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Horticulture project identification, phase 2 The aim of this project is to send an experts mission to a poor suburb of Cape Town Philippi in South Africa in the field of horticulture.Philippi has high unemployment rates and a relatively floating non-coherent population that lies within Greater Philippi; a district estimated to be home for some 800,000 people. The area, only two kilometres from Cape Town International Airport, used to be the horticultural produce provider for Cape Town.Two experts of the Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) will be assigned to do more profound investigations as to the relevant angles or potential business leads for Dutch private sector, in horticulture specifically, but also in a broader perspective such as water usage, energy efficiency and food production and distribution chain.The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has great interest in the development as Philippi is one of their focal areas for agricultural development as well in the context of food security as for economic development of livelihood and emerging farmers.The Philippi farmers have no experience in working in intensive undercover horticulture; consequently choosing for a technically sophisticated level of greenhouse to realize this intensive horticulture would not be wise. The proposition is to do a step by step approach and learn undercover horticulture from the beginning.The conclusion of a Wageningen University/LEI analysis made in February 2012 is that there is a market for medium technology. So, starting with low technology, a growth part in the context of business development scenarios towards medium technology based solutions may be feasible.
Processing plant extracting antioxidants from olive mill waste water Note: This project has been cancelled, because it has been withdrawn by the applicant at an early stage.The applicant has investigated the technology for harvesting anti-oxidants from olive mill waste water for some time. The anti-oxidants from olive mill waste water have a very high quality and are used in food, medicines and cosmetics as a health promoting ingredient. The world demand for these products is increasing. In contacts with the local partner the idea came up to implement the technology in the Palestinian Territories. This appeared a feasible idea so the plans were developed to start a project in the region.The project will be situated in Ramallah region.The applicant is Sana Pharmaceutical Research Company from Amman, Jordan and the local partner is Jerusalem Pharmaceuticals Company from Al Bireh, Ramallah. The partners will establish a joint venture company to implement the project.The project is an initiative to utilise an opportunity for producing a valuable product from waste and has an interesting business case.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The project itself is addressing a waste issue. The most "harmful substance" in the solid fraction of the wastewater is the hydroxytyrosol. So, the project does not generate any harmful waste. The remaining solids after the extraction of hydroxytyrosol can be used as fertilizers and the water that is remaining after filtration can be used for irrigation or re-use in the olive mills.For business ethics the joint venture will maintain the same high standards as the parent companies.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsFor the basic-level employees the payment is just above minimum wages. The only fringe benefits will be health care support.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe processing of olive oil waste water is new in the country.•	Chain effectsImpact on local suppliersThe olive mill owners will receive an additional income from the joint venture for the waste water. Other suppliers will be the fuel suppliers and maintenance companies. The partners plan to spend considerable funds on marketing and distribution for which external companies will be hired.Impact on local customers or consumersThe project will make available water in small quantities and organic fertilizers for farmers.•	Position of womenA number of women will be employed in medium-level positions. The partners will establish a company that will process olive oil waste water with a capacity of approximately 8,500 m3 of waste water and produce 34,000 kg anti-oxidant annually.
BOL LED Activity 2014/2 AGROPECRUZ In the branch sectors, NCH identifies possible participation of the Dutch business community in the AGROPECRUZ fair, to be held in Santa Cruz, Bolivia from the 8 to 13 April 2014.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.
Force field analysis green hydrogen in Egypt This study is a force field analysis of green hydrogen in Egypt to map relevant on-going and upcoming opportunities, key players and projects in the green hydrogen sector in Egypt.The purpose of the study is to identify added value regarding Dutch actors, solutions and expertise.
Partnership for responsible cobalt sourcing The project will focus on artisanally mined cobalt. Cobalt is one of the key materials used in batteries for multiple applications, including smartphones (lithium-ion batteries) and lighting products. The project partners are FairPhone, Huayou, Signify, and The Impact Facility.The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) risks that this project aims to address are:1.	Health and safety at work: very poor working conditions of artisanal miners at both (Kamilombe and Kasulu) Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) sites, which are (mainly) the result of the informality with which ASM mining has evolved in the DR Congo.2.	Discrimination and gender: women working at ASM sites have no access to safety equipment and are commonly restricted to low-skilled activities, such as washing ore and as such earning the least, as well as working under hazardous conditions.3.	Market distortion and competition: dominant sense by the ASM miners of dishonest and non-transparent trading terms of cobalt traders due toa) an asymmetry to access to information andb) a lack of clear mechanisms to communicate effectively between cooperative and miners.The project therefore aims to1.	show demand for fairly sourced ASM cobalt by integrating it in the supply chains of the project partners FairPhone, Huayou and Signify and2.	by mobilizing the industry to follow this example, acknowledging the need to invest in and accept fair ASM cobalt in their supply chains.The project will therefore actively coordinate and align with industry and other key stakeholder initiatives and efforts in the cobalt (battery) industry.
