Projects and references

The main objectives of this evaluation were to provide the relevant services of the European Union and stakeholders with: (i) an overall independent assessment of the past performance of the technical assistance to the ''Clean Energy and Climate Partnership'' programme, paying particular attention to its intermediate results measured against its expected objectives and the reasons underpinning such results, and (ii) key lessons learned, conclusions and related recommendations in order to improve current and future actions.

The main objectives of this evaluation were to provide the relevant services of the European Union and stakeholders with: (i) an overall independent assessment of the past performance of the technical assistance to the ''Clean Energy and Climate Partnership'' programme, paying particular attention to its intermediate results measured against its expected objectives and the reasons underpinning such results, and (ii) key lessons learned, conclusions and related recommendations in order to improve current and future actions.

Sugarcane is a key cash crop for farmers in various region of Bangladesh and particularly in low-rainfall and low fertility areas such as Rajshani, Pabna, Kushtia, Jessore, Faridpur, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Bogra and Mymensingh. However, sugar production has declined resulting in significant losses. North Bengal Sugar Mill is an outdated sugar complex of 1,500 TCD with low agricultural and industrial performance.
To address this, the government launched a project to modernize NBSM, increase its capacity and make it profitable. Ginger SOFRECO was in charge of the agricultural action plan and the feasibility study for a new 2,000/2,500 TCD sugar plant with a refinery capable of producing 200/300 t/day and a cogeneration plant.

The PPRI aims to improve the resilience of rural populations to climate change, reduce poverty and improve food security. The Technical Assistance supports the implementation of the PPRI’s four components, namely: i) agricultural and agroecological support, ii) climate-resilient irrigation infrastructure, iii) strengthening capacities at local and national levels, and iv) project management, monitoring and evaluation, and capitalization.

The Climate Friendly Agribusiness Value Chains Sector Project (CFAVC) aims to create an enabling environment that reduces the incidence of poverty, malnutrition and food insecurity among the rural poor. The Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) is providing management and technical assistance in the implementation of the project, strengthening the technical and management capacities of the participating government agencies and project stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with the financing agreement and government policies.