The Facility for Infrastructure Development (ORIO)

Why ORIO?

The Facility for Infrastructure Development ORIO is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ORIO encourages public infrastructure development in developing countries, contributing to the realisation of good functioning, development relevant, public infrastructure in developing countries. Thus, ORIO aims to contribute to human development and private sector development.

For whom?

Central governments of almost 50 countries on the ORIO country list may submit applications during the Calls for Proposals.
The Country list can be found on the 'Do I Qualify?' page.

Budget

The budget for ORIO projects was 180 million in 2012. This amount may change every year. NL Agency appraises all applications on a 'first come, first served' basis. A waiting list will be opened as soon as the grants for fully complete applications exceed the available budget. 
 

Application period

At this time the Call for Proposals of 2012 is closed. A new Call for Proposals will be opened in 2013. Once the dates are confirmed, they will be published on this website.

The Facility for Infrastructure Development ORIO is commissioned by: