A report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) indicates that the Norwegian aid-financed risk capital fund Norfund is “worst in the class” when it comes to reporting on development outcomes of projects.

Upcoming forest and land projects

The Finnish Foreign Ministry has produced a list of tenders currently being prepared by the Africa department.

Improving research governance

The Swedish aid agency Sida announces a tender for a framework contract to support Sida’s research cooperation 2012-2014.

Advisor at Vietnam waste water project

The Danish-financed drainage project in Vietnam, Bac Giang, has run into delays, and Danida has decided to finance a technical advisor to assist training in proper use of the facilities.