PROJECTS
Summary of experiences
World Wide / all countries / all sectors
Description
Country: Italy
Project title: Conservative Restoration and Enhancement of the sacristy and underground areas -San Luigi Guanella house - Milan.
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 151.685
Client: Istituto Figlie di Santa Maria della Divina Provvidenza –Opera Don L. Guanella
Date: 2011
Country: Mali
Project title: Midterm Review of the Support Programme to Economic and Social Development of Culture-PADESC
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: 69.662 €
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2011
The specific objective of the new 10 EDF program in the field of Culture – namely the Support Programme to Economic and Social Development of Culture (PADESC) - is to contribute to the issues related to the economic sectors that generate employment and income in the cultural sectors in Mali to enhance the potential of Culture and optimize the role of Culture in economic and social development.
The objective of the mission is a mid-term review of the Financial Agreement of PADESC programme and the formulation of recommendations for the implementation of the program and the development of the second phase of the programme.
Country: Afghanistan
Project title: Advocacy Training and Support short term Consultancy
Sector: Education and Training
Value: € 34.870
Client: EC
Date: 2011
The overall objective of this contract is: to train staff and assist in the preparation of operational advocacy plans for the EU funded Social Protection implementing partners that will strengthen services to children- and women-at-risk and to persons with disability, and contribute to sustainable improvement in the lives of these vulnerable groups.
The specific objectives are:
1. Organise and carry out a training session on basics of advocacy (meaning, target bodies, key issues, various strategies) to concerned staffs in EU-funded Social Protection portfolio;
2. Assist and support the preparation/updating of precise operational advocacy plans for the following partner agencies: Child Rights Consortium, Medica Mondiale, Women for Afghan Women, who addresses women-at-risk, and the five disability service providers, that will augment their respective overall objectives and plans. The potential for synergies between these categories is also considered.
Country: China
Project title: Analysis of Potential for European Intervention in Social Protection Reform in China
Sector: Education and Training
Value: € 35.824
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2011
The EU has supported the social security reform in China through the Europe-China Social Security Reform Cooperation Project (EUCSS), which started in 2006 and will run until the end of July 2011 with a budget of € 20 million. The overall objective of this project is to support the transition to a sustainable social security system in China which guarantees accessible, adequate and affordable social security benefits to all Chinese citizens.
The global objective of this mission is to identify key issues of the social protection system in China for a possible cooperation with the EU and to analyse the modality of the cooperation.
Country: Kosovo
Project title: Technical Assistance to draft the Guidelines for applicants for Research and Capacity Development
Sector: Education and Training
Value: € 23.850
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2011
The global objective is to strengthen research and innovation to the benefit of economic & social development in Kosovo and to build capacity of research institutions in Kosovo to participate effectively in the EU 7th Framework Programme for Research (FP7) activities and with research networks in Europe.
The specific objective is to draft the Guidelines for Grant Applicants for a grant scheme for Research Capacity Development in Kosovo which is part of the IPA 2010 Education programme.
The project is to be based on the IPA 2010 project fiche entitled 'Education and Employment - Research Capacity Development in Kosovo' drafted by the European Commission Liaison Office to Kosovo in close cooperation with the beneficiary administrations.
Country: Turkey
Project title: Technical Assistance for preparation of the supporting documents of “Increasing Primary School Attendance Rate of Children, Fight Against Violence Towards Children, Promoting Gender Equality in Education projects
Sector: Education and Training
Value: € 39.213
Client: EC
Date: 2011
The global objective of the assignment is to promote Turkish education system by increasing primary school attendance rates, supporting the system with an approach for gender equality and preventing violence against children.
The specific objective is preparation of three ToRs for projects named as:
1. “Increasing Primary School Attendance Rate of Children”. The overall objective of this project is to increase the attendance rates for 8 years compulsory primary education in Turkey.
2. “Fight Against Violence Towards Children”. The overall objective is to contribute to the protection of children against all forms of violence of a physical, emotional, verbal and psychological nature to attain high level of health protection, well being and social cohesion.
3. “Promoting Gender Equality in Education”. The objective of this project is to promote gender equality for girls and boys in schools and equality and gender sensitive approach throughout the education system
Country: Uzbekistan
Project title: Preparatory activities to the project
Sector: Education and Training
Value: € 164.127
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2011
The subject of this project is to provide expert assistance to the European Commission for the implementation of activities prior the commencement of the project on "Inclusive Education for Children with Special needs in Uzbekistan" foreseen by the end of 2011.
The global objective is to initiate a participatory process to highlight key issues and challenges in inclusive education for children with special needs.
The specific objective is to prepare an Inclusive Education Roadmap as a starting point for the upcoming project on Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs in Uzbekistan.
