Projects
of Berlin Economics

The project is part of the Bilateral Cooperation Programme funded by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and supports the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of the Republic of Moldova (MAIA) and its agriculture administration on their path into the European Union (EU).

On behalf of GIZ, Berlin Economics supports the implementation of climate-neutral economic development in Georgia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia by integrating scientific modelling results into political decision-making.

The objective of the assignment is to build the capacity of all stakeholders (grid operators, regulators, ministries) in the electricity sector of the Western Balkans region for RE integration, with a focus on management of EU funding in the power sector.

The overall goals are
1. Prepare stakeholders in planning projects, applying for funds, procurement, project management, monitoring, and financial management of EU funds and develop real cases of proposals during training(s) and submit to calls after adjustment.
2. Investment needs study: estimate and quantify necessary investments needs in power grids (both distribution and transmission) across the Western Balkans in order to achieve necessary RE and decarbonizing targets, in accordance with relevant intl. commitments such as NECPs, Paris Climate Accord, GAWB.

Supporting Kosovo in developping NDCs within the framework of the Paris Climate Accords.

Supported by the namibian Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises, Berlin Economics is developing a model for a state holding company on behalf of GIZ to optimise the management of state-owned commercial enterprises.

As part of the project, Berlin Economics supports the German Energy Agency (dena) by analysing, evaluating and processing current energy policy issues and trends in Jordan.

The focus of the project is the expansion of renewable energies, the status of digitalisation in Jordan’s energy sector, the identification of energy efficiency measures and the area of hydrogen. Berlin Economics is responsible for providing information on energy policy and monitoring national political debates and processes relating to energy policy.

The Deep-Dive Study develops a framework and criteria for a regional definition of critical minerals for the ASEAN Region, derives implications of global trends, geopolitics, and regulatory shifts that may impact mineral value chains in ASEAN region and analyses the potential for recycling and circular economy as secondary sources of critical minerals. The study focusses on selected sectoral value chains incl. downstream value chains.

The study focuses on different scenarios for the reconstruction of the destroyed and damaged housing stock of a selected Ukrainian city and undertakes a techno-economic analysis for the energy-efficient reconstruction of residential buildings.

On behalf of the World Bank, Berlin Economics, together with the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting, is conducting a socio-economic assessment for the communities of Zelenodolsk, Burshtyn and Slobozhanske in Ukraine affected by the energy transition and developing Just Transition Plans.

On behalf of Greenpeace, Berlin Economics is preparing a policy briefing on the development of an ambitious solar energy strategy in Ukraine with the aim of significantly increasing renewable energy capacity by 2027 and 2030, thereby contributing to energy security and a low-carbon energy supply.

Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, the project aims to support the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in implementing reforms within the framework of European integration and strengthen the German-Ukrainian parliamentary dialogue on economic and reconstruction-related issues.

Berlin Economics evaluates and assesses the added value and feasibility of projects in the field of industrial infrastructure as well as private sector development.

Preparation of the annual report on non-tariff barriers (NTMs) in the CEFTA region for the GIZ project supporting the Secretariat of the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA).

The aim is to set up a support project for the governmental “Organisation for Entrepreneurship Development” (ODA) and its “SME Support Fund” (FACEM). In preparation for this project, based on a market analysis of SME financing in Moldova,  suitable financial products for SMEs shall be identified and proposed to the relevant stakeholders.

The aim of the project is to support Tajik textile companies in opening up new export markets. Based on a pre-evaluation and pre-selection, ten Tajik companies from the textile sector receive expert advice and coaching on the requirements of European and international textile markets.

The project also includes an analysis of regulatory hurdles in textile exports.

The overarching aim of the consultancy services is to improve the legal and regulatory framework in the Republic of Moldova, in order to foster sustainable economic development. A special focus of the project is to mitigate the economic consequences of the Corona pandemic. In addition to general macroeconomic analyses, labour market, trade, tax and SME policies, another focus of the project is capacity building.

The project is part of the project “Support of the Ukraine Energy Efficiency Fund (EEF) and the climate-friendly Reform Agenda (S2I)”, funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety.

Berlin Economics was commissioned by GIZ to work on two components of the project:

• Adaptation of the EDF and its support programmes to the further development of the household energy-related social subsidy (HUS) system.
• Advising on the strategic development of the EDF to further improve its impact on energy savings and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

The mission is to support local tourism businesses and to create a common cluster in two regions of Georgia (Imereti and Kakheti) with a focus on three areas (gastronomy, accommodation, culture).

The aim of the project is to strengthen the regulation and supervision of the non-banking financial market in Ukraine.

The project is implemented on behalf of the EU delegation in Ukraine, the consortium leader is DAI Human Dynamics.

The Forbiz project promotes the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in Ukraine. The project focuses on three areas in particular: Legal framework, regulatory and policy background, and information access improvements for Ukrainian entrepreneurs.

The aim of the project is to develop land use plans for three sites with high potential for industrial or economic use.

In a first step, three locations with promising economic potential are identified through a tender process. Subsequently, a plan of urban zones (Plan Urbanistic Zonal, PUZ) will be developed for each of them, which serves as a precondition for the construction of industrial parks on the selected areas.

The project goal is to improve the legal and regulatory framework in the Republic of Moldova in order to facilitate a sustainable economic development.

Berlin Economics provides high-quality short-term expert advice in various topics relevant for economic policy making to relevant ministries and other state institutions, as well as the private sector and wider public. The expertise covers primarily general macroeconomic policies (investment attraction, competition, industry development, environmental aspects, SMEs development) and labour policies (unemployment, inclusion of vulnerable groups, labour rights, harmonization).

Another component of the project activities includes capacity building support to state bodies and policy makers in promotion of the overall broad-based inclusive economic growth policy agenda of the country, promoting sustainable development and strengthening economic resilience.

The objective of the project is to strengthen the Moldovan Investment Agency (MIA) and the subnational Gagauzia Investment Agency (GIA) by supporting both the institutional and capacity development of the agencies.

Berlin Economics will provide advisory services for adjustment of the existing organizational structure of the agencies in line with international best practices, with the goal to enable them to fulfill effectively their mandate in a sustainable way.

Another field of consultancy covers capacity development by providing strategic advice and coaching to the agencies’ management and support in the implementation of the developed reform concepts. Furthermore, the team of the agencies is trained in investment promotion in the whole investment cycle through standardized key processes for investment process activity.

The expected targets for emission reduction and expansion of renewables and the future electrification of the heating and transport sector in Ukraine will further increase the need for flexibility in the Ukrainian electricity system.

On behalf of the German Energy Agency (dena), Berlin Economics analyses flexibility options for the Ukrainian energy system in order to promote its modernisation. The flexibility options should ensure that the electricity system is able to maintain a reliable balance between supply and demand and to integrate renewable energies efficiently.Berlin Economics provides recommendations for relevant energy policy makers on flexibility options on the basis of concrete comparative scenarios.

The flexibility scenarios are modelled with an electricity system model for Ukraine developed by Berlin Economics energy team.

The aim of the project is to support dena, the German Energy Agency, by analysing, evaluating and processing current energy policy information in the target countries of the Western Balkans, i.e. Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia und
Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, as well as Serbia.

The project’s target is to promote the transformation towards renewable forms of energy, as well as to foster and implement energy efficiency measures. Berlin Economics supports the dena in its overall aim in providing basis information on the target countries’ energy systems, as well as monitoring political debates and developments with regard to energy policy in the countries in question.