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Endurance tests DrillCutter: HS towards low impact / high efficiency dredging system in the United Arab Emirates Short general project overviewThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) faces major challenges in terms of water security and water safety in the urban environment. Large and continuous growth means that living environments need to be expanded and preserved and the water supply and purification must be realised more efficiently. In addition to many innovations and investments required in this context, the (water) infrastructure in the urban delta and coastal waters must be prepared to achieve the water ambitions of the UAE, including through dredging. Although a lot of attention is paid to water and energy savings in the industry, dredging is still carried out through conventional techniques. This sector is extremely polluting because large ships are needed to operate the heavy dredging systems. The systems themselves also have a negative impact underwater because they cause water obfuscation (turbidity) which suffocates benthic organisms and coral. In addition, dredging by large ships has a negative effect on the coastal islands. Among other things for these reasons large ships are exiled off the coast of the UAE. This is an urgent search for innovative dredging systems with a lower impact, but higher efficiency that dredging work can achieve off the coast and in urban delta.Initial activities and results of the projectWith the DrillCutter technology that DredgeYard has developed, the following advantages are achieved:- Because the extraction channel is placed in/behind the cutting head, the extraction is directly at the source, increasing its effectiveness.- DredgeYard's cutting head can run at a speed of 90 RPM instead of the average 30 RPM, which again improves the efficiency of the system with Factor 9.- Water clouding (turbidity) decreases by 90%, due to a closed system that leaves almost nothing behind, thus minimal impact on the soil.This feasibility study is being carried out in preparation for a large-scale pilot phase in which Dredgeyard's innovative dredging technology can be demonstrated in an operational environment. Before this can be done, research must be carried out into the long-term technical working principle (by means of endurance tests). The tests can also quantify the technical, economic and environmental advantages of the DrillCutter compared to current dredging technologies. This information is necessary to convince an end user to carry out a pilot project.The feasibility study covers the following activities:- Research: Technical data from the end user must be collected. Further research is required in local laws and regulations that affect the development of the prototype.- Development: Further development of the prototype in addition to the technical data collected from the end user.- Testing: in operational environment in the UAE for a duration of four weeks.- Collecting and analysing data: energy / environment / operational costs / efficiency (speed and mass).
Dutch delight. The construction of a waffle factory in Moldova 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. Setting up a production facility for 6 million syrup waffles and 3.32 million soft waffles and thereby leading the first local industrial production of luxury bakery products.
Innovative Sustainable Milk Production in Algeria One of the dairy companies, Tchin-Lait SPA, has been in contact with Agriprom for some time now to discuss the establishment of dairy farm for 1,200 milking cows plus offspring, with a possible expansion to 5,000 cows. A decision has not yet been made, as Tchin-Lait needs assurance if such a substantial investment in dairy farming is justified. This feasibility study would give a clear answer to the technical and financial consequences of such an investment and thus make it possible for Tchin- Lait to come to a decision.
AiDx Assist Malaria AiDx Medical B.V. has developed an affordable alternative to standard microscopic examination by optimally addressing all components of the diagnostic cycle. The AiDx Assist microscope, consists of:1.	a low-cost hardware solution (digital microscope) of high quality optimized for automatic bulk registration of large amounts of disease-specific images such as malaria;2.	software that is easy to use to scan blood samples;3.	AI-based diagnostic algorithms that eliminate the need for trained experts (fully automatic diagnosis).The automated digital microscopes for screening blood samples have the following advantages: relatively cheap, fast scanning process, high quality, no need for highly skilled experts, build for use in the field, reliable, digital data storage and connection to the network, scalable for a variety of parasitic diseases.There is a lot of malaria in Nigeria (25% of all malaria cases worldwide). Early diagnosis and immediate treatment are two important elements in malaria control. Nigeria is interested in automated malaria detection for fast, cheap and reliable screening of patients, especially because many hospitals cannot offer microscopic examinations for all patients (time-consuming, shortage of highly qualified staff). The AiDx Assist can be used by local health professionals, even in remote rural areas where malaria is high and where there is a great shortage of microscopic examination. The local partner for this project is the West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (WAPCMLS), an organization for private clinics and laboratories in West Africa, which organizes training and conferences for their target group. Demonstration days will be organized here, but there will also be demonstrations at 10 local hospitals and at clinics in rural areas to demonstrate that the device works well under all local conditions.
Business development dairy sector Since the start of the full-fledged invasion in February 2022, the dairy sector suffered a lot. The production price increased. In addition to disrupting dairy farms, logistical routes for transporting milk products to local and export markets were also affected, forcing suppliers to seek new markets. Expenditures and costs for the farms' inputs increased dramatically.Monitoring programs for animal health are organized by the government and funded by the government and the companies. Implementation of programs depends a lot on cooperation in the sector, especially in the war reality when budget funds are limited. For setting up the export of dairy products, the overall animal health situation in the country needs to be improved. The food safety requirements and animal health situation in the country are essential. The current monitoring program for leptospirosis foresees taking blood tests. Currently, a state program monitoring leptospirosis extends mandatory to the areas where many cases were registered. Many farms do not implement it properly because of a lack of funds.Bulk milk testing is cheaper and easier than blood tests because, with one sample, it is possible to test 200-1000 cows, depending on the size of the farm. It is also more animal-friendly and gives more reliable results.Throughout the project, all parties involved will receive training to ensure they understand how to use, interpret, and act upon the results of the tests. As the implementation progresses, stakeholders will be kept informed of the proceedings, results and recommendations.This project is a step towards improving leptospirosis monitoring in dairy cattle.
Training of Trainers Iraq This train-the-trainer programme (ToT) aims to improve the capacity of a selection of trainers to deliver incubation- and business development programmes for young, innovative entrepreneurs in Iraq. Through the enhanced capacity of the selected trainers, a larger group of young entrepreneurs can be supported and provided with the knowledge and skills needed for successful entrepreneurship. Supporting young and innovative entrepreneurs can further contribute to the growth and advancement of the economy. By nurturing these entrepreneurs, they can identify and implement local solutions to various socio-economic challenges.
Bato & Divajn Matchmaking visit to the Netherlands from an entrepreneur from a developing country.
DRR-Team Scoping Mozambique 2023 In February 2023, Mozambique suffered from heavy and persistent rains due to the passage of cyclone FREDDY. Due to strong winds and ongoing heavy rainfall, there was an above normal flow in the river basin throughout the country, isolating several districts, especially in the central region. This resulted in deaths, displacements and the destruction of socio-economic infrastructure, worsening the already critical humanitarian situation in-country. Mozambique has requested technical assistance through DRR Team. The aim is to reduce the risk of natural disasters caused by water through the definition of short, medium and long-term prevention and mitigation measures. The request is not limited to the provincial capital Quelimane, but also mentions the cities of Namacurra, Maganja da Costa and Mocuba as locations for which assistance is urgently needed.
Status Smart Cities concept Vietnam In parallel with the economic growth, cities in Vietnam are facing various issues such as increasing and ageing population, climate change, food and water security, scarcity of natural resources, energy transition, traffic congestion and pollution. Many local provinces and cities have taken their first steps to build smart cities, mainly focusing on ICT infrastructure and e-government.The Netherlands Embassy and Consulate General see the gaps in the local approach to smart cities, which Dutch expertise can potentially support. To make the cities sustainable and liveable, Vietnam needs expertise to plan, utilize smart solutions and improve its manpower. The Netherlands is willing to bring technology and innovations to Vietnam, share experience and exchange knowledge to support local authorities, businesses, academia and citizens in building their homes. The ultimate goal is to co-create sustainable, liveable and future-proof cities for all.To build from the past cooperation, explore new opportunities and strategize the interventions of the Netherlands Embassy and Consulate General, further investigation for clarity on the local situation and needs is needed. The scoping study, conducted by a team of a Dutch consultant and a Vietnamese consultant, is expected to provide a better understanding of the current situation, challenges and demands in developing smart cities in Vietnam. A matching exercise between the local needs and the Dutch expertise will enable the Embassy and the CG to facilitate new and fruitful cooperation between the entities of the two countries. From this investigation and matching, a roadmap towards a stronger bilateral relationship in this area will be developed and supported, allowing both sides to work closer to co-create solutions for Vietnam’s urban challenges. This project is closely linked to PST20VN06.
