PROJECTS
Summary of experiences
World Wide / all countries
Description
Country: Bosnia & Herzegovina
Project title: Provision of gap analisys for Mostar international airport
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 193.000
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2012
he global objective of this assignment is faster economic growth, improving of competitiveness and increase in revenues from tourism by increasing the attractiveness of the areas of Medjugorje, Mostar, Stolac and other touristic sites, through opening the air-gate of Mostar Airport.
The specific purposes are:
- To assess gaps and investment requirements for Mostar International Airport;
- To assess priorities among the gaps identifies;
- To assess sequencing of interventions foreseen by the Gap Analyses
- To assess the cost of such interventions within the referenced time-span.
Country: Bosnia & Herzegovina
Project title: Pilot project on Social Housing and Displaced Persons (DPA) Annex VII implementation
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: 181.014
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2012
The global objective of the assignment is to contribute to the successful implementation of the Revised Strategy of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the implementation of Annex VII of the Dayton Peace Agreement.
The specific objective is to define and prepare Call for Proposals for Annex VII Implementation Strategy which should address the needs of the targeted beneficiaries as well as of the Local authorities at different levels.
Country: Croatia
Project title: Labour market research
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 171.555
Client: Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education (AVETAE)
Date: 2012
The Global objective of this project is to ensure further improvement of the vocational education and training (VET) system in Croatia as well as labour-market relevance of initial and continuous vocational education and training.
The specific objectives are:
- To support the AVETAE in development of plan and methods for ensuring continuous flow of inputs/data from economy sector needed for harmonisation of VET provision with demands of labour market.
- To upgrade the skills of AVETAE employees working on harmonisation of VET provision with labour market demands.
Country: Iraq-Kurdistan
Project title: Technical Assistance and Further Detailing and Implementation of the
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: $ 140.000
Client: The Governorate of Erbil
Date: 2012
Overall Objective: to ensure that urban development in the designated buffer area of the Erbil Citadel is carried in a manner that will not negatively impact the Erbil Citadel nor the heritage buildings and historic fabric of the city center of Erbil through:
- Support of the licensing committee in implementing the guidelines, including participation in the committee meetings to provide assistance in the use and interpretation of the guidelines. This would also include enhancing the procedures undertaken by the committee and in dealing with the public and the applicants for building licenses.
- Review of the guidelines and the issues that have come up following their endorsement and practical applications. This would include carrying out any further needed surveys and studies, and adding or modifying specific instructions in order to eliminate any ambiguities that could arise in the interpretation of the guidelines.
Country: Tanzania
Project title: Evaluation of Project Proposals submitted under the Call for Proposals “Support to Non-State-Actors in the Cultural and Creative Industries”
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 55.652
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2012
The aim is to fund actions which support the cultural and creative industries with a view to promote and strengthen the capacity of the Tanzanian cultural sector. The objective of the assignment is to assist the Evaluation Committee composed of European Union Delegation as well as Government of Tanzania representatives,
1. to assess the technical and financial quality of the project proposals (both concept notes and full applications),
2. to carry out the administrative tasks related to the assessment of these proposals (opening, administrative and eligibility checks, drafting of letters to applicants).
Country: Lebanon
Project title: Design and Supervision of Restoration of Khan el Echle (Saida) and Baalbek Serail (Baalbek) and Technical Assistance to DGU (Directorate General of Urban Planning)
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: 400.000 €
Client: Republic of Lebanon - Council for Development and Reconstruction
Date: 2011 – 2014
The purpose of the contract is:
- to provide consultancy services for the restoration and the rehabilitation works, to carry out an impact studies, as well as to propose a sustainable solution for a new function of the historical buildings: Khan el Echle (Saida) and Serail Baalbeck
- To supervise all works resulting from this contract.
Country: Haiti
Project title: Technical Assistance to the Support Programme to the Strengthening of Culture and Art for Social and Economic Development in Haiti (ARCADES)
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 273.000
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2011 – 2013
The overall objective is to contribute to the economic and social development of Haiti by strengthening the cultural sector, enhancing professional skills, creativity and image of the cultural sector in Haiti.
