Trias
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1. Restoration Strategies for Mangroves and Seaweed: Enhancing Coastal Ecosystems and Resilience
Action-Research around effective methods for restoring mangrove forests and seaweed habitats to improve biodiversity, enhance coastal protection, and support local communities, aiming to identify best practices for ecosystem restoration, assess socio-economic benefits, and promote sustainable management of coastal resources.
Applicable SDG(s):
SDG 15: Life below water
SDG 13: Climate action
Countries to which this topic applies: Philippines and Indonesia
Contact person: Lisa Van Dijck (lisa.vandijck@trias.ngo)
2. Impact of Business Development Services on small scale enterprises in Uganda and Tanzania.
Which core Business Development Services, including access to finance, market linkages, and capacity building, have the most significant impact on the growth, resilience, and sustainability of small-scale enterprises. How do decision-making frameworks need to be structured to prioritise and sequence these services effectively based on enterprise needs and stages?
Applicable SDG(s):
SDG 8: Decent work & economic growth
SDG 11: Sustainable cities & communities
SDG 12: Responsible consumption & production;
Countries to which this topic applies: Uganda and Tanzania
Contact person: Peter Van Erum (peter.van.erum@trias.ngo)
3. Relevance and sustainability of green micro, small and medium enterprises in Tanzania/Uganda
Research questions: How do consumer awareness campaigns and community-driven initiatives, specifically in the areas of the green and circular economy, impact the adoption and demand for sustainable products and services. What are the most effective financing options to enhance profitability and support new small-scale businesses in the green and circular economies.
Applicable SDG(s):
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 12: Responsible consumption & production
SDG 11: Sustainable cities & communities
SDG 9: Industry, innovation & infrastructure
SDG 8: Decent work & economic growth
Countries to which this topic applies: Uganda and Tanzania
Contact person: Peter Van Erum (peter.van.erum@trias.ngo)
4. Results and impact of various financing models to MSMEs in Tanzania/Uganda
Trias in Tanzania and Uganda has been supporting small-holder farmers and other micro, small enterprises through their (member-based) organisations. Part of this support has been in form of customized financial services co-created with SACCOs and micro-finance institutions. Trias is interested in the results and impact this has created on these enterprises and what would be needed to increase this impact in future interventions.
Applicable SDG(s):
SDG 8: Decent work & economic growth
SDG 9: Industry, innovation & infrastructure
SDG 12: Responsible consumption & production
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Countries to which this topic applies: Uganda and Tanzania
Contact person: Peter Van Erum (peter.van.erum@trias.ngo)
5. Design and operationalization of a quality management system for the apiculture sector in Uganda
Trias in Uganda has been in partnership with The Uganda National Apiculture Development Organisation, a member-based organisation uniting bee-keepers and entrepreneurs in the apiculture sector. Product quality is one of the important business sustainability factors. Trias and TUNADO and looking for a better quality management system.
Applicable SDG(s):
SDG 8: Decent work & economic growth
SDG 9: Industry, innovation & infrastructure
SDG 12: Responsible consumption & production
Country to which this topic applies: Uganda
Contact person: Peter Van Erum (peter.van.erum@trias.ngo)
6. Small scale Farmers' methods, actions, and practices to environmentally responsible growth-oriented entrepreneurship in key Value Chains (VCs) in northern Tanzania
Trias partners with member-based organisations of smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs to enable them to support their members to develop profitable, environmental responsible enterprises. The aim of this research is to take stock of the current methods, actions, and practices to environmentally responsible growth-oriented entrepreneurship in key value chains applied by smallholder farmers and their organisations and to understand their relevance and effectiveness. In this way, good practices can better be promoted.
Applicable SDG(s):
SDG 8: Decent work & economic growth
SDG 9: Industry, innovation & infrastructure
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 12: Responsible consumption & production
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Country to which this topic applies: Tanzania
Contact person: Peter Van Erum (peter.van.erum@trias.ngo)