NTU International A/S

NTU’s Domestic Resource Mobilisation (DRM) Expert, Desterious Shilabukha is proud to represent the African Union at the 31st Session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters, taking place at the United Nations Office in Geneva (21–24 October 2025). This session gathers leading global tax experts to shape the next four-year work programme, focusing on critical issues for developing countries. Key themes include: 💡 The UN Model Tax Convention 🌐 Taxation in the digitalised and globalised economy 🤖 Tax and Artificial Intelligence ⛏️ Extractive industries taxation 💰 Value Added Tax / GST ⚖️ Dispute avoidance and resolution These discussions underscore the importance of inclusive tax cooperation and evidence-based policymaking to enhance Domestic Resource Mobilisation and ensure that Africa and the Global South have an equitable voice in shaping the future of international tax governance.

At NTU International A/S, we’re exploring how AI and emerging digital platforms can transform the way we collaborate and deliver impact.   Our recent AI Workshop brought colleagues together from across regions to share insights, test ideas, and discuss how technology can make our work smarter, faster, and more connected 🚀   Beyond the tools and systems, it was about people and collaboration - learning together, exchanging perspectives, and building the confidence to apply AI in meaningful ways across our projects.   🎥 Watch the video for a glimpse into how we’re shaping the future of innovation and digital transformation at NTU. #TeamNTU #AI #Workshop #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Collaboration #FutureOfWork #Technology

NTU Awarded a New Project under EIBAS FWC: “Development of Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Communal Services in the Ida-Viru Region”, Estonia   NTU International A/S is proud to announce a new 10-month feasibility study with a budget of 200.000,00 EUR to explore the potential for energy recovery and renewable energy use in the water companies of Ida-Viru County, Estonia. The project will help local municipalities, as owners of the water companies, transition toward sustainable and energy-efficient operations. 🎯 Specific Objectives:  • Conduct a feasibility study covering all water systems in Ida-Viru County, from large networks to smaller installations.  • Identify and evaluate advanced and innovative clean technologies suitable for wastewater treatment facilities.  • Develop practical and technologically viable project concepts for improving energy efficiency and renewable integration.  • Provide strategic guidance for future optimisation of resource and energy use in Ida-Viru’s urban areas.  • Support the sustainable transformation of the communal sector, enabling water companies to operate on clean, efficient, and renewable energy. Stay tuned for updates as we help Ida-Viru County take a major step toward sustainable, innovative, and net-zero urban services! 

NTU leads the advancement of Energy Sector Reform in Tajikistan: An EU Global Gateway Flagship for a Sustainable Future Now in its second year of implementation, this EUR 10 million Technical Assistance (TA) programme supports the Government of Tajikistan in advancing comprehensive energy sector reform and driving the transition towards a sustainable, secure, and interconnected energy future. Implemented under the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy, the initiative contributes to strengthening national energy systems, promoting renewable energy and hydropower, and enhancing regional connectivity across Central Asia. As part of the ongoing Energy Sector Reform, the NTU project team is finalising Tajikistan’s first Energy Code, a comprehensive legislative framework covering all areas of energy regulation. The proposed reforms—including the establishment of a regulatory body and the transfer of functions from existing authorities such as the antimonopoly agency and the Ministry of Energy—necessitate a substantial revision of current laws governing licensing, tariff regulation, and competition policy. This project stands as a showcase of the Global Gateway in action in Central Asia—demonstrating how targeted technical assistance can translate policy ambitions into tangible results. By combining policy expertise, institutional strengthening, and regional cooperation, NTU International A/S is helping Tajikistan pave the way toward a greener, more resilient, and interconnected energy landscape. This ambitious effort is implemented under the leadership of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan and under the supervision of the EU Delegation to Tajikistan, whose continued commitment and strategic guidance have been instrumental in advancing the reform agenda. NTU International highly values the trust and cooperation of both partners, reflecting our shared commitment to Tajikistan’s sustainable energy transformation and regional integration. At NTU International, we are proud to support partners like Tajikistan in achieving sustainable energy transformation. Our work embodies the NTU values of integrity, partnership, innovation, and sustainability—delivering solutions that empower local institutions, promote regional stability, and advance the global green transition. Through our engagement in Central Asia and beyond, NTU remains committed to building a future powered by clean energy, strong governance, and inclusive development—turning the vision of the EU Global Gateway into lasting impact. #EU #GlobalGateway #TeamEurope #SustainableDevelopment #GreenTransition #EnergyReform #RenewableEnergy

NTU Awarded a New Project under FWC SEA Lot 4: “Preparatory activities for transformation of public institutions for provision of social services in the community”- Republic of North Macedonia! NTU International A/S is proud to announce a new 24-month assignment, with a budget of €511.000, to reinforce the reforms in social protection and deinstitutionalisation, by supporting national authorities. This important initiative supports the Ministry of Social Policy, Demographics and Youth (MSPDY) and other relevant public institutions. The aim is to expand the variety and availability of social care and address regional disparities in access to quality care. 🎯 Specific Objectives: • Provide consultancy services for the rehabilitation of buildings at three residential public institutions: the Public Institution for Care and Rehabilitation Banja Bansko Strumica, the Special Public Institute Demir Kapija, and the Public Institution for Upbringings of Children with Educational and Social Problems and Antisocial Behaviour “25 May” – Skopje. • Facilitate institutional transformation and expand the delivery of social services within the community. • Lay the groundwork for implementing investment projects planned for financing under the IPA III 2024-2027 Operational Programme “Human Capital”, which are going to be crucial in realising: 1. National Strategy for Deinstitutionalisation “Timjanik” 2018-2027, 2. National Programme for Development of Social Protection 2022-2032. Stay tuned for updates as NTU supports MSPDY’s efforts to enhance the implementation of social protection and deinstitutionalisation reforms.

