Projects
A different approach to skills development
To address a shortage of skilled workers in Ghana, Danida launched a demand-based skills development project, which has proven to be so successful that other African countries want to follow its example.
Strengthening a Democracy from Its Foundation
The Malian crisis in 2012 revealed deep and dangerous rifts in the fabric of its democracy, resulting in civil unrest and a coup d’etat. With support from DANIDA, Mali is rebuilding its government and addressing the old fractures in order to build a stronger democracy for the future.
Stronger through Partnership: Building a Bioscience Knowledge Economy in Southern Africa
SANBio is a Southern African network designed to stimulate the growth of a bioscience knowledge economy between 13 countries. The resulting networking and partnership activities could one day lead to the discovery of scientific solutions to some of Africa’s most enduring problems.
Focusing on market-driven value chains to improve farming livelihoods in Tajikistan
A World Bank loan and technical assistance from NIRAS are helping to commercialise the agricultural sector in Tajikistan and improve stakeholders’ livelihoods by increasing the quality of Tajik products in selected value chains and making them more marketable to buyers.
Business training and market access help increase pay-offs in Ethiopian agricultural value chains
Over 300,000 Ethiopian farmers and their household members, agricultural cooperatives, associations, and other stakeholders in the agriculture industry are benefitting from AgroBIG Phase II. The programme supports agricultural value chain actors in various ways, increasing business skills and market links to improve their livelihoods.
Setting boundaries for a brighter future
In Indonesia, there is a growing problem where village boundaries are breaking down due to the lack of an accurate transfer of information. This issue causes challenges to service delivery and sustainable development. To help solve this problem, NIRAS and local partner SEKALA were tasked with mapping 82 village boundaries in Riau Province in only 42 weeks.
Improving access to sustainable energy while mitigating global climate change in the Mekong Region
The Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP) in Mekong was launched in an effort to enhance the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions in the Greater Mekong Subregion as viable alternatives fossil fuel-driven power plants. Using lessons from Phase I of EEP Mekong, in Phase II NIRAS adjusted the programme’s focus and methods to gain a more efficient use of project resources in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
EU Establishing a Help Desk to implement the use of the human rights-Based approach in development cooperation
The EU is shifting its focus in development cooperation to ensure the integration of human rights into every phase of its projects. The Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (DG DEVCO) is implementing a human rights-based approach in all future EU development cooperation, with NIRAS offering technical assistance.
Building Palaces for Justice in Mozambique
The lack of infrastructure dedicated to practicing the laws of Mozambique has made it almost impossible for an average Mozambican to access the formal judiciary. By providing technical assistance to the building of two palaces of justice, NIRAS helped to bring the court closer to the people of the Guro and Nampula districts.
Chicken, tea and maize create jobs in rural Mali, helping reduce emigration
NIRAS is helping to create agriculture sector jobs in the West African country of Mali. This creates opportunities for young people in particular, enabling them to avoid the tough decision of leaving their rural homes in search of employment elsewhere.
Sowing Seeds to Help Georgia’s Agriculture Industry Grow
The joint Danish-Swiss Regional Economic Development programme was launched in southern Georgia in 2012. The five years that followed saw the development of infrastructure and the strengthening of value chains, and now stakeholders in the agriculture industry are picking the fruits of their efforts.
NIRAS’ experts support the European Commission in its work on gender equality and women’s empowerment
The Gender Advisory Service is a support desk managed by NIRAS that assists the European Commission in successfully implementing its framework for promoting gender equality in its partner countries: The Gender Action Plan.
Masterplanning and unique knowledge of hygiene reforms existing large-scale production line into state-of-the-art production factory
A new masterplan will ensure that the production capacity of Seoul Dairy Cooperative will be prepared for future demands with the highest possible quality level of all products.
Knowledge and business experience drives research project on environmental pollutants
NIRAS is part of a comprehensive research project, aimed at developing and implementing effective risk assessments and evaluations of remediation measures for environmental pollutants. Based on knowledge and its customer portfolio, NIRAS can test the methods directly against the market.
