devinitorg/iati-policy-markers huggingface dataset:
Living with Floods - 2020 The goal of the programme is to help vulnerable people create a safer community for themselves by their ability to anticipate and act to minimise the impact of floods. Flooding is the most common and most destructive natural hazard worldwide. Over the last twenty years flooding alone accounted for 47% of all weather-related disasters, affecting 2.3 billion people worldwide, with the financial damage costing 40 billion USD annually. 
Mozambique is a country prone to floods on a yearly basis. One of the more recent and devastating was caused by cyclone Idai in 2019, which led to hundreds of deaths and a total of 1.7 million people affected. The World Bank estimates that the negative impact on infrastructure and livelihoods of Idai incurred a financial loss of 2 billion USD
Together with DCHI, The Netherlands Red Cross (NLRC) is calling out to the private sector actors large and  small, knowledge institutes and (local) governmental organisations to join the LIVING WITH FLOODS challenge.  We believe a significant impact can be created for the vulnerable communities in Mozambique, but only if we connect partners and take action together.
In 2020 there was an international call for entries to help peri-urban communities in Mozambique to anticipate and act on rising flood risks. NLRC and DCHI called for businesses of all sizes, knowledge institutes and (local) government organisations to join forces on this challenge following the open  innovation principles. 
Now that the call for participants is closed, the Living with Floods challenge has entered a new phase. By the end of 2020 DCHI and NLRC had received 14 promising ideas that NLRC. They will be further explored in 2021. After selection on feasibility and impact two pilots have been started. HKV & IHE Delft’s ‘Nosso Mural de Cheias’ (Our Flood Mural) will be the springboard to get people informed and talk about living with floods. Associação Face, a Mozambican organization, strives to mobilize and engage communities in cleaning drainage ditches to prevent floodings from happening.  
The programme follows the ‘want-find-get’-open innovation strategy, adopted and refined by DCHI.
Access to modern energy Access to Modern Energy (AME) is increasingly recognised as an area of humanitarian concern. If communities affected by crises go without proper access to energy, it becomes impossible for them to meet the basic needs of life. Following the success of previous programmes and responding to the need for support,DCHI and RVO have launched the second Humanitarian Accelerator Programme for Access to Modern Energy (AME). Access to modern and clean energy is a precondition for social wellbeing and economic development, and is a key focus for DCHI. The energy transformation in humanitarian aid is still relatively new, and leaves many unknown aspects to be explored.
The  aim  of  the  AME  Accelerator  Programme is  to  anchor  the  theme  of  access  to  modern energy within Dutch humanitarian organisations through participation in, and joint learning from, innovative  pilot  projects  which  support  the energy transition in humanitarian contextsThe AME Humanitarian Accelerator Programme (HAP) followed DCHI’s funnel process, where the best proposals were selected,  while  maintaining  focus  on  building  confidence  and  introducing  and  encouraging  collaboration  between participants from different sectors. The programme brought transformation at three levels: introducing a new theme, bringing together new partners, and exploring new ways of working for the humanitarian sector. Successful pilots were connected to funding opportunities.
The  two  main  organisers  of  the  AME  Programme  are  RVO  and DCHI.  RVO  contributes  expertise,  a  network  of  energy  experts, knowledge and lessons from previous energy projects, and funding and  management  support.  DCHI  brings  humanitarian  innovation expertise and facilitates the accelerator programme.
Humanitarian Accelerator Program - Safety and Protection Concerns for safety and protection have gained increasing recognition in humanitarian response, and are now integrated in programming covering most crises. At the same time, numerous pressing issues persist. Gender-based violence is still rampant in many conflict settings, most refugees are still living in highly unstable and unsafe conditions, and cases of child-marriage, child-labour, and other forms of child-abuse increase sharply when these crises persist.