Country: Eritrea
Project title: Long Term Technical Assistance for the Program Support to the Community Courts
Sector: Institutional Strengthening, Governance & Human Rights
Value: 51.395 €
Client: National Authorising Officer of the European Development Fund
Date: 2011
The overall objective of the Project is to support Government's efforts to facilitate access to justice for the population of Eritrea and to improve the services provided by the Community Courts in Eritrea.
The specific objectives are to:
- Ensure the required support to the project management and implementation.
- Ensure adequate institutional capacity development of the Ministry of Justice generally and specifically of the Community Courts Coordinating Offices and the Statistical Department.
Country: Ethiopia
Project title: Asset Management Plan for the City Government of Addis Ababa
Sector: Transport and Infrastructure
Value: $ 300.780
Client: Ministry of Urban Development&Construction
Date: 2011
The objective of the service is to compile and carryout municipal asset inventory and to prepare asset management plan. The proposed asset management plan will include:
- The major infrastructure assets in the city.
- Estimates of the residual cost/worth of an asset; costs/replacement rates.
- Assessments of the condition of assets.
- Estimates of the short and medium term demand for infrastructure investments.
- Estimates of the operations and maintenance costs of existing and new infrastructure.
- An implementation strategy for the asset management plan.
Country: Jordan
Project title: Technical Support to the Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC)
Sector: Transport and Infrastructure
Value: € 136.325
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2011
The global objective of this project is to strengthen CARC's regulatory and oversight capacity and provide technical support to CARC in order to meet certain requirements and legislation in the aviation sector according to EC best practices.
Specific objectives:
a. Draft/Update aviation safety and economic regulations in accordance with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) annex’s, and harmonize with European Regulations.
b. Draft CARC Jordan Aviation Industry Databank specifications.
c. Draft CARC twinning fiche
Country: Suriname
Project title: Final evaluation of the Suriname NGO Institutional Strengthening (SNIS) Programme
Sector: Evaluation and Monitoring
Value: € 15.700
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2011
The 9th National Indicative Programme (NIP) signed by the Government of the Republic of Suriname and the European Commission in 2007 reflects the EC's willingness to support the Non-focal sector: Building the capacity of economic actors in the Republic of Suriname. Within the framework of this Indicative Programme, 1,700,000.00 M€ unspent funds under the 8th NIP Micro-Projects Programme II (MPP II) were reprogrammed to the Suriname NGO Institutional Strengthening Programme (SNIS). The specific objectives of the SNIS are:
1. To improve capability of NGO-networks and NGO-Platforms to participate fully in dialogue with the GoS and other Non-State Actors on broad advocacy issues, legislative issues, human rights discussions and Suriname’s national policies;
2. to develop capability of NGOs and CBOs to take part in the implementation of Suriname's Development Process
Country: Malawi
Project title: Technical Assistance to review the design made, prepare the works (and potential service) tender and organise the supervision of the works
Sector: Transport and Infrastructure
Value: € 77.829
Client: EC
Date: 2010-2012
The global objective of this assignment is to contribute to poverty alleviation and industry development through the increased efficiency of the smallholder sugar cane industry. In response to the changes in the current sugar regime announced by the European Commission in June 2005, Malawi developed a National Adaptation Strategy (NAS).
The overarching objectives of the National Adaptation Strategy (NAS) are twofold:
1) To increase cane production and factory output (quantitative objective)
2) To increase production through efficiency gains in both the field and factory operations (qualitative objective). The specific objectives of this technical assistance are to review the design made, prepare the works (and potential service) tender and organise the supervision of the works.
Country: India
Project title: Assessment of Eligibility of India for Sector Budget Support Support to Secondary Education Programme in India
Sector: Education and Training
Value: € 47.880
Client: EC
Date: 2010-2011
The overall objective of this mission is to analyse the eligibility criteria of assessing the Secondary Education Sector policy, strategy and programme for sector budget support to Government of India. This assessment is part of the formulation process that informed the finalisation of a Sector budget support to Secondary Education by the EU Delegation.
The specific objectives of the mission have been for the expert to provide all relevant information and recommendations required to formulate the Action Fiche and the Technical and Administrative Provisions, including a logical framework to be presented for EU-internal approval of the programme in January 2011.
Country: Morocco
Project title: Final evaluation of the program - Support to the development of vocational training in tourism, textile and ICT
Sector: Education and Training
Value: € 59.700
Client: EC
Date: 2010-2011
In the early 2000s, the Government of Morocco has identified three areas of particular growth-and employment as part of the strategy of economic development. This is the "tourism and hospitality", "textiles and clothing" and "new information technologies and communication". The overall objective of the program has been to achieve the sector development strategies implemented by the Moroccan authorities and the professional sectors and improve the competitiveness of Moroccan enterprises in the sectors concerned in view of the zone of Free Trade.
