Case Studies - Africa, Caribbean & Pacific

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Africa

	Re-starting the public electricity supply in Liberia Electricity is now available again 24 hours a day to a small but growing number of customers after war-related damages and looting led to a total stop to generation in 2004. 48% of the present assets of the Electricity corporation are EU funded. The full story
	Transforming smallholder agriculture through better commercialisation in Sierra Leone Initially designed as an emergency response to alleviate the consequences of rising food prices in Sierra Leone, the project was then implemented within the wider framework of the government's major programme on agriculture. The full story
	Child survival and development project in Kailahun district in Sierra Leone The full story
	Sustainable agriculture development in Koinadugu District in Sierra Leone The aim of SADev project is to contribute to sustainable food security in Koinadugu District in northern Sierra Leone, which is the largest and most remote district in the country. The full story
	Msamala Sustainable Energy Project in Malawi The Msamala project seeks to improve access to and use of sustainable energy (solar PV, efficient stoves, solar driers) within the communities, initiate reforestation activities, and collaborate with institutions and communities on energy issues. The full story
	West-African Power Pool Programme (WAPP) The full story
	Pour une meilleure gestion des ressources en eau au Mali Ce projet contribue à l'amélioration de la gouvernance de l’eau dans les collectivités territoriales riveraines du fleuve Niger au Mali en appuyant la gestion concertée et participative des ressources en eau. The full story
	Enhancing Livestock Production (ELP) to support vulnerable populations in Kenya affected by volatile food prices Managing livestock diseases is of critical importance for Kenya to combat rising levels of poverty in its arid lands, and capitalize on its huge livestock resource. The full story
	Increased Food Security in Mozambique This project in Mozambique aims to improve the Food Security Situation of the population living in Nhamatanda, Buzi and Marracuene districts through increased production and better commercialization of agricultural products. The full story
	Giving land access to rural communities in Angola The Land Law of 2004 allows rural communities to entitle for land rights but this aspect of the law is not yet operational. This project supported the implementation of the land law in order to give a secure land access to rural communities. The full story
	Des restaurants pour bébés à Madagascar Le programme a mis au point une méthodologie de lutte contre la malnutrition à partir d'un réseau de restaurants pour bébés et de la fabrication locale d'un aliment de complément. The full story
	Supporting rural poor communities in Mozambique against the effect of soaring food prices In order to buffer against the effects of soaring food prices, the EU supports FAO in improving the food security and livelihood situation of rural poor agricultural families in Mozambique. The full story
	Increasing transparency and efficiency in Liberian public finances The project improves the accountability and effectiveness in the management of the public finances in Liberia. It also supports the General Audit Commission to ensure sustainable human resources management systems for the future. The full story
	Improving transport infrastucture in Ghana This project aims at providing a sound planning framework for the transport sector, informing the sector’s service, meeting the country's needs in economic development, regional integration and social cohesion. The full story
	Besoins fondamentaux de la région de l'Aftout, Mauritanie Le projet a possibilité une amélioration de les conditions de vie des populations de cette zone rurale, une de plus pauvre du pays. Il y a permit l´accès a l´eau et les services sanitaires et d´éducation de base et l´organisation communautaire. The full story
	Technical Cooperation Facility for Botswana Often studies or technical assistance needed for major policies and reforms are held back because of lengthy budget and contracting procedures or difficulty finding the right expertise. This initiative aims to improve and speed up the process. The full story
	Projet d'Appui au Secteur Privé (PASP) Le Bénin, un des pays les plus pauvres du monde, se prépare à l’intégration de son économie au marché international. Le Bénin, un des pays les plus pauvres du monde, se prépare à l’intégration de son économie au marché international. The full story
	Preservation of farm resources and improvement of food security for the vulnerable rural families of Damot Gale and Kacha Bira Food security is a major problem in Damot Gale and Kacha Bira. Through improved community water supply, natural resource conservation, agricultural development and promotion of reproductive health programmes livelihoods can be greatly improved. The full story
	Construction of Sidjou - Idjikoundzi road The construction of the road from Sidjou to Idjkoundzi provides access to five villages in the region, allowing local people access to urban markets to sell their produce and providing secure access to basic services such as hospitals and schools. The full story
	Infrastructures en milieu rural et urbain Les ex-combattants et les femmes chefs de ménages ont travaillé ensemble dans la ravine Mpazi, le quartier le plus pauvre de Kigali, pour améliorer les conditions de vie et permettre la réinsertion économique et sociale. The full story