These pressing problems call for new solutions with increased impact. To better address the current issues around safety and protection which crisis affected populations and humanitarian staff are facing, the opportunities offered by new technologies and innovation from within and outside of the humanitarian sector, need to be explored. DCHI therefore supports the spreading of awareness and knowledge around these challenges, and the exploration of innovative solutions to deal with them, enabling coalition partners to better understand the issue, to connect to each other, and to take concrete action together.
DCHI’s facilitation of the Dutch Relief Alliance Innovation (DRA) Fund 2019 came to a close, when 5 proposals were chosen as the granted pilots. This years DRA Innovation Fund followed the HAP mechanism that has been developed by DCHI to support humanitarian innovation with impact at scale. Through integrating the lessons learned from the DIF Call in 2018, the HAP started with defining problem statements during the kick-off, to producing challenge brief’s in order to engage partners outside the humanitarian sector. Thereafter, the pilot proposals started taking form, with a concept note selection leading to a final, full proposal stage. The 5 granted projects
ADDRESSING HARMFUL SOCIAL NORMS IN HUMANITARIAN SETTINGS THROUGH A FAITH AND COMMUNITY APPROACH – Tearfund & Help a Child
SEAMLESS MHPSS CROSS-BORDER CARE (MHPSS CBC) FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES – Save the Children Netherlands
TACKLING BARRIERS TO CASH AND VOUCHER ASSISTANCE (CVA) FOR UNACCOMPANIED ADOLESCENTS BY CO- DESIGNING WITH ADOLESCENTS – Stichting Vluchteling
BOB: BUILD YOUR OWN BUDDY – Help a Child
COMMUNITIES IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT: FACILITATING COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SOCIAL CHANGE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IN CONFLICT SETTINGS – War Child Holland
Access to modern energy 2020 The Access to Modern Energy Humanitarian Accelerator programme (“AME programme”) was launched this September 2020, to support humanitarian organisations to improve access to modern energy in humanitarian settings. The organisers of the AME programme - the Dutch Coalition for Humanitarian Innovation (DCHI) and Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) with support of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs - have activated ten humanitarian organisations to articulate their most pressing needs. Now, the participants are ready to collaboratively innovate with development organisations, the private sector and other solution partners, and define state of the art access to modern energy solutions in humanitarian contexts together.
In collaboration with the Global Plan of Action, The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and UNHCR, this programme marks a crucial milestone in the humanitarian energy transition. The level of innovation this requires should not be under estimated. In a way, humanitarian organisations are being challenged to do ‘new’ things in various ways; to focus on the ‘new’ topic of Energy, to try out ‘new’ solutions, and to embark in new partnerships, which require a new way of working for everyone.  To support this transformation, the AME programme builds on key networks and platforms such as the Clean Energy Challenge Marketplaces.
The AME Programme empowers humanitarian organisations to take joint action for access to modern energy through a unique methodology based on an open-innovation design. Using this methodology, humanitarian energy challenges are being tackled in an innovative way, with a core focus on meaningful collaboration with solution partners.
Initially, humanitarian organisations were encouraged to educate themselves on the potential of energy and market-based approaches for beneficiaries and humanitarian operations. Next, they were supported to get a clear grip on the challenges facing their own organisations, as well as defining their ambitions for impact. Now, the Energy Challenges are live, with the participants of the accelerator sharing them widely, hoping to attract the right partners to cocreate solutions together.
At the start of 2021, these early-stage partnerships will be supported to start making an impact together. The humanitarian organisations and their new-found solution partners will shape their joint ambitions through concrete experiments that realise proof of impact, and formulate their joint impact plans to scale these results.
Source2Gather: for every new Challenge, there is an Opportunity To facilitate the DCHI community in even more ways to make change, DCHI is actively reaching out to engage and connect humanitarian actors. With it, the coalition has launched Source2Gather. A new way working for effective aid and development. 
In this online marketplace solution providers and opportunity seekers are supported to increase their local impact. It is a way for the coalition to put organisational values into action. In times of pressing needs during COVID19 DCHI launched the content platform in April 2020: The platform is fully interactive, to make sure that we can gather your input, and continue sharing information. You can share a challenge you feel we’ve missed, an existing solution or general feedback.
