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Digital Incoming Mission Circular Economy Africa This programme aims to promote circular economy practices in plastics, electronics, and agriculture among influential visitors from seven African countries: Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa. During the two-day event, attendees will learn about Dutch best practices in circular economy and explore three themes: plastics, e-waste, and circular agriculture. The program seeks to inspire circular business models by facilitating knowledge transfer and matchmaking with Dutch companies and organizations. Ultimately, the goal is to overcome obstacles like legislation, regulations, technology, and knowledge to promote circular economy practices.
Support from UNDP in the evaluation of the Mekong Delta Support from UNDP in the evaluation of the Mekong Delta.
Capacity building on implementation of CE policy Peru Peru is eager to make the shift towards a Circular Economy (CE). The Peruvian Ministry of Production has launched a national Roadmap for CE in the industrial sector of Peru in 2018. Nevertheless, Peru is still facing a couple of challenges in implementing its ambitious plans. This inception mission will identify the local circular ecosystem, key players, quick wins as well as leads for future Dutch involvement. Focus sectors are waste and industrial production.
Strategy development private sector Peru This project aims to support the Netherlands Embassy in Lima, Peru, to be able to identify and develop two PSD app projects, specifically focusing on the following industry sectors or subsector disciplines:•	Flood Resilience;•	Solid Waste Processing;•	Wastewater Treatment.
Training basics of associations and cooperatives Chad is suffering of poor economic development, high rate of poverty and geo-political instability. Government services on basic development remain limited or nearly in-absent. Supporting informal and formal farmer groups based on social cohesion and principles of self-help therefore makes sense. These associations can play an important role in local rural economic development.This project trains associations and farmer groups involved in ongoing LAND-at-scale and AgriJobBooster projects. It is planned to train and assist farmer’s groups to strengthen their organisation and to discuss and define the objectives of (forming) the association or cooperative.Basically, two key questions will be addressed: Why do we work together? And how do we work together? These key questions are discussed by addressing the basic principles of a cooperative, service provision to members, governance, and financial management.
WASH Officer UNHCR Cameroon (DSS220CM02) This project aims to support the UNHCR Country Operation to coordinate the provision of WASH services to persons of concern to UNHCR. This includes ensuring that an adequate level of water services is provided at each site in accordance with applicable UNHCR and National Standards and in line with addressing the current global COVID-19 pillars.
Sino-Dutch cooperation in the solar greenhouse in Shouguang: Coordination and cultivation The overall purpose of the trial is to research the improvement of cultivation, production and quality in traditional Chinese solar greenhouses by introducing modern (Dutch) techniques.The specific purpose of this project, according to Delphy, is:- to facilitate good (public and private) cooperation in the framework of the trial,- to provide guidance and training to ensure optimal cultivation and to promote showcasing the Dutch expertise and products.
Local Costs Soil Health Lab skills training Soil health can be defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem, that sustains plants, animals and humans.The mean project PSS23SR01,  is to support and train employees of laboratories in Suriname on Soil Biology Lab Skills, to improve soil health and to develop the agricultural sector in Suriname in a more sustainable way.This project covers the costs for transport during this project.
Risk-based Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System in Cameroon This project will contribute to identify, prevent and address child labour in Cargill’s cocoa supply chain in Cameroon. To achieve this, Cargill, Telcar and ICI are working together to establish a risk-based Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS). The proposed CLMRS will allow a more efficient and faster identification of child labour incidents, assign the necessary remediation activities, and prevent future cases by addressing the root causes. The project will reach more than 50,000 producers and their families in Cargill-Telcar’s cocoa supply chain in Cameroon living in 1,146 communities.The project will include the following interventions:•	Risk-based CLMRS: monitoring system based on predefined risk factors in Cargill’s cocoa supply chain to identify child labour cases through data collection and raise awareness at household, farm and community levels.•	Targeted remediation at household and community levels for child labour cases. Remediation activities include among others: distribution of school kits, issuing of birth certificates with authorities, school construction and rehabilitation, child protection committees and community service groups•	Prevention through increased income: income generating activities for women and youth will be supported to increase the income of cocoa households and therefore prevent child labour. Trainings are provided on entrepreneurship, leadership, financial literacy, gender awareness.The knowledge, lessons learned and good practices accumulated from the project will provide valuable information on child labour in the cocoa supply chain in Cameroon. This body of knowledge will provide guidance on sustainable models for the elimination and prevention of child labour in the cocoa sector as well as in other supply chains.
