Framework Contract Beneficiaries 2009 - Lot 1: Rural development and food security

The objective of Framework contracts is to provide short-term operational services (carry out studies, provide technical assistance advice and support) on the spot in all technical sectors covered by external aid for the benefit of third countries receiving external aid as well as European Commission services.

For this purpose AESA is seeking for consultants available for short-term assignments worldwide in the field of Agricultural and Rural Development (lot 1)

Technical description:

1. Agricultural primary production, included horticulture
2. Forestry
3. Land management (land reform, land use planning and farm restructuring)
4. Rural infrastructure incl. irrigation and drainage
5. Equipment definition (agriculture equipment, laboratories…)
6. Crop protection and disease control
7. Animal production and health
8. Agricultural production and marketing groups (inclusive co-operatives)
9. Food safety (safe for consumption)
10. Food security