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Collection of hydrological data for Small and Medium Hydropower Climate Risk Assessment
The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development EBRD is considering offering a loan of up to EUR 40 million to Morocco’s state-owned water and electricity company, l’Office National de l’Électricité et de l’Eau Potable ONEE to finance the rehabilitation of hydropower plants and dams in Morocco, and to help build their resilience to risks associated with climate change. Posch + Partner is contracted to do a detailed assessment of current and projected future (up to 2050) hydrological conditions of ONEE’s hydropower assets by applying climatological models to generate projections of hydrology and implications for energy yield and general asset performance. Skat’s expert provides data and recommendations to be used to inform subsequent studies and assessments.
Posch + Partners, Consulting Engineers
l’Office National de l’Électricité et de l’Eau Potable ONEE
Backstopping for the PSP Hydro Project, GIZ, Rwanda (“Private Sector Participation in Micro-Hydro Power Supply for Rural Development, Rwanda”) during the tendering process
The PSP Hydro project, carried out in the framework of the Energising Development (EnDev) Rwanda programme, has been granted an increase in funds to scale up. Under its new phase (2013-17), 9 Micro-Hydro Power plants will be tendered out to Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises by the national utility EWSA. As during the first two phases, the PSP Hydro project will support these firms through consulting, training as well as limited co-financing. The tendered projects will provide access to electricity to about 110.000 people.
GIZ, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Backstopping of Caritas Switzerland in Kosovo
Skat Consulting assisted between 2007 and 2011 Caritas Switzerland in Kosovo in the appraisal, planning, implementation, follow-up and quality assurance of village-level water supply, sanitation and hygiene projects through support missions to the field and advisory services from the desk.
Caritas Switzerland
Backstopping Mandate “Support to the Water Task Force project of Kosovo”
In order to develop the water sector in Kosovo, the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning (MESP) supported by various donor organisations initiated the Water Task Force (WTF) project approach. The WTF is an inter-ministerial body situated at the highest decision-making level of Kosovo supporting the water sector through the improvement of relevant policies, framework conditions and action plans. The WTF is chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister. Its permanent members consist of four relevant line Ministers and two non-voting representatives of the donor community including Switzerland. Since July 2009, Skat as backstopping consultant supports the Swiss Coordination Office (SCO) in Kosovo in the steering and monitoring of the project and provides technical support to the local permanent advisors.
State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)
hydrophil GmbH
Advisory Services and Backstopping in the Field of Roma-Integration and Slum Upgrading
Skat was mandated by HEKS to provide backstopping services to the Slum upgrading project in Roma Settlements of Serbia. The project supports key actors of the Serbian civil society and municipal administration in providing Romas equal access to public services and infrastructure, and in planning and managing active measures for sustainable upgrading of Roma Slums.
HEKS,(A project cofunded by SDC)
Vertical Shaft Brick Kiln (VSBK) Afghanistan
Under the mandate of SDC, Skat contributed to the introduction of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly brick production technology to the Afghan brick sector.
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC
Tsunami Resettlement Dutch Bar Community in Thiraimadu
Helvetas, the Swiss Red Cross and Swiss Solidarity took the initiative to reconstruct permanent houses in Thiraimadu, Batticaloa.
Helvetas, Swiss Solidarity (SwS)
Sustainable Reconstruction Initiative in Tsunami affected villages of Tamil Nadu
On behalf of the Swiss Red Cross and Swiss Solidarity, Skat provides conceptual and technical backstopping for the design, planning and management of the project and capacity building as well.
Swiss Red Cross
South Indian Federation of Fishermen Societies
Sustainable Reconstruction Initiative in Tsunami affected villages of Karaikal, Pondicherry, India
The Swiss Red Cross and Swiss Solidarity, in collaboration with the Indian NGO Development Alternatives, took the initiative to reconstruct permanent houses in the Karaikal region, Pondicherry state. Skat provides professional support in its design and planning, including training and capacity building.
Swiss Red Cross
Development Alternatives
Sustainable Reconstruction in Disaster-Affected Countries – Practical Guidelines
Development of strategy, concept, and formulation of the “Sustainable Reconstruction in Disaster-Affected Countries – Practical Guidelines” for project managers to reduce natural disaster risks.
UNEP – United Nations Environmental Programme, Division for Technology, Industry and Economics