImpact on local suppliersCardboard boxes, bottles, drums and labels will be bought locally.Impact on local customers or consumersLocal customers or consumers will get improved quality for lower prices.•	Impact on the sectorTransport companies will benefit because of the higher volumes transported throughout the region. Internships for six students a year will be provided.•	EnvironmentA lot of truck transport companies are based in Rwanda, because it is a landlocked country and because it is a hub for the rest of the region. Many drivers have their trucks or cars serviced in Rwanda before they continue to DR Congo. So a high volume of lubricants is used in Rwanda. Good quality lubricants (which can be used much longer in the vehicle) and awareness of proper use and proper waste discharge will mean a great advantage for the environment.•	Position of womenFour women will be hired. The establishment of the first factory for lubricants in Rwanda for the production of 800,000 litres per year, for the local and export market, to be sold through own gas stations, retailers and other businesses such as public transport.
Kunzila Pact for Industrial park for horticulture & surroundings This project ensures that all stakeholders are on board and work in an integrated way to realize the development, operation and monitoring of an integrated, coordinated development plan for a fully functional and sustainable 455 hectares Kunzila Industrial Park for Horticulture in Ethiopia, with managed social and environmental risks and a positive local impact created through proper application of the International Finance Corporations Environmental and Social Performance Standards. A tentative plan will be the basis for a joint ‘Pact’ and a starting point for the next phase of detailing such a plan.
DesertSpring Handelmaatschappij A. Smit en Zoon B.V. is a supplier of processing agents for the leather industry.This project aims to pilot a revolutionary, metal-free tanning agent, based on organic extract.By offering a sustainable alternative to chromium and other tanning agents, Smit en Zoon can tackle fundamental environmental and social issues in the leather value chain. Moreover, climate-smart agriculture contributes to combating desertification. If successful, this tanning agent can render leather tanning fundamentally safer, sustainable and circular.During this pilot the following topics will be investigated.•	How can the right leaves be harvested, and the extract be produced at industrial scale? Can it be produced at acceptable cost levels, when at scale?•	How can the tanning agent meet market (brands) demands? How can Smit en Zoon ensure that the tanning agent works for Indian tanneries, and at industrial scale, and what is needed for Smit en Zoon to adopt it?•	What is the performance, social and environmental impact of this tanning agent?When the results of this pilot are successful, Smit en Zoon aims to bring this tanning agent on the market as tone of the first metal-free tanning agent.