The specific objective has been for each of the three sectors to improve the quality of production and management skills.
Country: South Africa
Project title: Development of a Small Town Regenaration Strategy for South Africa
Sector: Education and Training
Value: € 121.831
Client: EC
Date: 2010-2011
The overall objective of the assignment was to develop a comprehensive, coherent and practically implementable Small Town Regeneration Strategy for South Africa. The strategy added practical value to the initiatives and interventions already undertaken by various role-players and stakeholders in their attempts to regenerate and rejuvenate the economic development of small towns especially in rural South Africa to meet the South African Government's strategic goals of economic growth and poverty reduction.
The specific objective of the assignment has been to develop a comprehensive, coherent and integrated conceptual framework for small town regeneration in South Africa, with a particular bias towards peri-urban and rural municipalities and small towns that reside within them.
Country: Central African Republic
Project title: Programme de rehabilitation/costrucion des infrastructures administratives et economique
Sector: Transport and Infrastructure
Value: € 191.960
Client: EC
Date: 2010-2011
The overall objective is to contribute to sustainable development in the CAR by the active participation of non-state actors and local authorities to fight against poverty. The specific objective of this mission aims to develop a rehabilitation program and / or construction of administrative and economic infrastructure, in the following poles: Bozoum-Bambari-Sibut-Kaga Bandoro-Mobaye-Bangassou-Bouar-Paoua-Bassangoa
Country: Croatia
Project title: Assistance to the state bodies for civil aviation in preparation for the ICAO USOAP
Sector: Transport and Infrastructure
Value: € 192.000
Client: EC
Date: 2010-2011
The global objective of this project aims to support the Republic of Croatia and state bodies for civil aviation in improving aviation safety according to provisions of international agreements to which Croatia is party, especially the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the EU`s acquis communautaire.
The specific objective has to assist the Croatian Civil Aviation Agency and other competent state bodies for civil aviation in completing the Pre-audit, Audit and Post-audit process for the upcoming safety oversight audit mission under the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP).
Country: Kosovo
Project title: Supervision of works for pipe replacement in Regional Water Company Pristina
Sector: Transport and Infrastructure
Value: € 174.052
Client: EC
Date: 2010-2011
The European Commission Liaison Office To Kosovo (ECLO) has launched a works tender for replacement of this pipe. The contract foresees replacement of existing water pipe in the city of Pristina.
The global objective of this assignment is to improve security of water supply and improve water quality for the citizens of Pristina.
The experts have to ensure the supervision of works contract for the replacement of the water pipes for the Regional Water Company Pristina.
Country: Lebanon
Project title: Mid Term Review of the Support to the Economic Recovery & Reconstruction of Lebanon Programme Component I (MED/2006/018-303) and Support to the Economic Recovery I: Local Development, Reconstruction, Infrastructure Rehabilitation Component II
Sector: Transport and Infrastructure
Value: € 35.947
Client: EC
Date: 2010-2011
The overall objective of this assignment is the mid term evaluation of both the Support to the Economic Recovery & Reconstruction of Lebanon Programme Component I and the Support to the Economic Recovery I: Local Development, Reconstruction and Infrastructure Rehabilitation Component II.
The specific objective of the mission is to assess following issues:
1. the extent to which the programme remains consistent with the initial objectives
2. how will the infrastructure projects enhance economic and social development and will revitalise the economy beyond the level of the immediate users (overall impact)
3. provide recommendations for any required mitigation measures in order to support effective implementation
4. provide lessons learnt from the followed set-up for the implementation of future programmes.
The evaluation included all aspects of the functioning of the programmes. This includes:
1. external aspects as technical, socio-economic, institutional and environmental circumstances
2. internal aspects as the implementation, management and organisational approach
Country: Turkey
Project title: Technical Assistance for the Institutional Building of TCU regardingTIS in MOT
Sector: Transport and Infrastructure
Value: € 131.888
Client: EC
Date: 2010-2011
The overall aim of this project is to strengthen technical and administrative capacity of MoT in order to provide efficient implementation of Chapter 21-Trans-European Networks.
The specific objective of this contract is to strengthen the technical capacity of the MoT by establishing a Transport Information Model for assembling, analyzing and managing all relevant transport data similar to applications in the EU in order to strengthen the administrative capacity of MoT by assisting the establishment of TCU.
Country: Turkey
Project title: Technical assistance fot the new field for new life project
Sector: Transport and Infrastructure
Value: € 180.054
Client: EC
Date: 2010-2011
The overall aim of this project is the establishment of the sports infrastructure for a children and youth oriented sports facility which will be used as a focus point to organize training sessions aiming to facilitate the social inclusion of vulnerable groups such as young children and to eliminate the incentive for the region’s youth to participate in illegal activities and to remain committed to their educational aspirations.
