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Pilot mapping Collective Bargaining Agreements of palm oil plantations In the framework of the "Dutch Banking Sector Agreement", project partners have worked together in the working group Palm Oil Value Chain, to analyse severe human rights impacts in this sector. The parties in the working group prioritized the most severe issues based on the United Nations Guideline Principles' focus on severity of impact. Following the working groups' analysis of the palm oil industry; "Fair wages and Income" and "Labour Rights" were among those that were prioritized, affecting a large number of people working in the upstream part of the value chain. Figures, studies and interviews revealed that these issues are widespread and severe.For Indonesian workers in the palm oil sector, violations of labour rights are a widespread problem. Issues that are noted are health and safety problems, low wages, lack of contracts and high targets. In addition, studies show a lack of freedom of association: workers cannot easily join a trade union to protect their rights or union members fear dismissal.Palm oil buyers and investors who want to avoid these labour rights violations, and buy or invest in sustainable palm oil, rely on certification such as RSPO (Roundtable for Responsible Palm Oil) Principles and Criteria. However, significant labour non-compliances still can occur unnoticed in RSPO certified plantations.Even for RSPO certified plantations, there is a lack of transparency on the labour rights violations, there are trade union rights abuses, and few possibilities for trade unions to have an ongoing social dialogue and negotiate collective bargaining agreements, beyond the moment of auditing. Reliance on audit data only, may therefore not provide investors with sufficient security.The proposed project is a multistakeholder project designed by the working group Palm Oil Value Chain to address the most severe issues "Fair Wages and Income" and "Labour Rights". The partners believe that transparency on the labour rights at palm oil plantations is a first step to achieve better working conditions for workers, support social dialogue and promote freedom of association, and direct the investment towards transformational change. Therefore, the project aims to collect and map collective bargaining agreements (CBA) with local stakeholders, in order to set up a database on CBAs, which will not only be analysed but also receive a rating. This rating will serve as an indicator of the quality of a CBA, the level of social dialogue and the presence of a bipartite structure. Besides, to verify that the CBAs are complied with in practise, the CBA database will be complemented by decent work checks at companies on compliance with the labour law. This can help traders and investors benchmark plantations and unions in their negotiations.The end goal of the total project is a database of collective bargaining agreements providing valuable data for different parties to address and mitigate labour rights risks.
Cooperation between the phytosanitary authorities of Indonesia and the Netherlands Capacity building on the control of potato cyst nematode (PCN) and Phytophthora infestans (a fungus), to develop a sustainable growth of the potato sector in Indonesia.
Introducing gene expression diagnostics in the horticultural sector 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. The molecular testing of citrus and avocados, to improve harvesting time and predict product quality. Yearly, 2,048 tests will be done for citrus farms and 1,165 for avocado farms.
Blended learning, South Africa Brainstud B.V. focuses on improving the accessibility and flexibility of education through a user-friendly digital platform. This platform offers trainers the opportunity to offer 'blended' education. Many traditional trainers feel the need to make the transition from offline classroom education to a new innovative way of practical education that combines offline and online learning forms. Services that can be provided by Brainstud are the implementation of the platform, guidance for the trainer in the transition, restructuring the learning programmes for the new models and organization of the examinations.In South Africa, where a large group of young people have no access to the labor market or education, there is a great demand for innovative solutions for more flexible vocational education. The government of South Africa is putting pressure on the private sector to make on-the-job training more accessible in order to provide more young people with job skills. Brainstud's product fits in well with this. It increases the capacity of trainers and improves the accessibility of education.During the demonstration project, Brainstud wants to demonstrate how you, as a trainer, can make the transition to an alternative form of education in which trainers can take on a much more coaching role and in this way serve larger classes and at the same time offer more personal education.
Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) Ghana The Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) provides young entrepreneurs in the Orange Corners programme with access to funding of up to €50,000. This allows the entrepreneurs to develop their idea in a product/proposition that can enter the market.As OCIF aims to stimulate innovation, the innovative-aspect of the business will be an important criteria for the selection of participants in the programme. It will be a condition that each business idea will have positive social- or ecological impact and addresses at least one SDG.Furthermore, each entrepreneur will have to commit him/herself fully for the period of the incubation programme. If a business idea fits within the circular economy this will be a big plus.
Hydrogeologist Zimbabwe UNHCR (DSS219ZW03) This project consists of the supervision and coordination of the borehole drilling process to enable adequate level of water service provided at various sites to persons of concern to UNHCR.
