Projects for the European Union
sequa has been working for the European Commission since 1995. In various programmes and budget lines, sequa develops projects together with its partners and acquires the necessary funding. Together we serve the entire project cycle from development to implementation and evaluation, including tendering and implementation of sub-projects or corporate financing by means of so-called "Financial Support to Third Parties". These projects range from AL-INVEST Verde, SWITCH-Asia to local programmes, for example for business incubators or entrepreneurship, and to green or circular economy initiatives. Partners include German and European organisations as well as institutions from the target country and other eligible countries (depending on the call). It is important that all partners complement each other and can contribute their expertise.
sequa is currently active in 7 grant programmes for the European Union. The duration of most contracts is between 36 and 48 months.
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Our approach
A strong partner focus is at the centre of our approach: The projects are developed jointly, from drafting of the concept note to the full application -- usually on the ground. Due to many years of experience in programme and project management, sequa usually assumes the lead role but also acts as co-applicant and complementary knowledge provider with trusted partners.
Private sector promotion and its different aspects such as vocational education, sustainability, Green Growth, organisational development, SME promotion, and trade is central and overall objective at all times.
Enhancing the organisational structure and performance of the partners plays an important role in the implementation of projects. These generally are private sector representatives like chambers of commerce and industry and business associations or other relevant actors from the private sector, the vocational training field or civil society. Provided by sequa and, where necessary, by external experts, capacity building always constitutes an integral part of the project work. It caters to all organisational dimensions:
- Management
- Services
- Advocacy
Topics and competences
BMO Promotion
- Organisational analysis and assessment
- Identification of demands and needs
- Development and expansion of services
- Improved structures and management
- Development of processes
- Improved membership orientation
- Professionalisation of advocacy and public private dialogue
- Improved external and internal communication
Vocational and educational training
- Development of curricula
- Training of Trainers
- Adaptation of occupational profiles
- Qualification and examination standards
- Promotion of dialogue structures between the public and private sector
- Consulting for companies, vocational schools, business chambers and associations, certification authorities and educational agencies
- Identification of private sector / labour market demands
- Validation of competences
Trade
- Identification and training of suitable exporters
- Generation of specific market data
- Support at trade fairs and buying missions
- Business initiation with European importers
- Training on market access requirements
- Compliance Capacity Building
SME Promotion
- Development of corporate services (CS)
- Work with business groups (“nucleus approach”)
- Start-up promotion
- Entrepreneur training
- Local and regional business development
- Regional economic areas
- Public private dialogue
Sustainability / Green Growth
- Sustainable consumption and production
- Promotion of work, environmental and social standards
- Renewable energy
- Green Skills
- Gender and social inclusion
- Promotion of value chains
- Anti-corruption and CSR
