Development cooperation projects for a sustainable world

For more than 20 years, we have been collaborating with national and international institutions, helping less developed countries in their progress. We have implemented dozens of projects in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa.

We received the SDG award for wetland ecosystems

The Czech Development Agency awarded us for 349 m² of new wetland ecosystems which we built in areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Cambodia.

We create legislation

We review existing legal regulations and their compliance with the legislation and standards of the European Union and other countries. We participate in the process of creating new legislation and directives.

We educate

We organize training in the fields of environmental protection and waste management. We arrange study visits for international experts in areas including waste management and handling hazardous waste.

We share know-how

We introduce suitable, effective, and sustainable technologies and their possible applications. We explain which factors need to be considered when choosing a solution to ensure efficient, long-term operation with acceptable costs.

We provide consultancy

We prepare environmental analyses, studies, and assessments (such as ESIA – Environmental and Social Impact Assessment) and propose appropriate measures.

We implement projects

We handle projects directly on-site, often involving local experts so they can familiarize themselves with the process and continue the work.

We open pathways to a dignified and sustainable life anywhere on the planet.

Vojtěch Musil

Chairman of the Board of DEKONTA International, a.s.

We offer assistance primarily in the following areas

Handling hazardous waste

We provide not only consultancy but also all services, from exploration to remediation, international transport, and disposal, including the related documentation. A common case is the disposal of old stockpiles of now-banned toxic substances, such as certain pesticides.

Water management

We implement wetlands, root zone wastewater treatment plants, we install wastewater treatment equipment, and address water retention in the landscape or purification through passive systems that are nature-friendly.

Waste management

We deal with municipal waste and solid waste management. We prepare ESIA baseline studies, focusing on environmental impacts. We implement projects in the field of the circular economy, including the use of recycled materials.

Who we work with

Among our most significant clients in the field of international development cooperation are

Czech development agency

UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization

European Bank for Reconstruction an and Development

The World Bank

Look at some of our projects

Remediation of contaminated sites in São Tomé and Príncipe

This UNIDO-funded project aimed to manage and remediate two pesticide-contaminated sites on the island of São Tomé

Remediation of environmental contaminations in Mongolia

Development of an integrated GIS database for contaminated site data and preparation of remediation guidelines

Risk Assessment and Remediation of Batumi Refinery

Site survey, assessment of health and ecological risks, feasibility study, draft project documentation of rehabilitation measures of the former refinery complex in Batumi

FAQs

What is development cooperation?

Development cooperation is a form of international collaboration focused on supporting the development and prosperity of developing countries. It can involve providing financial resources, technical assistance, training, or the exchange of know-how. The goal is to help developing countries achieve sustainable development, reduce poverty, and improve the living conditions of their populations.

What is the main difference between humanitarian aid and development aid?

Humanitarian aid is provided immediately or shortly after the onset of an acute crisis, such as natural disasters, conflicts, or humanitarian emergencies. It addresses the saving of lives and meeting basic needs (food, water, medical care, shelter).

In contrast, development aid offers long-term strategies and programs aimed at improving living conditions and supporting sustainable development in developing countries. The goal is long-term change and social, economic, and environmental development. These are projects focused on education, healthcare, infrastructure, economic development, the environment, and other areas.

There can sometimes be an overlap between the two types of aid, especially in cases of prolonged crises or post-conflict situations where a combination of urgent relief and long-term development interventions is needed.