#CoCreateDESIGN Festival 2021 South Africa A key objective of the yearly organized #cocreateDESIGN Festival 2021 is to be a platform for local designers, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders, such as the City of Cape Town. At the Festival, they can discuss local challenges. In 2021, the focus will be on challenges connected to the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting entrepreneurs through the ideation and scaling phase of their product or service development.
Training of Trainers and training materials young dairy processors Nakuru This project aims to contribute to the development of a business incubation programme for young dairy processors and dairy students making the processing professional and running the farm as a business after graduation in Nakuru county. The focus is the training of Kenyan trainers on business incubation (technical, managerial and entrepreneurial aspects inclusive guiding and coaching the students in developing their business plan). And the contextualizing of the Dutch and Kenyan existing materials, 10 modules on dairy processing techniques and economics.Partners are the Dairy Training Centre Partners BV and Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology.
Anticipatory flood management in Alexandria Egypt This project will lead to sustainable Anticipatory Flood Management (AFMA) in Alexandria, Egypt. AFMA will reduce flood probability and impact, and it will foster rainwater harvesting and storage and will serve as a catalyst for upscaling to other Arab city regions.The AFMA approach contains mitigation actions to reduce flood generation and impacts during extreme weather incidences. The approach entails capacity development on how to prepare for flooding and increase flood resilience of the build environment (including rainwater harvesting and storage), improved information and communication, based on early warning to enhance participatory flood resilience to be achieved by strongly involving women in the project design and execution.Also, a PPP Flood Risk Management Unit will be establshed, to sustain AFMA beyond the project duration.
Roadmap2Startup Iraq The project aims to provide aspiring entrepreneurs from the Kurdish region of Iraq (KRI) who want to start a business with a practical, realistic, step-by-step guide on starting a business. The process is now unclear, and there is a discrepancy between the theory of starting a business and the reality of it. Service provider Five One Labs will write, in collaboration with students from the Entrepreneurship Initiative of the American University of Iraq, Sulaymaniyah, and publish such a guide. The guide will contain a step-by-step guide, an overview of rules and regulations and tips and tricks from experts and young entrepreneurs.
Wizenoze Egypt Wizenoze makes educational information accessible by collecting and curating publicly available content as well as proprietary content in the form of web pages, texts, videos, and images. It offers the largest collection of information available online for children and learners. Teachers and students can access more than 40 million informational web pages from trusted websites and makes them searchable by reading level in no time through the Wizenoze Content Collection. Wizenoze targets to sell its Web for Classrooms (WfC) product in a Software as a Service (SaaS)-business model to the Egyptian education market.
Indian Shrimp Sector: Antibiotics high level dialogue and awareness campaign There is a possibility that the European Union may ban Indian shrimp from their market due to the presence of antibiotics in the shrimp. This project aims to facilitate discussions among stakeholders from the Dutch, other European, and Indian private and public shrimp industry sectors. The objective is to identify the different roles they can play in preventing and improving the management of antibiotic use in the Indian shrimp sector.  A campaign will be launched to raise awareness among local shrimp farmers about the importance of antibiotic-free shrimp farming and improved traceability to encourage them to change their production practices and maintain access to the EU market.
WASH Leakage Team UNICEF Equatorial Guinea On the 7th of March 2021, a series of explosions were recorded at the armoury of the Nkuantoma gendarmerie and military barracks in Bata, the economic capital of Equatorial Guinea. Water and sanitation infrastructures were entirely damaged in the zone of the epicentre of the explosion.UNICEF has therefore requested an expert (team) in leakage detection, who can advise on the recovery plan. The main deliverable of the deployment of this expert at the request of UNICEF is to:•	Conduct sampling and analysis of groundwater (wells) and surface water near the detonation site, in coordination with UNICEF and the Government. If the X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysis and water samples show high contaminant concentrations, a broader environmental assessment would be necessary. A laboratory for testing water quality is available in Bata. However, the capacities may need to be reviewed.•	Advise on the water filtering work on visible contaminants such as orange dust from the RDX explosive, barrels with petroleum products, burned automobiles to reduce risks to human health and further contamination of soil and water.•	Advise on appropriate actions to the affected population in the residential area near the south of the detonation site on drinking water based on the test results.•	Participate and contribute to the commission established by the government to develop a recovery and reconstruction plan which include water and sewage systems.