DRRS Honduras 2023 The official request comes from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Honduras.The objective of the request is the preparation of a Management Plan with a focus on adaptation to climate change in the Basin of the Aguán River, which is located in the northern zone of Honduras and covers an area of 11,005 km2. This Basin Management Plan should include an ecosystem approach, aimed at improving the standard of living of the population in harmony with the existing natural resources. The purpose of this comprehensive action is to promote sustainable urban-rural planning and development to deal with climate change; strengthening resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related risks and natural disasters in municipal territories within the Aguán River Basin.Over the past few years, the Aguán Valley was hit very hard during hurricane Eta and Iota (2020) and the tropical storms and hurricanes that made landfall close to Honduras (2022). The entire basin is prone to floodings, as well as landslides as a result of soil saturation due to excess rainfall and the level of deforestation on high slopes. Climate change has made these events more frequent and more intense. Prevention is therefore back on the agenda.Keeping the upcoming hurricane and wet season in mind, Honduras is interested in sustainable management of existing natural resources in the basin to reduce risks and avoid costly damages to infrastructure, especially to the agriculture of the valley of Aguán. This valley is very important to the economy of Honduras, as it provides large-scale employment and also high value agricultural exports.
MHPSS Specialist Pakistan The purpose of this deployment is to provide technical MHPSS expertise in Islamabad, Pakistan, including support to the coordination of the MHPSS response to the Pakistan flood emergency. This includes capacity strengthening to facilitate effective coordination, mapping of MHPSS services in the affected provinces, and facilitate MHPSS trainings based on need identified.
Training on milk quality Transfer of (practical) knowledge about food safety in the Ukrainian dairy chain to improve the Ukrainian dairy sector and boost the bilateral cooperation in this sector so the Dutch private sector can profit now and in the future.
Expoalimentaria mission Dutch presence at the international Agro fair Expoalimentaria 2015 in Lima (26 - 28 August) with a focus on logistics and packaging.Additionally, a logistics/packing mission from the Netherlands to enhance Peruvian export possibilities.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.
Fact-finding mission Waste Colombia The aim of the project is to conduct a fact-finding mission on the waste sector in Colombia.
Potato smallholders capacity building project, Punjab This project aims to improve the production and sustainability of almost 1,000 potato smallholders in four districts of Punjab in Pakistan. An intensive training and extension program consisting of demonstrations, seed potato plots, practical farmer’s training, field days and extension support will be organized. A training-of-trainers approach will help expand the project from one to four districts. Tailor-made potato manual and extension material will be developed for future use. The duration of the project is 2.5 years.
Scoping of the Zanzibar Start-up Ecosystem Currently, there is no clear overview of the start-up system of Zanzibar. Who are the start-ups working in Zanzibar, what are their challenges and what can be done to support them? These questions are all left unanswered at this point. The scoping of the start-up ecosystem of Zanzibar aims to fill this gap through providing a thorough mapping and analysis of the current start-up ecosystem of Zanzibar. Through interviews with start-ups and by directly engaging with local stakeholders such as knowledge institutes, government organisations, NGO’s and other relevant stakeholders, an assessment of the current ecosystem will be delivered. In turn, a roundtable will be organized together with start-ups and stakeholders to discuss challenges, solutions and recommendations. In the end, a final presentation will be given as a sum-up of the findings, recommendations and proposed follow-ups.
DRR-Team Fiji – Team Leader DRR-Team mission focused on reducing the risk of flood disasters in Fiji. The mission included: 1) Flood risk assessment and identification of mitigation measures for Rakiraki and Ba Catchments.2) Provide recommendations to mitigate urban flood in Rakiraki and Ba urban centers.3) Dutch advice in suitable engineering solutions in river management in the Rakiraki and Ba catchments, aligned along the Dutch “room for the river” approach.4) Provide general recommendations on institutional strengthening for integrated flood management in Fiji.
