PROJECTS
Summary of experiences
World Wide / all countries
Description
Country: Trinidad & Tobago
Project title: Report on the socio-economic baseline in Sugar Related Areas (SRAs) in Trinidad
Sector: Environment
Value: € 119.120
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2009
The European Commission required an assessment report on the quality of the data collection system employed by the Central Statistical Office for monitoring - through statistical indicators - the progress in implementation of one of the strategic objectives of the National Sugar Adaptation Strategy for Trinidad and Tobago (T&T NAS). The reform of the sugar sector is proving to have significant impact on socio-economic conditions in specific areas of the country. Therefore, the availability of reliable and comprehensive datasets is essential for both stakeholders and decision makers. The report formulate a socio-economic baseline conditions study in the areas affected by the NAS, help improving the existing data collection and treatment system by the relevant government agencies in this field and formulate appropriate recommendations to achieve this result.
Country: Guatemala
Project title: Identification and Verification of damages caused to communities affected by the construction of the hydroelectric Chixoy
Sector: Environment
Value: € 32.000
Client: OAS – Organization of American States
Date: 2008 - 2009
ARS Progetti in 2008 was selected by the OAS to form a multidisciplinary team to undertake the identification and verification of damages to communities affected by the construction of the Chixoy hydroelectric dam in the departments of Alta and Baja Verapaz and Quiche, where 90% of the population is indigenous Maya Quiche, qéqchi, achi and pocompchi.
The study constitute the basis for implementing a plan of reparation to the State of Guatemala at the affected communities. The project includes a situational analysis of the conditions of the affected communities before, during and after construction of the hydroelectric plant, the preparation of baseline surveys conducted before the construction of the hydroelectric plant in order to compare the results in a final identification of damages according to the categories of analysis and the agreements between the State and the affected communities.
Country: South Africa
Project title: SADC HYCOS - evaluation of Phase II and preparation for Phase III
Sector: Environment
Value: € 46.688
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2008 - 2009
The specific objectives of the assignment are to produce a clear and comprehensive SADC-HYCOS (Southern African Development Community- Regional Hydrological Cycle Observing System) Phase II Evaluation Report and a well defined SADC-HYCOS Phase III Project Document.
The Evaluation Report should state successes, failures and challenges of the Project in relation with the expected results. The assessment report should not only compile strengths and weaknesses in the Project achievements, but should point out the reasons for these successes, failures and challenges and relate them with technical, financial, institutional or other reasons. This would allow the Co-operating Partners and the stakeholders of SADC-HYCOS to draw lessons from the Project, which will be used as inputs for improving the specifications and the design of future phases of the Project, as well as for preparing other HYCOS projects.
The SADC-HYCOS Phase III Project Document should incorporate findings of the Project evaluation process and should be aligned to the WHYCOS Programme. It should provide a clear and an easy to implement environment that clarifies the different roles of all the Project partners and stakeholders.
Country: Western Balkans
Project title: Promoting the role of environmental national NGOs from the Western Balkans in the context of EU enlargement
Sector: Environment
Value: € 170.252
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2008 - 2009
The overall objective of the project is to assist NGOs in the beneficiary countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo) to develop their full potential as partners in the development and implementation of environmental legislation.
The specific objective is to have all parties of the EU accession process to better understand the roles (and duties) of environmental NGOs and to propose working methods guidelines for Governments, NGOs and the European Commission. The project should act as catalysis to initiate a constructive partnership between NGOs, national administrations and the private sector.
Country: Solomon Islands
Project title: End Term Review of the strengthening the sanitary production of fish products (SSPFP) in Solomon Islands
Sector: Environment
Value: € 23.000
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2008
The Strengthening the Sanitary Production of Fish Products (SSPFP) project has been designed to respond to an urgent need to support the Solomon Islands Fishing Industry to remain an active and growing exporter to the European Union, a key market for its fishery products.
