Unsere Projekte

This project is a continuation of the journalist training project which was part of the previous Regional Communication programme. It aims at contributing via the training of journalists and media professionals and the support to production of audio-visual and on-line material (i) to the development of independent media in the Neighbourhood and (ii) to a more accurate presentation of the EU policies and support to the region by the media as well as a better understanding of these policies and support and of their impact in the partner countries of the Neighbourhood area by the general public.

Ultimately it will contribute to the establishment of a culture of transparency, dialogue and mutual understanding between EU citizens and those from its partner countries in the Neighbourhood region.

The purpose of this contract is as follows:

• To provide skills to Neighbourhood journalists to improve independent and objective reporting;
• To provide skills to Neighbourhood media editorial and management staff to run independent media outlets;
• To reinforce a network of Neighbourhood journalists and media professionals and ensure it is actively used as professional resource and networking platform.

'Chemba Serviços de Irrigação Lda – Irrigation Infrastructure for Organic Sugarcane' was funded by the Development Related Infrastructure Investment Vehicle (DRIVE) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. The project was located in the Chemba district of Mozambique and aimed to put an agricultural infrastructure in place for small-scale farmers (members of cooperatives) to sustainably grow high-quality organic sugarcane and food crops, which should ultimately enhance the income and food security of farmers and their communities.

The infrastructural outputs of the project, all operated by a utility company through a public-private partnership, included: (i) a bulk water supply infrastructure for irrigation, (ii) an electricity island for power supply to the irrigation system, (iii) a road grader and (iv) a weighbridge for the sugar cane delivered by cooperative members.

The purposes of the evaluation were accountability and learning (for continuous improvement) through insight into the nature and magnitude of effects (direct and indirect, positive and negative, intended or unintended) that could be attributed to the Chemba project. The evaluation determined whether the project contributed to private sector and human development as the overall objectives of the DRIVE facility. It also sought to contribute to the assessment of the feasibility of financing of other irrigation projects through DRIVE.

The evaluation used a mixed-methods contribution analysis that triangulated primary and secondary data. Specifically, it was based on a literature review, a household survey of members of beneficiary cooperatives, and qualitative stakeholder consultations (key informant interviews, focus group discussions, participatory workshop).

This evaluation assessed how Finland’s objectives related to economic development, job creation and livelihoods, manifested in the Priority Area 2 (PA2), but not only limited to it, are being fulfilled through the various thematic approaches, cooperation modalities and funding instruments. An essential aspect of the evaluation was to provide guidance on how Finland might tailor its efforts, elaborating on what Finland’s strengths and “unique competencies” are in the division of labour in the donor community. Included in the Evaluation were also Finland’s Private Sector Instruments (PSI), i.e. Finland’s Development Finance Institution, Finnfund, the seed-funding and match-making programme Finnpartnership (FP), the innovation focused Business with Impact (BEAM) programme and the mixed credit scheme Public Sector Investment Facility (PIF).

The evaluation’s specific objectives were as follows:

• To assess to what extent and how the objectives of the Priority Area 2 on economic development, jobs and livelihoods are being achieved and how relevant and effective the interventions have been in relation to partner country needs.
• To determine what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can learn from its peer organisations, especially the Nordics as well as from emerging international 'best practices' for more relevant, effective and coordinated support for economic development, jobs and livelihood opportunities.
• To suggest how the effectiveness of Finnish development cooperation related to economic development can be be further developed, including if and how the Results-based Management system can be strengthened.

The evaluation entailed the following:

• Mapping of the PA2 portfolio and the Private Sector instruments in order to investigate what Finland in fact has been doing 2016-2019 in this respect;
• Assessing what have been the results of these interventions in terms of improved economies and more jobs and livelihood opportunities in particular for women, youth and the poor;
• Looking deeper into certain sectors/themes of the PA2 portfolio of specific interest either due to overall significant resource flow under PA2 (energy); perceived comparative advantage by Finland (innovation); policy concern by MFA (women economic empowerment and taxation).

The final report is available here: https://um.fi/publications/-/asset_publisher/TVOLgBmLyZvu/content/evaluointiraportti-suomen-tuki-kumppanimaiden-talouden-vahvistamiseksi-ty-c3-b6paikkojen-luomiseksi-ja-toimeentulon-parantamiseksi/384998

This project is part of wider EU public diplomacy and outreach activities towards audiences in Russia and it complements other cooperation programmes of the EU and its member states in Russia.