Source2Gather is a collaborative platform created by DCHI, that aims to inspire, inform and engage humanitarian professionals and entrepreneurs, and empower those of us who think in opportunities in the midst of a crisis.
Themes
    Modern Energy
    Hygiene
    Education
    Information Sharing
    New behaviour
    Vulnerable populations
Definitional Mission - Power Projects, through 3E Consulting, LLC This $95,796 definitional mission (DM) is identifying and evaluating opportunities in the energy and power sector in Burma for USTDA funding consideration. The DM contractor is focusing on the evaluation of the Ministry of Electric Powers investment plans and projects, particularly electricity transmission and distribution, gas-fired power, oil and gas exploration, and upgrading pipelines. USTDA funding support aims to open opportunities for U.S. technology and service providers to compete in this new market.
Reverse Trade Mission - Civil Aviation Modernization, through Futron Corporation Civil Aviation Modernization Reverse Trade Mission
Technical Assistance - Invoice & Deliverable Review for Energy Transaction Advisory Services, through Innovation Network LLC Invoice & Deliverable Review for Energy Transaction Advisory Services TA Technical Assistance
Reverse Trade Mission - Civil Aviation Sector Modernization, through Futron Corporation Reverse Trade Mission - Civil Aviation Sector Modernization, through Futron Corporation
Reverse Trade Mission - Civil Aviation Modernization, through Futron Corporation This reverse trade mission brought Burmese delegates from the civil aviation sector to the United States to gain exposure to advanced U.S. technologies and safety best practices. The delegates visited and met with U.S. aviation authorities, facilities, and product and service providers, including those offering technology options for aircrafts, aircraft maintenance, and airport services.
Reverse Trade Mission - Energy Sector Modernization, through Meridian International Center This reverse trade mission brought Burmese delegates from the energy sector to the United States to highlight U.S. technology and service capabilities for the construction, operation, maintenance, and refurbishment of gas-fired power plants. The delegates met with U.S. regulators, policy makers, private sector technology and service providers, and financiers that support the development of the gas and power industry.
Technical Assistance - Energy Transaction Advisory Services, through Delphos International, Ltd. Energy Transaction Advisory Services Technical Assistance
Reverse Trade Mission - Energy Sector Modernization, through Meridian International Center Energy Sector Modernization Reverse Trade Mission
AEF Zainab Grain Millers Limited SUMMARY OF PROJECT INFORMATION (SPI)    Project Name			Tanzania-Zainab Grain Millers Limited    Region				Sub-Saharan Africa    Sector				Agribusiness    Project No			005143    Projected Board Date	June 25, 1995    Company Name			Zainab Grain Millers Limited    Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	The sponsors are two brothers Mohamed and Sajad Fazal, indigenous Tanzanians.     Project Cost including proposed IFC investment    	Project Cost - US$3 million equivalent.   	IFC Investment - Loan US$900,000    Location of project and Description of site    	The project is located off Old Bagamoyo Road on an industrial plot in Dar es Salaam.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The Company owns and operates a 60 tons/day maize milling plant that is operating at capacity.  The project is to expand capacity with the purchase of an additional 120 tons/day plant.  The mill will process locally grown maize and produce maize flour for sale in the domestic market and export to neighboring countries.      Environmental Categories and Issues    	Category B.  Issues associated with the project are:  dust emission; solid waste disposal; fire prevention and safety.  Equipment that will reduce dust emissions to acceptable levels will be installed.  The waste is sold as maize bran for animal feed.  The plant will meet all required fire and safety standards.    The Environmental Review Summary is expected to be available at the Public Information Center on or about  June 30, 1995.     Date SPI sent to PIC		June 9, 1995    For additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit - telephone (202) 473-7711 - facsimile: (202) 676-0365.   Environmental documents for this project are available at http://www.ifc.org and from the World Bank InfoShop (http://www.worldbank.org/html/pic/aboutinfo.html).