	Income Generating Public Works Programme (IGPWP) in Malawi The Income Generating Public Works Programme promotes productive and income-generating activities for the rural poor in Malawi. Village forestry clubs, directed primarily by women, belong to the main beneficiaries of the programme. The full story
	Projet d'aménagement et de reconstruction du tronçon routier Nord-Ouest de Cotonou Le projet s’inscrit dans la continuité de l’aménagement de la traversée de l’agglomération de Cotonou entre Porto Novo, Ouidah et Abomey-Calavi et vise la reconstruction en 2 x 2 voies bitumées de la route urbaine Godomey-Abomey Calavi (10,5 km). The full story
	Lutte contre la traite des enfants au Bénin S'inscrivant à la suite d'un premier projet (2002-2005), cette 2e phase vise au renforcement du dispositif institutionnel de lutte contre la traite des enfants et à la mise en place de stratégies de réponses aux causes du phénomène au Bénin. The full story
	Gestion de la biodiversité et des zones côtières en Guinée-Bissau Le programme s'occupe de la gestion des parcs nationaux et des aires protégées, le financement de micro projets en faveur des communautés locales, la réglementation du secteur de la pêche et la défense de l'environnement. The full story
	Building incomes while preserving forest in Tanzania The project will improve forest condition in the targetted communities (10 villages in Manyara region) through participatory forest management systems and to fight poverty through forest based livelihood activities. The full story
	Tabeisa, South Africa Tabeisa assists with strategies to encourage black economic empowerment by helping entrepreneurs from disadvantaged communities to set up small businesses. The full story
	Energy services centres for rural communities in Mozambique In a context where electricity is a luxury from which only few can benefit, the project aims at improving access to electric services to heath centres and also to citizens for private use. The full story
	Local Economic Development (LED) in Limpopo, South Africa Local economic development combines grant funding with technical assistance to help municipalities improve their business, remove barriers to job creation, and co-finance business growth opportunities. The full story
	Redistributing land and improving land rights registration in Namibia The project aims at building the capacity of the Namibian Ministry of Lands and Resettlement to manage land affairs in an equitable and timely manner, through better land registration, valuation and land resettlement. The full story
	Improving service delivery and local governance in Zambia The projects aims at improving service delivery and efficiency of decision making by local authorities by changing their management skills, improving their performance review standards and raising people's awareness on decentralisation policy. The full story
	Bafatá Misti Iagu – Water supply and management for the city of Bafatá, Guinea Bissau The project is aiming to increase a sustainable access to water in the city of Bafatá, reaching 52% of the population The full story
	Bringing to life the UN Convention on Rights of persons with disabilities in Sierra Leone SL Young Voices helps Young people with disabilities lobby their governments to sign, ratify and implement the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The full story
	Breaking the silence on girls' and women's rights in Sierra Leone This project aims at strengthening Civil Society Organisations to become an effective force for the defence of human rights. The full story
	Green Health – Back Yard Gardening to increase food production among vulnerable households in Malawi 5 000 people living with HIV-AIDS in the Zomba District, are organised in "positive living" clubs which teach to produce more, diverse and nutritious food, to reduce losses of food to pests and to generate income to help them in periods of need. The full story
	Supporting the improvement of public financial management in the Government of South Africa The project develops financial management policies, standards and human capacities and supports the implementation of the Public Finance Management Act. The full story
	Contribuer à réduire la pauvreté et l’insécurité alimentaire au Burundi Le projet contribue à réduire la pauvreté et l’insécurité alimentaire des ménages de 5 communes de la province Muyinga (Burundi). The full story
	Développement des ressources humaines sanitaires du Burundi Le projet se propose de développer les ressources humaines sanitaires du Burundi afin de renforcer leur action dans le domaine de la lutte contre la malnutrition, problème endémique du pays. The full story
	Augmentation de la production rizicole au Mali Le Programme appui la politique sectorielle agricole du Mali, plus spécifiquement à la filière riz dans la zone de l’Office du Niger. The full story
	Increasing and diversifying agricultural production in Malawi The programme focuses on management of natural resources, reduction in post harvest losses, increased and diversified agricultural production, promotion of income generation through agri-business initiatives and agro-processing. The full story
	Support to Vulnerable Farming Households Affected by Increasing Food and Commodity Prices in Lesotho In order to mitigate the impact of soaring food and agricultural input prices, the EU provided €4 million through FAO in Lesotho to support vulnerable, food insecure farming households. 36 300 households received quality agricultural supplies. The full story
	Nkundabana Initiative for Psychosocial Support (NIPS) Child-headed households in Rwanda are supported via a community-care network whereby volunteers serve as mentors to orphan children. This scheme has empowered many children and volunteers do carry on the mentor work even after the end of the project. The full story
