| COUNTRY / REGION | DATE | PROJECT | FINANCING | SECTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 10/2024 10/2027 | Technical Support Agency services for the Tourism and Civil Aviation (TCAD) department to Support Government of Sikkim in ‘Sikkim: Integrated Service Provision and Innovation for Reviving Economies’ Program. Provision of support for tourism development, business development and business support services. Strengthening human resources capacity and existing infrastructure of Institute of Hotel Management and Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure & Ecotourism. Assist in Capacity Building and Business Management Support of Homestay enterprises. Branding and Marketing of Sikkim tourism. Business development support for whole-of-community rural tourism approaches. Supporting TCAD in achieving and undertaking program related activities, project management, systems / procedures compliance, M&E and progress reporting activities. | World Bank € 671,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Nigeria | 10/2024 12/2026 | Support to the Office of the Vice-President on Youth and Job creation. To create new green and smart jobs for the youth through enhancement of employability, entrepreneurship and improvement of innovation and digitalisation. Placement of two experts in the office of the VP for strategic partnership coordination, policy coherence, monitoring and evaluation. Policy dialogue and liaison support between the office of the VP, the EU, and other stakeholders including the business community and CSOs. Support for gender equality and gender-responsive innovation, ICT and decent work policy implementation to ensure women’s equal opportunities. | European Commission € 914,100 (Linpico € 809,100) 86% | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| East Africa Region | 07/2024 01/2025 | EX POST EVALUATION – “Disrupting criminal trafficking and smuggling networks through increased anti-money laundering and financial investigation capacity in the Greater Horn of Africa”, implelented by CIVIPOL. | European Commission € 109,099 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Ukraine | 05/2023 – 12/2024 | Circular Economy – Promotion of Sustainable Production and Consumption Patterns in Ukraine. Analyse and map the current status of circular economy in the country, including policies and legislation, key actors, private sector actors and barriers. Identify potential opportunities for transition to a circular economy in certain sectors and asses the impacts they may have. Develop a Circular Economy Strategy and Action Plan. | European Commission € 823,950 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Vanuatu | 2022 | Mid-term Evaluation of the Vanuatu Value Chain (VaVaC) Development Project. The specific objective of the project is to contribute to equitable, broad-based, and sustainable economic growth, recovery, and resilience by promoting organisation, and climate-resilient production, value addition, safety and quality, and trade in the coconut, beef and fruits and vegetables value chains. | European Commission € 74,760 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Zimbabwe | 2022 | Design (identification and formulation) of the Annual Action Programme 2023 under the Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027 between the European Union and the Republic of Zimbabwe. Undertake a comprehensive scoping analysis of the interventions envisaged under the MIP including the Team Europe Initiatives and define a coherent set of interventions. | European Commission € 393,205 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Comoros | 2020 - 2021 | Study on improving efficiency and computerising information of the commercial register and the procedures for registering company legal documents. Analysis of current procedures for company registration. Identification of reforms required to improve the process. Proposal of a road map for making on-line registration available to all end-users. | World Bank USD 160,244 Lead | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Central Africa Region (CEMAC) | 2020 - 2021 | Support for operationalising the Business Climate observatory in the CEMAC zone. Establishing the tools for monitoring the business climate (dashboard, indicators, database, measuring technicques). Collecting data in Cameroun, Gabon and Congo. Producing guidelines. Seeting up the database on the CEMAC servers. Support for going on-line. Training of staff. | Agence Française de Developpement € 50,606 Lead | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Burkina Faso | 2020 | Drafting of the strategic development plan for the Burkina Investment Promotion Agency (ABI). Undertake a diagnostic of the organisation, SWOT analysis, identification of options, proposal marketing and communication tools and support for how to better monitor inestments, benchmar study and identification of 5-year plan. | European Commission € 68,593 Lead | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Benin | 2018 - 2021 | Support to the Strengthening of Private Sector Agricultural Operators (PARASEP). Projet components are (i) strengthening Public – Private dialogue with a view to improving the business environment; (ii) support to the export marketing of agri produce; (iii) training of entrepreneurs and business development support; (iv) technical support for agri product development. | Agence Française de Developpement € 1,799,972 Lead | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Cameroun | 2016 - 2019 | Support to Agriculture and Agri-food SMEs for food production, processing and marketing. The project aims to improve information and awareness about new technologies, acces to finance and provides training for operators. | Agence Française de Developpement € 913,664 Lead | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Lesotho | 2018 -2020 | Review of the Structure and Functioning of LNDC – Phase II Implementation. To provide facilitation assistance to the Lesotho National Development Corporation in carrying out its restructuring plan and becoming an effective and self-sustaining economic development agency. | Trade & Private Sector Management | |
