Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, The Netherlands: Grundtvig

Nehem International participated in a Grundtvig project: “Network for intercultural advice”. Together with partners from Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and Bulgaria, Nehem International studied relevant experiences of advising to ethnic entrepreneurs in the Netherlands. These experiences were discussed with the project partners, compared with similar experiences in the participating countries and incorporated in a tool box.

The project members started a discussion forum on internet to contribute to the continuous exchange of experience on the subject. To read one of the case studies from the Netherlands, click here.

(EU Education and Culture DG - Lifelong Learning Programme, March 2009 - October 2010)

Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands: Modular Training Programme European Dynamic Salesman

The project addresses the needs of young graduates to improve their chances in the labour market. The project focuses on the development of an Intranet E-learning application related to the interactive online training in Marketing and Sales in SME's therefore improving their competitiveness in the global environment.

(Leonardo, EUR 400.000)

China (PRC): SME - management training

The provision of modern management training and management consultancy in the Province of Quandong. The management training was aimed at the transfer of knowledge and skills to 40 different managers from public and private sector. The training programme contained strategy development, HRM, Management and Organisation, Marketing, Finance, International Trade and quality Care. The evening sessions were used for individual consultancy.

(Dutch Ministry of Education, EUR 100,000)

Belarus: Assistance to the Belarussian Private Farmers Association (BFA)

The Project contains institutional development of the BFA, development of services to their members and the strengthening of Social Dialogue. The project also includes the establishment of contacts between Belarussian and Dutch agricultural institutions/organisations and the development of a pilot cooperative firm. Finally the project includes the development and implementation of activities for Rural Women.

(Matra Dutch Bilateral Programme, 2004-2007)

Croatia: SME support programme / SME management training

Feasibility study for setting up a national SME support organisation based on local initiatives. Seminar on the role of local initiatives viz. A viz. the effectiveness in stimulating thhe SME sector. A training programme provided to 60 Croatian SME advisors and SME entrepreneurs on SME policy development and implementation as well as SME support and company counselling.

(World Bank, 1998-1999, EUR 40,000)

Croatia: Vision development and strategic planning for management echelons of SME sector in Croatia

Development of a benchmarking training module for management echelons of the Croatian SME sector. Selection of training institutes and trainers, who will provide the training course on commercial base. Training of the trainers to provide the training in Croatia. Twinning of Croatian and Dutch companies to develop export development plan.

(Dutch Bilateral PSO Programme, 2002-2003, EUR 70,000)

Kosovo: Enterprise management Project Restoration of Brick factories and Quarries

The project envisages the reconstruction of selected brick factories and quarries through: the procurement of equipment required to reinstall the pre-war production capacities; technical assistance and management support to the companies to enhance their competitiveness. Nehem International provides the team leader for this project.

(EC TAFKO, 2000-2001, EUR 2.5 Million)

Slovenia: PRIMe (Primorska enterprise) Strengthening the SME competitiveness in the Promorska region through networking and co-operation

Providing support in creation of SME networks and clusters; Training of cluster managers (regional staff); Create cross-border co-operation and twinning; Providing support services to initiated networks and clusters; Assist at the creation of common project proposals and assistance during the implementation process; Monitoring and evaluation of implemented cluster / co-operation projects.

(EU Phare, 2003-2004, EUR 800,000)

Restructuring & Privatisation / Business Development

Egypt: Project title Institutional study of the IMC to support the Industrial Modernisation Programme
Elaboration of the organisational set-up and positioning of the Industrial Modernisation Centre within the framework of the Strategic Financing Agreement and the stakeholders environment of the Industrial Modernisation Programme. Providing recommendations on the organisational structure and management procedures for the IMC. Providing a Manual of operational procedures for the implementation of the IMP.

(EU Meda, 2001, EUR 150,000)

Egypt: Strategic alliances Egypt /EU companies in IT sector

Identifying European potential structural co-operation partners for five Egyptian IT companies in view of establishing strategic alliances. The project encompasses preparing long list of potential candidates for the UK-D-NL subsequently selecting a short-list and followed up by establishing co-operation contacts.

(EU Meda, 2001, EUR 150,000)

Egypt: PSDP Review

End review / evaluation on the impact and results of the Private Sector Development Programme in Egypt (lessons learned and recommendations for equal type programmes). Editing and publishing of the results in a public document.

(EU Meda, 2001, EUR 150,000)

Egypt: Technical Assistance to the Alexandria Business Association

Implementation of the medium term action plan ABA 2002 towards a more professional employers organisation. This action plan included: Structuring and strengthening the internal organisation; Developing activity clusters focussed on International business development; Human resources development; Establishing the ABA-Net.

(EU Meda, 2001, EUR 130,000)

Lebanon: Institutional Development Lebanon

Assessment of the functioning of the Association of Lebanese Industrialists (A.L.I.) in terms of its positioning as employers association within its environment and of its internal functioning as service provider to its members in view of recommendations for medium term strategic action planning.

(EU Meda, 2002, EUR 20,000)

Serbia: Support structure for organic agriculture in the Voivodina

Technical assistance to establish an economic and organic sustainable agricultural production in Serbia. Introduction of eco-agro production to meet an increased (Western) demand for organic produced crops. Assistance to the participating farmers during the 2 transition crop-years to reach certifiable quality conditions and to support the certification by training the inspectors and the relevant institute. Provide the farmers with appropriate production (equipment) and marketing support.

(Dutch PSO Bilateral Programme, 2002-2003, EUR 535,000)

Slovak Republic: AIDR-SPEED projects

SPEED (Slovak Programme for Enterprises with Excess Debts), envisaged the company business/financial restructuring of about 30 formerly state owned companies facing bankruptcy. Nehem International provided the team leader and additional experts for the preparation and the implementation of business/financial restructuring plans for in total 4 companies.(Electronics, Furniture, Textiles and Metal processing).

(Phare 1999-2000, EUR 3 Millions)

Slovenia: Industrial Clusters and Cluster Policy with two pilot clusters in the automotive and transport sectorI

mprove position of Slovenian enterprises in the international market by strengthened cluster policy. Development of 2 operational clusters with demonstration function: Automotive and Transport Systems Cluster. Institutional development (organisation advice, training, study visits).

(Dutch Bilateral PSO programme, 2001-2002, EUR 385,000)