	Fighting HIV transmission in Burkina Faso The project focuses on the fight against HIV transmission especially in young women and female sex workers. The creation of mobile testing centres has succeeded in increasing education, access to testing and raising awareness among the target groups. The full story
	Ndomo: L'école d'initiation et l'histoire d'un succès Le programme Ndomo soutient les artistes et acteurs en renforçant leurs compétences techniques. Des cours de formation sur la peinture ont conduit à la création d'associations féminines qui travaillent ensemble. Le revenu de chaque membre de la «Ndomo" provient du compte collectif. The full story
	Access to sustainable water and sanitation services, hygiene promotion and capacity building in water and sanitation & water resources management programme, Same District, Tanzania The EU water facility project aims to tackle poverty by improving access to sustainable water and sanitation services. Tanzania which suffered from a drought in 2005 is one of the countries to benefit from this water resources management programme. The full story
	Improving water facilities in Uganda In 2001 the EU supported the renovation of Mubende's (Uganda) water supply system dating from 1925. The increased, easier and affordable access to safe water contributed to reducing poverty levels and improving the quality of life in the area. The full story
	8th EDF Micro Projects Programme (MPP) The Micro Projects Programme in Uganda has achieved improved access to healthcare, primary education and water-sanitation facilities in poor rural areas. This community-led project has generated many employment opportunities and boosted rural economy The full story
	A comprehensive HIV treatment & care package in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe is one of the countries most severely affected by HIV/AIDS. Reducing the prevalence and harmful effects of HIV/AIDS and improving access to vulnerable rural populations is the focus of this project. The full story
	Réhabilitation de la route Gitarama-Butare-Akanyaru La problématique des transports constitue une des principales contraintes au développement et à l'économie du Ruanda. Ce projet a permis améliorer la circulation des personnes y de biens et a facilité l'accès a les pays voisins. The full story
	Support Programme for the Promotion of Education in Environmental Management (ARPEGE) In a context of alarming deterioration of the environment, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles decided to set up a pilot project providing regional support for the promotion of an education for the management of the environment. The full story
	Construction des ponts de João Landim et de São Vicente en Guinée-Bissau Les deux ponts permettent d´établir un lien routier entre la Guinée-Bissau, la Gambie et le Sénégal et de rapprocher ainsi les populations de ces trois pays, facilitant les échanges économiques et humains. The full story

Caribbean

	Poverty Reduction Programme in Jamaica - PRP-II PRP-II focuses on direct and concrete support to the residents living in volatile communities. The programme promotes community based projects where the communities decide what their needs are and put a project together. The full story
	Establishing community cooperatives for electricity services in the Dominican Republic The project focuses on the creation of community cooperatives in order to improve the governance of the electricity distribution company EDE Este. This is expected to be a key driver for the development of the area and consequently reducing poverty The full story
	Poverty Reduction Programme in Jamaica In 2004, Hurricane Ivan ravaged Jamaica, causing extensive damage. A lack of access to basic quality infrastructure and a widespread feeling of helplessness currently exist among the poor communities. This project aims to respond to their needs. The full story
	Strengthening First-Line Health Providers Capacity through Mutual Cooperation in Burundi, Haïti and Guinea From the 640.000 people infected with AIDS in all these three countries, only less than 11.000 can have access to treatment. This project has improved access to health services and helped to increase awareness of patient's rights. The full story
	Empowering parents to manage at-risk youth Crime is a serious problem in Trinidad and Tobago, particularly among young people. The Emancipation Support Committee held a parenting skills workshop for parents, caregivers and institutions in the country’s most crime ridden areas to give them th The full story
	Improving Haiti's natural resources and water management, diversification of agriculture and aquaculture This project aims to increase and diversify agriculture and agro-forestry combined with improved natural resources and water management and aquaculture. It also seeks to build the capacity of decentralized agriculture service and local organizations. The full story
	Prison reform Under the old prison system corruption, violence, and an almost complete lack of rehabilitation were common. The reforms aim to create a modern system that respects human rights and promotes the productive reinsertion of former prisoners into society. The full story
	Linking communities, improving communication and access to farm lands, market and schools in Guyana Moruca is an isolated indigenous community in Western Guyana located among marsh forest and swamp savannahs. Construction of a bridge and two access dams has improved livelihoods through better access to markets and between communities. The full story
	Improving forest management and livelihoods of the rural poor in the insular Caribbean The overall objective is to maximise the contribution of sustainable forest management to the rural poor in the insular Caribbean by building capacity for institutional arrangements, which optimise the socio-economic contribution of forest resources. The full story
	Promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights Affordable HIV/AIDS care and support is provided to towns and villages in the four Indian states mostly affected by the disease. The project tackles stigma at a local level and helps to sustain a non-discriminatory schooling environment for children. The full story
	Green Screen Education and information platforms dedicated to environmental or sustainability issues are limited in Trinidad and Tobago. Sustain T&T used the entertainment medium of film to provide a platform to increase awareness of environmental issues The full story
	SABAMAR Many of the households living in the slums along the Ozama and Haina rivers are beneath the poverty line. Through improved living conditions, with a particular emphasis on social and environmental hygiene, poverty reduction is this project's main The full story
	Micro realisations 2 The communities along the border between the Dominican Republicand Haiti are amongst the poorest, most vulnerable and isolated in the country. Stimulating sustainable development in this politically sensitive region is essential. The full story
	Access to financial services in rural and remotes areas in African, Pacific and Caribbean countries SIDI, Alterfin (both microfinance support institutions) and MAIN, an African regional network, have teamed up to provide an answer to those issues through an ambitious and comprehensive project. The full story
	Restructuring the sugar industry of Trinidad and Tobago The programme aims at diversifying the former sugar sector while maintaining social and environmental stability in the former sugar dependent areas. The full story
	Reducing the vulnerability to floods and hurricanes in Caribbean countries The Caribbean Basin Radar Network will provide weather surveillance and warning and reduce vulnerability to natural disaster, particularly floods and hurricanes. The full story
	A safe place to call home Habitat for Humanity Trinidad and Tobago in partnership with the European Union hosted a Construction Conference to school local contractors, builders and volunteers on the tools and techniques for building safe yet affordable homes. The full story
	Increasing the sustainability of the energy sector in the Caribbean The project seeks to promote a transition away from a dependency on imported fossil fuels and toward the use of sustainable energy technologies as a means of achieving poverty alleviation and security for the Caribbean The full story

Pacific

	Fiji School of Medicine Human Resource Development Programme The shortage of doctors and medical personnel throughout the Pacific ACP region has reached critical levels; therefore it is essential that the provision of vocational training in the health sector be improved. The full story
	Helping people take their destiny in their hands in remote islands in Vanuatu The project focuses on the inclusion of population from remote islands and of women into mainstream development. Another endeavour is to strengthen the civil society and encourage it to engage with public policy dialogue. The full story
	Conservation of the Bismarck and Solomon Seas The Bismarck and Solomon Seas region covers 2000 km of coastline in New Guinea and a string of islands from the Bismarck archipelago to the Solomon Islands. It is of international, national and local significance in terms of marine biodiversity. The full story
	Promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights Affordable HIV/AIDS care and support is provided to towns and villages in the four Indian states mostly affected by the disease. The project tackles stigma at a local level and helps to sustain a non-discriminatory schooling environment for children. The full story
	Sustainable Management of Globally Important Sites for Biodiversity in the Pacific Sites of global biodiversity importance (important bird areas) were identified though field research. The sustainable management of the sites was promoted by local NGO partners in Fiji, New Caledonia, French Polynesia and Palau. The full story
	Engaging People through Popular Culture to Increase Stability and Dialogue in Timor-Leste The first soap opera produced in Timor-Leste has been used as a medium for addressing the social issues causing instability which led to and resulted from the civil unrest of 2006. The project promotes stability and dialogue in communities. The full story
	Sustainable crop production and management in Timor-Leste The SECURE Programme aims to increase food security and incomes for vulnerable communities in Ainaro and Manufahi Districts of Timor-Leste. The full story
	Support to the energy sector in Niue As a small Pacific island country, Niue is highly dependent on the import of fossil fuels products. The EU-funded REP programme "Support to the Energy Sector in Niue" aims to reduce this dependency using renewable energy sources. The full story
	Strengthening consumer rights in Fiji through advocacy and enforcement of consumer protection Laws The full story
	Integrating Climate Change adaptation into development strategies of Solomon Islands SICAP builds resilience to adapt to CC and natural disasters, provides Government with the budgetary leverage to harmonise and co-ordinate relevant actors. Particlular emphasis is on the reduction of vulnerability of most exposed communities. The full story
	Strengthening the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) implementation in Asia Pacific Strenghtening the knowledge on and abilities to implement the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in countries particularly at risk of adverse climate change effects. The full story