Country: China
Project title: MID-TERM EVALUATION OF THE EUROPE-CHINA BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROJECT (BMT)
Sector: Evaluation and Monitoring
Value: € 45.382
Client: EC
Date: 2010-2011
Country: Fyrom
Project title: Revision of existing Communication Action Plan for Operational Programme for Human Resources Development (2007-2013) and Implementation of the Revised Communication Action Plan
Sector: Communication - IT
Value: € 176.618
Client: Ministry of Finance
Date: 2010 - 2012
The global objective of the project is to achieve effective communication of the Operational Programme for Human Resources Development (OPHRD) 2007 – 2013 in order to increase the awareness of the public regarding the EU financial assistance in the country in the field of human resources development.
Specific project objectives are:
Revision/ update of the Communication Action Plan for OPHRD 2007-2013, that will cover activities connected to publicity/ visibility and information of the OPHRD;
Implementation of the Detailed Plan of Communication Activities in an effective and efficient manner;
Support to Operating Structure for Human Resources Development Component of IPA in terms of publicity /visibility and communication.
Country: Eritrea
Project title: Technical Assistance for the National Heritage Programme in Eritrea
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 501.610
Client: EC
Date: 2010 - 2012
The principal focus of the programme is on urban rehabilitation of Eritrea's capital city, Asmara. Asmara possesses an internationally distinguished urban ensemble which stands among the highest concentrations of Modernist buildings anywhere in the world, which has suffered a period of decades of neglect brought about by lack of resources mainly caused by war. This built heritage constitutes not only a fundamental pillar of Eritrean cultural identity but also a rich resource for its urban public domain. If well-maintained, this built heritage would offer further potential for social and economic projects, street-market activities, the enactment of cultural events such as theatre, cinema and dance, and would also contribute to better attract international tourism.
The programme aims to support the safeguarding of some of Asmara's built heritage, and to set the basis for sustaining a long-term rehabilitation process. By means of the provision of appropriate technical assistance and grants for works and supplies, the programme proposes to fully rehabilitate heritage buildings and public spaces and to contribute to improving managerial, administrative, heritage conservation practices and capacities at the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) and municipal level, in line with international best-practices.
Country: Kosovo
Project title: Culture for all
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 500.000
Client: ECLO
Date: 2010 - 2012
The project is focus in the enhance of the of cultural diversity and inter-cultural dialogue, the strengthen of the cultural sector as a vector of creativity and the social innovation, the development of the cultural industry as an asset for Kosovo’s economy and competitiveness.
The specific objective of the project are:
• The promotion of cultural activities as a vector to ensure participation of all inhabitants and communities in the social life of Kosovo,
• The support to relevant cultural activities already organised throughout Kosovo,
• The develop and implementation of tailor-made small scale cultural projects fostering inter-community exchanges and/or intra-community exchanges throughout Kosovo.
Country: Kenya
Project title: Programme Manager for Non-State Actors support Programme
Sector: Institutional Strengthening, Governance & Human Rights
Value: 588.140 €
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2010 - 2012
The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is as follows:
To improve the quality of life of the people in Kenya, especially the poor, marginalised and vulnerable, in enabling all sections of society to have a voice in national development policies, thus enhancing local ownership of development programmes.
The purpose of this contract is to strengthen mechanisms, networks and capacity for a deepening and broadening of NSA involvement in development processes.
Country: Algeria
Project title: Identification mission and program formulation for the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage in Algeria
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 126.767
Client: EC
Date: 2010 - 2011
Country: Croatia
Project title: Preparation of the Main design and tender documentation for reconstruction of Maškovića Han in Vrana
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: 141.292 €
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2010 - 2011
Croatia has a rich and diverse cultural heritage (cultural goods, movable, immovable and intangible), therefore many sites belong to UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Jusuf Mašković’s Han (Caravanserai) is located in Vrana, a village in the Pakoštane hinterland, it is the most significant historical Islamic structure in the territory of the Republic of Croatia. The Han is a unique architectural monument in Croatia, valuable for its size, building technique and materials, architectural decoration and location in space. Vrana has suffered great damages during the Homeland War (1991-1995), when more than 50% of settlement was demolished, it is one of the poorest areas in Croatia.
The objective of this contract is the preparation of Main design and tender documentation for reconstruction and revitalization of Maškovića Han, by re-establishing its original function and preserving its original materials.
The Han will contain the following: lodgings, restaurant with kitchen, cafeteria with storeroom, shops, offices of the Han Agency, and Information Points of the Nature Park Vransko jezero and the Pakoštane Tourist Board.
