In association with the Sudanese company Newtech, HVA International recently participated in a feasibility study for a new integrated sugar project in Sudan. HVA International 's services concerned sugar cane production, field mechanisation and cane transport, general technical and technological specifications of the sugar factory, design of the sugar factory and marketing.

In 2002, HVA International carried out a privatisation study of the sugar industry ENASUCRE in Algeria, in association with Schlumberger Sema SAE.

During 1999 till 2001, HVA International carried out several advisory services and missions for sugar projects in Ethiopia (Finchaa), Benin (Savé) and Sudan (White Nile Sugar).

In 1998/1999 an evaluation was carried out of the progress made in the construction (set-up) of the Iranian cane sugar industry.

In 1999 sugar experts of HVA International have conducted in consortium with the Netherlands Economic Institute an evaluation and review of the sugar projects that have been sponsored by the African Development Bank all over the African continent.

In 1998 HVA International has completed a technical and financial evaluation of the Save Sugar Complex in Benin, in association with the Netherlands Economic Institute. HVA International prepared a comprehensive rehabilitation programme for plantations and factory as the basis for a financial evaluation and exploration of modalities for a management lease hold.

In 1996/97, HVA also undertook a privatisation study for the sugar industry in Tanzania. The study included an analysis of the Tanzanian sugar industry. The Sugar Development Corporation (Sudeco) was evaluated and profiles were made for Kilombero I & II, Mtibwa, and TPC as well as for the National Sugar Training Institute. The study provided a framework and an action plan on the optimal privatisation strategy for these subsidiaries.

In 1995, for the pre-investment study for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Kagera Sugar Estate in Tanzania, HVA covered all agricultural aspects, including the establishment of a sugar cane outgrower scheme for smallholders, integrated with food crop and livestock production.

In Tanzania, HVA has developed a computerised management information system (MIS) based on PC's for the Mtibwa and Kilombero sugar companies. Implementation of the systems started in the early nineties and included adaptation to local conditions and extensive training of personnel. The training was completed ultimo 1998.

From 1993 till 2000, HVA has provided consultancy services, technical support and training for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Savannah Sugar project, Nigeria. The project included a 4,000 tcd sugar factory with refinery and 6,800 ha of sugar-cane fields, Also included were infrastructure works, e.g. roads, workshops, pump stations, and an irrigation/ drainage system.

In 1993, HVA carried out a short-term technical mission in Vietnam for the overall assessment of a sugar factory including plant maintenance, training and management information. A a result of a follow-up mission early 1994, HVA now provides La Gna Sugar Factory with advisory services for estate cane production and production of sugar cane by smallholders, including cane cultivation, introduction of new cane varieties and set-up of agronomic experiments.

In 1993 HVA provided assistance in the evaluation of the tender for Shoaibiyeh project in Iran. HVA services included evaluation of the offers and assistance during the negotiations with the four best-ranked suppliers.

In 1991/1992 HVA was commissioned by the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture to carry out the design of a standard sugar factory and refinery. The project included the preparation of tender specifications.

In 1987-1988, HVA carried out a study for the Government of Iran for the feasibility of a cane‑sugar project, called Mian‑Ab, to be established in Khuzestan. The project included the basic design of a sugar factory, including a refinery, with a capacity of 6,000 tonnes of cane per day and the design of plants for the processing of bagasse and molasses, i.e. units for the depithing of bagasse, a fibreboard factory and a feedmill for the processing of molasses and pith. The viability of the whole project has been evaluated and detailed technical studies on the possible types of processes, the cost of investment and the cost of operation of the various processing units have been carried out.