Country: Iraq-Kurdistan
Project title: Studies for the Stabilization of the Erbil Citadel Slope and the Perimeter Facades
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: $ 370.710
Client: UNESCO
Date: 2011 - 2012
The main objective of this project is to arrive at practical, applicable solutions or for the remediation of the slopes of the Citadel and practical alternatives for addressing the distressed structures, in addition to a prioritized action list indicating the most vulnerable areas or structures to be addressed first.
The specific objectives are:
1. Topographical maps and field mapping
2. Geotechnical field investigation and laboratory testing
3. Analyses of data and selecting solution alternatives
Country: Iraq-Kurdistan
Project title: Technical Assistance for the Urban Design Guidelines for the Erbil Citadel Buffer Zone
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: 34.500 $
Client: UNESCO
Date: 2011 - 2012
Specific Objectives of this commitment are:
- To train key governmental officials involved in the management of the Buffer Zone in the application of the Urban Design Guidelines for the Buffer Zone of the Erbil Citadel, through a TA in Erbil and a study tour in Italy.
- To train key technical staff involved in the management of the Buffer Zone in the use of the Geodatabase to identify the characteristics of heritage buildings within the Buffer zone.
- To revise the applications for building licenses submitted in the Buffer Zone and advise on procedural and design issues.
- To monitor that development within the Buffer Zone develops according to the Urban Design Guidelines for the Buffer Zone of the Erbil Citadel.
Country: Iraq-Kurdistan
Project title: Theatre for Classical Celebrations Detailed Design in Dohuk Governorate
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: $132.800
Client: Ministry of Municipality and Tourism of the Kurdistan Region
Date: 2011 - 2012
The Kurdistan region generally has seen recently an upswing in tourist visits (from both Iraq neighbouring countries and internationally). In particular, since 2003, the Dohuk governorate is planning to build places in order to create symbols and attractive points for tourists around the world. The launch of a design competition for an amphitheatre on the model of the classical Roman style is part of this strategy.
Objectives of the project are to:
1- Establish an area for festivals and national/cultural occasions.
2- Create an open air theater for local and foreign singers.
3- Attractive and interactive point for tourist visitors.
4- Promote a growth in tourist income, Investment and higher economic development.
5- Encourage private investment in tourism projects.
6- Develop the tourism in the governorate.
7- Create a model for architecture and civil engineering students
Country: Mali
Project title: Formulation study of the II Phase of the Support Program to Economic and Social Development of Culture-PADESC
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 91.280
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2011 - 2012
This project aims to formulate a draft proposal of a technical, procedural and financial amendment of the current funding Convention in order to implement the second phase of the program.
The study is based on three main areas of intervention identified in the previous phase:
1. Cultural development support and creation of new businesses for a quantitative and qualitative strengthening of the economy of culture on promising sectors;
2. Support to the implementation of development projects in each region and regional assemblies for true cultural decentralization;
3. Capacity building support and reorganization of the Ministry of Culture and implementation of the new cultural policy
Country: Iraq-Kurdistan
Project title: Establishment of Procedures for the Management of the Erbil
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: $ 208.000
Client: UNESCO
Date: 2011
The overall objective of the project is to prepare and finalize a management plan and a legal instrument, in coordination with HCECR, which would help it in the management of the Citadel.
Additionally, through training and targeted workshops, HCECR would have the capacity to prepare the nomination file for inscription on the World Heritage List.
The specific objectives are:
1. Training of HCECR with regards to World Heritage Nomination and the World Heritage Convention
2. A management plan for the Erbil Citadel, prepared in coordination with HCECR
3. A legal instrument, prepared in coordination with HCECR
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Italy
Project title: Conservation of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme church, Cosenza
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 1.280.000
Client: Istituto Figlie di Santa Maria della Divina Provvidenza –Opera Don L. Guanella
Date: 2009-2013
Santa Croce in Gerusalemme Church, also called Cappuccinelle, lies on Monte Pancrazio, on the way to the dominant Castello di Federico II.