NIRAS’ sampling in Lake Mälaren reveals cutting-edge results
Unique water and sediment samples from Lake Mälaren show that the environmental hazardous and previous un-explored variants PFAS substances. The unique samplings, which contain previous un-explored variants of PFAS are on a historical high level.
EIA investigations optimised Denmark’s largest offshore wind turbine park
Four years of thorough environmental investigations and assessments ensure that Kriegers Flak offshore wind turbine park can be constructed with the fewest possible impacts on the environment.
Plant in Africa doubles its production capacity with upgrade
A global drinks producer in Africa expects increased growth in the market. In order to meet future demands, NIRAS has helped the customer to carry out a plant upgrade that doubled production capacity.
The maintenance of Sullom Voe Oil Terminal’s marine infrastructure requires ongoing structural assessment
NIRAS has a local site office to provide year round technical assistance and contract management for critical maintenance and life extension works at the jetties.
New lock in Södertälje for increased capacity
The Mälar Project will increase capacity and improve safety along the fairway through the Södertälje Canal and lock, as well as the fairway to Lake Mälaren in Sweden. The project also includes a new bascule bridge and new walking and cycling paths along the canal.
A new energy hub facility in the Eastern Mediterranean opens up a range of advantages for traders
In November 2014 a new oil product terminal in Vasiliko, Cyprus, opened for business. Thanks to the strategic location it is the first terminal of its kind in the Eastern Mediterranean, connecting Europe and the Black Sea with markets in the Middle East and Asia.
Deeply involved in Denmark’s largest hospital construction
Aarhus University Hospital matches the size of a smaller provincial town. NIRAS is deeply involved in more parts of the gigantic project.
Craft Brewer expands into new premises
NIRAS helped successful craft brewery to masterplan, project manage the front end engineering design and prepare the tenders for a new site.
Detailed 3D city model provides overview of more than 176,000 buildings
Aarhus Municipality has an ambitious goal of finding new ways using 3D data in the planning and dialogue with the citizens. NIRAS has contributed with a digital 3D city model of the entire municipality, which shall transform ambitions into reality.
New kindergarten constructed in wood focuses on sustainability and activities
At Østerbro in Copenhagen, a new large outlying kindergarten constructed in wood and providing space for play in a sustainable environment has opened.
DR's concert hall - a floating meteor
The preparation of drawings for workshops and craftsmen approached the limit for what is technically possible, and more than 400,000 equations were applied to solve the task.
Complex geometry behind spectacular towers in Copenhagen
Copenhagen's new prestigious buildings, the Axel Towers, was a huge technical mouthful demanding unique solutions.
The stage in the park of Lindevang is also a rainwater reservoir
The residents at the park Lindevang in Frederiksberg have been given an open urban space that protects against floods, and at the same time gives schoolchildren an outdoor room for math, physics and biology activities.
Top modern waterworks sets new standards
Working environment, clarity and drinking water safety are in focus at Esbjerg Waterworks. NIRAS was involved throughout the entire construction process of this top modern treatment plant.
Denmark's longest climate road is established in Aalborg
A revolutionary road type with "perforated" asphalt absorbs rain from cloudbursts and saves Aalborg huge investments in new larger sewers and water collection systems.
Un-manned de-icing airport facility ensures stable flight traffic
Thanks to a clever design of the de-icing facilities, one of UK’s busy airports have saved approximately 7% on the de-icing costs per day during the de-icing season.
Tools make it easier for developing countries to prepare climate accounts
With the help of the ’Information Matters’ programme, Georgia, Colombia and Vietnam hope to improve their climate reporting to the UN.
Tailored courses reduces the risk of oil spills in Greenland
Employees at the Greenlandic company Polaroil learn how to intervene correct in the event of an oil spill. Tailored courses reduce the risk of polluting the pristine environment.
Industry-specific knowledge ensured the establishment of an efficient factory
NIRAS helped Arla Foods establishing the most modern milk powder factory in Northern Europe.
Technical assistance to the Animal Health Department and the Food and Veterinary Laboratory, Kosovo
Farm animals in Kosovo have been plagued by infectious diseases for decades. The diseases hurt rural economies, and some are able to transfer to humans. To help curb them, NIRAS provided expertise and support to local authorities in their quest to protect the country's animals.