Matchmaking event for participants from Bangladesh and the Netherlands Individual matchmaking will be provided to participants of the upcoming trade mission from Bangladesh during the Bangladesh Investment and Business Seminar on April 23, 2018. This project aims to establish structural long-term business relationships between entrepreneurs from Bangladesh and Dutch entrepreneurs. These business relationships could result in export or import business opportunities, joint ventures, public-private partnerships or other business relationships. These relationships will strengthen the Bangladeshi-Dutch relations in a strategic, durable and mutually beneficiary manner.
Floriculture market study and seminar This project entails a market study of the Ukrainian floriculture and ornamental sector. This market study will map the Ukrainian floriculture and ornamental sectors, identify business opportunities and make recommendations for follow-up PSD projects and policy dialogue. Furthermore, a seminar will be organised in Ukraine to present the findings and to transfer knowledge and best practices to local Ukrainian companies.
Circular Business Platform Lagos Implementation The overall objective of the Circular Business Platform Lagos (CBPL) is to build circular business and investment opportunities in Lagos State via delivering the following three Categories of Programming (CoP): 1. Digital and F2F networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing that is focused on business development opportunities;2. Business support and advice for companies investing in circular business models and projects; and3. Sectoral work-groups and programming focused on setting and advocating for sector-specific policy and investment agendas.With this project as follow-up of the preparatory study on CBP Lagos (PST20NI01), seed funds are provided for the actual establishment of this independently managed platform, that will drive (local) entrepreneurship, create jobs, and contribute to sustainable economic growth.
Improving the seed potato production system in Tanzania The availability of good quality seed potatoes in Tanzania and East Africa would contribute to the economic development, improvement of livelihood as well as food security.This project, therefore, aims to support a seed (and ware) potato production system in Tanzania using Dutch seed potato varieties.
Incidental subsidy greenhouse EARN The starting point for the project is the impending closure and repurposing of the Grootvlei Coal Energy plant by ESKOM as part of the "Just Energy Transition" programme in South Africa. This initiative aims to phase out coal-powered electricity production, creating alternative employment opportunities for local communities affected by the closure.The project contributes to the combi-track by establishing the Grootvlei Horticulture Expertise Facility (GHEF) as a 'proof of concept' for green, inclusive economic development in the Grootvlei area. By focusing on the agricultural sector, particularly the development of the GHEF, the project aims to inspire similar initiatives in other regions transitioning away from coal-powered industries.The problem addressed by the project is the loss of jobs resulting from the closure of the coal-powered power plant, which threatens the livelihoods of local communities in the Grootvlei region. The goal is to create alternative employment opportunities and foster socioeconomic development through sustainable agriculture, specifically horticulture.To solve this problem, the project will establish a 0.5 hectare high-tech greenhouse within the GHEF, equipped with modern production and control facilities for practical demonstration and training. By providing vocational training, applied research, and demonstrations of modern greenhouse technologies, the project aims to develop skilled workers, farm managers, and agricultural entrepreneurs in the region.This project is located in the Grootvlei region of South Africa, where the Grootvlei Coal Energy plant is situated.
Business Development Expert with focus on institutional or governance aspects in Colombia Business Development Expert with focus on institutional or governance aspects in Colombia.
Scoping Mission Mozambique (DRR15MZ02) In January 2015, Mozambique faced the worst floods on the Licungo river since 1971. DRR-Team was requested to support to the Government of Mozambique through deployment of the DRR-Team. Particular focus was on Technical Assistance to assist the National Directorate of Water  in the elaboration of inundations maps, to evaluate the state of the dikes protecting Nante and Marromeu in the Licungu basin and to assist DNA with the development of a  post flood plan for priority and strategic actions to respond to the flood affected area.
LED lighting systems assembly in Rwanda 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 establish an assembly plant for LED lights and energy saving lighting systems with a capacity of 100,000 LED bulbs or 80,000 LED tubes.
Bomanite Burundi 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 introduce the Bomanite concept to Burundi, providing a better customized alternative to currently available floor and wall coverings, with an initial capacity of approximately 50,000 square meters per year.
