Name: Landell Mills
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Project Tajikistan

28/09/22 - 31/12/23

Enhancing Climate Resilience in the Pyanj River Basin - Climate Change Assessments and Preparation of the Climate Change Adaptation Project (55217-001)

Project Pakistan

15/06/22 - 14/06/26

Technical Assistance to the Revival of Balochistan Water Resources Programme

The Revival of Balochistan Water Resources Programme is an EU funded initiative designed to contribute to the transition of agriculture and livestock farming systems in Balochistan achieving lower water intensity and improving environmental and economic sustainability. The Programme will be implemented through two distinct but complementary implementing contracts working closely together under a project steering committee:

A technical assistance (TA) service contract, awarded to Landell Mills International in association with IWMI that will contribute to a) strengthen governance of water resources and rangelands, b) develop alternative agricultural and livestock farming systems based on low water agro-economy, and c) increase availability of qualified agro-technology cadres A contribution agreement to be carried out by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The focus of the action managed by FAO will be a) Improved and more productive rangelands through better management of livestock and vegetation, b) improved groundwater replenishment methods and replication of low water agriculture techniques and c) to strengthened value chains for a climate-resilient, low water economy among male and female producers and service providers.

The overall objective of the project of which the TA contract will be a part is as follows: “The general objective of the Revival of Balochistan Water Resources Programme is to contribute to the transition of agriculture and livestock farming systems in Balochistan (Pakistan) achieving lower water intensity and improving environmental and economic sustainability

The purposes of this contract are as follows:

To strengthen governance of water resources and rangelands in Balochistan. To develop alternative agricultural and livestock farming systems based on low water agro-economy, including agronomic practices leading to groundwater replenishment.To increase availability of qualified agro-technology cadres able to integrate and provide on-farm technical know-how and climate-relevant advise to farmers.

Project Angola

14/06/22 - 13/06/26

Technical assistance for the implementation of the Regional Integration and Investment Support Programme in Central Africa (PAIRIAC)

PAIRIAC is part of the second component of the regional indicative program, PIR 11th EDF through which the European Union (EU) and the authorities of Central Africa are committed to reducing poverty through better growth and economic integration. It responds to the EU's commitment, made within the framework of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA), to support Central Africa in its objective of regional integration and integration into global economic chains. It finds its anchor in the new European Consensus for the reduction of poverty and the new 2018 AU-EU alliance for investments and employment which served as a basis for the development of a new strategy of the Commission for Africa based among other things on (1) green transition and access to energy, (2) digital transformation, (3) growth and sustainable jobs. PAIRIAC is fully in line with the implementation of the EU's External Investment Plan (EIP), which aims to promote growth and job creation in its partner countries. It covers all the pillars of the EIP, namely the investment facility and guarantee instruments (pillar I), technical assistance (pillar II) and the investment climate (pillar III).

The specific objectives of this contract are:

Objective 1: strengthen the acceleration of regional integration.

Objective 3: increase financing for the private sector in Central Africa by taking advantage of the External Investment Plan.

The results to be achieved are as follows:

Result 1.1: the consultation and coordination mechanism between ECCAS and CEMAC is operational.Result 1.2: the operational and human capacities of the dedicated structures (Technical Secretariat of COPIL/CER-AC and Joint Technical Secretariat of the ECCAS/CEMAC consultation framework) are strengthened. Result 1.3: better functioning and governance of corridors facilitate the operationalization of the ECCAS free trade area and the CEMAC customs union. Result 1.4.: Accompanying measures help to implement the Economic Partnership Agreement in Cameroon that has already signed up, and to encourage, as far as possible, the support of other countries in the sub-region. Result 3.2: Investment opportunities in the region are highlighted and benefit from the external investment plan.

Activities linked to the objective 1 – regional integration

Activity 1.1.1: Harmonization and implementation of ECCAS/CEMAC cooperation policies, programs and instruments taking into account the principles of human rights (including gender equality), non-discrimination and transparency according to the revised 2018-2023 action plan of the COPIL/CER-AC.

Activities 1.1.2: strengthening the operational capacities of the structures dedicated to the rationalization of the two RECs and regional integration.

Activities 1.1.3: support for monitoring the process of streamlining and strengthening regional integration in Central Africa.

