NTU International A/S

🌍 SEA 2023 Lot 2 Contract Signed! We are beyond excited to announce that the NTU International A/S Consortium has officially signed the contract for the distinguished SEA FWC Lot 2: Sustainable Natural Resources Management (Environment, Biodiversity, Forests, Water, and Circular Economy). This €25 million contract over the next four years underscores our unwavering commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship. Our consortium is ready to support European Commission departments by swiftly mobilizing top-tier technical expertise to implement impactful policies across the globe. With an impressive technical score of 94.33%, we are eager to embark on this journey, driving meaningful projects that align with global sustainability goals. We will be focusing on these critical sectors: • Sustainable natural resource management • Sustainable land management • Sustainable water management • Sustainable forestry management and conservation • Sustainable waste management Are you an expert in these fields? We invite you to express your interest and join our expert pool for upcoming project assignments. Let’s collaborate to make a lasting impact! 💪 #SEA2023 #Sustainability #NaturalResources #CircularEconomy #EUProjects #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalManagement 

We are pleased to announce that NTU International A/S, in collaboration with Econoler and Rina, has been shortlisted for the “Ukraine & Moldova TA for Financial Inclusion & Recovery (UMIR)" project. This initiative, part of the EIB's EU4U Support Package, focuses on promoting responsible financial inclusion and strengthening the resilience of the financial sector in Ukraine and Moldova. The assignment activities will be rolled out via 5 components: a) TA needs assessments and sector studies. This component will allow the service provider to conduct TA needs assessments of all beneficiaries as and when they join the assignment. It will also include wider market or segmentation studies, country research etc., that may be required either by a beneficiary or by the EIB. b) Customised capacity building activities for Financial Intermediaries. Under this component, adapted and customised TA actions will be designed for each FI based on the results of the TA needs assessment and the weaknesses identified. Support can include but not be limited to the provision of staff/board trainings, (on the job) coaching, support in revising and updating policies, procedures etc. and may touch on a variety of topics. c) Ensure assignment beneficiary compliance with EIB processes and requirements as well as international standards. d) Capacity building and advisory services to support development and growth of MSMEs. Under this component, the assignment will provide MSMEs with access to a variety of support services (including training and coaching) to help them improve their financial literacy, business and entrepreneurship skills as well as prepare and develop bankable projects and investment proposals. e) Support an enabling inclusive finance environment for inclusive growth and job creation. This component will allow the TA assignment to work and support (in a limited capacity) the wider inclusive finance eco-system in both countries of operation so as to promote a responsible and inclusive financial sector. The initial duration of this contract is 60 months with a possible extension.

🏆 This week, NTU International A/S had the pleasure of hosting Chris Mark from EY, along with Steffan Olsen and Henrik Balling Koldkur from Danske Bank, at our headquarters in Aalborg, Denmark. We are honored to be nominated for this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year competition. Being nominated once again is a significant achievement for us. It underscores our relentless pursuit of excellence and growth, and it’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. 🚀 A huge thank you to EY for this recognition, and to Danske Bank for their ongoing support. We look forward to the journey ahead! 💪   #EntrepreneurOfTheYear #GrowthCreators #BusinessExcellence 

Yesterday, NTU International A/S participated in this year’s DHL Stafetten in our home turf, Aalborg! 🏅   The day was a marathon of team spirit, determination and endless fun - crossing the finish line with big smiles! Yet, the real victory was in the camaraderie - our team went the extra mile for each other, making the event as much about teamwork as the race itself.   With personal records shattered and proud cheers from our colleagues, we showed that when it comes to running both races and projects, we’re in it for the long haul. Fueled by the energy and collaboration we’ve built together, we’re ready to keep sprinting toward our goals. 🚀   And, of course, we’re already lacing up for next year’s race! 💪

We are happy to share that the Second Meeting of the Working Group on Energy Legislation successfully took a place on July 17, 2024 at the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan 🌟 At this significant event, key issues and prospects of Tajikistan's energy sector were discussed. The meeting was organized within the framework of the EU Technical Assistance Package under the Sustainable Energy Support Program in Tajikistan. One of the key speakers was Thea Khitarishvili (KE 2: Expert in policies, institutional and regulatory framework of the energy sector). Key topics: 1. Review of Energy Legislation: -Irrelevance of The Energy Law adopted in 2000 in relation to some modern aspects of the energy sector. -Necessity to develop and adopt new regulations to address technical aspects and new technologies such as billing systems. -Importance of establishing a legal framework to regulate relationships between market participants in the electricity sector. 2. Concept and Preliminary Scope of the Electricity Law: -The goal of creating an independent energy regulatory authority. -Defining the roles and principles of operation for the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources and the independent regulator. -Introducing new rules for licensing, tariff formation, and market regulation in the electricity sector. 3. Open Discussions: All participants actively shared their thoughts and proposals for improving the legislation. 4. Closing Remarks and Ways Forward: Summarizing the meeting outcomes and planning the next steps, including the development of by-laws and harmonization of legislation. Participants: Representatives of the Ministry of Justice, the Antimonopoly Committee, and employees of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources.

