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Generating Sustainable Livelihoods and Leadership for Peace in South Sudan This five-year project (September 2016 – August 2021) titled ‘Generating Sustainable Livelihoods and Leadership for Peace in South Sudan’ will be implemented in South Sudan by a consortium of three organisations: the Agency for Co-operation and Research in Development (ACORD), DanChurchAid (DCA), and the Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR). The project has a budget allocation of 8.2 million Euros from the Addressing Root Causes (ARC) Fund of the Netherlands Government. Four major inter-related causes of conflict and instability have been identified by this consortium, which will be addressed through this project: food insecurity; disengagement of youth; tensions and mistrust; and a lack of effective conflict resolution mechanisms. In response to these root causes of instability in Central Equatoria, Eastern Equatoria, and Jonglei states, this consortium will build on the complementary strengths, knowledge, and expertise of its three members. By pooling resources and expertise, the project will leverage individual strengths such as: ACORD’s expertise in conflict transformation at community level, food security, livelihoods and water resource management programming in Central and Eastern Equatoria; DCA’s experience in resilience and disaster risk reduction, food security, livelihoods programming, humanitarian assistance, and peacebuilding in Jonglei, Eastern, and Central Equatoria states; and CCR’s experience in strengthening the conflict management skills of civil society and state actors, facilitating sustained dialogues, and developing policy recommendations aimed at promoting more effective capacity-building and policymaking in South Sudan. The specific project outcomes to be achieved by this project are: (1)- Greater trust and tolerance between citizens and state institutions, and among previously conflicting or adversarial groups; (2) - Food security and livelihoods improved, and vulnerability to adversity reduced; (3) - Increased knowledge and skills among communities, civil society and local government structures to mitigate and resolve conflict without recourse to violence.
Hebeda Sawmill, Latvia - Vika Wood Ltd. Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    Hebeda Sawmills              Region    Europe        Sector       Project No007307   Projected Board DateMay 20, 1996   Company NameAS Toftan Ltd (Estonia) and Vika Wood Ltd (Latvia)   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	Hebeda Tra Ab, a joint-venture of three Swedish sawmilling companies, and Thomesto Oy, a Finnish forestry industry trading company.    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	Total project cost is $12 million in Estonia and US$19 million in Latvia. IFCs proposed investment is US$6 million of which US$2 in Estonia and US$4 in Latvia.    Location of project and Description of site    	The sawmill in Estonia is located about 15 km from the city of Voru, and the mill site covers 27 hectares. The sawmill in Latvia is located about 10 km from the city of Talsi, and the site covers 50 hectares.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The project is to build and to operate two sawmills, one to be located in Estonia, and the other in Latvia.  Both plants will have a capacity of 50,000 m3 of kiln-dried sawnwood for the export market.  The Latvian plant will also have an additional capacity of 10,000 m3 of green sawnwood.  The total investment cost is estimated at US$31 million, of which US$12 million is for the Estonian project and US$19 million for the Latvian project.  The project will increase the value-added content of the local forestry industry as most logs are currently exported unprocessed.  By-products, such as chips (35,000 m3 solid for each plant), will be exported until a local market is identified.  About 40 people will be employed in each sawmill.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a category B project according to IFCs environmental review procedure.  Environmental, health and safety issues associated with the project include air emissions, liquid effluents and employee exposure to noise and dust. Each plant will be equipped with effluent treatment, dust collector equipment, and sprinklers.    The  is available from the Public Information Center.       Date SPI sent to PIC     April 12, 1996      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).