Effective expansion at a South African brewery
Production does not stand still for a second when NIRAS consults on a new brewery in South Africa.
Wastewater treatment in Macedonia
NIRAS and its consortium partners conducted studies to jumpstart improvements to wastewater infrastructure and living conditions in three municipalities of Macedonia. These measures were funded as part of the EU’s push to support improvements to the environmental sector.
Water resources management and investment plan for Somaliland
A lack of sustainable water sources makes Somaliland vulnerable to droughts such as the one that has devastated much of the region in 2016-2017. An international team, assembled and led by NIRAS, has been contracted to map out Somaliland’s best options for developing large-scale reliable water sources and water mobilization infrastructure.
Legal Services Facility (LSF) in Tanzania
Five years of funds management and support to NGOs providing legal aid in Tanzania has paid off. The country now boasts nationwide access to trained paralegals and greater awareness about the importance of securing legal rights for vulnerable groups in society.
Competitive wind energy
Two new wind farms – Borssele 3 and 4 – are to be built in the North Sea off the Dutch coast. Steel can be saved by using the latest knowledge about offshore technology.
Offshore wind turbines must withstand typhoons and earthquakes in Taiwan
Many new offshore wind farms are soon to be constructed in Taiwan and at these latitudes the turbine foundations must be able to withstand severe earthquakes and yearly typhoons.
Taiwan focuses on offshore wind turbines
The first offshore wind farm in Asia will be constructed in the Taiwan Strait, and within a few years do its bit toward supplying the island state with green energy.
A broad perspective is the key
Establishing the best possible agreement between client and contractor all comes down to the detail of the proposal. The framework of the Riksveg 4 extension in Norway is being set.
Noise mapping provides options for new bridge
The Danish Road Directorate and the Danish State Railway have reached a great level of flexibility and an excellent dialogue based on noise mapping from the new Storstrømsbro.
A new international school in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn district
Copenhagen’s largest school has moved to its own peninsula in Nordhavn with a façade made up of solar panels.
Experience and knowledge of the industry ensured an easy relocation of the historical brewery
A competitive tender and a structured approach meant that a complicated relocation of a brewery in city was achieved on schedule and on budget.
Dynamic Masterplan provides future scenarios for Southeast Asian customer
NIRAS is responsible for the development of a dynamic master plan for industry enterprises. In Southeast Asia the model was used successfully to create future scenarios for the country’s largest brewery.
Agriculture Sector Development Support Programme in Kenya
ASDSP project aims to increase the agricultural sector’s contribution to the national economy and to improve livelihood in rural areas in Kenya.
Gender Responsive Budgeting in Ukraine
NIRAS helps to introduce Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) processes at national and regional levels in Ukraine.
Technical Assistance to Support Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Azerbaijan
NIRAS supports the Ministry of Education in the implementation of Vocational Education and Training (VET) program in Azerbaijan.
Actions to Accelerate Success in Private Sector Innovation for Export Markets
New, innovative growth companies focused on export markets comprise one of the target groups of the Innovation and Partnership Programme (IPP) in Vietnam.
Prosperity smells like fresh coffee
Ugandan coffee farmers will earn more money when NIRAS helps farming families to produce high-quality coffee for export. Consequently, coffee farmers are trained to combat climate change that threatens coffee production in the area.
Agro-biodiversity in Laos
Managed by NIRAS, The Agro-Biodiversity Initiative (TABI) in northern Laos has improved rural livelihoods alongside preserving the biodiversity of natural resources for sustainable growth. TABI’s landscape planning methods are participatory in nature, meaning they give responsibility and ownership to local communities to ensure biodiversity-rich practices continue in the long run.
Approximately 160 civilian experts deployed each year by Denmark to support stabilisation and capacity-building efforts in fragile states around the world
The Peace and Stabilisation Response (PSR) is an emergency roster managed by NIRAS under the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) that can be used to deploy civilian experts to hotspots where stabilisation, peacekeeping and democracy-building efforts are needed.
