Rural Water and Sanitation Project, Syria

European Investment Bank  2010 - 2011

Project Summary – The objective of the project is to improve the technical and financial performance of the Damascus Water Supply and Sewerage Authority’s water and sanitation services in the area of Rural Damascus. The project has developed operation and maintenance procedures that serve as best practice experiences in Syria. GFA experts provide inputs in business planning and benchmarking, technical work planning, water loss reduction, customer information, billing and accounting as well as human resources development.

GFA B.I.S. Services – GFA BIS was commissioned by GFA Consulting Group to provide a Customer Service Software to four units of the service area. The GFA Utility tool “Water Billing” is a software package that can handle customers, connections, meters, invoices and outstanding debts and an Arabic interface (including left to right). With this software package the units become on the one hand more independent from the headquarters (calculating and printing of invoices is decentralized) and on the other hand they receive a full picture of all customer related activities using customized reports.

Protected areas, Georgia

KfW  2014 - 2017

Project Summary – The program helps improve natural resources and PA management on the one hand and the socio-economic situation of adjacent rural communities on the other. GFA provides advisory services in the development planning related to selected PAs and local communities. This involves awareness raising on conservation efforts and investing into the socio-economic development of support zones. GFA experts assist in human-wildlife conflict management and in establishing a co-management system as well as conceptualizing sustainable financing solutions for national PA systems.

GFA B.I.S. Services – In the first phase GFA B.I.S. was commissioned by GFA Consulting Group to implement INFOR SunSystems for the management of the disposition fund. In a second phase GFA B.I.S. consultants developed a web based monitoring system based on Triple I.

Both IT-based systems give the chance to document and monitor all important data of the planned investments and relative technical activities, including financing, procurement, maintenance and public relation. They guarantee for successful project and finance management as well as quality control by the backstopping personnel.
 

SEWOH - “Innovation Centers for the Agriculture and Food Sector (GIAE)” – Baseline Study, Global

GIZ  2016 - 2016

Project Summary – The GIZ GIAE-programme – part of BMZ’s special initiative “One World, no Hunger” – aims to raise income and employment and improve food security by promoting agricultural innovation networks, knowledge building and dissemination for agricultural value chains in 12 countries in Africa and in India. GFA implemented a baseline study in 12 of the countries to set up a standardized cross-country monitoring and evaluation system.

The baseline study entailed secondary data collection, a socio-economic household survey targeting about 500 small-scale farming enterprises per country and supplementary focus group discussions with farmers, women and youth.

GFA B.I.S. Services – GFA B.I.S. was commissioned by GFA Consulting Group to provide IT consulting services. GFA B.I.S. consultants developed and implemented a web-based data analysis tool for GIZ staff in all countries for cross-national statistical data queries.

SEWOH - “Innovation Centers for the Agriculture and Food Sector (GIAE)” – Baseline Study, Global

GIZ  2016 - 2016

Project Summary – The GIZ GIAE-programme – part of BMZ’s special initiative “One World, no Hunger” – aims to raise income and employment and improve food security by promoting agricultural innovation networks, knowledge building and dissemination for agricultural value chains in 12 countries in Africa and in India. GFA implemented a baseline study in 12 of the countries to set up a standardized cross-country monitoring and evaluation system.

The baseline study entailed secondary data collection, a socio-economic household survey targeting about 500 small-scale farming enterprises per country and supplementary focus group discussions with farmers, women and youth.

GFA B.I.S. Services – GFA B.I.S. was commissioned by GFA Consulting Group to provide IT consulting services. GFA B.I.S. consultants developed and implemented a web-based data analysis tool for GIZ staff in all countries for cross-national statistical data queries.

Promoting sanitation and hygiene Water sector reform programme (I&II), Zambia

GIZ  2011 - 2015

Project Summary – Improving the legal, organizational and institutional framework of the Zambian water sector is expected to foster sustainable access to safe and reliable water and sanitation services in low income areas in the country.