The specific objectives of the assignment are:
a. Analysis of the SSPFP performance and achievements vis-a-vis targets stated in the logical framework;
b. Analysis of the impact and sustainability of programme interventions substantively and financially, as well as providing advise on aspects which should be replicated;
c. Evaluation of the general impact of the programme, specifically taking into consideration the impact that the programme has had on communities, in particular on women associated with fish processing industry;
d. Assessment of the contribution of government agencies towards planning and implementation;
e. Drawing up critical lessons on project design, implementation and management and making recommendations on i) how to improve the implementation and management of such a project ii) the design features to be considered for any successor programme, iii) project risk management during implementation process.
Country: CHAD
Project title: Mission : “Intervention Strategy in the Suburban Areas (SA): Feasibility and methodology for the local Development of the SA of Zakouma National Park”
Sector: Environment
Value: € 44.980
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2007
The National Park of Zakouma (NPZ), in the South West of Chad, is a highly significant heritage, both at national and continental level.
The conservation of this still untouched Sudan-Sahelian ecosystem makes the Park the Shrine for the environmental biodiversity preservation.
There is a great number of animals living within the Park, highly important species and underspecies threatened by extinction.
The general objective of this project is to guarantee a long lasting management of natural resources in the SA of the NPZ, promoting the local development through a process where local actors play a key role in the territory development.
Country: Chad
Project title: Mission : “Intervention Strategy in the Suburban Areas (SA): Feasibility and methodology for the local Development of the SA of Zakouma National Park”
Sector: Environment
Value: € 44.980
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2007
The National Park of Zakouma (NPZ), in the South West of Chad, is a highly significant heritage, both at national and continental level.
The conservation of this still untouched Sudan-Sahelian ecosystem makes the Park the Shrine for the environmental biodiversity preservation.
There is a great number of animals living within the Park, highly important species and underspecies threatened by extinction.
The general objective of this project is to guarantee a long lasting management of natural resources in the SA of the NPZ, promoting the local development through a process where local actors play a key role in the territory development.
Country: Georgia
Project title: Khudoni environmental and social impact assessment
Sector: Environment
Value: € 261.393
Client: World Bank
Date: 2007
The Government of Georgia believes that expanded hydropower capacity represents one major new source of energy for the country. The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Georgia will conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the Khudoni Hydropower Project. The objective of this assignment is to present to the Ministry of Energy the Environmental Impact Assessment and the Resettlement Action Plan for the Project in 2 main phases:
1. Preliminary Environmental and Social Screening.
2. EIA and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)
Country: Republic of Montenegro
Project title: Elaboration of the Background Study for Establishing Protected Area/s in the area of Delta Bojana (Republic of Montenegro)
Sector: Environment
Value: € 40.000
Client: PEW-MC – World Bank
Date: 2007
The overall objective of this assignment is to prepare a Background Study for Establishing Protected Area/s in the area of delta Bojana in order to provide evaluation of key ecological values of the zones.
Along with ecological values, the Study has reviewed main cultural and socio-economic values of the investigation area. The result of the overall evaluation is zoning of the investigated area with a defined level of conservation. The Study has defined a detailed Monitoring and Evaluation Programme for the preparation of future Protected Area/s Management Plan/s.
Country: China
Project title: Review and monitoring of Urban environment quality and impact of pollution reduction and Urban service improvement measures in Shaoxing Municipality
Sector: Environment
Value: € 90.000
Client: World Bank
Date: 2004-2005
Shaoxing is an ancient city, which has played a key role as a regional political, economic and cultural centre. It is well known for its cultural and physical setting. In Shaoxing, the World Bank financed ZUEP (Zehejiang Urban Environmental Project) that envisages the following environmental improvements:
• The rehabilitation of urban watercourses
• Upgrading of urban infrastructure services
• Conservation of historic sites and buildings five areas of the Old City
The objective of our assignment is to measure project impacts and to strengthen monitoring of outcomes in accordance with defined indicators for the Shaoxing component of the ongoing Zhejiang Urban Environmental Project (ZUEP).