Literature review and stakeholder consultation, Bangladesh Aim of the project:Literature review and stakeholder consultation to establish a shared agenda for addressing the "build, neglect, and rebuild" cycle in the water sector, with a collaborative approach in Bangladesh.This assignment, funded through the Partners for Water Programme by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), aims to address the recurring "build, neglect, and rebuild" cycle in Bangladesh's water sector.The Netherlands, known for its water management expertise, seeks to strengthen its international partnerships through the Netherlands International Water Ambition (IWA). This assignment will be carried out by MetaMeta and the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).The assignment involves conducting a literature review, stakeholder consultations, comparative analysis, and proposing practical recommendations to break the cycle. Key counterpart organizations include the Government of Bangladesh, private sector entities and civil society groups.The project spans from September 2023 to November 2023, with a strong focus on local collaboration and co-creation.
True cost analysis and market introduction Organic Bananas The problem: Bananas are the most sold product in European supermarkets. The value chain is completely price-driven and the competition between supermarkets to offer the cheapest banana has a devastating effect on production conditions. Land and water degradation and social abuse are examples of this. Organic and Fairtrade have taken a first step to tackle the social and environmental problems, but producers are still forced to use (cheap) fossil energy and cheap migrant workers (e.g. Haitians on the Dominican Republic) by the low prices that supermarkets offer, even for organic and Fair Trade bananas. To tackle these issues adequately it is necessary to take another step and internalize all social and environmental costs in the price that consumers eventually pay. Target group: That is why partners in the supply chain of organic bananas from Peru and the Dominican Republic want to establish the true cost for the production of their organic bananas and forward these costs in the value chain. To establish the true price, True Price and Fairmatch Support will support the producers Grupo Banamiel SAS, (Dominican Republic) and APPBOSA (Peru) in a CSR risk analysis with regard to poverty and carbon footprint on their production and packing system and develop, and eventually implement (in Project B), remediation measures. For the analysis, the producers will use the True Price assessment tool. Impact: Through the tool, the producers will know the true cost for their bananas being produced taking the main CSR risks for banana cultivation into account. The project will establish a closed supply chain of producers, exporters, importers and resellers. This closed supply chain will allow the consumers to see and pay the True Price for organic bananas and will allow producers to receive a price that rewards their efforts to produce an environmentally and socially sustainable banana. The project will also create consumer awareness on the costs of remediation of social and environmental risks in the supply chain.
Digital trade mission agribusiness A digital agribusiness trade mission in Senegal-Netherlands is organised to inform Senegalese and Dutch companies about developments and cooperation opportunities in Senegalese agriculture, food production and trade. The basis for this trade mission is a scoping study on five key value chains in Senegalese agribusiness commissioned by the Netherlands embassy in Dakar, Senegal and RVO.The analysis identified the five most promising value chains in Senegalese agriculture that could benefit from Dutch expertise and technology to improve performance. In the framework of the study, several specific business cases have been developed, which could enable Senegalese and Dutch partners to cooperate (more) successfully towards a food system change. Based on the scoping study and the network and experience of the embassy and RVO, potential business partners are identified and invited as participants in this event. Through matchmaking, contacts between these potential business partners will be arranged. Dutch and Senegalese supporting organisations like Ministries, the embassy, RVO, banks, NGOs and knowledge institutes, inform the participants how they can facilitate the ambitions of agribusiness partners and help solve challenges in the business-enabling environment.
Study visit #cocreateMYCITY Durban (CCMC) nominees Five top South African students of the #cocreateMYCITY Durban project were nominated to travel to the Netherlands to expand their knowledge and experience in Smart City solutions. This second leg of #cocreateMYCITY Durban will take place in the Netherlands from 24 June to 1 July 2018.The purpose of this project includes:•	Increasing knowledge sharing and skills development between the Netherlands and South Africa toward Smart and Resilient Cities, Entrepreneurship and Curriculum Development;•	Find tangible solutions to urban challenges of the City  of Delft;•	Fostering entrepreneurship and education;•	Building and expanding the current network of knowledge institutes, government and business.