Within the district councils of the Eastern province, GFA improves the efficiency and transparency of the implementation of the National Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program (NRWSSP). GFA services concentrate mainly on capacity building, developing institutional structures and strengthening management capacities.

GFA B.I.S. Services – In the first phase GFA B.I.S. was commissioned by GFA Consulting Group to implement INFOR SunSystems for the management of the basket fund. In a second phase GFA B.I.S. consultants implemented a suitable monitoring system concerning the project outcomes, based on Triple I.

Both IT-based systems give the chance to document and monitor all relevant processes from planning to evaluation.
 

Decentralisation and communal development, phase 3, Benin

GIZ  2011 - 2014

Project Summary – The program aims at transferring political, administrative fiscal competences from the national level to decentralized and local authorities. The latter will be enabled to deliver better and demand-oriented services. GFA advises municipalities on development and investment plans, budget planning, tendering procedures, and the management of communal property. The project is part of the overall support to the promotion of economic development.

GFA B.I.S. Services – GFA B.I.S. was commissioned by GFA Consulting Group to provide a web-based infrastructure monitoring tool (Triple I) to support municipalities in governing public procurement and managing municipal assets. Given the tool’s embedded GIS/mapping feature, the system assists the client in visualising investment plans and infrastructure construction at the district and local level.

Protected areas, Georgia

KfW  2014 - 2017

Project Summary – The program helps improve natural resources and PA management on the one hand and the socio-economic situation of adjacent rural communities on the other. GFA provides advisory services in the development planning related to selected PAs and local communities. This involves awareness raising on conservation efforts and investing into the socio-economic development of support zones. GFA experts assist in human-wildlife conflict management and in establishing a co-management system as well as conceptualizing sustainable financing solutions for national PA systems.

GFA B.I.S. Services – In the first phase GFA B.I.S. was commissioned by GFA Consulting Group to implement INFOR SunSystems for the management of the disposition fund. In a second phase GFA B.I.S. consultants developed a web based monitoring system based on Triple I.

Both IT-based systems give the chance to document and monitor all important data of the planned investments and relative technical activities, including financing, procurement, maintenance and public relation. They guarantee for successful project and finance management as well as quality control by the backstopping personnel.
 

Integrated Innovation Support Program (IISP), Serbia

European Union  2012 - 2012

Project Summary – The program (IISP) aims at increasing competitiveness and economic growth in the Republic of Serbia by strengthening innovation in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It comprises the improvement of institutional capacity for efficient support to product and process innovation within SMEs and of instruments for financing SME innovation activities.

GFA B.I.S. Services – In this context, Triple I is used as a monitoring and evaluation tool which assists the project in managing its resources for the provision of consultancy services and in monitoring implementation and results. By means of Triple I’s contact management feature, the tool moreover facilitates networking and linkages between stakeholders.

Integrated Innovation Support Program (IISP), Serbia

European Union  2012 - 2012

Project Summary – The program (IISP) aims at increasing competitiveness and economic growth in the Republic of Serbia by strengthening innovation in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It comprises the improvement of institutional capacity for efficient support to product and process innovation within SMEs and of instruments for financing SME innovation activities.

GFA B.I.S. Services – In this context, Triple I is used as a monitoring and evaluation tool which assists the project in managing its resources for the provision of consultancy services and in monitoring implementation and results. By means of Triple I’s contact management feature, the tool moreover facilitates networking and linkages between stakeholders.

Municipal Infrastructure Credit Line Project, Serbia

KfW  2012 - 2012

Project Summary – The project provided infrastructure investments in municipalities in the following sectors: water and sewerage, waste water, solid waste, energy supply and energy efficiency, transport infrastructure, public transport systems and communication, economic and social infrastructure. The credit line was disbursed to eligible municipalities and public sector utility companies via Serbian on-lending banks, following the standard procedures for municipal borrowing.

