Projects and references

Support for the implementation of the Partnership and Co-operation Agreement (PCA) between the EU and Azerbaijan, Phase III. Technical assistance for the PCA’s implementation: building capacity within the administration to identify priority sectors for the implementation of the trade, economic and commercial provisions of the PCA; assisting with legislative and administrative reforms and with approximation with EU legislation in the PCA fields; and assisting with accession to the WTO.

The objective of the mission was: (i) to develop and enhance the legal and institutional framework on non-tariff barriers to trade and enable the implementation of the country’s trade policy; (ii) to identify the economic impact of Kazakhstan’s involvement in regional trade organisations and the regional integration process (Single Economic Space, Customs Union, Free Trade Area, etc).

The objective of the assistance, within the framework of the long-term partnership between BiH and the European Union, was to contribute to progress in the Stabilisation and Association process and foster institutional development and economic growth in BiH. More specifically, the project aimed at developing the government’s capacity to regulate competition and design, monitor and control a State Aid system, hence improving the functioning of the BiH single market in harmony with the EU, leading to greater trade and investment within BiH.

Consulting/assistance mission for the privatisation of 4 ginning factory groups of the CMDT (Malian company for the development of textiles): preparation of bidding documents, promotion campaign for the operation, launching of the procurement procedure, evaluation of offers, assistance in negotiations with the buyers until the effective transfer of the subsidiaries’ shares. Consultancy and assistance for the settlement of the CMDT’s liabilities and for the dissolution of the parent company.

The objective of the project is to improve the industrial and intellectual property framework in BiH to meet the “TRIPS-plus” requirements, which will contribute to fulfilling WTO and Stabilisation and Association Agreement conditions as well as those of CEFTA 2006. The project supports the development of the BiH IP Institute’s institutional capacity so that it can ensure the conduct of all its necessary functions, the strengthening of the industrial and intellectual property legal framework in conformity with TRIPS-plus, and the application of legislation on intellectual and industrial property.

The objective of this consultancy project was to ensure the proper performance of the works in accordance with the contractual specifications and requirements in terms of quality, schedule and costs, as well as the efficient commissioning of the project for the two following components: Lot A, covering the restructuring and extension of the electricity distribution networks of nine cities in Senegal, and Lot B, covering the procurement and installation of pre-paid meters and smart meters. The Consultant acted as the Contracting Authority’s representative during the execution of the contracts to be carried out on the latter’s behalf by the constructors and suppliers. Under the authority of the Project Coordinator, the Consultant worked with the project implementation unit in the spirit of teamwork and broad consultation.

Supervision of the works carried out by SONABEL (Burkina Faso's national power utility) under three simultaneous contracts:
- Contract 1: Construction of the 90 kV Ouagadougou - Ouahigouya power line
- Contract 2: Construction of a 90/33/20 kV substation in Ouahigouya and extension of the 225/90/33 kV Ouagadougou substation
- Contract 3: Construction of the 33 kV Kongoussi - Djibo power line, extension of the distribution grids in Djibo and electrification of Ouahigouya, Gourcy, Yako, Bourzanga and Namsiguia, construction of the 33 kV Kaya - Dori power line, extension of the distribution grids of Dori, and electrification of Pissila Tougouri, Yalgo and Bani.

Within the framework of the project for the supervision of the extension works on the Bobo II thermal power plant, SOFRECO is verifying the construction plans, controlling the works and carrying out the approval of the acceptance tests for the different structures to be built under this project (additional 2x10 MW, HFO/DDO fuel), located near Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina's second largest city.

The purpose of the Mother and Child Health Support Project (PASME) is to help improve mother and child health in Senegal, particularly in the three regions of Louga, Kolda and Sedhiou.
The specific objectives of the project aim to:
1) Build the capacities of the national and regional teams of Louga in charge of RH programmes
2) Improve the quality of mother and newborn care, particularly in the regions of Louga, Kolda and Sedhiou
3) Increase the offer and demand of health care services for mothers and children and young people.