Projects and references

The main objective of this project is to increase income for all stakeholders in the Cambodian rubber commodity chain. It aims: (1) to reorganize the commodity chain to achieve better commercial equity between the different stakeholders; (2) to secure additional currency earnings for the country in order to rectify an estimated loss of 8 million dollars per year due to discounting of Cambodian natural rubber on the international market; (3) to ensure higher employment in the sector on both smallholdings and estates.

The objective was to collect factual information to assess whether an EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) for the upcoming Parliamentary elections in East Timor, scheduled to take place in June/July 2012 would be useful, advisable and feasible. Moreover the objective was to produce specific documents containing clear information and recommendations for the deployment of a possible EU EOM.

Collection of factual information to assess whether an EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) for the upcoming Constituent Assembly Elections in Libya, scheduled to take place in June 2012, would be useful, advisable and feasible. Moreover, the objective was to produce specific documents containing clear information and recommendations for the deployment of a possible EU EOM. 

Summary, adaptation and updating of the existing Hospital Master Plan (HMP) with particular attention to the implementation strategy, especially the HR plan;
Provision of a reliable health care model for the entire population;
Assessment of the needs to achieve the rationalisation of the system in the long run and political feasibility;
Development of a regional approach to secondary health care services, especially the development of emergency services.

The project has four main technical components: (i) Policy, reform and institutional development: improvement of land use security, pasture land management, and improvement of the legislative environment for the creation of private companies; (ii) Sustainable land and pasture management, (iii) Establishment of farm advisory services and of an agricultural market information system; and (iv) Rural infrastructure development, and capacity building of raions, jamoats and communities to plan, implement, and maintain the infrastructures.

Support to the Algerian administration in the implementation of a programme aiming to improve the economic performance (competitiveness, job creation, exports, etc.) of the agriculture, agri-food and tourism sectors.
The actions focus on building the capacity of the institutions in charge of these sectors' follow-up, and of professional organisations, on the creation and strengthening of technical centres and of a centre of excellence, and on the definition of a tourism marketing strategy.
To accomplish the services, provision of a team of sectoral experts forming a Support Unit and of specialised short-term technical assistance.

Technical and administrative support to the EDF National Authorising Officer (NAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) for the successful implementation of the Belize Rural Development Programme (BRDP II).
The BRDP II aims at increasing rural household incomes and food security by contributing to the rural market economy’s expansion. The programme has three main components:
1) Enterprise promotion and employment generation in rural areas,
2) Rehabilitation of economic rural infrastructure,
3) Institutional strengthening and support for the formulation of development policies.
The BRDP II is implemented mainly by grant call for proposals, infrastructure tenders and TA for institutional support and management.

Evaluation of the intermediate results of the Afikepo programme (€74.55 m), which seeks to enhance nutrition security by 1) increasing and diversifying dietary intake of safe and nutritious foods, and 2) increasing the use of enhanced nutrition knowledge and awareness and hygiene practices, and of the Kulima programme (€111 m), which seeks “Sustainable agricultural growth promoted” through 1) increased agricultural productivity and diversified production, 2) the development or establishment of agricultural value chains and employment opportunities, and 3) strengthened agriculture sector governance.