| Moldova | 2019 - 2020 | Final Evaluation of EU Budget Support Programmes, more specifically the “Economic Stimulation in Rural Areas” programme, and its two consecutive top-ups, and the “Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area Sector Reform Contract” (DCFTA SRC). | European Commission € 186,795 Lead | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Benin | 2015 - 2018 | Support to the Strengthening of Private Sector Operators (PARASEP). Project components are (i) strengthening Public – Private dialogue with a view to improving the business environment; (ii) support to the export marketing of agri produce; (iii) training of entrepreneurs and business development support; (iv) technical support for agri product development. | Agence Française de Developpement € 2,270,860 Lead | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Lesotho | 2016 - 2017 | Review of the Structure and Functioning of the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC). Diagnostic of the organisational structure and operations of the LNDC. Benchmarking Best Practice. Preparation of Options Paper and Final recommended option for restructuring. | World Bank USD 376,957 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Kuwait | 2013 - 2015 | Advisory Services for Food Security Strategy Preparation, Implementation and Monitoring. Review existing arrangements and quantify food security. Prepare and oversee implementation of a comprehensive food security strategy. Recommend the establishment of food security monitoring system. | Kuwait Investment Authority USD 1,960,702 Consortium member | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Djibouti | 2015 | Feasibility Study for a Private Sector Development Project. | Agence Francaise de Development € 58,810 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| East Caribbean Region | 2015 | Regional needs assessment of infrastructure and service requirements of the yachting and mega yacht industry. Development of investment plans for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, St Lucia and St Kitts & Nevis (Biz Clim Facility). | European Commission € 150,000 Lead | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Jamaica | 2015 | Enhancing Competitiveness in the Caribbean via Patent Examination Training. To promote patent, standardisation and harmonisation as trade catalysts in technological sectors and ensure patent examination uniformity within the participating countries in the Caribbean region. The specific purpose is to improve patent examination capacities and procedures in the field of Mechanics, Electronics and Chemistry in the Caribbean region (TBT Programme) | European Commission € 165,525 Lead | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| ACP Region | 2015 - 2016 | Technical Barriers toTrade Support to ACP Geneva Office Secretariat. To strengthen the ability of ACP Members to participate in the multilateral trading system by improving their understanding, influence and compliance with TBT requirements and standards. (TBT Programme) | European Commission € 198,100 Lead | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Cameroon | 2014 - 2015 | Evaluation of 3 Agriculture / Food Security Projects funded by AFD. Evaluation of a Rural Development Programme; a small holder competitiveness project; and a Agriculture Vocational Training project. | Agence Française de Développement € 40,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Caribbean Region | 2013 - 2014 | Monitoring the implementation and results of the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). Review objective data related to the EPA. Review the implementation of the EPA by both parties (compliance). Take stock of economic results and its achievement of development objectives. | European Commission € 349,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Turkey | 2013 - 2014 | Evaluation and impact assessment of the European Union’s past and present (on going) support to Agriculture Sector in Turkey with a view to come up with recommendations for future actions to promote in the framework of a sector approach. | European Commission € 150,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Kosovo | 2013 | Assistance to design IPA 2013 Programme to support Kosovo’s trade policy. Design of a project, including drafting of ToR, to enhance trade facilitation and negotiation expertise within the Ministry of Trade and Industry. | European Commission € 22,886 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Côte d’Ivoire | 2013 | Study on Fiscal Reforms in the Cofee and Cocao sector. Recommendations on how a new tax regime can