Founded in the late XVI century, it was built on pre-existing historical ruins.
Severely damaged by the earthquake in 1854, abandoned since 1866 for more than 50 years, the church was significantly modified in 1928 and then restored another time at the end of the second world war to make up heavy bombing damages.
The assignment included three projects:
Restoration project of the Church (timber and lath structures strengthening, main and lateral facades conservation, mould reclamation of the south wall, construction of a heated floor with excavations, 1° order decorations and systems restoration);
Restoration project of works of art (frescoes, altarpiece, paintings on the entrance wall);
Rehabilitation project of the out – chapel.
Country: EU - ACP
Project title: 3rd Global Forum on Migration and Development III – TA
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 129.433
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2009 - 2010
The Global objectives of the specific contract is to contribute to the successful participation of the ACP Member States to the 3rd Global Forum on Migration & Development, scheduled to take place in Athens, Greece, during the period 4 – 5 November 2009, in providing background documents on specific ACP issues regarding Migration and Development for each Round Tables, as well as an overall Recommendations documents on ACP Position.
The specific objective of this contract, under the management of the EC, is to secure the services of a Consultant to assist the ACP Secretariat with the technical organization (research, drafting and production of documents) for the Civil-Society and Governmental days, and with the follow-up activities regarding the outcomes of the meeting, publication of results, drafting of recommendation for the Intra ACP Migration Facility.
Country: Paraguay
Project title: Production, printing and dissemination of audiovisual materials and literature graphics through the media
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 439.920
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2009 - 2010
The overall objective of the project is to support the dissemination of information on social and institutional strengthening of the State, the empowerment of citizens and the training process of the share capital of the Republic of Paraguay with regard to its link with the state.
In particular, the project aims to improve the social, political and economic activities and products of the Project Support to the Modernization of the Public Administration, through the production and distribution of graphic and audio-visual materials in agreement with the current communication strategy.
Country: Benin
Project title: Final evaluation Mission of the Program for Civil Society Organizations supported and strenghtened (OSCAR)
Framework Contract: 2009/204540
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 19.000
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2009
The OSCAR program was funded under the 9th EDF. Its overall objective is to improve the consideration of non-state actors in decision process and the implementation of the policies and programs development in all sectors of the economy and society life of the country. The specific objective is the greater participation of CSOs in the development process in Benin by strengthening their capacities.
The overall objective of the mission was double. The consultants measured the results of the process initiated by the program through the objectives described in the Financing Agreement and also identified the relevant factors to be considered for the implementation of the Program Civil Society and Culture (PSCC), which is registered under the 10th EDF future program whose global objective is "strengthening the anchorage of CSOs and the cultural actors to local and national issues of development in a context of democratic governance".
Country: Botswana
Project title: Definition of academic programmes and fund raising for construction of National School of Arts
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 48.285
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2009
Interest in culture and the arts in Botswana has recently increased significantly, both nationally and globally. The Botswana Society for the Arts (BSA) is a non-profit Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) registered in 1996 whose mission is to promote Botswana culture, especially in the field of the visual and performing arts. The BSA is acutely aware of the abundance of local talent that has so far remained unexploited. The building of the School of Arts will give people the opportunity to discover and develop their talents, in both the visual and performing arts, and to compete on an equal footing with international artists, both locally and internationally.
The global objective is to contribute to the establishment of the first National School of Arts in Botswana (including its first purpose-built theatre). The specific objectives consist to carry out a Needs Assessment to inform a blueprint for the development of a programme of courses for the Botswana National School of Arts and to identify potential sources of funding for the construction and sustainability of the School.
Country: Botswana
Project title: Mid-Term Evaluation of the Botswana EDF9 Non-State Actors and Ministry of Local Government programmes and support to the identification of the EDF10 civil society programme
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 70.905
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2009
The overall objective of the Non-State Actors Programme is to make the formulation and implementation of GoB policies, strategies, and related programmes more responsive to the needs of the population, including the marginalized and disadvantaged sections of the population. The project purpose is to enable NSAs to engage more effectively with Government and donor agencies in development processes.
