Netherlands Enterprise Agency

The aim of Shiraka is to support sustainable democratic transition in the MENA region. It is a Dutch bilateral effort dedicated to contributing to political developments in the MENA region. The broader programme consists of the following two components: * Shiraka Training Programme* Government to government cooperationThe Shiraka Training Programme (STP) is an instrument for implementation of bilateral relations between the Netherlands and eligible countries at government level. The objective is to train senior public and semi-public officials on matters relevant to furthering a sustainable transition in the MENA region. An important aim is to create networks by bringing the participants together in the Netherlands. The programme also aims to increase and improve bilateral relations between Dutch line ministries and their colleagues in their respective countries. Some training programmes also invite people working for semi-public organisations. G2G is an instrument to stimulate structural cooperation between governments in order to offer support in solving issues of reciprocal concern. Where relevant, the Dutch business community is actively involved.

Energising Development (EnDev) promotes sustainable access to modern energy technologies and services for households, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, schools, health centres and community centres in developing countries as a means to inclusive social, economic and low carbon development. EnDev's projects take place in 20 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.EnDev is a strategic partnership of dedicated donors, partners and individuals. The partnership is the driving force behind EnDev's success. Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Switzerland work together to speed up energy access and socio-economic development. The German Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) jointly co-manage the programme.Building on the primary focus on promoting sustainable access to modern energy services, EnDev focuses on three impact areas1. Energising Lives,2. Energising Opportunities, and3. Energising Climate.EnDev contributes to achieving the Agenda 2030, in particular Sustainable Development Goal 7, and the Paris Agreement by contributing to keeping the increase in global average temperature to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and by strengthening the ability of countries to deal with the impacts of climate change. EnDev grows and strengthens markets for modern energy services and products at scale, in particular for the poor, ensuring no one is left behind. EnDev seeks to stimulate social and economic development.EnDev is committed to:• contribute to energy sector transitions, taking a market-based approach;• promote sustainable access to modern energy services as the means for higher level impact;• coordinate closely with local communities and stakeholders, building local and national capacity;• share lessons from implementation and learn from the work of others in the field;• support gender equality;• team up with international partners to increase its impact and relevance;• accurately account for its results;• work efficiently, tr

The Product Development Partnerships Funds (PDP III and PDP IV) contribute to innovation in the areas of healthcare products and technologies specifically aimed at diseases and conditions related to poverty and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).The Product Development Partnerships Funds (PDP III and PDP IV) are executed by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The PDPs in these programmes, and in that of its predecessor, PDP II, are part of the EDCTP2 Programme, supported by the European Union.Url = http://www.edctp.org/Factsheet: Product Development Partnerships Funds (PDP III)Url = https://projects.rvo.nl/sites/default/files/rvo_website_content/opendata/iati/PDP/PDP-III_01.pdfFor more information: Product Development Partnerships IV Fund (on english.rvo.nl)Url = https://english.rvo.nl/subsidies-financing/pdp-iv

Life Science & Health for Development fund (LS&H4D) aims to stimulate public private partnerships in the life sciences sector in developing countries.The objective of the LS&H4D Fund is to achieve structural poverty reduction by improving the health status of poorer populations in developing countries, using innovative health technologies for preventing, diagnosing and/or treating Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) related conditions and poverty related diseases. Improved public health boosts economic development, while improved economic prospects mean better human health.The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) administers LS&H4D at the request of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) aims to boost the competitiveness of exporters in developing countries so that they have easier access to the European market. CBI supports producers and exporters to get a foothold on the market in Europe, Business Support Organisations in improving their capabilities and to act as a Matchmaker between suppliers and buyers. The projects under this programme were implemented in the period 2013 - 2018.