• Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Categories: Market research, ProVerde projects

    In 2003, the National Sustainable Biotrade Programme (PNBS) in Bolivia was launched with the financial contribution of the Governments of The Netherlands and Switzerland, and the technical support of UNCTAD Biotrade Initiative within the biodiversity policy of Bolivia. Its purpose is to contribute to the reduction of poverty and the promotion of the sustainable development, in correspondence with the objectives of the Agreement on Biological Diversity. Read more »

  • Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Categories: Market research, Marketing, ProVerde projects

    In 2003, ProVerde carried out a company assessment on a China-based floricultural production and wholesale company that applied for listing of its shares on the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

    The main objective of the company assessment was to express an opinion on the reasonableness of the cost of sales, production volume, pricing and quality of the company’s products, the gross profit margin, and various other subjects in consideration of and in relation to a fair judgment of the company’s business doing. Read more »

  • Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Categories: ProVerde projects

    In 2003, during two missions to Israel and the Palestinian Territories, ProVerde reviewed the financial management systems of five Aprodev partner organisations. Aprodev consists of ICCO, Novib (Oxfam), Christian Aid, DanChurchAid and EED. The five reviewed organisations were:
    - PARC (Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committees)
    - PHG (Palestinian Hydrology Group)
    - PMRS (Palestinian Medical Relief Society, formerly known as UPMRC);
    - EJ-YMCA (East Jerusalem – Young Men’s Christian Association)
    - DSPR (Department of Services to the Palestinian Refugees)
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  • Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Categories: Market research, ProVerde projects

    On behalf of the Trade Promotion Bureau of the Brazilian Embassy in the Netherlands, a market study was carried out to identify opportunities for the marketing of Brazilian products in the Netherlands. The study focused on trade structure (distribution channels, common business practice, logistics), sales promotion, market access (regulations, requirements, import restrictions), and practical information for Brazilian exporters. The final report included specific recommendations to Brazilian manufacturers and/or exporters wishing to export to the Netherlands. Read more »

  • Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Categories: Indonesia, Marketing, ProVerde projects

    ProVerde aims to provide companies with the right tools to gain a competitive edge in international markets. Direct marketing assistance have been offered to a number of companies. Read more »

  • Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Categories: Ethiopia, Market research, ProVerde projects

    In 2005, the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers and Exporters Association (EHPEA) requested the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Ethiopia to finance a process towards the preparation of a Horticulture Development Strategy in Ethiopia. ProVerde participated in the research for the Horticulture Development Strategy. Read more »

  • Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Categories: Marketing

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  • Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Categories: News

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  • Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Categories: Kenya, Market research, ProVerde projects

    The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) proposed the project “Research and Development on Diversification of Products and Markets, and Post harvest Control in the Floriculture Sector Of Kenya” to the Kenyan-Dutch Partnership Programme for Market Access for Horticultural Produce. Read more »

  • Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Categories: Fruit & vegetables, Market research, Marketing, ProVerde projects

    ProVerde carried out feasibility studies and evaluations of CBI’s export coaching programmes (ECPs). The ECPs are designed to help entrepreneurs in developing countries to adapt to – notably West-European – market requirements, in order to create conditions for market entry or market consolidation. These programmes combine different elements: technical assistance on implementing regulations and standards, marketing, organisation of production and operational management, training in export marketing and management and market entry assistance. Read more »