The overall objective of the Ministry of Local Government Capacity Building Programme is to reduce poverty and improve the livelihoods of the poor and disadvantaged sections of the population, including youth and women. The project purpose is to strengthen the capacity of MLG (Department of Social Services) and Councils to promote community development and self-reliance.
The global objectives of the assignment are to provide the Government of Botswana and the European Commission with sufficient information to make an informed judgment about the performance and impact of the 9th EDF NSA and MLG capacity building programmes, and take decisions about any required changes to project scopes (such as objectives, duration, financing, TAs, management arrangements, etc). Furthermore it aims at providing support to GoB to the successful preparation of the 10th EDF programme "Empowering of Civil Society".
Country: Italy
Project title: Refurbishment of the Chapel adjacent to the Santa Croce in Gerusalemme church, Cosenza
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 56.959
Client: Istituto Figlie di Santa Maria della Divina Provvidenza –Opera Don L. Guanella
Date: 2009
Country: Italy
Project title: Evaluation of Cultural Interest of several churches in Italy
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value:
Client: Istituto Figlie di Santa Maria della Divina Provvidenza –Opera Don L. Guanella
Date: 2008-2013
Country: Sudan
Project title: Technical Assistance in support of EC Programmes for the Governance and Rule of law sector in Southern Sudan
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 192.700
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2008-2009
The TA has supported the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) institutions in southern Sudan through the following tasks:
• Monitoring ‘Governance and Rule of Law’ projects funded by EC in Southern Sudan;
• Monitoring the Media Sector ;
• Provide support to the coordination, planning and reporting of the rule of law and governance sectors;
• Other Horizontal tasks.
Country: Lebanon
Project title: Cultural Heritage and Urban Development Project (CHUD) Consultancy Services for Baalbeck and Tyre Archeological Project - 1st Phase
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 638.000
Client: Republic of Lebanon - Council for Development and Reconstruction
Date: 2008 - 2012
Formulation of a conservation and recovery draft of two archaeological sites of Baalbeck and Tyre. The restoration aspect includes the consolidation of structures and the restoration of surfaces and materials.
The recovery aspect provides the infrastructure for visitors and design a plan of the territory in order to improve the presentation of archaeological areas concerned.
The presentation aspect consider a museum draft in Tyre.
Country: China
Project title: Zhejiang Urban Environment Project - Technical Assistance - Package E - Heritage Conservation In Urban Upgrading And Social Assessment
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: $ 806.288
Client: World Bank
Date: 2008 – 2009
Heritage Conservation in Urban Upgrading and Social Assessment is part of a larger infrastructure upgrading project (Zhejiang Urban Environmental Project (ZUEP), financed through a World Bank loan of 133 millions dollars) which in Shaoxing includes two main sub-components: (i) realignment of water environment of the inner-city rivers and (ii) infrastructure and sustainable conservation and reuse of the historic built environment and upgrading in the five heritage conservation areas. The project includes technical assistance to Shaoxing Municipality on: i) The management and the technical process of sustainable heritage conservation in urban upgrading for the five conservation precincts; and ii) Social Assessment in Four Precints. The main objective of the project are: i) to undertake project-based work, related to the management and practice of heritage conservation planning, architecture, design and upgrading construction, and ii) to incorporate conventional modern materials and design in construction in the context of the historical environment, and iii) to strengthen project management, in conjunction with a structured training program. The training would be in the form of participatory workshops in Shaoxing to develop the best local practice.
Country: ACP Countries
Project title: EU Support to African Training Centres in Peace and Security Capacity Building/Training Expert: Civilian/Police
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 129.435
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2008 - 2009
Following the approval of the Partnership on Peace and Security, identification and preparation activities are required in order to move forward and to elaborate an EU programme of support for African training centres in the area of peace and security.
The purpose of this study is threefold:
In a first phase (desk study) the objective is to identify, on the basis of already existing documents and information, African training capabilities and training needs as well as existing bilateral and multilateral support programmes.
In a second phase (field study) the objective is to identify the most relevant training centres that could benefit in priority of EU support in order to best achieve the objective of enhancing the expertise of African personnel involved in conflict prevention and conflict management within the different levels of the African Peace and Security Architecture.