The overall objective of this action is to support the achievement of the EU’s policy objectives through public diplomacy activities that engage meaningfully with targeted audiences and stakeholders in order to build trust and mutual understanding.

The purposes of this contract are:

• to offer a platform for dialogue and debate on a number of bilateral and global issues for selected Russian and EU experts and interlocutors who can function as moderators/facilitators of a balanced and positive dialogue between EU and Russia;
• to expose selected Russian target audiences to the EU, EU policies and positions and to engage them into a dialogue on a number of bilateral and global issues;
• to expose wider public in Russia to different positions and points of view on a number of bilateral and global issues, as well as to more complete information about the EU, EU policies and positions.

This action consists of five main components which are mutually reinforcing:

• Component 1: EU-Russia Experts Network (on foreign policy). EU-Russia Experts Network brings together experts, analysts and alumni from a variety of institutions and academic centers from Russia and EU member states to discuss actual foreign policy issues (such as economics, EU affairs and human rights) with the aim of coming up with concrete recommendations for a new modus operandi for EU-Russia relations. EU-Russia Experts Network meets on a quarterly basis.
• Component 2: 12 Roundtables/debates on other policy areas to bring together different business representatives networks, journalists, researchers and NGOs representatives. The debates are organised in partnership with selected Russian universities and academic institutions including the EU-supported Jean Monnet centres around Russia, alumni networks from EU and Russian universities, business organisations and representatives of international organisations.
• Component 3: Provision of EU speakers to public events in Russia. A network of experts is established for dedicated events in Russia. The visiting EU speakers are expected inter alia to speak at conferences organised by the Russian Association of European Studies, the European Studies Institute at MGIMO-university, the Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence, the EU information centres, as well as events organised by different think tanks, non-governmental organisations and foundations.
• Component 4: Visiting Russian practitioners to the EU. The visits are addressed to journalists, representatives of civil society organisations as well as civil servants, local government officials, think tanks/analysts, alumni networks and business representatives. 50 Russian professionals benefit from this opportunity each year.
• Component 5: Cross cutting activities, including dissemination to wider audiences through audiovisual products, media relations, awareness raising and PR activities.

The overall objective of the Project/Financing Agreement wass to contribute to sustainable inclusive growth and poverty reduction in Sierra Leone, as outlined in the National Agenda for Prosperity, through effective delivery of EU cooperation in line with Paris Declaration, the Accra Agenda and the EU’s commitments to the Busan New Deal.

The specific purpose of this contract was to strengthen the capacity of the National Authorising Officer Office (NAO office) to efficiently execute its mandate as stated in the Cotonou Partnership Agreement.

Furthermore, the Contractor achieved the following results:

• Continued greater understanding and improved utilisation of the rules, regulations and procedures applicable to the delivery of EU development assistance (EDF) by the staff of the NAO office, MDAs and relevant stakeholders
• Continued efficient office and management information systems (MIS) and effective tracking and monitoring system for all projects, programme estimates and contracts are in place and staff is trained in their utilisation
• Continued enhancement of the capacity of the NAO to participate proactively on strategic issues such as programming, coordination, reviews and dialogue with other MDAs, and relevant stakeholders, including non-state-actors (NSA)

The overall objective of this assignment is to provide a sound basis for the future design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of results of NPD actions to the Commission, FPI.3 and implementing partners as represented by FPI.3.

The specific objectives are to:

• Develop an overall intervention logic and results framework for NPD as an area of FPI intervention, including core indicators.
• Propose an NPD action-level intervention logic and results framework template, including core indicators suitable for sub categories of interventions as relevant, while seeking: (1) Coherence with the overall intervention logic and results framework for NPD as an area of FPI intervention, and (2) Consideration of differences between the focus of different NPD actions and categories of NPD actions.

The main objectives of this evaluation were to provide the relevant EU services, interested stakeholders and the Horn of Africa Trust Fund (HLTF) Monitoring and Lessons Learned System (including to illustrate through operational examples the mid-term evaluation of the UTF instrument) with the following information

• a comprehensive and independent analysis of the performance of the Sustainable Solutions for the Most Vulnerable Host Populations, Refugees and Migrants in Djibouti action, with particular attention to its intermediate results, in comparison with the expected objectives, and the reasons supporting these results;
• lessons learned, conclusions and associated recommendations, so as to improve, where appropriate, the implementation of the action and potential future interventions.