Country: Panama
Project title: Analisis de escenarios de desarollo y plan de ordeneamento territorial ambiental para la region ocidental de la ciuenca del canal de Panama
Sector: Environment
Value: € 20.000
Client: Telespazio(BID financing)
Date: 2003
Study of a methodology to assess the various factors influencing the environmental balance of the region and to assess the environmental impact of different development and land use options.
Country: Indian Ocean
Project title: Etude de faisabilité dans le cadre du projet– Surveillance, contrôle et suive des grands pélagiques migrateurs
Sector: Environment
Value: € 124.990
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2001
Feasibility study. Preparation of documents for a regional agreement between the countries member of Indian Community on the monitoring and control of fishery resources.
Country: India
Project title: Environmental Media Exchange Programme EMEP
Sector: Environment
Value:
Client: EC DG1B
Date: 1999-2000
The programme aimed at increasing the two-way flow of environmental information, experiences and media expertise between Europe and India. Implemented in collaboration with TVE. In this project, ARS Progetti was responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the project activities and results.
Country: Kenya
Project title: Community conservation-based Development of Lake Turkana area
Sector: Environment
Value: € 700.000
Client: Italian MFA/University of Pavia
Date: 1998 - 2001
The main objectives of this three-years programme are the conservation and rational use of the natural resources by the local communities and the conservation of wildlife and biodiversity. Main activities of the program are:- collection of scientific data, - identification and implementation of micro-projects aimed at improving the local conditions of life- research and extension of technologies for a rational use of the scarce natural - resources (soil, water, energy etc) - the development of the Sibiloi National Park and the management of the buffer areas- creation of a "Desert Museum",- development of a environmentally and culturally sustainable tourism,- education and training
Country: Lesotho
Project title: Enhancement of environmental awareness within the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Sector: Environment
Value:
Client: Lesotho Highlands Development Authority
Date: 1997-1999
The project aimed at improving environmental awareness of the rural populations affected by the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
The joint-venture group selected for implementing the project was headed by our firm, and had to provide technical assistance on a long-term basis.
Specific objectives of the project are the following:
• Analysis of existing environmental problems and potential threats;
• Identification of target groups;
• Implementation of effective environmental awareness communication methodologies for targeted groups;
• Development and implementation of a general plan for environmental awareness and government staff training;
• Preparation of audio-visual material;
• Evaluation and formulation of a set of recommendations and proposals for the development of future initiatives.
Country: Morocco
Project title: Evaluation of the “Supply of drinkable water to small centres” Programme
Sector: Environment
Value:
Client: CERFEEC DGIB
Date: 1996
The ex-post evaluation comprised a study to identify lessons to be learned and to provide indications to improve the management of the new programme being financed
Country: Morocco
Project title: Evaluation of the “Supply of drinkable water to small centres” Programme
Sector: Environment
Value:
Client: CERFE - EC DGIB
Date: 1996
The ex-post evaluation comprised a study to identify lessons to be learned and to provide indications to improve the management of the new programme being financed
Country: Egypt
Project title: Development of a National Decision Support System for Water Resource Management based on Ecological Balance
Sector: Environment
Value: $ 150.000
Client: Italian ministry of Foreign Affairs - DGCS
Date: 1995 - 2000
Identification and development of an innovative system for water demand management, based on a model (DSS) integrating social, economic, environmental and long-term sustainability and on an institutional mechanism for joint assessment and decision-making. Programme presently under implementation financed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Country: Albania
Project title: Forestry Project
Sector: Environment
Value:
Client: Italian ministry of Foreign Affairs – DGCS
Date: 1995
Ex ante evaluation and identification of the “ Nature Conservation and Environmental Management” component for a forestry management project of 20 millions dollars, co-financed by the World Bank and the Italian Co-operation.