Some elements will be restored, such as: the tower, with its original arches, stairwells and fireplaces; the Turkish bath (hammam), preserving the original structure; the fountain, the original stone walls. On the contrary other elements will be completely new: the floor (wooden, brick or stone) and flat roof structures, windows and doors of top quality wooden materials.
The Han will get its water supply and sewerage network (sanitary facilities, drainage, fecal water management and hydrant network) from the municipal waterworks and low voltage electricity supply from the municipal distribution network.
Country: Iraq-Kurdistan
Project title: Management of the Buffer Area of the Erbil Citadel
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: $ 193.189
Client: UNESCO
Date: 2010 - 2011
The Citadel of Erbil lies at the heart of the city with evidence of many millennia of habitation, making it one of the longest continuously inhabited sites in the world. It rises 28-32 m above the surrounding city, with successive layers of settlements: Assyrian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Persian and Greek. Over 500 structures are still standing, only a few of which are in an acceptable state of conservation.
Since January 2010, the Erbil Citadel, which lies in the heart of the historical city center, has been on the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites. Hence, it was found necessary to implement a project with the overall aim of establishing clear guidelines and regulations for managing the urban historical city center of Erbil surrounding the Citadel, assuring that future development of the city would not negatively impact the Citadel itself, nor the heritage districts and buildings within its surroundings. Thus an adequate buffer area shall be designated and managed in a way that would be compatible with the values of the Citadel, avoiding any negative impacts on the Citadel.
The overall objective of the project is to establish clear guidelines and regulations for managing the urban historical city center of Erbil surrounding the Erbil Citadel.
In order to adequately manage the historical area surrounding the Erbil Citadel, the following is to be established:
- Delineation of the buffer area and its heritage zones and buildings
- Guidelines and regulations for the buffer area
- Mechanism for the management of the buffer area
Country: Lybia
Project title: Great socialist people's Libyan arab Jamahiriya
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: $ 232.264
Client: World Bank
Date: 2010 - 2011
The study foresees the objectives of (i) supporting sustainable management of the country’s cultural heritage and (ii) developing cultural tourism as a key element of the overall framework of the tourism masterplan.
The first objective will be achieved through strengthening and modernizing the current institutional setting responsible for heritage management, emphasizing protection, preservation, site enhancement, and promotion.
The second objective will be achieved through a controlled extension of tourist facilities, increased collaboration between heritage and tourism authorities, and careful planning of visits, with a view to preserving the uniqueness of the heritage.
Country: UEMOA
Project title: Etude pour l'élaboration de la politique commune de développement culturel de l'UEMOA
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 97.000
Client: UEMOA (West African Economic and Monetary Union)
Date: 2010 - 2011
The study aims to develop a draft policy document in the context of culture and covers all the eight member states of the Union (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo).
The first phase includes the study to draw up an inventory of arts and culture in each Member State of the Union and contributes to the support and strengthening of national cultural policies or actions pending or in sight in the Member States Union, based on the principle of subsidiarity.
The second phase wants to identify the elements that create the synergy necessary for a true unified economic area, to better exploit the potential of cultural diversity on a regional basis.
The goal is to identify priorities for action in the field of arts and culture, and if it is possible, a program of harmonization of regulations, mechanisms and procedures and the means of their implementation.
Country: Egypt
Project title: Technical Assistance for the formulation of the programme in support to family empowerment and population policies
Sector: Education and Training
Value: 70.742 €
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2010 - 2011
The general objective of the envisaged EU-funded program is to assist the Ministry of Family and Population in empowering vulnerable families and curbing population growth, while improving human development indicators.
The main specific objectives are to:
1) establish a model for integrated family empowerment service centres (one-stop shops) that can be replicated at national level and serve as a guide to enhance national policies on family empowerment and population control,
2) raise awareness on both the services provided by the one-stop shops and the two-child family culture, with an increased practice of family planning. These objectives will define the programme components and be supported by a series of technical cooperation activities and awareness campaign.
The purpose of this assignment is to advise on the formulation of the envisaged programme in support to family empowerment and population policies. The mission will be dealing with the relevance, efficiency and effectiveness, impact and budgetary matters of the proposed support to family empowerment and population policies, reflecting both the Government strategies and the EU’s international aid policies and international agenda commitments.
Country: Jordan
Project title: Support to Non State Actors-Local Authorities partners in Jordan
Sector: Institutional Strengthening, Governance & Human Rights
Value: 10.260 €
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2010 - 2011
Since 2009, Jordan is benefitting from the Non state Actors and Local Authorities Programme (NSA-LA), targeting poverty alleviation through enhanced cooperation between non state actors and local authorities.
The Overall objective of the service contract is to improve the impact of the NSA-LA Programme in Jordan.
