This project aimed to revitalize Timor Leste's coconut water industry by improving production processes and expanding market opportunities. It involved implementing efficient techniques like pasteurization to ensure product quality and safety. By enhancing the value chain and supporting local farmers, the project sought to create a sustainable and thriving coconut water industry, contributing to economic growth and providing consumers with a healthy beverage choice. Led by Dr. Silvio Decurtins, Barbara Lietz, and in collaboration with Asia Timor LDA and GIZ Timor Leste, this initiative marked a significant step towards harnessing the potential of Timor Leste's coconut resources.

LaVeda was a project about fabrics made from pure natural materials such as silk, cotton, and linen. This, in itself, may not seem particularly special. However, the story behind these fabrics goes back to a time over 6,000 years ago in India, a country known for being a center for spirituality and intellectual development. India is the birthplace of one of the oldest civilizations in the world. It was a time when the wise men of India wrote about life in Sanskrit. South Indian sage Agasthiyar, through his divine consciousness, showed the way to truth and perfection to all seekers.

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The idea of Barbara was to produce these natural fabrics with the coloring of nature without chemical additives in a manufacturing process that these fabrics can find their application in many areas and thus as an export to all countries mainly in the German-speaking countries from South India can be exported.

This project proposal offers a feasibility study for the implementation of urban cable cars as a public transport system in Dili, Timor-Leste's capital city. The proposal was presented by Doppelmayr Cable Car GmbH & Co KG to the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communication, and outlines the potential investment costs and scope of services for the project.

The feasibility study includes data collection, engineering design, economic evaluation, and financial analysis. The implementation of this green innovative transport system is expected to have a positive influence on the region's economic development, create jobs, and increase the level of social life.

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Barbara, initiated the project by arranging for the Doppelmayr Cable Car company to travel to Timor Leste. She ensured that the important and relevant discussions were held at a high level of the government and that a corresponding study was commissioned. The elaborations were included in the strategic plan until 2030 and the implementation has started. The project is interesting for Timor Leste for several reasons 1. to go alternative ways in the infrastructure - to relieve the traffic and to increase the attractiveness of tourism for visitors of Timor Leste.

JWU Botanicals, a Bali-based health drink company specializing in Jamu, an ancient Indonesian health tonic with proven health benefits, has become a popular choice for health-conscious consumers since its establishment in 2017. They supply top supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and beach clubs on the island with their boutique brand, known for its great taste, health benefits, ingredients, and sustainable packaging.

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Their mission is to promote plant-based health tonics worldwide, featuring the health advantages of turmeric, ginger, and ancient Indonesian Jamu. With the ongoing pandemic, the importance of maintaining daily health has been highlighted, and consumers worldwide are seeking natural health products to support their immune systems and fight viral infections.

JWU Botanicals has planned to develop new export products, invest in processing and packaging machinery, and acquire organic and halal certification. To accomplish this, they have teamed up with Barbara, Chairman of Scope Asia International, and her team, who have provided valuable insights on business strategies, plans, new packaging systems that meet FDA standards, and a processing system for exporting products to Australia and Europe. Barbara has extensive experience as a managing director for various companies and non-government organizations in Europe and Asia, mainly in the healthcare sector, focusing on business development. Her expertise in business development in South Asian countries provides access to a wide network of high officials in the region, including Presidents, Prime Ministers, and strategically relevant companies.

The project aimed to establish a balsa wood plantation and factory in suitable locations with the right climate for balsa tree growth. The first phase involved searching for suitable locations and securing agreements with local governments for planting, harvesting, and processing balsa wood. The second phase involved testing the plantation and establishing a nursery for seedlings.

Upon success, the plantation was expected to expand to 5,000-10,000 hectares, with a factory built nearby for processing. The total investment from 3AC was expected to be around CHF 4.4 million over 5 years. Balsa wood is known for being a lightweight wood that can be used to make things such as quick trains, or small objects to reduce weight. It has a short growth period and only grows near the equator.

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Barbara brought the Hidden-Company , the then managing director to Timor Leste after several discussions. During several visits, extensive discussions were held at government level. The leadership of the project in the implementation was always with her because the complexity of tasks in the interaction between the company and the government and the rural population could only be carried out on site and with a high focus on the goal.

The project aimed to reduce the use of plastic bags in Timor-Leste, which were causing significant waste management problems, including polluting the ocean and streams. In partnership with national and international organizations, including Scope Asia Timor, Kmanek, Ce'mill, and Avani, an Indonesian company that produces ecological and biodegradable alternatives to plastic, the initiative organized a seminar called "Less Plastic, More Quality of Life." The Secretary of State for the Environment, Demétrio de Amaral de Carvalho, supported the initiative and announced that the government intended to implement a "Zero Plastic Policy" and encourage the private sector to find alternative products to plastic.