Aqua Tanzania Aqua Expeditions Pte. Ltd. (Aqua or the Company) operates soft-adventure environmentally sustainable cruises in remote and emerging destinations. Presently the Company operates in the in the Peruvian Amazon, the Galapagos Islands, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The Company is considering an expansion into Tanzania-Eastern Africa. The Project is expected to (i) Increase access to markets for suppliers via local sourcing opportunities and improved efficiency through capacity building (ii) Economy-wide effects through job creation, contribution to GDP and higher tax revenues for the government. 
At the market level, the Project has the potential to promote the integration of the tourism sector by supporting the introduction of cruise tourism as a new market segment.
Exim GEM Project Exim (the Bank) was established in August 1997 in Dar es Salaam, when Tanzania began liberalizing its banking sector. The Bank was started by five local industrialist/entrepreneurs who saw an opportunity in lending to SMEs, hitherto underserved by the large foreign banks that dominate the banking industry in the country.  With total assets of $206 million and a capital base of approximately $14 million as at 30th September 2006, today Exim ranks as the largest of the mid tier banks, and second largest among the local private banks after Cooperative & Rural Development Bank (CRDB).  The Bank has grown from a one branch operation at inception to ten branches, covering all the major commercial cities (Dar es Salaam (four branches), Arusha, Mtwara, Morogoro, Tanga, Mwanza and Moshi) in the country.

The objective of the project is:

- to support increased lending to women entrepreneurs; 
- to assist Exim to develop a competitive edge, being the first bank in Tanzania to target the womens market; 
- to stimulate the supply and demand for financial services to this segment that remains underserved. IFC finance is expected to help Exim to expand term lending to SMEs, a vastly underserved sector in the country.  The Banks local currency ROIC and EROIC are expected to exceed the Banks WACC by 4.0% and 5.1%, respectively, over the life of the project (2006-2012). IFCs investment will permit the Bank to extend finance of up to $5 million to at least 100 new women owned SME projects by end December 2007 assuming an average loan size of $50,000.
AMSME Bank of Africa - Tanzania The proposed project comprises of an 8 year subordinated tier II qualifying loan of up to $4.5 million, with a 5 year grace period for principal (the Loan) to Bank of Africa Tanzania Limited (BOA Tanzania or the Bank). The IFC ILoan will be combined with an advisory services program to the Bank under the Africa Micro Small Medium Enterprise Finance Program (AMSME Finance Program or the Program). The IFC Investment will support the Banks efforts to expand its lending activities in the Tanzanian SME sector, and help build its capacity to serve the sector profitably. SME Lending Expansion: The project is expected to enhance BOA Kenyas focus on SME lending and strengthen its capacity to adequately serve this segment of the banking market. The project will also enable the Bank to offer wider financing options to Kenyan SMEs, and hence encourage expansion of SME lending to this underserved yet key segment of the Kenyan economy. Such financing will be crucial for the sustainable development of the private sector across the country that results in improved economic development and poverty reduction.

Demonstration Effect: The project will have a demonstration effect for other banks to diversify into the SME segment. In addition, BOA Kenya will have to comply with IFCs environmental and social management standards. Compliance with these standards will improve the Banks environmental and social profile and create a demonstration effect for other banks.
GEF Lolkisale Biodiversity Conservation Support Project As previously disclosed (in    Project ID 9579   ), the project was to establish an exclusive 16-bed lodge on the boundary of the Tarangire national Park in Northern Tanzania. This lodge would form part of a 35,000 acre private wildlife consrvation area that would be established as part of the project (the Lolkisale Conservation Area).      This project has very strong developmental impact because of the following reasons: The local community is involved as a major shareholder, a significant area will be conserved in terms of diversity of flora and fauna, additional income will be generated for the Lolkisale village from royalties which will be directed to community development programs and employment benefits will be generated.    The additional component incorporated in this SPI has the purpose of developing and implementing a comprehensive Integrated Conservation Management Plan (ICMP). The ICMP will aim, inter alia, to clarify land tenure policy, strengthen stakeholder relations, mitigate tourism impacts and develop solutions to current overgrazing problems.  The implementation of the ICMP will include hiring and training field staff, community counterparts, establish ranger posts and established community-based conservation processes and programs. In this way the MSP will catalyze global environmental benefit from a project that already aims to generate significant development benefits.
