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Assisting AFL in the preparation of AFLs full project proposal to AFD
Assisting AFL in the preparation of AFLs full project proposal to AFDProject to Support livestock productivity in the Ghanaian pastoral/agropastoral systems through development of the livestock marketing value chain in parallel with the development of lobbying tools to build in conflict resolution approaches to mitigate, reduce and resolve conflicts over access to resources, and to mitigate xenophobic reactions and violence between pastoral and agro-pastoral communities sharing the same space.Fieldwork involved implementation of an actor mapping exercise in Ghana and trans-frontier into Burkina Faso covering those actors involved in the livestock marketing chain: civil society organi... Read more
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Danida support to Zimbabwe 2013-2015
This assignment was a formulation mission for the Danish Support to Zimbabwe from 2013-2015. The objective of the formulation was to provide recommendations and outline areas for a new phase of Danish support within the focus areas of:1) Good Governance, Democracy, and Human Rights;2) Rehabilitation of Infrastructure, and;3) Private Sector Development within Agriculture.The Good Governance Component included sub-components focusing on a) Strengthening democratic processes, structures and institutions in Zimbabwe; b) Access to Justice and Human Rights through an independent justice system free of political interference and corruption and through monitoring of human rights and provisio... Read more
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Gender mainstreaming in Bhutan
The achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and SAARC Development Goals (SDGs) is a top priority for the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB). During the 10th Five-Year period (July 2008 – June 2013), RGoB has committed to achieving all of the gender equity goals in the various global compacts that it is party to, including the MDGs and SDGs, and implementing the full provisions of Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).To facilitate achievement of these national and international gender goals and targets, a National Plan of Action (NPA) on Gender was formulated.The government, in the area of governance, adopted strategies to inte... Read more
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Input to the Danish Embassy in Tanzania on revenue management
Consultant hired to provide support to two missions in Tanzania in September and October 2012. One mission related to the Public Financial Management Reform Programme (PFMRP) and one mission related to the Tax Modernization Programme at Tanzania Revenue Authority. The overall purpose of this assignment is to provide assessment and guidance on revenue management aspects of the PFMRP-IV and TMP – to the Government of Tanzania and to the Danish Embassy in Tanzania.This entails participation together with other development partners and consultants in the annual joint supervision mission of PFMRP-IV with specific focus on Key Result Area (KRA) 1 – Revenue Management, and in the annual... Read more
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Process consultant for the implementation of PCESA
Process consultant for the implementation of PCESA (Programme de Croissance Economique dans le Secteur Agricole)Assistance to the Danish Embassy in Burkina Faso in the preparation and start-up of the future sector programme for economic growth in the agricultural sector in Burkina Faso.The Programme aims to increase economic growth and employment in Burkina Faso through improved competitiveness and productivity in the private sector. The Programme focuses on the development of small and medium enterprises and agricultural organizations and is based on experience from previous agricultural programs.It consists of 2 components:a) improvement of growth opportunities for small-and medium... Read more
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Formulation of a Project Proposal for Paque II
PAQUE, Projet d’amélioration de la qualité de l’enseignement, July 2010 – July 2013, was a quality education development project implemented by BØRNEfonden (BØF) and Ibis, in close cooperation with different stakeholders; Ministry of Education and its decentralized structures, parents associations, teachers and pedagogical supervisors.The project aimed to improve the quality of teaching in primary schools for boys and Girls in the project areas and to bring about structural and policy changes in primary education related to quality and equity.This was sought trough the following components:1) Improve the pedagogical competencies of teacher’s in primary school in the proje... Read more
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Danida Support to Harapan Rainforest (DSHRF)
The Danish support to the Indonesian NGO, Burung Indonesia (BI), for implementation of programme ‘Danida Support to Harapan Rainforest (DSHRF) is part of the Danish ‘Fast Start’ Climate Change Funds for counteracting the negative impacts of climate change.The overall purpose of the programme is Ecosystem Restoration (ER) following a change in the law in 2005 that allows the use of productive forestlands for ER. The objective of the DSHRF, through Danish Development Assistance, (Danida), is to contribute to a significant CO2 net emission reduction from Indonesia’s forests whilst co-benefits (biodiversity, livelihoods) are stabilised.The consultancy supported and coordinated in... Read more
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Evaluation of BEST fighting POVERTY
The objective of the assignment was to carry out an evaluation of the project "Fighting Poverty" (FIPO) in Tanzania. The purpose of the FIPO project was to alleviate poverty by helping to establish and strengthen small-scale enterprises and farming, particularly for women, through activities such as business management training and provision of small grants.The target group comprised of 335 people “poorest of the poor” in 12 selected villages in Arusha region, Northern Tanzania. The evaluation covered a range of issues in relation to the results of the project, including an assessment of the extent to which expected outcomes had been met, an analysis of the strengths and weakness... Read more
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Appraisal for a Freedom Initiative Project
In 2010, Denmark launched a new strategy for development cooperation. With the headline “Freedom from Poverty - Freedom to Change”, the strategy focuses on the following priority areas:- Growth and employment- Freedom, democracy and human rights- Gender equality- Stability & fragility- Environment & climateThe Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs established a fund, called the “Freedom Fund” with the purpose of supporting developing countries' efforts to promote commitment to democratic principles and provide opportunities for equal participation of all citizens in society. The fund was intended to be used to assist local actors working to nurture a solid foundati... Read more
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Support to democratic local government and peace building in the Mena Region (Tunisia)
The consultant team participated in a pre-programming mission for "Support to democratic local governance and peace building in the MENA region" which was a pilot project in Tunisia 2012. A follow-up is expected in 2013-2015.The purpose of the mission was to analyze the set-up, approach, and outcomes so far from two pilot projects which are being implemented through the VNGi/CILG in Tunisia during 2012. (Support to Democratization and Local Governance pilot project, financed by the Netherlands, and Support to Economic Development and Employment Creation, financed by Denmark).More specifically, the team was expected to provide the necessary information to make it possible for the Dani... Read more
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