Service Provider for Documenting and Disseminating Case Studies on Circular Economy under the EU-Cocoa Project
HELVETAS is an independent development organization based in Switzerland with affiliated organizations in Germany and the United States. Helvetas has been active in Vietnam since 1995, working in various areas typically Agriculture, Biodiversity Conservation, Forestry, Eco-Tourism, and Rural Economy.
Under the European Union's SWITCH-Asia programme, HELVETAS is implementing the project “Circular Economy Cocoa: From Bean to Bar,” which aims to develop circular economy solutions within the cocoa and agri-food sectors. This project, which began in 2022, is active in 6-7 cocoa-growing provinces across the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta of Vietnam.
The project has successfully piloted a series of innovative models and developed some case studies on:
- Biochar production from agri-waste using pyrolysis technology
- Gasification technology for agricultural drying
- Biodegradable materials (bioplastics, paper, pallets) from agri-waste
- Cocoa wine/liquor made from fermented cocoa pulp
These innovations contribute to waste reduction, increased farmer income, and sustainable agriculture. To promote circular innovations in cocoa and other agri-food sectors and raise awareness among the public and key stakeholders—such as businesses, policymakers, development partners, and the media—the project seeks support to document and share its case studies through compelling success stories and multimedia products for wide dissemination.
Helvetas is seeking a service provider to document the Project’s case studies, transform them into high-quality multimedia content, and disseminate them across appropriate media platforms to enhance visibility, foster stakeholder engagement, and promote the replication of circular economy solutions.
Details are provided in the attached TOR.
Interested candidates should submit proposals to Helvetas Vietnam at diep.dinh@helvetas.org and helvetas.vietnam@helvetas.org by August 30, 2025 with the subject line: "Proposal – Case Studies on Circular Economy".