A/S Vereinsbank Riga Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    Latvia-Latvian Joint Venture Bank              Region    Europe        Sector       Project No004880   Projected Board DateDecember 1, 1995   Company NameLatvian Joint Venture Bank   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	Vereins- und Westbank                             51%                     (Technical Partner and Majority Shareholder)                          Rigas Komercbanka (Local Partner)                  30%                   IFC                                               19%                                                         Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	US$7 million; Proposed IFC investment US1.4 million    Location of project and Description of site    	Riga, Latvia    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The company is a newly to be created joint-venture bank primarily engaged in trade finance.  It is expected to enhance banking standards in Latvia.  The banks client base will consist of Latvian export/import companies trading with Western Europe and Scandinavia.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is an environmental review category C project.  There are no environmental issues.       Date SPI sent to PIC     November 7, 1995      For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 676-0365
Scoping Mission Albania (DRR15AL03) As a follow-up of a post disaster needs assessment it was decided to organize a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Team Albania Scoping Mission. The terms of reference for the present DRR-Team Albania mission are in summary:1. To assist Albanian authorities in defining the response to the frequent flooding of the lower river stretches and coastal areas.2. To address flood management as it is interwoven with integrated water resources management. Therefore DRR- Team recommendations regarding flood management should be adjusted into the water reform agenda that is presently developing in Albania.3. To assess the legal basis of water management in Albania where it is identified an Achilles’ heel and key in the reform process. Therefore an assessment of the legal basis regarding flood management in the context of water management is an integral part of this DRR Team mission.4. To investigate opportunities for involvement of the Netherlands water sector at large in water resources management and water services in Albania. This may include technical issues, infrastructure development and flood risk related services delivery as well as institutional issues and capacity building.
Incoming mission for matchmaking union sector delegation This mission aims at matchmaking between Moroccan farming cooperatives and Dutch suppliers of technology and expertise to join forces and upscale the technology of the pilot project in Meknes to other regions and other value chains.
Training and attachment programme for Ghanaian designers Through PSD toolkit projects, the Dutch government has been involved in the stimulation of the Ghanaian Design sector in the past years. The Ghanaian government strives to develop the production industry in Ghana. Aspects such as branding, product design, digital design, service design and packaging design are essential to make these policies successful and add value locally and compete with imported products. Moreover, developing the design sector aligns very well with the focus of both the Dutch and the Ghanaian governments on stimulating young entrepreneurship.Therefore, this new project is developed to contribute to the further development of the design sector in Ghana while simultaniously strengthening the cooperation between the Ghanaian and Dutch design sectors further.The main focus of the project is on training Ghanaian professionals and facilitating professional attachments within 10 Dutch companies and 2 Dutch Design education institutes. Moreover, the project aims to fit well within activities organized by Ghana Design Network focused on the whole design sector and (future) public and private clients of design services.
Tourism development in São Vicente and Santo Antão, Cabo Verde The Cape Verdean travel agency business is affected by the absence of a national tourism policy and marketing strategy, the absence of proper regulation, the lack of collective and individual organization and the outdated business model of the local and independent travel agencies. The project aims to boost the economic benefits for the local private Cabo Verdean tourism sector by improving the position of the local Santo Antão and São Vicente-based travel associations and travel agencies and diversifying their tourism services potential to serve new market segments. The local travel agencies will have augmented bargaining power and negotiation positions vis-à-vis the global tour operators. The local supply chain will have better opportunities to be integrated into the tourism value chain.
Poultry incoming study visit The Netherlands embassy in Côte d'Ivoire and RVO have undertaken various activities in the poultry sector over the last few years. In 2018, Dutch poultry companies attended the Sara Agri Conference. The Netherlands has participated in multiple poultry forums. In 2019, the embassy commissioned a comprehensive sector study. This study was executed by the Netherlands-African Business Council (NABC) with the assistance of local authorities. The objective was to improve the understanding of the sector and uncover the potential opportunities for Dutch cooperation with the Ivorian stakeholders in the poultry sector. The final report of this study led to a common consensus on the key findings among the relevant stakeholders, including The Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (MIRAH) and the poultry private sector. This visit is the next step and follow-up on the performed study. It will contribute to the further development of the poultry sector in Côte d'Ivoire. An incoming study visit will further strengthen the position of the Netherlands and Dutch companies as valuable partners in the Poultry sector and increase opportunities for collaboration.
Expert contribution conference programme SIAM Dutch experts and representatives of relevant Dutch institutions will participate in the conference programme and field day, at the Moroccan International Agriculture Fair (SIAM).The purpose is to promote the expertise of the Netherlands in the field of Climate Smart Agriculture and the development of sustainable agro-food supply chains in circular systems. The activity will help boost a durable partnership with Morocco in these fields.