Sustainable Dairy Farm in Kosovo J.H. van der Linde Agribusiness has been approached by a dairy company from Pristina, which was facing problems with the quality of the raw milk for its cheese and butter manufacturing. After a number of meetings, the interest was expressed from both Kosovar and Dutch sides to investigate the possibilities of a strategic partnership and an investment in a new and sustainable (“zero-energy”) dairy farm with milking facility in Kosovo for the production of high quality milk to be supplied to dairy processors in Kosovo. This farm will introduce modern farm techniques to the country, based on Dutch technology and approach.The objective of this project is to investigate whether the proposed investment is technically and / or commercially feasible.
Production of animal vaccines The applicant, Hester Biosciences, is the second largest producer of poultry vaccines in India. To meet the increasing international demand for animal vaccines, Hester is seeking ways to expand its production capacity and extend its product range. Internationally, demand for PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants) vaccine and CSF (Classical Swine Fever) vaccine is much higher that supply. However, India does not allow production of these vaccines, as the diseases do not occur in India (only vaccines based on the India strain are allowed, while international markets demand the Nigerian strain).Therefore, Hester aims to set up a production plant in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal in joint venture with Him Electronics, part of the Golchha organisation, one of Nepal's top-three industrial houses. The joint venture will produce for the local market (5% to 10%), but most of the production will be for international sales. The project will the first commercial production of animal vaccines in Nepal and create 66 direct jobs (30 basic-, 36 medium-/ high-level). All staff will be trained on the job in the production facility of Hester Biosciences in India and later on in the new plant in Nepal. The production plant will meet international bio-security (BDL-2) and quality standards (GMP, OHSAS, and ISO 14001:2004).Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The plant will be certified for ISO 9001:2008 and GMP. In addition, standards for ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 will be introduced, but these certifications can only be obtained 12 to 24 months after project completion. The bio safety standards will adhere to BSL-2 criteria.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsThe project will create 66 jobs (30 basic-level, 36 medium-/ high-level), increased to 200 (90 basic, 110 medium/high) after follow-up investments. Salaries will be at least 20% above minimum wage. Working conditions will be up to international OHSAS and ISO 14000 standards.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThis high tech project will transfer knowledge in these areas of expertise: veterinary sciences, animal vaccine production procedures and quality assurance in the supply chain.•	Chain effectsThe project will create 25 indirect jobs with the 6 (sub)dealers in Nepal.•	EnvironmentThe impact on the environment will be neutral, as the project takes adequate measures (BSL-2 and ISO 14001:2004 standards).•	Position of womenAt least 30% of the staff will be female, including medium/high-level positions. To set up a modern animal vaccine manufacturing plant in Nepal with a capacity of ten million doses of PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants) and ten million doses of CSF (Classical Swine Fever) vaccine.
Research African Crowdfunding concerning The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) rules in a conflict-sensitive context While Somalia and Somaliland have a formal government, it is relatively small and has limited legislation for financial transactions. The private financial sector dominates economic development to benefit powerful factions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) struggle to obtain loans for investments. Most depend on their networks. It is difficult for individuals without the necessary connections to secure investments. This project aims to review whether and how crowdfunding could be a potential source of financing for business plans of those entrepreneurs who lack affiliations to the factions that dominate the financial market.
USF China Demonstration of livestreaming software for sports matches to broadcast to interested viewers. Aim of the demonstration project is to convince sport clubs and sport academies to invest in this software.
Workshop Circular Economy Summit Bangladesh's apparel and textile industry has achieved significant success as a global garments manufacturer, but at a high environmental cost. The industry's exponential growth has resulted in waste generation, resource depletion, and pollution.Embracing circular economy principles offers a compelling solution to these challenges, by transitioning from a linear model to one that promotes resource efficiency and waste reduction. Closing the loop through recycling, reusing, and designing for durability can yield numerous benefits. However, investment, technology and effective policy interventions are crucial to drive this transformation and support more circular business models.During, the second Bangladesh Circular Economy Summit (June 2024) these drivers for a transformation towards a more circular apparel and textile industry in Bangladesh will be explored with key industry stakeholders.The Netherlands, via its embassy in Dhaka and The Hague School of Applied Science/Universiteit Groningen, will participate in the Summit by organizing a workshop around Bangladesh-Netherlands collaboration in the circular textile industry.Purpose of the workshop is to teach participants about circularity in the textile industry (and sharing Dutch best practices) and to identify (how the Netherlands can play a role in filling) the current knowledge/technology/policy gaps in Bangladesh’s textile industry and show the necessity to make the sector more circular.