The evaluation analysed the action according to the five DAC evaluation criteria, namely: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and impact prospects. In addition, the evaluation followed two specific EU evaluation criteria:

• EU added value (insofar as the action brings additional benefits to those that would have resulted from member states' intervention alone};
• the coherence of the action itself with the EU strategy in Djibouti and under the EU Emergency Trust Fund, Horn of Africa window, with other EU policies and with other actions of member states and donors involved in the sector.

The evaluation team furthermore checked whether gender, environment and climate change issues have been incorporated; whether important SDGs and their interactions have been identified; whether the principle of "Leave No-One Behind", (see https://www.un.org/africarenewal/fr/magazine/avril-

2016/odd-don't-leave-none-behind) and a rights-based approach were taken into account in the identification/formulation of documents and to what extent these were reflected in the implementation, governance and monitoring of the action.

The Somalia Investment Climate Reform Program (the Project), which was implemented by the Equitable Finance and Innovation (EFI) VPU of the World Bank Group (WBG) sought to catalyze investment and enhance private sector-led economic growth and competitiveness through targeted investment climate reforms in Somalia.

This has been achieved through the implementation of economy-wide and selected sector-specific investment related reforms in Somalia. In order to: i) ensure a seamless transition from the just concluded first phase to second phase program, ii) sustain implementation of ongoing reforms (initiated under SICRP1); and iii) effectively kick start reform activities proposed under the new projects, to provide onsite support (in Mogadishu and Hargeisa) for the reforms and to build government capacity in Somalia throughout the first year of project implementation (July 2019 - June 2020). The project team has implemented measures geared towards providing longer-term on the ground support, capacity building, technical advice, and reform facilitation to the client.

Scope of the assignmet was to support the delivery of Somali Unlocking Sectoral Investment Project and the Somali Investment Climate Reform 2 (SUSIP and SICRP 2) objectives in Somalia and Somaliland.

Key Deliverables

• 2 to 3 key reforms under the Somali Unlocking Sectoral Investment Project and the Somali Investment Climate Reform 2 project
• Monthly progress reports, that showed activities accomplished/progressed, challenges with clear recommended next steps for the following months, as well as key issues needing management attention/action.
• Bi-weekly progress updates.
• Assignment completion report, that showed completion of all project deliverables and tasks, and showing lessons learnt recommendations for management as well as any other relevant observations.
• Deliverables under the specific terms of references for the required expertise.

Implementation of quantitative and qualitative research in support of IOM's Transition and Recovery programme in Marib, Hadhramawt, Abyan, Lahj, Aden, Shabwa and Taiz. Result is an analysis report, composed of the following sections.

Background: Turkey goes through a long and challenging process which requires alignment of its political, institutional, economic and social structures with those of the European Union. This process inevitably creates apprehensions, debate and intense questioning. Therefore, although this process is expected to take several years, it is important that Turkish citizens understand the benefits as well as the challenges of EU membership.

Overall objective: to communicate the EU's policy objectives in Turkey, in view of providing accurate information on the EU, increasing understanding of the Turkish population of the EU-Turkey partnership and what the EU is doing in Turkey.

Target groups: general public, young people, women, SMEs/Entrepreneurs, sceptics of EU integration (to be identified), multipliers, Civil society including NGOs, Policy makers, Opinion leaders, Economic actors and business associations, Media, including regional and local outlets, Universities and academics, International organisations.

Purpose:

• Promote the EU and its values – in particular civil and political rights - among the Turkish population with a particular focus on identified target audiences, notably young people (under the heading ‘Our Europe, Our Future’), and underline the practical benefits of adopting these values for the Turkish citizens.
• Disseminate information about what the EU is concretely doing for Turkish citizens through its financing instruments to key partners and policy-makers and enhance the visibility of EU-funded projects. This information will include facts and figures about EU funded projects as well as the impact and effect of these projects.
• Promote EU interests in Turkey, whether of an economic nature or aiming at a better understanding of EU policy positions.
• Dispel myths and misconceptions related to the EU and EU-Turkey relations and the accession process.