NTU at the Global Gateway Forum 2025 on Advancing Global Connectivity 🌍 On 9-10 October 2025, NTU International A/S participated in the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels. The second edition of the Forum brought together 12 Heads of State and Government, over 70 Ministers, and leading representatives from the private sector, civil society, and international organisations. The event focused on advancing global connectivity and building sustainable partnerships amid evolving geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges. It showcased impactful projects such as the Solidarity Lanes between Ukraine and the EU, the Lobito Corridor in Central Africa, and major digital and energy initiatives worldwide. Key takeaways included: ✅ The EU has already reached its 2027 target ahead of schedule, mobilising €306 billion through Global Gateway in just 4 years. A new ambition to surpass €400 billion by 2027 reflects Europe’s leadership in sustainable investment. ✅ Discussions centred on digital connectivity, energy transition, transport infrastructure, and sustainable resource management – highlighting a strategic shift from projects to partnerships, and from traditional funding to blended investment and stronger private sector mobilisation. The Forum served as a platform for exploring innovative strategies enabling to scale up Global Gateway investments in partner countries. NTU continues to support these investments, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth through international cooperation in line with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy.

We’re excited to be working on the “Clean Energy Sources for Heating in Bogatynia” project, delivered under the TARGET programme, jointly supported by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB).   Bogatynia - a coal-dependent city at Poland’s tri-border with Germany and Czechia - is taking a bold step toward a sustainable heating future. Nearly 90% of its residents rely on district heating currently supplied by the Turów lignite power plant.   The role of NTU International A/S is to prepare a Feasibility Study that will guide the city’s decarbonisation pathway, including: 🔹 Assessing the current system and heat demand; 🔹 Evaluating renewable and low-carbon sources (biomass, biomethane, solar, heat pumps, waste heat, storage); 🔹 Developing several decarbonisation scenarios up to 2050; 🔹 Engaging stakeholders through a multi-criteria analysis (MCA); 🔹 Recommending a sustainable investment roadmap for the coming decades.   The initiative has already gained attention in local media 👇 https://lnkd.in/deZxDhhS https://lnkd.in/dM7q6SAQ For Bogatynia, this is a crucial initiative - not only for the energy transition, but also for ensuring that our residents have access to stable and affordable heating in the years to come. As Mayor of Bogatynia, Wojciech Dobrołowicz, states: “The visit of the expert group appointed by the European Investment Bank marks an important step for Bogatynia. Their task is to prepare a feasibility study for the decarbonisation of our district heating system, a key document that will guide us toward cleaner and more affordable heat sources."   This project marks a key step in Bogatynia’s journey toward clean, renewable, and efficient district heating - and we’re proud to help shape this transformation together with local partners and stakeholders.

🏆 NTU International A/S is proud to announce that we have once again been nominated for EY Entrepreneur of the Year. This week, we had the privilege of welcoming Chris Mark, Steffan Ørnbo Olsen and Mike Brügge to our headquarters in Aalborg, Denmark. Receiving this nomination for a second consecutive year is a significant recognition of our continued commitment to excellence, growth, and innovation. It reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire team, whose efforts drive our success every day 🚀 We extend our sincere thanks to EY for this acknowledgment and to Danske Bank for their ongoing support. We look forward to the journey ahead 💪

NTU Awarded a New Project under FWC SEA Lot 1: “RfS FWC - CRM Support BR”- Brazil! NTU International A/S is proud to announce a new 36-month assignment, with a budget of €475,590, to deliver initiatives aiming to strengthen cooperation with Brazil for the development of sustainable Critical Raw Materials (CRM) value chains. This important initiative supports the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (INTPA), identifying and mobilising relevant EU and Brazilian stakeholders, especially the EU private sector and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), around concrete investment, cooperation and business opportunities in Brazil. 🎯 Specific Objectives: • Assist relevant actors in launching dialogue with Brazilian partners, led by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). • Help define and implement an integrated strategy and methodology to advance the EU-Brazil CRM cooperation, including, at a later stage, a potential strategic partnership on raw materials value chains between the EU and Brazil. • Mobilise the EU and Brazilian private sector for the implementation of the strategy, including the identification of stakeholders and value chains for potential investments and support to the definition of business cases and value propositions around identified interested parties, and areas of opportunity for investment and alignment. • Perform mapping and analysis of the mining sector in Brazil and in Europe to support the outreach to actors, industries, and companies identified to verify interest in specific investment opportunities in Brazil and build connections with and among EU stakeholders. Stay tuned for updates as NTU supports INTRA’s efforts to strengthen the cooperation with Brazil for the development of sustainable Critical Raw Materials (CRM) value chains!

NTU Awarded a New Project “Strengthening Egyptian nuclear safety and radioprotection regulatory infrastructure”! NTU International A/S is proud to announce a new 36-month assignment, with a budget of €2,700,000, to deliver a Nuclear Safety and Radioprotection regulatory Assessment in Egypt. This important initiative supports the Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA). The project aims to achieve a mutual understanding of regulatory procedures and practices of radiation detection and measurements at border crossings in the EU and Egypt. 🎯 Specific Objectives: • Develop ENRRA’s regulatory oversight of nuclear power plants, • Strengthen capabilities in emergency preparedness and emergency response, • Improve competencies in public outreach/communication to reach a state-of-the-art level, • Integrate the Management System by performing an independent verification, • Gain insight into the protection of the Egyptian NPP against severe accidents due to external hazards. Stay tuned for updates as NTU supports Egypt’s efforts to strengthen the nuclear safety and radiation protection regulatory infrastructure of the ENRRA!