Activity 1.2.1: building the operational capacities of the COPIL/CER-AC Technical Secretariat.

Activity 1.2.2: sensitization/training of actors, particularly on considering the gender, youth and environmental approach in the development of regional institutions.

Activity 1.3.1: Development of trade corridors in the region in complementarity with the Regional and National Infrastructure Management Support Program (PAGIRN).

Activity 1.3.2: sensitization/training of actors on the functioning and governance of corridors in complementarity with the Support Program for the Management of Regional and National Infrastructures (PAGIRN).

Activity 1.3.3: identification, analysis and proposed solution to regulatory and non-tariff barriers to inter-regional trade.

Activity 1.4.1: strengthening and alignment with international standards of quality infrastructure and capacities in this area with a view to increased application of standards, in particular, private and SPS.

Activity 1.4.2: strengthening and modernization of certification and control capacities for increased application of SPS standards and private standards.

Activity 1.4.3: Strengthening and modernization of national phytosanitary certification and surveillance systems.

Activity 1.4.4: support for employers' organizations and sectoral associations relevant to the establishment of an EPA support unit in coordination with the EU Delegation in Cameroon.

Activity 1.4.5: contribution to EPA monitoring in coordination with the EU Delegation in Cameroon.

Activity 1.4.6: training and information campaign for operators in Cameroon so that they benefit more widely from the EPA and communication/advocacy actions with operators, Member States and institutions in the region in coordination with the EU Delegation in Cameroon, with a view to encouraging their support for a balanced agreement.

Activity 1.4.7: review of studies of priority sectors in order to highlight their development potential on regional and international markets and to propose a development plan for the said sectors.

Activity 1.4.8: support for increasing the production of SMEs/SMIs with high export potential in priority sectors.

Activity 1.4.9: technical assistance and strengthening of the infrastructure (in particular digital) and the capacities of the tax and customs administrations, including training for these administrations on the exercises for transposing Market Access Offers into the context trade agreements like the EPA and AfCFTA.

Activity 1.4.10: support for national strategies for implementing the agreement on the African Continental Free Trade Area (ZLECAf) and the EPA implementation strategy for Cameroon.

Activities linked to the objective 3 – growth in financing for the private sector in Central Africa by taking advantage of synergies with the External Investment Plan

Activity 3.1: support to beneficiaries in the region for the maturation, feasibility, preparation, awareness-raising and implementation of projects with the support of the EIP, via the creation of a EIP window to receive projects and guide them in order to take advantage of the opportunities of the external investment plan. With this support, beneficiaries of the region are supported to prepare blending, guarantee projects and/or to initiate sector reforms/dialogue for the improvement of the investment climate.

Activity 3.2: identification of sectors with high potential for integration and proposal of development plans for these sectors. This proposal must include the identification of business projects to be created or developed with financing plans linked to the EIP. This action must be implemented in collaboration with the employers' organizations of the countries of the sub-region and the umbrella organization.

Activity 3.3: creation of a sub-regional forum for investors in partnership with the sub-regional private sector and investment promotion agencies, one or two editions to be organized by the consultant.

Activity 3.4: promotion of innovation financing and innovative projects in the sub-region.

Project Ghana

10/06/22 - 01/06/27

Consultancy Services for the Management of Ghana Skills Development Fund (GSDF)

The Ghana Skills Development Fund (GSDF) is a matching grant facility designed with the aim to incentivize enterprises by mobilizing investment in skills development and in new technologies to upgrade skills among the working population and enhance productivity in industries that would not have materialized due to the uncertainty of the expected benefits.

It is embedded in the Government of Ghana's TVET policy which has as its objective to "improve the productivity and competitiveness of the skilled workforce and raise the income-earning capacities of people, especially women and low-income groups, through the provision of quality-oriented, industry-focused, and competency-based training programmes and complementary services".

To execute this charge, the GSDF, over the course of its implementation will provide 700 competitive grants to private enterprises. At least 42,000 individuals are expected to be employed in these private enterprises six months after the implementation of the grant, resulting in increased income and better welfare for Ghanaians.

The fund has four windows:

Window 1 (Formal Sector). Window 1 will focus on skills development in the formal and informal sector and is expected to focus on higher level skills to be provided by public or private training institutions in collaboration either with larger size employers or associations of a group of smaller size employers. Window 2 (Informal Sector). Window 2 will focus on the micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the informal sector with the expectation that the duration of training is within one year.Window 3 (Training Innovations and Greening Grants). Window 3 will focus on innovative proposals from training providers that respond to economic demand. Window 4 (Science and Technology). Window 4 will focus on private sector growth. and productivity improvements through support to firms to introduce new technologies into their business practices and the development or establishment of Institutional “technology center”.

The fund will be a catalytic, demand-led, risk and cost-sharing instrument that will mobilize innovative ideas to bring about the creativity of Ghana’s private sector and its training institutes offering new trainings and services.

Project Fiji

08/06/22 - 08/10/22

Mid-Term Evaluation of the Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Programme

The small island states of the Pacific face significant structural challenges to economic growth and sustainable development. Combined with the impacts of global climate change and ocean acidification, these threaten most dimensions of development in the region. In this context, both oceanic and coastal fisheries still remain the most important marine resource for livelihoods, employment, food security and economic growth opportunities in the Pacific islands.

Positive developments have taken place in order to facilitate market access for the processing of these fishery resources (tuna, in particular) and their export to the European Union (EU). A number of Pacific states now benefit from a more favourable arrangement for trade between the two regions, and other regional initiatives have brought on improvements in the sustainable use of the region’s fisheries resources. At the national level, significant steps have also been taken in support of sustainable marine resource management.

Despite such improvements, key challenges remain to be addressed and form the rationale for essential interventions such as the multi-partner Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Programme. Funded by the EU (EUR 35 million) and the Government of Sweden (EUR 10 million), this 5-year action (2018-2023) focuses on providing equitable benefits for all Pacific states, whilst recognising the diversity of resources, needs and opportunities among its 15 Pacific-African Caribbean Pacific (P-ACP) countries of operation – the Cook Islands, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste and Vanuatu.

Implemented by several agencies (the Pacific Community (SPC), the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and the University of the South Pacific (USP), in collaboration with key governmental and non-governmental organisations in the region), the PEUMP Programme aims overall to ‘improve the economic, social and environmental benefits for these 15 P-ACP states arising from stronger regional economic integration and the sustainable management of natural resources and the environment.’ Its specific objective is to ‘support sustainable management and development of fisheries for food security and economic growth, while addressing climate change resilience and conservation of marine biodiversity.’

Its activities revolve around six Key Result Areas (KRAs) and a Programme Management Unit (PMU). The six KRAs are aligned with the two focal sectors of the regional roadmap – oceanic and coastal fisheries:

KRA 0 (PMU) - Effective overall coordination of the PEUMP Programme;KRA 1 - High quality scientific and management advice for oceanic fisheries provided and utilised at regional and national level;KRA 2 - Inclusive economic benefits from sustainable tuna fishing increased through supporting competent authorities and strengthening private sector capacities to create decent employment;KRA 3 - Sustainable management of coastal fisheries resources and ecosystems improved through better quality scientific information, IUU fishing reduced through enhanced monitoring control and surveillance of coastal fisheries, legal advice, support, mentoring and empowerment at community level;KRA 4 - IUU fishing reduced through enhanced monitoring control and surveillance of oceanic fisheries, improved legislation, access to information, and effective marine area management;KRA 5 - Sustainable utilisation of the coastal and marine biodiversity promoted through improving marine special planning, increasing climate change resilience, enhancing conservation, mitigation and rehabilitation measures;KRA 6 - Capacity built through education, training and research and development for key stakeholder groups in fisheries and marine resources management.

Project Vanuatu

14/05/22 - 14/08/22

Mid Term Evaluation Vanuatu Value Chain (VaVaC) Programme (Sector Reform Contract)

Project Senegal

23/03/22 - 24/03/23

Evaluation of WFP Country Strategic Plan for Senegal (2018-2023)

Project Burundi

21/03/22 - 14/03/23

Development of actions for flood mitigation in two urban areas in Burundi

This contract was awarded under the World Bank Urban Flood Risk Assessment Framework.