The specific objectives are the following:
1) To improve the capacity of awarded organizations to manage and give adequate visibility to NSA-LA projects;
2) To improve the outreach of the programme through better capacity of potential applicants to access EC grants.
Country: Latin America
Project title: Interim Evaluation, Entra 21 Program. International Youth Foundation
Sector: Evaluation and Monitoring
Value: 56.000 €
Client: Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Date: 2010 - 2011
Entra 21 is one of the second generation employment and training programs for young people. It is carried out in a particularly dynamic economic area (with a strong integration of information technology and communication) from the demand point of view. It finds answers that combine professional with personal and social training, according to the needs of the companies interested in improving its human resources.
Entra 21 is one of the second generation employment and training programs for young people. It is carried out in a particularly dynamic economic area (with a strong integration of information technology and communication) from the demand point of view. It finds answers that combine professional with personal and social training, according to the needs of the companies interested in improving its human resources.
From these data, the second phase of Entra 21 is trying to reach vulnerable young people (focusing on those who face greater difficulties) and at the same time to sustain the formulation of public policies on a larger scale, which reflect the results achieved in the two phases of development; this interim evaluation is a good opportunity to verify (at least temporarily) if those objectives have been achieved and to what extent.
Country: Egypt
Project title: Education Sector Policy Support Programme (ESPSP): development of a communication and visibility strategy
Sector: Communication - IT
Value: € 194.946
Client: EC
Date: 2010
The purpose of this assignment is to ensure proper visibility to EU assistance to Education in Egypt through an effective communication strategy that raises awareness while bearing in mind the political sensitivity of the topic in the Egyptian context. The mission aims to raise awareness within the Egyptian public opinion on key Education issues and EU assistance to the sector, ensuring the due respect of any political and social sensitivity on the matter.
Country: Bosnia & Herzegovina
Project title: Preparation of Feasibility Study for Dubrava Plateau Water Supply System; Municipalities: Čapljina, Stolac and Mostar City; Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 61.095
Client: EC
Date: 2010
The overall objectives of the project of which this contract is a part are to support Bosnia and Herzegovina in implementation of Drinking Water Directive.
The objective of this contract has been to prepare a Feasibility Study for the Čapljina Municipality priority water supply projects:
• Dubrava Plateau Water Supply System
• Water Supply System for settlements Trebižat, Zvirovići i Prćavci
Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
Project title: Feasibility studies for the 10th EDF programs supporting the starting of decentralization and the reform of justice in DRC
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 179.690
Client: EC
Date: 2010
The overall objective is to contribute to the results of these programs through the rehabilitation / construction of a number of public administration infrastructures in the process of decentralization and under the administration of justice in DRC.
The specific objective is to assist the WFD in the following activities prior to the implementation of the part concerning the rehabilitation / construction projects:
- Identification of the real estate in the two provinces
- Identification of needs
- Prior Project Summary
- Establishment of Tender Dossier for engineering and monitoring / supervision of works.
Country: EU - ACP
Project title: Mid-term evaluation of ACP Cultures and ACP Films and formulation of the 10th EDF new program
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 153.430
Client: EC
Date: 2010
The Support Program to cultural industries in ACP countries (ACPCultures) is implemented by the ACP Secretariat (SACP), with the assistance of a Management Unit (PMU). The overall objective of the Program is to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable development through the promotion of an environment leading to the creation, exchange, independence and sustainability of the cultural sector in ACP States and furthermore to enhance their basic cultural values and their diversity. The specific objective is to strengthen the capacity of policy makers, cultural operators and some sectors of cultural industries in ACP countries.
The Support Program for film and audiovisual ACP (ACPFILMS) is also implemented by the SACP, with the assistance of a PMU. The overall objective of the Program is to contribute to sustainable development and structuring of film and audiovisual industries in ACP countries so that they can better create and disseminate their own images and to allow a greater promotion of cultural diversity, of setting value of ACP cultural identities and of intercultural dialogue. The specific objectives are to strengthen the capacity of film and audiovisual industries in ACP countries, as well as improve the circulation of cinematographic and audiovisual ACP at intra-ACP level (primarily) in the EU and at international one, particularly South-South.
The intra-ACP Strategy at 10th EDF in the field of culture is focused on production and distribution of goods and cultural expressions of ACP.
Country: EU - ACP
Project title: Organisation de séminaires et d’ateliers en partenariat avec le Festival de Cannes pour les professionnels du secteur culturel ACP dans le cadre du Pavillon des Cinémas du Monde au Festival de Cannes 2010
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 171.394
Client: Secrétariat du Groupe des Etats ACP
Date: 2010
The overall objective is to associate the audiovisual sector of the ACP States (directors, producers, artists, cinema managers) with the international cinema market, especially with the international market of the Cannes Festival.