We were honored to host Line Borregaard and Christian Lohse from PwC, along with Allan Treney from Nykredit, at our headquarters today as part of our nomination for the Årets Ejerleder 2024 award. At NTU International A/S, our impact is truly global, with most of our work delivered outside Denmark. However, being recognized at home holds a special place in our hearts. This nomination is a testament to the dedication and excellence of our entire team, who consistently go above and beyond to deliver outstanding results. We are incredibly proud of this recognition and applaud the collective efforts that brought us here. Thank you to our visitors and to everyone who has supported us on this journey. We look forward to continuing our hard work and achieving even greater milestones together. 🚀 #NTUInternational #ÅretsEjerleder2024 #Leadership #Innovation #GlobalImpact

🎉 Exciting News! New Award in SEA LOT 13 - 2 years EU TA to Healthcare sector in Guyana! 🚀 Thrilled to share that NTU International A/S has been awarded an assignment in Guyana’s health sector that aims to support the transformation of healthcare in Guyana, placing the nation as a regional hub for health services. Throughout the next 2 years, the NTU International A/S team will support the Government of Guyana with the overall financial health planning process of the Ministry of Health. 🏥 Guyana, the only English-speaking country in South America, has experienced significant economic growth, mainly thanks to its oil and gas production. As a result, investment in health has substantially increased focusing on achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). As part of this initiative, the EU has also prioritised health through the Global Gateway Initiative strategy deepening its cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean in healthcare. Key objectives of the assignment include: - Provision of advice/analysis to the Ministry of Health on health financing/budgeting and resource allocation/utilization - Supporting health financial data collection and analysis to guide decision making in the Ministry of Health Join us in celebrating this milestone as we embark on a transformative journey to make Guyana a regional hub for health services! 🌍🏥 Special thanks to the EU Delegation, the Ministry of Health, and all partners involved. Together, we are committed to making Guyana's health vision a reality! 🌟🤝 #NTUInternational #Healthcare #HealthForAll #EuropeanUnion #GuyanaHealthTransformation

Launch of the EU-funded project: Technical Assistance for Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) On the 11th of July 2024, NTU International A/S organized the Launch of the EU-Funded Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) together with its first Federal Steering Committee Meeting. The Nigeria Solar for Health Project aims to provide clean and reliable power supply to critical public health care facilities, productive load users, and households in five Nigerian states.    The launch was attended by Hon. Commissioners of Power and Health of over 15 states as well as representatives of the Hon. Minister of Power, the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, the MD of the Rural Electrification Agency, and 27 State governments and the Federal Capital Territory.    At the meeting, NTU provided an overview of the NISHP, discussing the project's objectives, features, and state selection criteria. NTU also highlighted the responsibilities of the EU and state governments, the latter expressing their interest and enthusiastically signaled their readiness to meet the project's selection criteria.   The meeting concluded with the formation of the Federal Steering Committee comprising of: the Federal Ministry of Power, the Federal Ministry of Health, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, the Rural Electrification Agency, selected State governments, selected PHCs, and the Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS (as Observer). #EUinNigeria #NISHP #NTU Federal Ministry of Power Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) Godfrey OGBEMUDIA Massimo De Luca Tinyan Ogiehor Nasiru Bello

🌐 Exciting News from NTU! 🌐 We are thrilled to announce that we recently held our first virtual introductory meeting with the Department of Energy in Tonga as part of the "Technical Assistance to the Energy Sector" project. Despite being spread across different time zones, our teams connected seamlessly to lay the groundwork for an upcoming kick-off meeting in the beautiful Kingdom of Tonga. We look forward to a dynamic project implementation and a fruitful partnership aimed at driving sustainability and progress in Tonga's energy sector. Stay tuned for more! #NTUInternational #Tonga #SustainableEnergy

🎉 NTU proudly organised the launch conference for the EU KH on Prevention of Radicalisation, and it was a great success! 🚀 We are excited to share the highlights of this significant event, that marks the beginning of a new journey of four years working closely with the European Commission's DG Home to prevent radicalisation and foster safer communities.