AEF Maji Masafi Limited SUMMARY OF  PROJECT INFORMATION (SPI)    Project name:		:	Tanzania-Maji Masafi Limited   Region			:	Sub-Saharan Africa   Sector			:	Food and Beverage Processing   Project No:			:	008616   Projected Board Date	:	December 31, 1997   Company Name		:	Maji Masafi Limited   Technical Partners and/or Major Shareholders:	The company is owned by Azim Dewji and his two brothers.  The Dewjis are successful entrepreneurs who operate two businesses:  Tradeco Oil Limited, a palm oil processing plant and Highway Carriers, a transportation company.   Project Cost including proposed IFC Investment:   	Project cost	:	US$2.5 million   	IFC Investment	:	A-loan of up to US$1 million    Location of Project and Description of Site:  The project is located in the Dar es Salaam industrial area.     Description of company and purpose of Project:  The project involves the expansion of a packaged juice mixing and packing plant.  The juice is made from imported flavorings which are mixed with sugar and water and packaged in plastic cups.  IFC role is to provide long term financing and assist in project structuring during appraisal.  The project has strong development impact as it: (a) creates 15 new jobs with attendant training, improvement in environmental, health and safety standards, (b) increases competition in the soft drinks market, (c) introduces a new and attractive packaging format which has been successful in the Middle East because it is relatively cheap, attractive and hygienic and (d) provides an affordable drink to the masses.    Environmental Categories and Issues: B.  Environmental and occupational health and safety issues include: water supply sustainability and impacts on other users, water quality monitoring and testing, liquid and solid waste disposal, power supply, plant hygiene, employee training and safety and general housekeeping and fire protection.  The sponsor has presented information to address these issues and demonstrate that the proposed project will comply with applicable governmental and World Bank requirements.  The information provided about how these potential impacts are addressed in the development of the project is summarized in the ERS.  The ERS was submitted to the PIC on November 17, 1997.   Date SPI sent to PIC:			November 26, 1997   This Summary of Project Information is prepared and distributed to the public in advance of consideration of the proposed transaction by the Corporations Board of Directors.  It is provided for the purpose of enhancing the transparency of IFCs activities and should not be construed as presuming the outcome of IFC Board consideration.   For additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit - Telephone (202) 473-7711- facsimile:   (202)974-4384  Environmental documents for this project are available at http://www.ifc.org and from the World Bank InfoShop (http://www.worldbank.org/html/pic/aboutinfo.html).
WFP CRDB Tanzania IFC intends to partner with CRDB Bank plc in Tanzania to finance farmer cooperatives who supply food commodities to World Food Programme (WFP) or its Patient Procurement Platform (PPP) off-takers. Financing to farmers will be used for seasonal working capital needs such as input costs (seeds, fertilizers, etc), land preparation, weeding, harvesting, etc.  Approximately 40,000 smallholder farmers are expected to benefit from this initiative through higher productivity levels, better crop quality, and lower post-harvest losses, and therefore higher and more stable revenue stream.  The proposed financing package will be supported by the Private Sector Window of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP). The proposed project is expected to have a significant development impact by:   1) Extending access to finance and market access to 40,000 smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.   2) Improving rural incomes and food security through increased input use and improved farming practices, given the fact that WFP will purchase only 60-70% of what will be produced by smallholder farmers.   3) Developing an innovative financing structure that can potentially be replicated in other countries or sectors.