The specific objective is to ensure the participation of the ACP Secretariat Cannes Festival market , as institution that supports ACP professionals. Thanks to the Pavilion “Les Cinemas du Monde”, the ACP Secretariat will conclude a partnership with the Cannes Film Festival. It will offer, in particular, the technical capacity to the ACP Secretariat in order to:
1) Finalize the partnership between the ACP Secretariat and the Cannes Film Festival for the 2010 edition, paying particular attention to guarantee the coherence of public policies of the ACP States Group, European Union and other international organizations, particularly as for the organization of workshops, meetings and promotional events of the Pavilion “Les Cinemas du monde”;
2) Guarantee the institutional coordination in the field of culture, in particular with other partners (TV5, RFI, FESPACO, OIF, etc.).
Country: EU - ACP
Project title: Organization of seminars and workshops in partnership with the Festival de Cannes for the ACP cultural sector professionals in the Pavillon Cinema of the World at Cannes 2010
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: 171.400
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2010
The overall objective is to associate the audiovisual sector of the ACP States (directors, producers, artists, cinema managers) with the international cinema market, especially with the international market of the Cannes Festival.
The specific objective is to ensure the participation of the ACP Secretariat Cannes Festival market , as institution that supports ACP professionals. Thanks to the Pavilion “Les Cinemas du Monde”, the ACP Secretariat will conclude a partnership with the Cannes Film Festival. It will offer, in particular, the technical capacity to the ACP Secretariat in order to:
1) Finalize the partnership between the ACP Secretariat and the Cannes Film Festival for the 2010 edition, paying particular attention to guarantee the coherence of public policies of the ACP States Group, European Union and other international organizations, particularly as for the organization of workshops, meetings and promotional events of the Pavilion “Les Cinemas du monde”;
2) Guarantee the institutional coordination in the field of culture, in particular with other partners (TV5, RFI, FESPACO, OIF, etc.).
Country: Turkey
Project title: Technical Assistance for the monitoring and visibility of civil society dialogue: Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 75.721
Client: EC
Date: 2010
In 2000 the EC decided to extend the title of European Capital of Culture (ECoC) to cities in countries that were not members of the European Union during the period 2005-2019. This created the opportunity for Istanbul, under the coordination of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, to apply for the title of European Capital of Culture 2010.
The project aims at supporting artistic and cultural projects in order to help Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture to fulfill its role on its way towards 2010 and demonstrate its cultural legacy and its cultural capacity in building up the metropolis’ future. In addition to serving to Istanbul’s commitments in the framework of European Capital of Culture towards 2010, this project will provide opportunities to foster Civil Society Dialogue between EU and Turkey in the field of arts and culture. The overall objective of the project is enhancing Istanbul’s role as a cultural catalyst amongst its geopolitical neighbors, strengthening bonds and fostering sustainable collaboration amongst artistic and cultural milieu between Europe and Turkey and attaining sustainable cultural governance policies.
Country: Algeria
Project title: Final evaluation mission of the support program to the reform of the education system in Algeria
Sector: Education and Training
Value: € 78.950
Client: EC
Date: 2010
The overall objective of the Support Programme for the Reform of Education is to improve the performance of the education system through raising the level of teaching skills and management of professionals targeting the improvement of the efficiency of sectoral spending, increasing of equity and reducing regional disparities of the results. The specific objectives are:
a) improving the quality of education by supporting the training and continuing educational support;
b) improving and strengthening the management of the education system at central and local levels.
Country: Eritrea
Project title: Support to the assessment of tender submissions for an EMIS in Eritrea
Sector: Education and Training
Value: € 9.976
Client: EC
Date: 2010
The global objective of this contract is to ensure that the Technical Assistance Services, which the Ministry of Education is currently contracting through a local tender, are adequate for setting up an Education Management Information System (EMIS), which will meet the usual technical standards, the expectations as defined in the relevant tender documents, and the requirements as resulting from the goals of the ongoing ESDP.
The specific objectives are:
To assist the EU Delegation in assessing offers submitted by the candidates for the technical assistance to the development of an EMIS database;
To assist the EU Delegation in formulating an informed opinion concerning the compliance of the offers with the technical specifications outlined in the TOR for the EMIS tender;
To advise the EU Delegation on the suitability of the selected candidate to implement the EMIS contract by providing the technical information necessary
To support the Delegation in translating the assessment into effective communication to the Ministry of Education.
Country: Ivory Coast
Project title: Evaluation de l'appui du FED à la reinsertion socio-économique des ex combattants et des jeunes à risque en Cote d'Ivoire
Sector: Education and Training
Value: € 77.856
Client: EC
Date: 2010
Country: Jamaica
Project title: Study for a Non-State Actor programme in Jamaica
Sector: Institutional Strengthening, Governance & Human Rights
Value: 36.386 €
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2010
The overall objective of the programme is contributing to the successful implementation of the Government of Jamaica's National Development Strategy through the support of sound programmes with Non-State Actors financed by the European Development Fund (EDF); and facilitating a more coherent and informed approach to development and trade issues on the side of civil society in Jamaica.