DRRS Honduras 2023 (DRR223HN04) The official request comes from 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.
Feasibility soft red fruits This project aims to assess the feasibility of cultivating soft red fruits in Rwanda and determine whether an expertise centre and incubator can be established.
Potentials and pitfalls for policy makers: Transition towards Renewable Energy The purpose of this assignment is to map the energy transition from a MENA perspective, providing the argumentation base for transition. The report goes beyond the megawatts and looks at the socio-economic opportunities the energy transition can bring.
Development of a vacuum extractor with local materials in Uganda (Phase I) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in Developing Markets.Design and innovate with locally available materials for economic and environmental impact.Phase I: Feasibility study.
Matchmaking Norica Matchmaking Norica (North African Company for Food Industries).
Draft policy paper entrepreneurship in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) The objective of this project is to contribute to an improved business climate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, by advising the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on policies in the field of economic infrastructure. Therefore, a draft policy document will be written, which proposes replacements and amendments of current laws and addresses the current issues that businesses face, such as registration challenges and a lack of support. The document will also focus on fostering female entrepreneurship and enabling e-commerce businesses to thrive. In order to create a supported document, stakeholders will be engaged through focus groups. The policy draft document will be presented to the KRG by the end of May.
Going Bananas – Restoring livelihoods of conflict affected farmers in Cotabato This project aims to contribute to peace and sustainable economic development by restoration of agriculture based livelihoods for over 12,000 farmer households in Carmen, North Cotabato. By introducing climate resilient farming, incentives in the form of seedlings, improved market conditions and landscape interventions the farmers will become productive smallholders. This will result in an improved income for at least 2,000 farmers and an increase in nutritional value and food security for their families (9,000 individuals).
Market study Food and Retail Mozambique Mozambique annually imports USD 500 million in vegetables and prepared foodstuffs such as cereals, milk, dairy products, oil and fats, and canned and frozen food. That can be an opportunity for Dutch companies in the food sector.
Charging infrastructure for Electric Vehicles – A Roadmap supporting the e-mobility development in Morocco E-mobility reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves air quality. The Roadmap to e-mobility and charging infrastructure for Morocco is developed together with the Institute Research Solar Energy et Energies Nouvelles (IRESEN) and addresses the following topics:	· Guidance for the development of an EV charging system and Moroccan market model.	· A regulatory framework and incentives.	· Recommendations to speed up the implementation of Electric Vehicles and a charging infrastructure.	· EV charging as part of the energy transition and climate goals. Also, Research, Development and Innovation to support the transition to e-mobility. This Roadmap project contributes to the Moroccan-Dutch cooperation on e-mobility through:	1. A study on the local EV context in Morocco;	2. Exchange of knowledge and best practices from the Netherlands, relevant in the Moroccon context; 	3. Identification of an e-mobility pilot project and list of potential partners.
Keeping the Light On for Off-Grid Solar Consumers The Global-Off Grid Lightning Association (GOGLA) conducts a study to understand the reasons behind the PAYGO default rates. The goal of the KLTO study is to develop actionable insights and understanding of the underlying causes of consumer non-payment, identify company good practices for managing at-risk customer portfolios, and assess how subsidies can improve outcomes for consumers.
Baseline Study Wind Energy Bangladesh The objective of the baseline study is to comprehend the potential business openings to offer services and knowledge, export technology and materials, and invest in the wind energy sector of Bangladesh. Additionally, the study aims to assess the willingness of the Dutch wind energy sector to establish a sustainable wind energy sector in Bangladesh.
Agriculture Mission Sri Lanka The purpose of the Dutch dairy, horticulture and poultry mission is:•	To promote Dutch knowledge, techniques and products from the dairy, poultry and horticulture sector.•	To enhance business-to-business cooperation between the mentioned sectors in Sri Lanka and the Netherlands.Besides this, the mission aims to provide Dutch businesses involved in the dairy, horticulture and poultry sector with the opportunity to get a clearer view of the potential for investments and opportunities in Sri Lanka. It should result in long-term strategies for these companies to extend their business activities and investments into Sri Lanka. These strategies will contribute to economic development in Sri Lanka and the Netherlands through increased trade and knowledge exchange.