In a third phase the objective is to make proposals on the kind of support which is the most relevant and efficient for the selected centres, to specify the best method for delivering this EU assistance, to specify a preliminary programme budget and timeframe for implementation and to define a possible EU support programme encompassing all relevant elements required for a financing decision on the programme, including a draft Financing Proposal/Contribution Agreement.
Country: Georgia
Project title: Support to the Georgia National Museum for the elaboration of a Twinning Project Fiche concerning institutional development
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 71.977
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2008 - 2009
The Georgian National Museum (GNM), established in December 2004, unifies ten of the Georgia’s most important museums and two research institutions. The GNM’s highest aim is to play a key role in the cultural life of the country through hosting exhibitions and presenting Georgia’s impressive cultural heritage to the outside world. GNM’s strategic goal is to organize various exhibitions from the other countries in Tbilisi. This will be possible only if the institution is able to host valuable collections - in terms of having internationally required security, keeping condition, and management, this means that the Museum should meet highest international standards of its facilities.
The GNM intends to implement the Twinning Project Fiche with the support of public Technical Assistance provided by an EU Member State peer Administration.
Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
Project title: Technical Assistance – IT Expert & Demographic expert
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 194.820
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2008
In the framework of political governance, the European Commission has realised institutional projects supporting the IEC (Independent Electoral Commission) in the organization of the electoral process in 2005 and 2006. In this context, the European Commission offers to the National Processing Centre (NPC) of the IEC and to the future INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission) an international computer and demographic expertise. This Technical Assistance aims to support the IEC and the INEC to lay the foundations of the organization of any future election.
The specific objective of the technical assistance is to ensure the preparation of free, democratic and transparent elections with the purpose of greater cost-effectiveness, by expanding the acquired technology and expertise of elections in 2005-2006 in DRC by strengthening the capacity of the IEC/INEC of the National Processing Centre and by skills transfer.
Country: Eritrea
Project title: Preparation of an Identification Fiche and draft Financing Proposal (Action Fiche) for EC Support to the Capacity Building of Public Administration in Eritrea
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 33.233
Client: EC - EuropeAid
Date: 2008
The objective of the assignment was to prepare the necessary documents for approval of EC Support to capacity building for the public administration in Eritrea under 10th EDF financing. The Consultants has assisted the Eritrean Centre for Organisational Excellence, the NAO and the EC by preparing the following documents for submission to EC Headquarters (the Quality Support Group).
• Revision/update of the project Identification Fiche (IF) - At the end of the identification phase headquarters is briefed on the progress achieved in identifying a planned project or programme. The information to be provided is consolidated in an Identification Fiche (IF), where the relevance and likely feasibility is demonstrated.
• Draft financing proposal (Action Fiche) with all the supporting documents for EC Support to capacity building for the public administration and its Technical and Administrative Provisions.
Country: India
Project title: Indian Culture for Development - Formulation Mission
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 50.030
Client: EC-EuropeAid
Date: 2008
The global objective of the assignment has been to assist the Delegation of the European Commission to India in the Formulation phase of the programme Indian Culture for Development.
The purpose of the mission consisted into confirm the relevance and feasibility of the project idea as proposed in the Identification Fiche and further:
- Consolidate linkages with the government strategy for the development of the culture sector
- Elaborate on ownership (GoI and target beneficiaries) and sustainability of programme’s results
- Elaborate on appropriate indicators which will enable an effective monitoring tool: fine-tune the logical framework
- Prepare a detailed programme design, including furthering management and coordination arrangements, financing plan, cost-benefit analysis, risk management, monitoring, evaluation and audit arrangements;
- Draft the Programme’s (i) Action Fiche, (ii) technical and administrative provisions, and (iii) the relevant documents for the launching of the Call for Proposals’.