Pre-Government-to-Government Bolivia Waste Management The purpose of this project is:•	To present the Netherlands as a potential partner in waste management and biomass in Bolivia; •	To organize a first encounter between the Dutch and Bolivian public and private sectors in waste and biomass, with a means to explore opportunities for business and cooperation; •	To further investigate, develop and test a future program of private sector development in waste and biomass in Bolivia through private sector cooperation and business between Bolivia and the Netherlands; •	To underpin this programme.
Agro Business Trade 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.
PAW4BURNS VitalFluid B.V. has developed plasma equipment that is capable of activating water with plasma creating Plasma Activated Water (PAW) in large quantities and with a constant quality, which obtains unique temporary properties that can be used for hygiene, medical and disinfection purposes, i.e. wound treatment. A demonstration project will be held at the site of Bengaluru Burn Center at Victoria Hospital Karnataka. The research will be performed by Shankara Research Center which will show and proof the added value of treating burn wounds with PAW locally. The results of the research will be shared to other relevant parties in India by APRF through policy advocacy, replication of projects in different areas of the country to create awareness, which will open up the market for PAW equipment in de the rest of India.
Scoping study to identify possible cooperation between the Netherlands and IPSARD in the Mekong Delta The objectives of this mission were to identify the scope of work and opportunities for collaboration between the Netherlands and IPSARD, demonstrating the added value of Dutch expert advice in adaptive and integrated planning for development. This could lead to providing additional policy advice and contribute to selecting, screening and prioritizing projects that contribute to a sustainable transition in the Mekong Delta, in which men and women farmers adapt their practices.Dutch experts have worked on the Mekong Delta Plan (MDP) (Strategic Partnership, 2013) and participated in projects based on the MDP, notably the World Bank and Government of Viet Nam funded Integrated Climate Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods (ICRSL) project in the Mekong Delta. The Vietnamese Government has adopted Resolution 120/NQ-CP of 17 November 2017 on “Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Development of the Mekong Delta” (SR Viet Nam, 2017).Resolution 120 provides political support for several MDP proposals and gives additional directions regarding several sectors with particular attention to agriculture, water management, markets and value addition. Resolution 120 provides clear policy guidance for transitions in production and other parts of value chains towards a resilient economy and society. This includes indications for priorities in future agricultural production, shifts in production patterns, and the need to embrace floods as well as droughts and salinity. Challenges in the Mekong Delta (MD) include climate change adaptation; environmental degradation and water pollution; inefficient and unsustainable use of groundwater (causing land subsidence) and sand mining (affecting river flow patterns, and associated with river bank and also coastal erosion); upstream developments in the Mekong River basin such as dam building that affects water and sediment transport; outmigration of rural people, especially young men and women; scaling up of agriculture and aquaculture; and industrialisation, including agro-industries (processing) as well as e.g. expansion of thermal power production which is very polluting. The ATP must address all these challenges, and the proposed SoWs address several of these challenges.This project is conducted in cooperation with: Climate Sense, Water.nl.
Assessment of the Beira municipal organization The objectives of the assignment are to assess the existing capacity in those sections of the Beira municipal organization that are the most relevant for the successful implementation of the municipality of Beira's (CMB) part in related projects. Based on the assessment, recommendations will be provided regarding•	Capacity building measures to strengthen weaknesses at CMB and •	Division of responsibilities between CMB and partners in the various projects.
Knowledge exchange for Water Energy Food (WEF) TIn this study tour, a maximum of 12 Algerian entrepreneurs involved with the water, energy and food sector are participating in the Africa Works! Conference in the Netherlands and the subsequent field visits with Dutch companies. The entrepreneurs will be inspired and learn from Dutch innovation and knowledge on the WEF sectors and Nexus. This should provide them with knowledge, skills and technologies they can apply in their businesses. Ultimately, this should enable them to respond to the green energy transition and growing demand of food in Algeria.