GFA B.I.S. Services – GFA B.I.S. was commissioned by GFA Consulting Group to implement a web-based data management system (Triple I) to support the loan administration and to archive and monitor the distribution and repayment of loans as well as the infrastructure investments financed.

Municipal Infrastructure Credit Line Project, Serbia

KfW  2012 - 2012

Project Summary – The project provided infrastructure investments in municipalities in the following sectors: water and sewerage, waste water, solid waste, energy supply and energy efficiency, transport infrastructure, public transport systems and communication, economic and social infrastructure. The credit line was disbursed to eligible municipalities and public sector utility companies via Serbian on-lending banks, following the standard procedures for municipal borrowing.

GFA B.I.S. Services – GFA B.I.S. was commissioned by GFA Consulting Group to implement a web-based data management system (Triple I) to support the loan administration and to archive and monitor the distribution and repayment of loans as well as the infrastructure investments financed.

Decentralisation and communal development, phase 3, Benin

GIZ  2011 - 2014

Project Summary – The program aims at transferring political, administrative fiscal competences from the national level to decentralized and local authorities. The latter will be enabled to deliver better and demand-oriented services. GFA advises municipalities on development and investment plans, budget planning, tendering procedures, and the management of communal property. The project is part of the overall support to the promotion of economic development.

GFA B.I.S. Services – GFA B.I.S. was commissioned by GFA Consulting Group to provide a web-based infrastructure monitoring tool (Triple I) to support municipalities in governing public procurement and managing municipal assets. Given the tool’s embedded GIS/mapping feature, the system assists the client in visualising investment plans and infrastructure construction at the district and local level.

Promoting sanitation and hygiene Water sector reform programme (I&II), Zambia

GIZ  2011 - 2015

Project Summary – Improving the legal, organizational and institutional framework of the Zambian water sector is expected to foster sustainable access to safe and reliable water and sanitation services in low income areas in the country.

Within the district councils of the Eastern province, GFA improves the efficiency and transparency of the implementation of the National Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program (NRWSSP). GFA services concentrate mainly on capacity building, developing institutional structures and strengthening management capacities.

GFA B.I.S. Services – In the first phase GFA B.I.S. was commissioned by GFA Consulting Group to implement INFOR SunSystems for the management of the basket fund. In a second phase GFA B.I.S. consultants implemented a suitable monitoring system concerning the project outcomes, based on Triple I.

Both IT-based systems give the chance to document and monitor all relevant processes from planning to evaluation.
 

Health and Family Planning (SPFPH) III, Vietnam

KfW  2004 - 2006

Project Summary – The Vietnam Commission for Population, Family and Children (VCPFC) develops and implements family planning and reproductive health services. Amongst other activities, VCPFC distributes contraceptives by means of a nationwide logistic network. A professional and computerized Logistics Management Information System is needed to replace the old manual one in order to improve the forecasting of demand, reporting and stock management.

GFA B.I.S. Services – GFA B.I.S. was commissioned by GFA Consulting Group to implement a web based procurement and distribution system for more than 65 sites. Programming and support has been realized by a local software company. The software supports the whole logistics chain and helps all levels to improve their efficiencies which are measured by performance indicators tracked by the software automatically.

Health and Family Planning (SPFPH) III, Vietnam

KfW  2004 - 2006

Project Summary – The Vietnam Commission for Population, Family and Children (VCPFC) develops and implements family planning and reproductive health services. Amongst other activities, VCPFC distributes contraceptives by means of a nationwide logistic network. A professional and computerized Logistics Management Information System is needed to replace the old manual one in order to improve the forecasting of demand, reporting and stock management.

GFA B.I.S. Services – GFA B.I.S. was commissioned by GFA Consulting Group to implement a web based procurement and distribution system for more than 65 sites. Programming and support has been realized by a local software company. The software supports the whole logistics chain and helps all levels to improve their efficiencies which are measured by performance indicators tracked by the software automatically.