Hydrogeological Support – Rural Water Programme – Tunisia
The engagement began with an evaluation of the project in 2013, which led to the recommendation for a complete strategic realignment. Following this assessment, comprehensive managerial and technical support was provided over a five-year period (2013–2017) to support the restructured programme. A backstopping mandate was awarded to DROPSTONE to ensure the technical and institutional support […]
Access to Upper Gorkha and Manaslu Again Possible!
The cantilever bridge has been finalised in 2015. It is again possible to walk all the way up to the Upper Gorkha district, on foot or with mules, for the first time since the earthquake struck Nepal in April 2015. This is a relief for the local people and also the trekkers that can now […]
Emergency Realignment of Access Trails after Earthquake in Nepal
Coordination of a team of geologists and engineers for the realignment of access trails to allow the provision of humanitarian assistance to earthquake-affected communities living in remote locations of Nepal; Works financed and supported by WFP and Swiss Humanitarian Aid (2015-2016).
Change Management – Worldwide Deployment of a Finance & Logistic ERP
Advisory support to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the management of organizational change and the field deployment of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system based on Oracle JD Edwards (JDE), implemented across Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Switzerland. The assignment focused on assessing and managing the operational and […]
Evaluation and Backstopping – WASH Response to Floods in Pakistan
Following the 2010 massive floods in Pakistan, Dropstone conducted an initial evaluation mission to assess vulnerabilities, impacts, and priority intervention areas in the water sector. This mission informed subsequent technical backstopping and strategic advisory support to the WASH programme of Swiss Humanitarian Aid (SHA). Pakistan faces recurring water-related hazards, including flooding, water scarcity, and widespread […]