Storm water erosion expert DRR-Team Mozambique 2020 Storm water erosion expert DRR-Team Mozambique 2020
Technical advice on Terms of Reference (ToR) development for Dutch-Colombian cooperation on the topic of coastal erosion San Andrés The Government of the Netherlands, through the Partners for Water programme, has worked on the topic of coastal erosion with the Gobernación del Departamento Archipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina (hereafter: Gobernación) since 2019, focusing on the concept of nature-based solutions (NbS) as a strategy to combat coastal erosion.An investigative study for Spratt Bight identified several 'Building with Nature'-related strategies that may be applicable for addressing coastal erosion on that part of the island. These activities build on the collaboration with the Ministry of Environment of the Government of Colombia on the development of the Plan Maestro de Erosión Costera (PMEC).The past year, discussions about the continuation of the bilateral collaboration have focused on a different area of the island, also connected to messages conveyed by the Contraloría and Procuraduría of the Government of Colombia.It is the aim to continue the collaboration with the Gobernación, environmental agency CORALINA and other relevant governmental institutions, focused on project preparation activities for specific interventions related to combating coastal erosion.The assignment described in this Terms of Reference (ToR) document focuses on technical advice on the ToR development for a future project, supported by the Government of the Netherlands, through the Partners for Water programme. The geographical focus area of the future project (and thus also of this ToR) is the area between Sound Bay and San Luis, on the island of San Andrés.
Climate Conference of the Parties (COP 22) Project cost for the construction of a Holland Pavilion in the Green Zone, during the Climate Conference of the Parties (COP 22).
Spin-off NSO G2G on Water and Climate Services Vietnam The aim of the project is to support Partners For Water in the project ‘Demonstration of remote sensing information for integrated water management in the Red River Basin in North Vietnam. The Dutch are an international leader in the focus area of remote sensing and hydrological modelling in the Red River basin.The Netherlands Space Office (NSO) has been asked to participate in the directing team, and more specifically to support Partners for Water and guide them in terms of content and act as an interlocutor for the Vietnamese National Remote Sensing Department (NRSD). The directing team consists of representatives of Netherlands Enterprise Agency, NSO, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment and the Dutch embassy. NSO is a natural partner for NRSD,  because of the public tasks both organizations perform in the field of space and remote sensing. Through this liaison function NSO will, together with Partners for Water strengthen the cooperation between the Dutch consortium, NRSD and other Vietnamese stakeholders. This process fits within the concept of collective programming with the idea of value chain approach.The proposed activities are:1.	Participation in the directing team, monitor the implementation of the project. 2.	Substantive alignment at tactical & strategic level with NRSD (international donors assurance /connection with information programs, WB and ADB and connect with other stakeholders).
Water challenges at the Game Changer Challenge South Africa During the UN2023 Gamechanger Challenge (08/2022-03/2023), youth from all over the world have submitted their proposals to contribute to a more water-secure world. During the 2023 Ocean Race stopover in Cape Town (09/02/2023-28/02/2023), the aim is to connect South African participants of the UN2023 Gamechanger Challenge (youth, including women) and the South African network of the World Urban Forum (WUF) to the local private water sector, local communities, vocational education groups, universities and local youth networks for water, to further develop their ideas in actual implementable projects for local private sector, entrepreneurs and government in South Africa. This supports private sector development in the South African water sector, addresses youth unemployment and accelerates actions towards a more water-secure world.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets is an innovation competition with several calls running on specific challenges in developing countries.SBIR in Developing Markets supports Dutch entrepreneurs to come up with innovative solutions for certain challenges and use their knowledge and skills in cooperation with local entrepreneurs. SBIR in Developing Markets support focusses on research and development, and ultimately aims to make a positive contribution to local entrepreneurship and to have local impact. Local impact is translated into fitting an innovation and entrepreneurship in the local context of each formulated challenge, taking into account local systems, networks and markets and a solution for a longer period of time, based on an actual business model.The Netherlands Enterprise Agency administers SBIR in Developing Markets at the request of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Netherlands-Nigeria Business Event Purpose of this project is to organise an event to interest entrepreneurs from the Netherlands in doing business with Nigerian enterprises, as Nigeria is the largest growing economy of Africa.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.
WASH Expert Angola UNICEF (DSS17AO02) Provision of WASH services and development of long-term action plans to cope with possible future refugees.
Demonstration CleanJack project Flying Bytes Mobile B.V. provides time and Flying Bytes provides time and attendance registration systems for the cleaning and security industry. The system that will be demonstrated in South Africa is the CleanJack system. With this system, employers in the cleaning sector can more closely monitor the working hours of their cleaning staff. It is a real-time system: this can be adjusted immediately, if necessary. A local company will be set up for the marketing in South Africa. Together with partner company African Corporate Cleaning from Pretoria, the CleanJack product is demonstrated at three target groups, these are customers of African Corporate Cleaning.
Market Research Building and Fire Safety Sector Bangladesh Market Research Building and Fire Safety sector Bangladesh.