contribute to the sustainable development of the sector and ensure higher returns to farmers. | World Bank € 92,495 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Benin, Burkina Faso & Mali | 2013 | Study on shelling and adding value for marketing of the West African Jatropha nut. Study on current practises for shelling and marketing of the Jatropha nut. Recommendations on how to improve these two areas. | ADECIA (French Government) €23,025 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Uganda | 2012 - 2013 | Support to the design phase of an Equity Fund Initiative for the Small and Medium Agribusiness (SMA) development fund. Linpico provides technical advice, coordination and assistance with partnership agreements for the EU delegation in Uganda and other funding partners. | European Commission € 99,943 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Central African Republic | 2012 | Assessment and revision of the legal and instutional standardization framework so as to ensure compliance with the WTO agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade. | European Commission € 131,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Worldwide | 2012 | Training programme on effective design of trade and private sector development support. To assist DEVCO.C4 in the organisation and delivery of the training programme on Trade and Private Sector Development for EU staff, both at Headquarters and in Delegations. (FWC COM 2010 Lot 1) | European Commission € 159 171 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| SADC Region | 2012 | Final Evaluation of the Regional Food Safety – Capacity Building on Residue Control Project. Linpico provided a food safety capacity building expert. (FC BENEF 2009 – Lot 10). | European Commission € 25,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Papua New Guinea | 2011 - 2012 | Report on the implementation of the derogation to standard rules of origin granted to the Pacific ACP States in the framework of the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement. Assessment of the impact of the derogation to the rules of origin of Tuna fish in PNG on the development of the country, the management of fish resources in the region and the impact on the EU. (FWC COM 2010 Lot 1) | European Commission € 175 924 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| COMESA (Djibouti & DR Congo) | 2011 - 2012 | Supporting Member States of COMESA to undertake policy reforms so as to improve the business environment. Study and organization of 2 stakeholder workshops in Djibouti and DR Congo, each involving around 50 high level government, private sector and investments sector representatives as well as 15 resource persons from regional member states. (BizClim Facility) | European Commission € 340 200 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| SADC | 2010 - 2012 | Support to Policy Development, Planning, M&E, Statistics and International Cooperation. The purpose of the project is to increase the capacities of SADC’s institutions to drive and coordinate the regional integration agenda. | European Commission € 2,767,600 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Sudan | 2010 – 2012 | Livestock Epidemio-Surveillance Project. The objective is to improve animal productivity, trade and food security for those involved in livestock farming. Linpico provides a financial advisor responsible for correct financial management and implementation of EDF procedures; training key LESP financial staff ; advising on local and international procurement in order that it is conducted in accordance with the relevant EDF procedures (FC BENEF 2009 - Lot 11) | European Commission € 189,024 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Ivory Coast | 2009 – 2012 | Technical Assistance to the Executive Secretary of the Central Organization of the Pineapple and Banana Producers-Exporters (OCAB). Provision of a long-term technical adviser, responsible for boosting and supporting the activities of the pineapple and banana production and marketing profession. | European Commission € 270,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi | 2011 -2012 | Feasibility Study for an Equity Fund Initiative for the Agriculture Sector. (Framework Contract BENEF 2009 – Lot 10). The specific objective is to assess the feasibility and development relevance of an Agriculture Equity Fund and outline an appropriate set-up, implementation modalities and potential partners to boost the development of small and medium size agribusiness. | European Commission € 68 000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| EU, North Africa, Middle East | 2011 | Evaluation of the EU funded Invest in MED programme. The objectives of the programme are to facilitate exchanges between companies in the EU and Mediterranean partner countries in order to favour business cooperation agreements; and develop the capacity of Mediterranean business organizations. | European Commission € 112 438 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Burundi | 2011 | Training in Trade Negotiations (Framework Contract BENEF 2009 – Lot 10). To inform members of the National Forum for the Development of Trade Policy (FNDPC) and Burundian trade negotiators on international trade issues and strengthen the national negotiating machinery, particulary in terms of preparing the national position and participating in negotiations. | European Commission € 27 572 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Chad | 2011 | Creation of a guarantee fund for investing in SMEs. (Framework Contract BENEF 2009 – Lot 10). | European Commission € 40 000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Indian Ocean Region | 2011 | To prepare the African Development Bank’s Flagship Report on regional integration. Asssitance with programming AfDB support to the IOC region with particular focus on energy, infrastructure, private sector development, tourism, environment and social sectors. | African Development Bank € 216,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| China | 2011 | EU-China Liaoning Integrated Environmental Progamme ; Final Evaluation Cleaner Production Revolving Fund (Framework Contract BENEF 2009 – Lot 10) | European Commission € 47,176 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Barbados | 2010 - 2011 | Institutional Review of the Barbados Sugar Cane Industry Institutional Restructuring and Strengthening of the Barbados Agricultural Management Company (BAMC). Restructuring and Strengthening of Independent and Small Farmers and support to Displaced Farmers. | European Commission € 1,197,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| UEMOA (West Africa) | 2010 - 2011 | Training in the area of Quality (TQM, Standards, Quality Accreditation and Certification, Metrology). Strengthening the capacity of Quality institutions in the UEMOA region | UEMOA Commission € 60,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| China | 2010 | Micro Credit Fund Evaluation of the EU – China Natural Forest Management Project (Framework Contract BENEF 2009 – Lot 10) | European Commission € 61,132 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| CEMAC | 2006 - 2010 | € 16 million Programme of assistance to the Regional Integration of CEMAC (PAIRAC) : Institutional support to CEMAC and member government ministries in the areas of EPA negotiations, Multilateral surveillance, Customs union and Common market | European Commission € 6,396,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Caribbean | 2002 – 2010 | Integrated Development Programme for the Caribbean Rum Sector. Management of the €70 million programme aimed at increasing value added rum exports. Supply of short and long term expertise. Management of grants in the area marketing, capital investment, environment and business development. | European Commission € 2,029,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Caribbean and EU | 2009 | Study on Regulatory Regimes for Professional Services in selected EU countries. Analysis of business environment and regulatory regimes related to accountancy, architecture, engineering, management consultancy and tourism guides and operators in Estonia, Malta, UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain and Italy so as make recommendations to the Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery as part of their Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations with the EU (BizClim facility) | European Commission € 190,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| UEMOA | 2009 | Harmonisation Study on the Institutional Framework for Quality (TQM, Standards, Quality Accreditation and Certification, Metrology) in the UEMOA region | UEMOA Commission € 59,500 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Central African Republic | 2009 | OHADA Legislation Compliance Study. Ensuring that Parliamentary Law complies with the OHADA Treaty. Reviewing and Drafting of legal texts to ensure OHADA compliance. (BizClim Facility) | European Commission € 196,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Ivory Coast | 2007 – 2008 | Technical Assistance to the Executive Secretary of the Central Organization of the Pineapple and Banana Producers-Exporters (OCAB). Definition of a Strategy for the Sector. Management of the support provided by the EC. | European Commission € 259,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Tunisia | 2007 – 2008 | Analysis of the Competitiveness of the following industries: construction, olive oil, fisheries, automobile, and packaging. Growth Diagnostic and identification of constraints to growth. | World Bank USD 80,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| Indian Ocean Commission Secretariat (Mauritius) | 2003 – 2008 | Regional Plant Protection Programme. To develop and promote regional cooperation and research relating to plant protection. Components include: design and implementation of a computerised management system to be used by all countries in the region to access information regarding plant protection; regional harmonisation of plant protection legislation; support for local research; training; establishment of an Early Warning System for plant protection problems (Quality Control). | European Commission € 1,418,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
| CEMAC (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Chad) | 2003 – 2007 | Support to the CEMAC Secretariat. To strengthen the technical and institutional capacities of the Secretariat of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) to conduct its multilateral surveillance activities and to ensure the balanced and accelerated development of the six member countries of the Community by harmonising their economic and monetary policies. | European Commission € 705,000 | Trade & Private Sector Management |