The specific objective is to design and develop a programme of support to NSA's such that there is a direct impact on communities, consistent with the Government of Jamaica's strategic goals.
Country: Chad
Project title: Formulation du projet d'Accès à l'eau potable et assainissement du 10ème FED
Sector: Transport and Infrastructure
Value: € 73.492
Client: EC
Date: 2010
The mid-term review of the 9th EDF has recommended three priorities to be included in the new Program of the 10th EDF:
1. Institutional priority: to support the Central Government in its role as regulator of the water sector and strengthen the powers of the Central Government and regional delegations;
2. Priority Technology: providing hydraulic equipment adapted to larger centers;
3. Geographic Focus: ensuring the continuity of the intervention of the 9th EDF in a coherent geographical entity, known and whose needs of water are important.
In collaboration with the Technical Support Unit to the National EDF, the Ministry of Water and Hydraulics Program Coordination 9th EDF, the mission developed technical documents for this project, while facilitating the process validation of these documents by the Chadian authorities.
The overall objective has been to contribute to strengthening the partnership between Chad and the EC in the implementation of the sectoral policy of the water.
Country: Guatemala
Project title: Final Assessment of the Support Program to the PARJ Justice Reform
Sector: Evaluation and Monitoring
Value: 55.548 €
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2010
The main results expected are:
1) Strengthening of the Institute of Public Defence and improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of provided services
2) Strengthening of legal officers capacities (including the National Civil Police and the prison system) application of constitutional and international guarantees, it also involves capacity building as for specialized training (training of trainers, legal interpreters, cultural mediators, etc.)
3) Improvement of Due process and detention conditions in order to promote respect for human rights, reduce overcrowding in prisons for preventive detention, improving also the conditions of prisoners.
4) A more informed civil society that understands and respects the rights of detainees, focusing on the rights of women, minorities and the situation of minors in the penal system
5) Strengthening of the Coordinating Body for the Justice Sector Modernization
The assessment consists of 3 phases: i) stage of cabinet (review of relevant project documents, and of those that are part of its strategic framework), ii) phase field (at the office of the Supreme Court of Justice in Panama, where the interviews are conducted with relevant stakeholders), iii) synthesis stage (general review and preparation of the final evaluation report, including recommendations to follow-up, readjust and/or redirect project activities).
Country: Guatemala
Project title: External Evaluation of the Program of Alliances with Civil Society – PASOC II (UNDP)
Sector: Evaluation and Monitoring
Value: 36,031 €
Client: UNDP
Date: 2010
The Program of Alliances with Civil Society - PASOC II follows the Civil Society Participation Program - PASOC (2004-2006) with a different way to create useful relations between State institutions and civil society organizations as for discrimination and racism, access to justice, transparency and social auditing. It provides instruments of implementation and sustainable relations to build a participatory democracy based on citizens trust and projects.
PASOC II carried out an external evaluation and it drafted conclusions and recommendations for future processes to strengthen the Civil Society Partnerships with the State.
The assessment pointed out achievements, progresses, obstacles and the main lessons of the program as for the three main lines of action: 1. fight against Racism and Discrimination 2. Social auditing and Transparency and 3. Access to Justice for Indigenous Peoples, as well as others related to the strengthening of civil society and the relation with the State.
Country: Latin America
Project title: Mid – Term Evaluation of the Regional Program “Cities Without Violence Against Women”
Sector: Evaluation and Monitoring
Value: 61,015 €
Client: UNIFEM Brazil (Cono Sur)
Date: 2010
The main objective of the program, which began in 2006, is to address this phenomenon and contribute to reducing all forms of violence against women in the cities through the promotion of women's active citizenship and developing public and social agendas that create conditions for peaceful coexistence in these places.
Since its inception, the program is structured into 4 strategic lines of action:
1. Knowledge systematization and production;
2. Strengthening women's networks;
3. Development of participatory intervention strategies in cities;
4. Awareness and training of key actors
The program planned seminars, forums and workshops, coordination and planning meetings with Network organizations, governmental counterparts and women organizations, which enhanced a) the appropriation of the project by the associated organizations, b) the development and monitoring of the work plan, and the resolution of some critical aspects of the implementation.
Country: Tonga & Cook Island
Project title: Evaluation of VVSP in Tonga and OISP project in Cook Islands
Sector: Evaluation and Monitoring
Value: € 31.869
Client: EC
Date: 2010
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