Programme Design

PEM was chosen to support the development of a new Danish Water Facility designed to increase the implementation of water projects and expand access to clean drinking water and sanitation across selected African countries. Denmark’s water sector is a global leader in sustainable water management and innovative solutions, yet Danish companies lack the institutional framework needed to engage effectively in African markets. The purpose of the new Danish Water Facility is to fill this gap by providing the institutional set-up required to link Danish expertise with Africa’s water challenges.
PEM led the overall process of design, formulation, and finalisation for approval of the two funds based on Danish priorities on development as outlined in the Danish strategies, in close coordination with MFA, embassies, SSC advisors, Trade Council, and Danish water sector stakeholders.
Medium contract value between 50,000 and 150,000€.

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PEM was commissioned to identify and formulate Danish development engagements in Ethiopia for the 2025-2029 period, aligned with the Denmark-Ethiopia Country Strategic Framework. The focus is on three strategic objectives: i) strengthening resilience and future opportunities, ii) supporting conflict-sensitive and inclusive green growth, and iii) promoting human rights, social cohesion, and peace.
PEM also contributed to the formulation of nexus programmes and projects aimed at reducing vulnerabilities among refugees, internally displaced people, and host communities in the Somali region, addressing climate and displacement challenges. PEM’s work included a desk study and a field mission to Ethiopia
Medium contract value between 50,000 and 150,000€.

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PEM was appointed by Danida to develop programming documentation for Danish support to the Santiago Network, ensuring synergy and alignment with existing Danish efforts to address loss and damage.
The Santiago Network, established under the UN Climate Convention as part of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage, focuses on mitigating the impacts of climate extremes and disasters. It provides technical assistance for projects in vulnerable countries, aiming to minimize loss and damage by enhancing access to knowledge, finance, and capacity building.
Small contract value under 50,000 €.

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PEM was appointed to conduct a desk appraisal for UNDP’s “Greening for an Inclusive and Just Pathway to 2030” and GIZ’s “Kosovo Energy Project”.
The objective of this desk appraisal was to supplement Denmark’s strategic partnership on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy consumption supporting Kosovo’s green transition. This included improving legislation, enhancing institutional capacity, and supporting projects in both the public and private sectors.
Small contract value under 50,000 €.

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PEM was selected to conduct a preparatory analysis and formulate a project document regarding Denmark’s support to the Team Europe Initiative “Green and Smart Cities SASA”, which aims to enhance local revenue mobilization, strengthen urban resilience and public services for disadvantaged communities, and create economic opportunities, particularly for women and youth.
The formulation had three objectives: first, to ensure that the Government of Tanzania achieves the expected results and meets the eligibility criteria for the budget; second, to enhance the institutional capacities of PORALG and LGAs in effectively promoting local economic development, strategic planning, public finance management, revenue mobilization, ICT reforms, and urban planning; and third, to ensure optimal alignment and synergies between the different components, contracts, and stakeholders.
Small contract value under 50,000 €.

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PEM took part in this formulation as a consortium member. This formulation address deforestation, forest degradation, and challenges in inadequate forest management. It included an environmental and social gap-analysis, the development of a procurement strategy, and the establishment of a results framework and a project implementation unit.
The purpose of the assignment was to provide a comprehensive methodological and technical support to the National Forest Extension and Rehabilitation Programme in Moldova.
PEM Experts contributed by developing materials for EIB’s social and environmental standards, conducting analysis and revision of E&S compliance documents focusing on climate, labor, and biodiversity. They also drafted new E&S recommendations, safeguards, and KPIs, including compliance tracking mechanisms, and provided training on E&S safeguards, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.
Medium contract value between 50,000 and 150,000€.

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PEM was appointed to prepare project documentation for the new IFU Africa Facility, part of Denmark’s broader Africa Strategy. This included drafting a programme document and a concept note for IFU financing of SMEs.
The IFU Africa Facility is part of the new Africa Strategy, which aims to support value chains, Danish export projects, and a strategic Africa Advisory group focused on ensuring better utilization of the complementary and support a unified governmental approach to financing opportunities., with active involvement of Danish companies.
PEM conducted a desk review, consultations with stakeholders, an online survey of Danish companies, and focus groups, alongside virtual and physical meetings with IFU and the Trade Council in Nairobi.
Medium contract value between 50,000 and 150,000€.

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PEM was commissioned by the Embassy of Denmark in Kampala to formulate the Danish LoCAL Uganda Scaleup Project in compliance with Danida Aid Management Guidelines. The Local Climate Adaptive Living (LoCAL) Facility, designed by UNCDF, is an internationally recognized mechanism that channels climate finance to local government authorities in LDCs and other vulnerable developing countries.
PEM worked closely with relevant staff at the Danish Embassy and consulted with key partners, including UNCDF, CFU at MoFPED, the Climate Change Department (CCD) at the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), MoLG, local governments, and other line ministries.
Medium contract value between 50,000 and 150,000€.

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PEM was selected to formulate a programme document with UNEP, enabling Denmark to contribute to UNEP’s Pollution Fund. The Fund aims to protect human and environmental health, improve waste management, and reduce pollution in air, water, soil, and oceans.
PEM’s work included a desk review, assessment of UNEP’s capacity and resources, stakeholder consultations, and the development of management and monitoring systems, following Danish MFA Aid Guidelines and OECD/DAC criteria.
Small contract value under 50,000 €.

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PEM was hired to conduct a desk appraisal of the Project Document for the ENACT 2025–2029 initiative, focusing on ENACT’s multi-donor structure and its relationship with IUCN, the service provider for the ENACT Support Unit.
The desk appraisal aimed to ensure the quality of the Project Document, in compliance with MFA Aid Management Guidelines (AMG), before its submission to the Council for Development Cooperation, ensuring alignment with Danish development cooperation standards and strategies.
Small contract value under 50,000 €.

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