Capacity building W2E PENRA The first stage is the techno/social-economic analysis of an existing proposal for a 40 MW base load waste-to-energy plant in Zahrat Al Finjan Landfill. In the second stage, PENRA is provided access to and explanation of the proposal valuation tools, resulting in capacity building through training in the use of scenario analysis tools and knowledge transfer.
SIAM 2016 – The 11th Moroccan International Agriculture Fair Participation of various Dutch companies, active in the agro sector, to the SIAM Fair in Morocco.
Orange Corners Bangladesh – Legal cost Orange Corners Dhaka will, throughout this project, hire a local legal advisor, to provide advise on the construction of a legal entity.The legal advisor will develop charter and partnership agreements, advise on the trademark registration and execute this registration, if necessary.
Implementation Masterplan on Food Safety Management in Vietnam Vietnam faces difficulties in assuring the safety of its food chain. A national food safety control system is lacking. The Vietnamese government is willing to improve the situation and has developed a master plan to improve its food safety control system. This project aims to improve the governmental reference laboratory structure for food safety in Vietnam by drafting an implementation plan. By improving the capacity and abilities of food safety laboratories in Vietnam, reference laboratories will be better equipped to conduct their supervisory duties.
Study Visit Water and Climate: Contributing to sustainable supply, management and use of water The purpose of the proposed study visit is to share knowledge, expertise and best practices related to water supply, water management and water use through a climate lens, while establishing connections between the different Jordanian authorities to increase intergovernmental cooperation.
Scoping Mission Manila Bay, the Philippines (DRR15PH05) An official request for support from the DRR-Team for Manila Bay was sent to the Dutch Government on the 8th of May 2015 from the National Government of the Philippines, specifically from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The focus of the mission is to assist with the formulation of recommendations for the necessary ingredients of a detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the conduct of a Master Plan Study for the development of Manila Bay.
Sat4Sugar The overall objective of this feasibility study for eLEAF is to convince an Ethiopian company that it is economically and commercially viable to invest in PiMapping® data. The report will contain tangible figures on production increases and cost reductions associated with implementing the eLEAF data system.
Educational programme Barapullah Drain – India Educational programme Barapullah Drain – IndiaThe project called “LOTUS HR” is situated at the Barapullah Drain in New Delhi (India). In this project, coordinated by TU Delft, both Dutch and Indian institutes including private sector parties collaborate together in an innovative waste water project.
Scoping Visit Saline Agriculture A study visit conducted by Dutch experts in saline agriculture to Morocco is expected to yield a concrete and pertinent proposal for a collaborative program or pilot project focused on saline farming in one or two specific regions. This proposal will address the requirements and expectations of relevant stakeholders in Morocco while significantly contributing to climate adaptation and mitigation in the agricultural sector.
Shiraka Training Progamme Legislation 2019 The objective of this annual course is for civil servants working in the field of legislative drafting to sharing their knowledge and skills enabling them to lead and inspire the modernisation of legislation 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.
Shiraka Training Programme Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs 2021 This annual course helps provide civil servants and entrepreneurs with knowledge and skills to facilitate an enabling environment for entrepreneurs and foster exchange between entrepreneurs and the public sector. The course aims to strengthen participants' ties with the Netherlands and stakeholders in the Dutch ecosystem for entrepreneurs.
Hackaton Recife 2023 (DRR223BR06) The DRRS Recife Hackaton is one of the proposed follow up activities from the February 2023 DRR mission to Recife, together with other follow up activities that are being taken forward by Recife Prefeitura with financing of the Inter-American Development Bank
Scoping Study / Long-term strategy ports and maritime transport in Senegal Scoping Study / Long-term strategy ports and maritime transport in Senegal.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.
Verification mission Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System Jordan The Jordanian Agro-food sector is currently not performing to its potential, as production and product quality are relatively low. A well-functioning AKIS system, which is still missing, could help to improve the sector. An AKIS (Agriculture Knowledge and Innovation System) is a system that links people and institutions to promote mutual learning and generate, share, and use agriculture-related technology, knowledge, and information. The system integrates farmers, agricultural educators, researchers, and extension officers to harness knowledge and information from various sources for better farming and improved livelihoods.