SWEET: Sustainable Water by floating solar Energy powered Efficient reverse osmosis Treatment Short general project overviewThe feasibility study focuses on a successful market entry in fresh water scarce urban Colombia for a unique Dutch solution to generate clean water. The Elemental Water Makers technology, winner of the MBR Global Water Award as the most viable innovative solution to desalination out of 130+ applications, is an energy efficient and sustainable approach to seawater desalination. The Oceans of Energy technology is the first and only floating solar application that allows for scalable solar projects at open sea, where space is most abundant for clean energy projects. Together, the technologies result in freshwater conversion through efficient desalination powered by floating solar energy.What are the results of the project?It became clear that the introduction of the combined technology is possible, though requires smaller steps than previously foreseen. Therefore, the initial ambition to focus on a large upscaled solution was surpassed by the priority to set-up a demonstration project to showcase viability in order to grow towards larger applications. More than 10 viable pilot cities were identified and based on the insights gained in the feasibility study trajectory, the consortium selected five cities for a field study. The results of the field studies showed outstanding opportunities for the municipality of Pueblo Viejo and after a secondary visit the consortium used the results to apply for a follow-up pilot project through the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation ‘COLCIENCIAS’.
Pillar 2 – RBC TruStone Initiative, extra 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 TruStone Initiative.The civil society organisations contribute to a 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)
Combi waste - stakeholder mapping study This study, under the combi-track "Waste management" in India, will give a full overview of relevant stakeholders involved in the Indian waste management sector in Ghaziabad, Mumbai, Muzaffarnagar and Nagpur and an in-depth analysis of their specific stakes.The aim within the combi-track on waste management is to create a conducive enabling environment, in order to improve waste management and recycling value chains in the above-mentioned locations and promote and support consortia of Dutch and Indian partners who want to work together.The study is conducted specifically for the combi-track to shed light on relevant stakeholders and their specific stakes in the waste management system in these locations, and give an overview of the local context, market dynamics and waste value chain.Following the study, the required interventions will be formulated and identified in the value chain to reach the objectives of the combi track and the Netherlands government will be able to determine which of these interventions could be provided by the Netherlands.
Sustainable dam reservoir maintenance, South Africa Sustainable dam reservoir maintenance, South Africa.
Dutch Business Club Mozambique (pilot) The Dutch Business Club has been launched to facilitate the sharing of experiences and lessons learned in navigating Mozambique's challenging business climate. The Dutch Business Club should function as a networking platform for newcomers in the private sector and resident Dutch company representatives in Mozambique.
Ukrainian Women Entrepreneurs Hub The most recent war propelled many women into entrepreneurship. They face the “normal” obstacles of entrepreneurship, discrimination and increasing family obligations because the men are at the front. The aim of this and the follow-up projects is to provide female entrepreneurs with a safe environment to learn business skills, receive coaching/mentoring and find business partners. These projects give women a better chance to succeed in their businesses and contribute to economic recovery. This project aims to pilot three off-line training cycles and develop a training and mentoring programme based on the experiences. This project fits in the recovery and reconstruction policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and the Dutch Embassy in Kyiv: entrepreneur-led activities that reduce the present impact of the war and prepare for reconstruction.