Country: Kosovo
Project title: Supervision of Refurbishment and Restoration of Religious sites in Prizren-Kosovo UNMIK
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 231.000
Client: European Agency for Reconstruction
Date: 2007-2009
In 2004 civil unrest occurred throughout Kosovo which led to the destruction of property belonging to the Serbian minority in Kosovo and to 34 religious sites belonging to the Serb Orthodox Church. The Kosovo Government (PISG) recognised the serious effect of this damage and pledged funds to support the rehabilitation and the rebuilding of property. Two key religious sites have been identified to receive the funding, these being the Episcopal residence and the Seminary of St. Cyril and Methodius, both in Prizren. Our consultancy consists in supervising the restoration works of the 2 ancient buildings.
Country: Brazil
Project title: Programme for Culture and Tourism Integration, Bahia
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 147.000
Client: IADB - Italian Trust Fund
Date: 2007-2008
Technical assistance to the Ministry of Culture and to the Ministry of Tourism in order to study and develop a strategy and action plan for an integrated development of Cultural Industry and Cultural Tourism in the area of Bahia de Todos los Santos to be financed by the IABD.
Services included a detailed analysis of the present situation in the project area, identification of new integration opportunities among Cultural and Tourism Industry, and definition of an Action Plan including concrete priority projects for promoting cultural tourism development. Main objective of the project is an integrated development of tourism and cultural industry in Bahia, through cultural promotion and a diversification of tourist products.
Country: Turkey
Project title: Consultancy Services for Inventorization and Multi-Hazard and Earthquake Performance Evaluation of the Cultural Heritage Buildings in Istanbul under the Responsibility of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 858.750
Client: World Bank - Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Date: 2007 – 2009
The main goal of Istanbul Seismic Risk Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness Project (ISMEP) is to assist the Government of Turkey in mitigating the seismic risks associated with the cultural and historical property (heritage) in Istanbul and to further strengthen the capacity for pro-active measures in order to mitigate the damaging and devastating effects of future earthquakes on cultural and historical property (heritage buildings) and other historical and cultural structures and assets in Turkey such as, museums. This is expected to be achieved through inventorization and earthquake performance evaluation of structures of cultural and historical value in Istanbul owned or used by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Country: EU - ACP
Project title: Study on the linkage between migration and development –operational implications for the programming and project development
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 165.000
Client: EC EuropeAid
Date: 2007
The project is expected to contribute to improved knowledge about the operational aspects of linking migration and development. It should deepen the knowledge on how the various services of the European Commission with their actions within or focussed at third countries can support the positive sides of migration on the development of third countries, and reduce the negative effects. Services of the European Commission are the direct beneficiaries of this assignment as the outcome is expected to support the design and implementation of better targeted projects strengthening the positive aspects of migration for the countries of origin.
Country: Italy
Project title: Project Design and Work Supervision for the rehabilitation and restoration of the Medieval Church S. Ambrogio ad Nemus
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 1.461.077
Client: Opera Guanella and public subsidies for conservation
Date: 2006-2011
The church of S. Ambrogio ad Nemus is located in Milan city centre and being founded in the IV century is probably the most ancient religious site of the region.
The building showed remarkable deteriorations on the roof and few problems of dump and surface conservations. The aim of project was the complete restoration and rehabilitation.
The services provided are accomplished in 2 phases:
Design phase, which covers the preliminary, final design and engineering detailed drawings of the project of the rehabilitation and restoration project which covers the development of a concept of conservation in line with internationally adopted standards, the final design, working drawings, technical specifications, costs estimates.
Supervision phase, which covers the supervision of the works including, among others, inspection, checking, and testing of workmanship and materials, to ensure proper construction and administration of the works. Post-construction, which covers the project closing.
Country: Italy
Project title: Refurbishment of the Entrance of Saint Mary House - Rome
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 124.496
Client: Istituto Figlie di Santa Maria della Divina Provvidenza –Opera Don L. Guanella
Date: 2006-2008
Country: Italy
Project title: Restoration of St. Maria Annunziata Church in Cuveglio - Varese.
Sector: Culture and Cultural Heritage
Value: € 200.614
Client: Istituto Figlie di Santa Maria della Divina Provvidenza –Opera Don L. Guanella
Date: 2006-2008
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