As part of the initiative, the team brought approximately 300,000 biodegradable Casava bags to Timor-Leste, which could replace plastic bags. The project aimed to promote solutions that would reduce plastic use, minimize the amount of garbage that goes to the sea and streams, and encourage sustainable strategies for businesses. The seminar covered various themes, including solutions for water consumption, organic waste, biogas, and organic fertilizer. The former President of the Republic, José Ramos-Horta, also spoke on the importance of protecting the environment and reducing plastic use. The initiative demonstrates that advancements in technology can provide businesses with a sustainable solution to reach a wider audience and promote environmental protection.

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This project is also based on the idea and initiative of Barbara. Both the seminar and the final implementation were accompanied by herself and her team. The background was the desolate situation with the waste of plastic in the country itself. Since no proper waste management is integrated, it was only logical to find a material for plastic bags that is degradable in nature, can dissolve itself, so to speak, and does not burden the environment, the people and the animals.

The Market Entry Project aimed to support the development of business models for European companies in the Asian market, particularly in Indonesia, through the creation of business eco-systems. The project focused on the possibilities of the "keystone player" strategy, which aimed to ensure that even relatively small companies gained comparable market power with corresponding margins and long-term positioning with their products or services.

The project provided concrete guidelines for developing new business models for highly innovative, high-quality companies in the European market for the Indonesian mass market, as well as concrete guidelines for developing networks for the development of local business eco-systems. The project outcomes included a scenario for strengthening competitiveness in Indonesia and directly increasing the sales of European-made products and services in Indonesia. Scope Asia International offered consulting and coaching services based on the evaluation of the results achieved, as well as implementation support in the entire process of market entry of an interested company. The project introduced various products and services such as sustainable water solutions, waste management, and organic farming systems.

Barbara spearheaded projects in collaboration with Swiss companies to introduce new products aimed at solving big problems in developing countries.

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Limestone: Scope Asia International offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution for limescale protection using electromagnetic fields to prevent calcium deposition in pipes and boilers.

Ultrafiltration: The projects focused on introducing sustainable ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis solutions for converting any water resource into high-quality drinking water.

Solar-Powered Water Purification: Additionally, a solar-powered water purification and desalination system was introduced to provide access to clean water in areas with limited access to electricity.

Legionella Protection: Scope Asia's protection filters against Legionella and dangerous bacteria were also introduced as a solution to the problem of poor water quality in developing countries. These filters were installed in water pipes, shower heads, and a special Legionella filter was developed to ensure safe and clean water.

Smart BioBox Waste System: Moreover, the project also introduced smart biobox waste to energy systems to help address the issue of waste management in these countries.

Waste Water Bio-Filtration: Scope Asia's waste water bio-filtration treatment solution was also introduced to treat wastewater, and community-based waste management and organic farming systems were introduced in Bali.

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The project paved the way for sustainable solutions to be introduced to developing countries, ultimately improving the quality of life for their citizens.

The project involves the development of an automated forest and green cover monitoring system using satellite data analytics and machine learning in Timor Leste to address post-conflict recovery and deforestation. The system will use pixel-by-pixel time series trend analysis, machine learning classification, and thematic maps to monitor changes in land use, land cover, and deforestation likelihood, and provide reporting on palm tree count and monthly monitoring. The system aims to help decision-makers in government, citizens, and environmental organizations achieve multiple objectives, including reforestation policies, anti-deforestation policies, and conservation of natural habitats, while mitigating the effects of environmental degradation.

Geobrugg AG is a company that specializes in preventing natural hazards and is part of the Swiss BRUGG Group. They have obtained various patents and have their own technical department of Research and Development (R+D) that collaborates with international universities and institutes. They design, engineer, produce, commercialize and install their own systems, which allows them to offer tailored solutions based on their engineering and the latest technology. They were asked to provide a sustainable solution for slope failures and rockfalls along the Dili-Tibar-Liquiçá road in Timor-Leste by the Asian Development Bank.

Geobrugg conducted a site visit and proposed a feasible solution concept. The north facing rock formation near Tasi Tolu is approximately 1000m², with a maximal height of 25m, a length of 60m, and an inclination varying between 60° to 90°. The rock is strongly fissured fine-grained clay shale with interposed limestone parts, and areas are prone to collapse and fall out.

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Here, too, the company Geobrugg AG from Switzerland became active through an initiative of Barbara. The company visited Timor Leste on the basis of this initiative under the leadership of Barbara and was able to immediately hold talks with the relevant members of the government, which ultimately led to the implementation. Geobrugg belongs to the hidden companies with a high unique selling proposition.