Youth Skills Development and Public Private Partnership
E2E created a network of local partners that act as bridge-builders between the youth, companies and training providers.
Unleashing the potential for economic growth in rural Tanzania
LIC project invests in agriculture and facilitates Public Private Dialogue in order to improve business environment for small companies.
Responsible land management improves livelihoods and tenure security for rural communities in Ethiopia
NIRAS has assisted the Ethiopian government with developing methods for rural land registration through “The Responsible and Innovative Land Administration in Ethiopia project” (REILA). The project has resulted in efficient and gender equal land registration, and its methods have been officially adopted by the Ethiopian government as the formal procedure for registering rural land throughout the entire country.
Affordable and sufficient energy to the people of Bolivia
Bolivia faces great challenges in providing sufficient energy at affordable prices to its population. IP Consult – part of the NIRAS Group- supports the implementation of a new energy efficiency programme and foster training and education in the country.
Plan for the water use of Shire River in Malawi
The basin development project assists the Government of Malawi in developing an integrated multi-sectoral Shire River Basin Plan based on extensive analytical and stakeholder inputs.
Protecting millions of lives in Myanmar from climate disasters through massive hydromet systems integration
The Ayeyarwady Integrated River Basin Management (AIRBM) Project, initiated by the World Bank, seeks to improve the livelihoods of millions of poor people who are susceptible to water-related disasters in Myanmar. NIRAS is leading the way on integrating and modernizing the region’s complex hydrometeorology systems.
Funds for Information Society development
Innovation Fund supports emerging entrepreneurs and stimulate the development of innovative technology products and services in Tanzania.
More than 250 EU Framework Contracts completed by NIRAS in over 100 countries
Since 2000 NIRAS has managed EU Framework Contracts, implementing more than 250 short-term assignments worth more than €28 million in over 100 countries. These projects, which span many sectors, seek to reduce poverty, ensure sustainable development, and promote democracy, peace and security.
Top quality evaluations for Sida
NIRAS manages and undertakes evaluations and provision of evaluation related services for Sida.
Working in a conflict zone – How to secure water and food in South Sudan
Water resource management project in war-torn South Sudan is a good example of NIRAS’ capacity to work successfully even under challenging and rapidly changing conditions.
Analyses of assets reduced risk when purchasing breweries
The acquisition of breweries requires analysis of the brewery's condition and the anticipated need for investment. NIRAS assisted on a extensive project in Asia.
State-of-the art cold store built with production still running
In the midst of operations and subject to the strictest health and safety requirements, NIRAS built a highly efficient cold store for a busy pharmaceutical company.
Central warehouse frees money and staff in Region Zealand
Analyses from NIRAS reveal that the establishment of a central warehouse for its hospitals will be extremely beneficial for both patients and Region Zealand.
Pharmaceutical factory got complete cooling system in a third of the time
Despite an extremely tight schedule, NIRAS succeeded in delivering a solid, state-of-the-art cooling system for a pharmaceutical factory. The system is a modular construction.
Extensive experience ensured the successful expansion of a factory in Poland
Poland is the location of one of the world’s largest salmon processing factories. NIRAS played a key role in the 10,000-square-metre expansion of the factory.
Master plan for a new future-proof meat processing plant
NIRAS assisted the largest food producer in Ecuador, PRONACA, establishing a meat processing plant according to European standards.
Historical investment in slaughterhouse lifted the Danish cattle industry
When Danish Crown decided to establish a new high-tech cattle slaughterhouse in Holsted, Denmark, it was by far the largest single investment in the Danish cattle industry ever.
Restoration of ‘Kunsten’ in Aalborg
A respectful restoration of the architectural gem by Alvar Aalto rates Kunsten Museum of Modern Art, Aalborg as being among the best renovation projects in Denmark.
Materials from demolished school reused
Holbæk Municipality saved money and avoided environmental problems by focusing on resource utilisation in connection with the demolition of the school Brunhøjskolen.
Attractive development at Eksercerpladsen in Copenhagen
NIRAS provides consultancy on building project comprising student and youth accommodation, penthouse flats, retail and cafés.