Fighting Ebola in Liberia and Sierra Leone (DSS15EBL18) Deployment of DSS in the fight against Ebola in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Stone coated metal roof tile manufacturing in Ethiopia To establish a production facility for stone coated metal roof tiles in Ethiopia with a production of 265,000 m2 of roof tiles in its first year of operation. Imports of stone crushed metal roof tiles in Ethiopia have experienced spectacular growth over the last five years. Stone coated metal roof tiles were not produced in Ethiopia before.The location of the proposed production facility is in Kaliti, close to Debre Zeit. A showroom will be set up in Addis Ababa.Dongyang Industrial Machinery Co. Ltd., the South-Korean applicant, is specialised in manufacturing stone coated metal roof tiles and the machinery to manufacture these tiles. They are presently exporting stone coated roof tiles to Ethiopia, and are represented (through local sales agents) in Ethiopia (established in 2011), Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania. The local partner, CGF Business Group Plc., is a group of companies that is active in various sectors. The partners have set up a joint venture.The project has established a stone coated metal roof tiles factory and a showroom (in Addis Ababa) to increase the applicant's market share in Ethiopia and to increase their profitability due to relative low labour cost and import duty exemptions.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)CSR is anchored in the project through an Environmental Impact Assessment in Result 1 and ISO certification. In addition, the partners have implemented specific CSR measures, including health and safety, good labour conditions (transport, free lunch and medical care), workers union and HRM policy, environmental assessment and waste reduction.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsSalaries are 20% above average, fringe benefits, training and support to establish a workers union is provided.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeStone coated roof tiles were not produced in Ethiopia before. Also, the technology of roll forming and oven-drying of the tile-panels is new to Ethiopia.•	Chain effectsThere are about 5 to 10 suppliers annually where about € 500,000 is procured (stone chips, LPG, transport services, packaging materials). Another 25 suppliers provide smaller supply volumes totalling approximately € 200,000 (e.g. bank, insurance, certification, maintenance, stationary and rent). The tiles are cheaper than imported tiles, the durability is 50 years (guarantee), and they provide improved isolation.•	Impact on the sectorThe joint venture employ 10 trainees, of which 5 have been offered a job.•	EnvironmentThere is hardly any waste material produced during the production process. LPG, which is very clean to dispose of, will be used for heating the oven.•	Position of womenOne-third of employees is female. To establish a production facility for stone coated metal roof tiles in Ethiopia with a production of 265,000 m2 of roof tiles in its first year of operation.
Shiraka Training Programme and Communicating with the Public 2021 This annual course helps civil servants working in government communication to share their knowledge and skills, enabling them to lead and inspire the modernisation of government communication in their home countries. The course also aims to strengthen participants' ties with the Netherlands and the Dutch government, especially between Dutch civil servants and their counterparts in the target countries.
Horticulture Centre of Excellence (preparations) A study about the possible set-up of a horticulture Center of Excellence (CoE) in Zimbabwe was written by Dutch companies in cooperation with Zimbabwean partners.The study can provide Dutch companies with the opportunity to enter and develop the market in Zimbabwe and help Zimbabwean farmers gain knowledge and skills.In a seminar in February 2018, this study was presented and discussed with Dutch companies and other stakeholders like the Netherlands embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), PUM and the Topsector Horticulture. After that, round tables were organised to discuss interests and next steps.The upcoming study visit in October will more concretely follow up on this with the Dutch private sector to get closer to setting up a horticulture CoE.
Start Up Challenge There are four targets for this project:1.	To create and externally communicate five concrete showcases embodied in a business or startup challenge, in which five South African (SA) startups (around two to three years old) and five Dutch disruptive thinkers with entrepreneurial experience work together as teams to develop solutions for a problem experienced and articulated by the participating startups.2.	The project is directly related to the MIB of the SA Missions, in which entrepreneurship is one of the main focuses. The Embassy is busy rolling out Orange Corners, a take-off platform for SA entrepreneurs & simultaneously a landing platform for Dutch entrepreneurs in existing structures of Maboneng & Diepsloot, and possibly Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. That is an opportunity for the Dutch and South African startups that partake in the challenge to connect with the Orange Corners for the teams to have several touch points with the two linked events (Innovation Summit and Open Design Cape Town 2016) to generate exposure for their challenge and businesses and develop the participant’s knowledge and networks.3.	During their stay, the teams aim to make significant progress in their challenge while developing hard and soft skills. 4.	They will also gain an understanding of the local challenges in Africa and establish stronger connections between the innovation sectors in the Netherlands and South Africa, setting the stage for future cooperation.
Prefab Housing construction demonstration Suriname Steelframe has produced steel profiles for wall and ceiling systems for more than 10 years. We have established ourselves as the market leader in the Netherlands. With this project, Steelframe wants to demonstrate an innovative concept for housing in Suriname. Introducing an innovative concept for housing in Suriname. Involved are several decision making bodies such as the government, local construction companies and educational institutions.
Pesticide Registration Programme Myanmar The explicit goal of the pesticide registration part of the crop protection and pesticide risk reduction programme for Myanmar is to contribute to sustainable agricultural production in Myanmar, through the development of a well-functioning pesticide registration system, eliminating high-risk pesticides from the market.
Delegated representative the Philippines 2016 Delegated Representative the Philippines.
Private and Social Toilets (PRISTO) The overall objectives of the partnership are:1. Reduce transmission of disease caused by human contact with faecal material by increasing the percentage of the population in the targeted Assemblies that have access to a private digester-based toilet.2. Establish a cashless payment system that uses cell phone payments of small amounts once or twice each month.3. Install 1,600 Biofil Toilet Systems in low-income areas, selling in bulk orders of 100 for GHC (Ghanaian cedi) 2000 and improving the lives of 16,000 citizens in two municipalities.4. Install 400 toilets in public schools at no cost to municipalities to provide children with safe and hygienic toilets and hand-washing facilities, improving the health of 16,000 schoolchildren.5. Educate residents and school communities about the importance of hand-washing to disease prevention and the proper use and maintenance of Biofil Toilet Systems.6. Make investments in improving the Biofilcom manufacturing process to increase the production capacity of Biofil Toilet Systems from 1,000 per year to 5,000 per year to increase the safety of labour conditions to improve the quality and further standardisation of the product.7. Develop marketing strategies for Biofil Toilet Systems based on an internal assessment of PRISTOs effectiveness in promoting Biofil Toilet Systems in urban areas.
Water consultant Dutch government in Myanmar Water consultant Dutch government in Myanmar.
Feasibility of Cow Catering Centres in Ethiopia De Haan is specialized in the mechanization and execution of roughage cultivation. They want to carry out a feasibility study for an Ethiopian farm.
Expert advice on environment for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) study and multiannual road map in Colombia The fact finding study provides multidimensional information for AMR in Colombia. It delivers concrete leads for Dutch-Colombian partnership on AMR reduction through innovation, capacity building, knowledge transfer or businesses.
Seminar Waste management Knowledge transfer to the Algerian private sector, authorities and other stakeholders on waste management techniques in the Algerian context.
Harmonised support to the clean cooking sector in Bangladesh Traditional cooking methods contribute to both long and short cycle climate emissions, deforestation, economic and gender inequality and devastating health consequences. The transition from traditional, through improved, to modern and clean cooking methods is a key agenda in achieving SDG 7 and the targets under the climate agreement in Paris. It is also part of the SE4All strategy and (I)NDCs of many developing countries.The purpose of this programme to promote coordination in the clean cooking sector in five countries (Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya and Uganda), raising capital for the value chain for clean cooking and the promotion of Dutch solutions. Where possible, the programme will directly or indirectly contribute to the results of global initiatives and cooperation with international lead players. . Improve effectiveness and develop capacity of the Household Energy Platform, the national coordinating body for the clean cooking sector.2. Development of the market for clean alternative cooking fuels sector such as briquettes and pellets.3. Establishment of national standards for cookstove and development of a national stove and fuel testing facility.4. Engagement with other partners for development of the clean cooking sector in general.
Community engagement Grootvlei South Africa, Grootvlei (Mpumalanga)A key challenge for South Africa is the transition in the electricity sector, seeking early investment in and preparing for mitigation in hard-to-mitigate sectors, and addressing the economic and social consequences of the transition: domestic coal fuelled 88% of South Africa’s electricity generation in 2019. Therefore, to solve this and related challenges, the Just Energy Transition (JET) initiative was launched. Also coal powered stations have to be closed down in the future, one of them in Grootvlei, Mpumalanga. The Netherlands supports creation of alternative jobs. People in the area are not aware of the implications of the closure and future opportunities.Therefore, te overall result of this project is to strengthen the interrelationships, knowledge and awareness of economic opportunities of Just Economy Transition (JET) of the main stakeholders in the Grootvlei area. And to create commitment for the creation of sustainable jobs by repurposing a the Grootvlei are by sustainable and climate smart, labour intensive agricultural production.
Outgoing Agriculuture Trade mission to Pakistan This trade mission aims to stimulate business-to-business cooperation and knowledge exchange between the Netherlands and Pakistan in onion, potato and vegetable (tomatoes and carrots) and dairy chains and to assist in improving the enabling environment for agribusiness. The mission will last four days in November 2018 and include meetings with officials, farmers, and businesses. There will be opportunities for Dutch and local companies to connect, exchange knowledge, and participate in individual matchmaking sessions. The current challenges in Pakistani agriculture include limited water and low water efficiency, lacking food safety due to lack of enforcement of regulations, lack of improved varieties, low productivity, high post-harvest losses, lack of cooling facilities, low-quality animal feed, etcetera. By linking Dutch agricultural firms and training institutes with Pakistani agricultural companies and counterparts and through the exchange of knowledge and the establishment of partnerships, can several of these challenges be tackled.