Capacity building of Paprika smallholder farmers in Mwenezi Zimbabwe’s economy relies primarily upon agriculture, which employs 60%-70% of the population and generates 40% of all export revenue. When local agriculture struggles, the rest of the economy suffers too.  Supporting the smallholder farmers is one of the Netherlands’ priority areas for development cooperation in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has successfully exploited markets in industrialized countries for high-value non-traditional agricultural products, most notably horticultural crops.This paprika value-chain project will provide training and technical extension support to 1,000 smallholder farmers at least on paprika nursery establishment and management, field production and post-harvest management. The project will also scale up the production of other spices, such as coriander, fennel and fenugreek. These spices have a ready and guaranteed offtake market in Europe.
BUHS Labs The objective of this feasibility study is to conduct a study for the Bangladesh University of Health Sciences to show the client and potential financers that an investment in the know-how and technology of the consortium partners is financially sustainable.
Tanzania delegation to Startup Conference DR Congo, Kinshasa The Netherlands Embassy in Tanzania supports the Tanzania Startup Association (TSA) in establishing and implementing a Tanzanian Start-up Act. To kickstart the next phase of this process, the Embassy proposes sending TSA and relevant government officials to the Start-up Conference in Kinshasa. With this, the embassy hopes to:- Inspire Tanzania through multilateral discussions; - Form regional ties and stimulate regional knowledge exchange;- Offer TSA and Tanzanian government knowledge of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ecosystem.The conference on implementing the Start-up Act in DR Congo aims to raise awareness and inform entrepreneurs and stakeholders about this recently adopted law and the changes it will bring. Also, the conference should facilitate the dialogue between stakeholders and the government authorities responsible for implementing the next steps. Some of the recommended measures may be implemented after this dialogue, although it is uncertain.
Small communities sanitation – Dutch consultant The Dutch consultant will be building feasible scenarios to improve the sanitation coverage of small communities in Egypt, as well as testing its implementation potential in different geographic contexts in Egypt. The consultant will evaluate and validate these scenarios, in terms of financial viability and sustainability, in order to explore the potential for their translation to other rural small communities in Egypt. For this aim, it's important that the Dutch consultant cooperates with a local consultant, specialised in local data in the same field.The project builds upon an earlier study called "Final Reconnaissance Study Innovative Sanitation Facilities Egypt v1.2".This study may provide essential building blocks to speed-up the process of scenario building.
Study opportunities and challenges sports venues, India This project aims to study the Indian scenario for large sports venues. The study will identify the challenges and opportunities and provide strategies for maximizing the utilization of these venues, creating revenues, and including environmental sustainability aspects. The strategy will help plan and manage large sports facilities across the country.
Delegated Representative the Philippines 2018-2019 Delegated Representative the Philippines 2018-2019.
UNICEF WASH Specialist Eswatini The WASH specialist supports the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country programme. The specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programme processes, to facilitate the administration and achievements of the WASH related output results in the country programme.
Fact-finding and multiannual road map for Dutch-Colombian Cooperation on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) The fact-finding study provides multidimensional information for AMR in Colombia. It delivers concrete leads for the Dutch-Colombian partnership on AMR reduction through innovation, capacity building, knowledge transfer or businesses.
Business opportunties report Libya The purpose of this market study in Libya is to gain better insight into the economic focus sectors of the Royal Dutch Embassy in Libya and increase bilateral cooperation by bringing together needs and opportunities in Libya and Dutch solutions and technologies.These economic focus sectors are the•	Maritime, including port development;•	Healthcare and•	Food and agricultural sector, including climate-smart agriculture.Here are some other relevant sectors that could be approached:•	Construction and engineering•	Water Management•	Renewable Energy•	Environmental sector.The study will lead to at least three concrete business leads and one lead for government-to-government cooperation. Furthermore, the intervention will gain better insight into the concrete needs of the public sector for capacity building on themes such as local governance, women and youth empowerment, diplomacy skills, reconciliation, etc. Also, the intervention will assess the security risks of doing business in Libya and how to mitigate them.