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EU Market Access for Amazonian Products
The project “EU Market Access for Products from Amazonian Biodiversity” supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Ecuador’s Amazon region in positioning their sustainably produced natural ingredients in specialized European markets. Despite the strong potential of products such as macambo, morete, guayusa, vanilla or cinnamon, limited market knowledge, low visibility and weak international networks currently hinder entry into the EU market. The project strengthens the export capacities of participating companies through targeted training, the development of professional company and product profiles, and the preparation of a market study analysing demand trends, certification requirements and market-entry barriers. Based on these insights, tailored marketing strategies will be developed, including digital campaigns, storytelling formats, influencer collaborations and consumer-oriented promotional activities. Another core component is facilitating direct linkages with European buyers through matchmaking formats, virtual presentations and participation in international trade fairs such as Anuga, Biofach or In-Cosmetics.
Read moreMaintenance Unit
The establishment of a Maintenance Unit (MU) as a pool of qualified skilled workers is intended to specifically improve the operational readiness of machinery in training centers and partner organizations of German development cooperation. Flexible, short-term assignments by the MU will ensure that defective machines are repaired and local specialists are trained in maintenance, repair, and operation to ensure long-term use. In close cooperation with the Agency for Economic and Development (AWE), needs are being identified and suitable assignments selected and planned. By the end of the project, it is planned to measurably improve at least eight machine parks through expert assignments and to train over 30 local multipliers. This will particularly benefit trainers and learners, who will gain access to higher-quality education through functioning machines. The project thus aims to contribute to sustainable development goals, promote innovation, and demonstrate the potential of skilled craft trades in international cooperation.
Read moreStrengthening Cambodia’s Export Services
As part of the GIZ programme EU-German Global Access and Trade Expertise (EU-German GATE), sequa, together with the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) in Cambodia, supports the development of export-oriented services of business associations and chambers. The objective is to strengthen the capacities of selected Business Support Organisations (BSOs) to provide tailored services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and thereby facilitate their access to ASEAN and EU markets. A central component of the project is the organisation of the Cambodian pavilion at European trade fairs – such as ANUGA 2025 in Cologne – where around ten companies will showcase their products. These companies are supported through targeted training and matchmaking activities. In addition, BSOs are assisted in developing new services, while MoC staff receive training on export promotion and trade fair management. In this way, the project contributes to building sustainable structures for export promotion in Cambodia and to enhancing the long-term competitiveness of Cambodian exporters.
Read moreBMO partnership: BEE&Southafrican RE associations
The BMO partnership supports three South African industry associations – the Southern African Biogas Industry Association (SABIA), the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA), and the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) – in strengthening their role as effective representatives and promoters of the renewable energy sector in South Africa. The aim is to improve political framework conditions and enhance the public image of the industry. As part of the project, the associations plan to expand their service portfolios to better inform members, raise public awareness of renewable energy, and generate additional revenue. Through joint communication initiatives, they also contribute to increasing public acceptance and support for renewable energy across the country.
Read moreFormalised Private Sector Engagement in TVET
The project goal is to enhance the private sector in Ethiopia, represented by the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ECCSA) in assuming a defined role and tasks in the TVET system in Ethiopia. ECCSA will be supported to implement relevant steps decided in a Public Private Dialogue (PPD) with the Ministry of Labour and Skills (MoLS) and to continue the dialogue on the formalisation of private sector engagement with MoLS. Furthermore sequa will enhance the organisational development of ECCSA to ensure the formal involvement of ECCSA and its members in TVET by establishing a TVET unit at ECCSA representing also the voices of regional chambers and sectoral associations.
Read moreModernizing VET in Ukraine
The project supports the modernization of Ukraine’s vocational education and training (VET) system by strengthening private sector engagement and fostering evidence-based policy dialogue. Its aim is to better align VET with labour market needs, enhance quality, and advance approximation to EU standards. Key measures include reinforcing mechanisms for sectoral dialogue, developing strategic policy recommendations, and reviewing qualifications to ensure compliance with European frameworks. The project focuses on close cooperation between VET institutions, government bodies, and business representatives, particularly in reconstruction-relevant sectors such as construction, agriculture, transport/logistics, and services. Private companies, chambers, and associations are encouraged to actively contribute to curricula design, quality assurance, and the development of practice-oriented training models. In addition, the project promotes peer-learning, short-term training modules, and innovative cooperation schemes. Through capacity building, expert advisory support, and structured dialogue platforms, the project creates sustainable structures that strengthen Ukraine’s labour market and support its path toward EU integration.
Read moreCentres for Migration and Development
Through its Centres for Migration and Development (ZME), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports people throughout the entire migration cycle on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports people along the entire migration cycle: in regular labour and training migration as well as regional migration and socio-economic reintegration. reintegration. Part of this global programme is now the development of partnerships between Germany and five countries: Ghana, Indonesia, Nigeria, Jordan and Pakistan. On behalf of GIZ, sequa is establishing partnerships with the German private sector in Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Jordan and Ghana. These are intended to create a long-term basis for needs-based training and labour migration. Possible sectors include IT, the hotel and catering sector and skilled trades (e.g. electricians). We are building sustainable partnerships between German chambers, associations or training centres and training centres and partner organisations abroad (e.g. vocational schools, chambers, associations). We also promote dialogue between German and foreign stakeholders.
Read morePilot SME Support Scheme in Rwanda
sequa aims to facilitate business growth and job creation of Rwandan small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by increasing their competitiveness and productivity so that their products and services will satisfy the demand on local and international markets. A specific focus will be provided for job-creation and employability training for women. Benefiting companies receive flexible and demand-oriented support.
Read moreSupporting EU External Action
The specific objective of this project is to support the EU’s foreign policy across political, economic and security areas. Actions shall enable the EU to act where there is an urgent or imperative foreign policy interest requiring a rapid reaction and which cannot or with difficulty be addressed by other means, i.e. by the geographic or thematic programmes under the NDICI-GE Regulation. Expertise will be mobilized to support and advise EU services by providing technical inputs and mainstreaming of crosscutting issues (such as climate change, environment, security, youth, gender, synergies with Global Gateway and the EU’s rights-based approach). The technical assistance will support the following type of activities: (a) Analytical and research studies (e.g. feasibility studies, institutional/stakeholder analysis, political and economic analysis, economic analysis, data collection and analysis); (2) Targeted communication actions; (3) Analysis of legislation, regulations and law enforcement, legislative gap analysis; (4) Support in the organization of events; (5) Policy-related analysis and design. Expertise may also be mobilised to identify and design new actions or ad hoc interventions linked to the follow up of summit conclusions and high-level visits; and (6) Evaluations of projects and programmes.
Read moreTrade fair presence of Indian companies
As part of the GIZ programme Supporting Agro-ecological Transformation Processes in India (SuATI), sequa is implementing an export promotion project for Indian companies in the agricultural sector. The aim of the project is to strengthen trade relations between India and Europe and to support Indian companies in placing their products on the European markets. The project offers targeted preparatory workshops and individual coaching for the companies participating in the BIOFACH 2025 trade fair. At the trade fair, companies will be supported in B2B meetings with potential European buyers to facilitate negotiations on new business opportunities. A targeted follow-up of the matchmaking appointments ensures that the companies are optimally prepared for their export activities.
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