Country: Mexico
Project title: Programme for technological transfer in environmental management and institutional building in E.I.A.
Sector: Environment
Value: € 30.000
Client: Bonifica S.p.a. / Segreteria por el Medio Ambiente
Date: 1995
Identification of the Programme:
Design of a technical and financial facility to promote and implement the transfer of know-how and technologies in environmental from European entrepreneurs to Mexican ones.
Country: Nigeria
Project title: Katsina Arid Zone Programme:
Sector: Environment
Value: € 260.000
Client: ARCA Consulting / Republic of Nigeria, Ministry of Plan / EC DGVIII
Date: 1994 - 1995
The team developed a plan for the conservation and sustainable use of the resources currently subject to advanced levels of degradation.Collection of basic data; information management system; land planning; political and institutional studies, carried out on behalf of ARCA Consulting, main contractor.
Country: Brazil
Project title: Methodology for the Integrated Ecological – economic zoning of Amazon Region in the State of Rondonia
Sector: Environment
Value:
Client: Telespazio (programme financed by the BID)
Date: 1994
The project consisted of remote sensing and thematic mapping at various scales of ecological, environmental, economic and legal aspects.The methodology elaborated by ARS Progetti allowed integration of the various themes and zoning for planning purpose.
Country: Italy
Project title: Research on “Natural Disasters: risk coverage, public expenditure and insurance systems”
Sector: Environment
Value: € 20.000
Client: Italian Ministry of Treasury
Date: 1993 - 1995
This study took into consideration the main aspects of the application to natural disasters of insurance schemes and other tools of risk coverage available in the market.
Country: Egypt
Project title: National Environment Action Plan (NEAP).
Sector: Environment
Value: € 50.000
Client: Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs - DGCS
Date: 1993
Mission of experts to assist in the formulation of the National Environmental Action Plan in the framework of a huge international effort co-ordinated by the World Bank.The specific objectives were the drafting of a series of integrated strategic actions in the area of water resources and enhancement of the Organisations and Capabilities to preserve the Cultural Heritage.
Country: Morocco
Project title: Assessment of Resettlement Problems and Impacts caused by the construction of the Al Wadha Dam
Sector: Environment
Value: $ 70.000
Client: Gov. of Morocco/Italian Min. Foreign Affairs - DGCS
Date: 1993
Study to review and appraise the action undertaken so far by the Administration, the Ministry of Public Works, and the Directorate for Hydraulic Works, with regard to land compensation and resettlement schemes
Country: Mexico
Project title: Environmental impact assessment of the Tuxtla Gutierrez-Cosoleacaque Highway
Sector: Environment
Value:
Client: Telespazio / Secretary for Transport and Communication of Mexico
Date: 1992 - 1993
Comparative analysis of possible alignment alternatives and selection of best alternatives for a new 250 km highway affecting many different biocenosis.Detailed surveys, environmental sensitivity mapping, identification and assessment of various environmental impacts.
Country: Bolivia
Project title: Assessment of the Environmental Problems related with the proposed Geothermoelectric project of Laguna Colorada in the Andine Plateau.
Sector: Environment
Value:
Client: Italian Min. Foreign Affairs - DGCS
Date: 1992
Assessment of the environmental problems and impacts; recommendation of the mitigation measures.
Country: Bolivia
Project title: Evaluation of the Environmental Impact of the proposed S. Buenaventura – Cobija road
Sector: Environment
Value:
Client: Italian Min. Foreign Affairs – DGCS
Date: 1992
This study concerned a proposal to build a motorway through the Bolivian Amazon, in the Pando District. Following our recommendations, the project was cancelled. Alternative solutions were recommended.
Country: Venezuela
Project title: Energy Consumption in the Transport Sector, in the framework of the research
Sector: Environment
Value:
Client: University of Rome
Date: 1992
Study of the factors influencing energy consumption in the transport sector, building of a macroeconomic model for comparative analysis of trends in Countries with varying Economic Structure.
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