In response to the 2021 request for assistance from the Government, the World Bank has mobilized grant funding to support the Government of Burundi. The funding will be used for a Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment. The proposed assignment, will consist of (i) the consolidation and development of baseline information, such as hazard dynamics, exposure, and vulnerability data; (ii) flood risk modelling; and (iii) risk 'hot spots' identification and providing options for investment to mitigate those risks in the two city environments in Burundi (Gatumba, Bujumbura).

The assignment's primary objective is to identify areas at risk of floods in two urban areas in Burundi (Gatumba and Bujumbura) and provide recommendations on short-, medium- and long-term options for risk mitigation. The recommended flood risk mitigation options will be based on feasibility assessment and cost options appraisal in order for the Bank to engage in a dialogue with the Government of Burundi. It will be preliminary by nature and is expected to support urban climate resilience measures to be taken by the Government. This assignment's end product should detail a well-balanced set of recommended structural and non-structural risk management options for these urban areas and surrounding catchments for consideration by the Government of Burundi. It will feed the dialogue between the Bank and Government of Burundi in order for the Government to define its path forward in realizing the most effective investments for reducing flood risks to an acceptable level in these areas.

Specific objectives are to:

Consolidate all relevant data for hazard (rainfall, water levels, discharges, etc.) and exposure/vulnerability characteristics (population, household profiles, assets, water management infrastructure, critical infrastructure, etc.) using existing data sources. When needed, collect additional data to fill critical data gaps (e.g., capture the impacts of the recent events at the community and building-by-building level to complement global vulnerability data).Generate a thorough understanding of existing and future flood hazards and risks in the urban and peri-urban areas. It must include the existing flood protection and drainage infrastructure and its functioning during recent flood events, the institutional structures, limitations, and constraints, and identified flood challenges.Prepare an integrated flood risk management profile that clearly identifies the mechanisms and features of these risks, and provides a basis for exploring different types of interventions with sufficient analytics, detail and accuracy. Evaluate the effectiveness of a range of sustainable structural and non-structural measures for reducing/mitigating flood risk in the study area.Develop a clear prioritized, supported and justified investment program for flood risk management interventions that is acceptable to inform the Bank and in order for the relevant Government departments and Agencies in Burundi to develop the investment program.Carry out consultation and engagement that fully involves local specialists, and experts, government officials and decision makers to achieve verification of results and full understanding and acceptance of outcomes.Leave a legacy of capacity building, data, hazard and risk tools, and institutional capability to better manage flood risk.

Project Zimbabwe

21/03/22 - 11/09/22

Design of the Annual Action Programme 2023

The Multiannual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021-2027 for the cooperation between the EU and the Republic of Zimbabwe was proposed and founded on the Zimbabwean National Development Strategy (NDS-1) 2021-2025. The MIP contained the three priority areas: Good Governance and Citizens’ rights, Green Economic Development, and Social Recovery and Human Development; and proposed two Team Europe initiatives: gender equality through women empowerment and climate smart agriculture-based resilience building. These Priority Areas were selected for inclusion in the MIP to reflect the EU’s development priorities (including Do No Harm and Build Back Better) and to recognise the EU’s political and economic strategic interests, but also to ensure consistency and complementarity with Zimbabwe’s own development goals.

The implementation of the MIP so far is planned in two annual action programmes (AAP). The first, Annual Action Plan (AAP) 2022, is focused on Financing Decisions by the Commission and covers health and democracy. The second, AAP 2023, with a budget of €80 million, will cover the specific objectives and expected results for the priority areas of the MIP in complementation of the AAP 2022. The aim of the present mission is to assist the EU Delegation to the Republic of Zimbabwe (EUD) prepare the AAP 2023.

The main aim of this assignment is to contribute to the effective implementation of the MIP 2021-2017, by effectively supporting the EUD in its identification and formulation of the Annual Action Programme 2023. This will involve identifying suitable programming interventions in line with the MIP’s priority areas of Good Governance and Citizens’ Rights; Green Economic Growth; and Social Recovery and Human Development; our team will also provide guidance and assistance in the review or mainstreaming of the two Team Europe Initiatives identified (Gender Equality through Women’s Empowerment and Climate Smart Agriculture-based Resilience Building) and the associated Support Measures (Civil Society Measures and Cooperation Facility).

Project

04/03/22 - 03/11/23

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