Europe
| No |
Project |
Location |
Dates |
1 |
|
Moldova |
2008-2010 |
2 |
|
Belarus |
2008-2009 |
3 |
|
Montenegro |
2008 |
4 |
|
Russia |
2007 |
5 |
|
Regional |
2005 |
6 |
|
Regional |
2004-2005 |
7 |
|
Russia |
2003-2004 |
8 |
|
Russia |
2004 |
9 |
|
Turkey |
2003 |
10 |
|
Ukraine |
2002-2003 |
11 |
|
Ukraine |
2001 |
12 |
|
Belarus |
2000 |
Moldova: Support to Health Reform and Strengthening of Primary Health Care
The goal of this EU-TACIS project is to strengthen the capacity of the Moldovan primary health care system in order to be able to address public health needs at primary health care level and contributing to the implementation of the relevant provisions of the Primary Health Care (PHC) strategy and the National Health Policy, together with improving the performance of the primary health care system, increasing use of PHC services and achieving better health status of the population.
Services provided under this project can be grouped into two main categories: (1) Improved efficiency and quality of the services at PHC level; and (2) Strengthened capacity of health management and medical personnel in PHC.
Belarus: Environmental and Social Due Diligence Training and Monitoring of Belarussian Financial Institutions (FIs)
The objective of the training programme is to update the financial intermediaries on the EBRD’s (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) environmental guidelines that were revised in 2008 and on the supporting tools available to help manage the environmental and social issues associated with on-lending and investment operations.
UNICON will determine local environmental permitting and regulatory requirements which need to be addressed by loan applicants and investee companies. The target FI's existing credit and investment activities of the target FIs will be examined from an environmental and social perspective to determine the adequacy with which environmental and social due diligence is presently conducted by credit officers and how the Bank's environmental and social requirements have been met. UNICON will prepare materials to train target FI credit and management staff in the implementation of the environmental and social procedures based on the requirements of the new EBRD’s Environmental and Social Policy (2008) and specifically PR9. UNICON will assess internal environmental & social capacity/capabilities of the target FI, and will identify capable local environmental and technical experts who could assist the target FI in conducting environmental and social due diligence and monitoring, summarising their strengths and weaknesses.
Montenegro: Feasibility Study of Ostrvo Cvijeća Modernization and Tourism Development
Ostrvo Cvijeća (Prevlaka) – the Island of Flowers is a small oval-shaped island, about 300m long, 200m wide, with total surface of beaches of 1200 m2 and numerous small sandy beaches. The whole complex is placed in the Coastal Zone area, and thus a decision on development of the location study for this location was made in line with the Spatial Plan for special purposes for the Coastal Zone area. The intention is to have a complex with a hotel and recreation facilities designed and run in line with international standards.
The goal of the project is to provide adequate and comprehensive development of this destination into a unique, multifunctional tourist complex of high level, favorable for various recreational and relaxation activities in the manner that is conceptually, aesthetically and ecologically in line and harmony with natural beauties and ecological richness of this location.
Russia: Support Procurement
Service in Shipyards in Russia
UNICON is assisting in TECSEC's
project with information to support procurement service in shipyards
in Russia.
The Project
includes the analysis of the proposed cost of procurement. The
cost is influenced by inflation and the regional price difference.
In the analysis, comparison of general prices of goods and commodities
in the Far East and in Northwest of the Russian Federation is
necessary. The shipyards are Zvezdochka Shipyard in Severodvinsk
and Zvezda Shipyard in Bolshoy Kamen. The consultant's scope
of work includes provision of data for (i) Arkhangelsk Region,
(ii) Primorsky Territory, and (iii) whole Russian Federation.
Regional: Support to SME Development
Entrepreneurs and those who own micro, small, and medium enterprises. These enterpreneurs face many problems and obstacles due to poor law enforcement and badly management entrepreneurship environment. At the same time, success of these entrepeneurs is a key to economy's success and growth. The Consultant has analyzed SME Environment in selected pilot areas and prepared recommendations with focus on establishing economic environment that corresponds to entrepreneurial innovation and job creation and creates capacity for business development.
Regional: SME Development and Export Promotion
The immediate objective this regional project is to develop a programme for regions that will increase their competitiveness and access to local, Russian and other export markets. This is to be achieved through three stages: (1) dealing with the development of SME policy dialogue and advocacy capacity of business associations with the aim of developing effective and consistent policies, strategies and programmes to support SME development as well as improving the enabling environment for business development at municipal level; (2) facilitate the development of a market for Business Development Services (BDS) to assist SMEs in establishing and conducting business effectively; and (3) provide financial services to improve the access of SMEs to financial resources.
Russia: Promotion of
Bashkir Airlines in Central Asia
The goal of the project was to
expand services provided by Russian air carrier – Bashkir
Airlines – based
in Ufa, to start services in Central Asian Republics, using Tashkent
as a hub for Central Asia. The consultant carried out marketing
research activities as well regulatory studies to start operations.
After this project, Bashkir Airlines successfully started operating
in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan.
Russia: Reproductive
Health in Rural Areas Study
This study was carried out to identify the current situation with reproductive health industry in rural areas of 4 pilot regions. The goal was to identify weaknesses in this sector and provide recommendations to improve weaknesses. Consultants selected pilot hospitals and clinics to carry out “in-depth” analysis of how they operate, and needs assessment identification. Consultants also carried out a number of trainings for local population on the reproductive health issues and held interviews and round tables on this matter.
Turkey: Financing of
Textile Spinning Enterprise
The scope of the assignment involved determination of the market and replacement value of the specific types of assets. These assets could be offered as security for further financing: (1) Land; and (2) Buildings.
Ukraine: Strengthening
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Agriculture
The consultants identified critical gaps in vertical and horizontal value chain linkages, analysis of their origin and perspectives on dealing with these gaps. The scope of analysis included MSMEs in agriculture sector, production and distribution of agriculture products. The consultants also provided support needed to address such issues and stimulate a better environment in functioning and productivity. One of the goals was to create sustainable commercial and financial services to MSMEs in the target areas.
Ukraine: Support to Structural
Reforms in Agriculture
Project's goal is to support the structural reforms, in areas related to agriculture and food security. This objective aims to contribute to the overall effort to reduce poverty through sustainable economic growth and development. The project includes the improvement of design, management, delivery and effectiveness of Programmes and services in agriculture and social protection that are aimed at reducing food insecurity. The Programme will contribute to improve an economically and environmentally sustainable agriculture based on private initiative. The Programme will continue to support the rationalization and improvement of the Ministry of Agriculture's services and, in particular, the veterinary services through the promotion of private veterinarian service providers and the development of private farms.
Belarus: Marketing
Development for Sugar Company
The Consultant was recruited to assist sugar company producer in optimization of the production process and marketing with export focus. Scope of work included (i) analysis of a plant configuration, adequacy of the chosen configuration to a production plan; (ii) analysis of the chosen technical decisions concerning basic and auxiliary installations, analysis of compatibility of the equipment; (iii) definition of basic risks connected to plant operating; (iv) analysis and estimation of adequacy of construction terms; (v) analysis of compliance of final goods with declared quality standards; (vi) evaluation and analysis of capital costs of the project estimates on adequacy to market condition; (vii) assessment of working capital declared in the estimates.
