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🍃Transforming rural communities in Central Nepal Supported by the JTI Foundation, Bighnaharta Nepal's bioengineering program is delivering important economic and ecological benefits to indigenous communities. Now, the Foundation’s Board has approved its next stage of expansion. The initiative starts with the planting of broom grass, which improves the stability and quality of uncultivated and degraded soil, reducing the risks of flooding and landslides. Then, members of the local communities are trained to turn broom grass into brooms, creating a new income stream. And now, the introduction of a digital application will promote wider engagement – new elements include political engagement, workshops and the recycling of broom grass agricultural waste into the local paper manufacturing industry. The success of the program has been widely featured in Nepalese media and selected for an UNDP award.🏆 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eFnYzgjZ #JTINWA

𝐈𝐂𝐏'𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝟓-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: We focus on the megatrends 🌍 climate change and 🔝 youth. In 2024-2028 we will 📍 continue working in Honduras, Brazil, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Indonesia 👩👩👧👧 reach 15,800 smallholder farming families 🌿 reach 5,000 youth keep supporting the participants of our projects in: 💯 improving their livelihoods 💵 increasing the competitiveness of farmer organizations 🌽 applying farm diversification strategies 🌱 implementing regenerative agriculture and agroforestry. To accomplish this, all seven ICP shareholders committed to this new 5-year strategy: Delta Cafés, Franck , Joh. Johannson Kaffe, Lavazza Group, Löfbergs, Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), Tchibo. Furthermore, we are cooperating with Sida and Austrian Development Agency as public partners and The J.M. Smucker Co. as a private partner in addition to various local organizations and institutions in the project countries. 🙏 #DevelopmentCooperation #TropicalAgriculture #ImprovingLivelihoods #CoffeeFarming #CoffeeProduction #Honduras

🌾 Exploring Opportunities for Inclusive Business in Thailand's Agrifood Systems 🚜🌱 In #Thailand, over 60% of the low-income population is employed in #agriculture and food systems, earning less than $120 per month. 📉 By fostering inclusive businesses in these sectors, we can boost efficiency, profitability, and the income of #smallholderfarmers — ultimately driving #povertyreduction and promoting #sustainabledevelopment. The 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 explores key opportunities for inclusive business models and provides actionable recommendations for their support and growth. 📑 🔗 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gcYu3Nah United Nations ESCAP | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) | #OSMEP

🌱 ✨ MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) is an international economic development organization that creates business solutions to poverty. At our recent Key Partners Meeting's Panel Conversation on "Promoting Responsible and Sustainable Agriculture Investments", MEDA Philippines Country Director Natalie Macawaris spoke about the Resilience and Inclusion through Investment for Sustainable Agrikultura (RIISA) project, which seeks to integrate Gendered-Environmental, Social and Governance practices to help improve the current business practices of actors in the cacao industry. 👨🌾 👩🌾 The RIISA project integrates G-ESG principles into the cacao industry, connects farmers with markets, and offers training to boost productivity and income. MEDA encourages their supported cooperatives and SMEs in adopting regenerative farming practices through the RIISA smart incentives program. This support allows farmers to manage the transition to regenerative practices without facing high economic costs. Read more about the involvement of the private sector in Philippine agriculture: https://lnkd.in/gt94DSbK Read more about the RIISA project: meda.org/projects/riisa #GrowRight | #InvestingInAgri | #PhilippineAgriculture

🌱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! 🌱 Last Friday, our partner Agricultural University of Athens AUA OFC proudly introduced RURBANIVE Project EU to agri-food and business experts from Cambodia during a study visit of the 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 at the 📍 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴. This engaging session took place within the 𝗘𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗺𝘂𝘀+ 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚: "𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲", a vital initiative to empower Asia’s least-developed agrarian regions. 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 aims to promote agricultural innovation in Asia's least-developed agrarian countries by increasing, first, the innovation capacity of Asian HEIs, and second, by providing farmers and agribusiness practitioners solutions for more sustainable and climate-resilient business growth. 🌿 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸! #Rural #Urban #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #Immersiveness #SocialInnovation

As one of the many coastal regions grappling with the detrimental effects of plastic pollution, #Mombasa serves as a microcosm of the broader challenges faced by marine ecosystems worldwide. By examining Mombasa’s efforts, policymakers, researchers, and environmental advocates can gain invaluable insights into effective strategies for mitigating the impacts of plastic pollution on oceanic health and the livelihoods of coastal communities. Moreover, understanding the dual nature of this struggle—both as a threat and an opportunity—underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions that not only combat pollution but also foster sustainable economic development. 🌊 Read our latest publication under the Urban Performance Index (UPI) to discover how the lessons drawn from Mombasa’s experience can inform and inspire collective action on a global scale to preserve our oceans for future generations. ⬇ Developed by Economist Impact, in collaboration with UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), the #UPI is designed to gauge sustainable development in cities globally.

🌾 Regional Forum Seeks Solutions to Challenges in Rice Value Chain Development 🌾 The regional forum on low-emission rice farming kicked off in Hanoi on September 9, aiming to foster collaboration, build consensus, and address challenges in developing a sustainable rice value chain. 🔹 Event Overview: Jointly organized by Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the World Bank-led FOLUR Impact Programme, the forum brought together 120 participants, including 70 international delegates from FOLUR member countries, UN agencies, international organizations, and businesses. 🔹 Key Highlights: - Mariam Sherman, Country Director of the World Bank for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, highlighted successful results from sustainable agricultural projects in the Mekong Delta, showing significant improvements: ▫ 30% increase in profits. ▫ 25% decrease in production costs. ▫ 1.5 million tonnes reduction in CO2 emissions. - Vietnam's Ambitious Goals: ▫ The project aims to develop one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice. ▫ Vietnam has committed to net-zero emissions by 2050 and actively participates in global sustainability initiatives. 🔹 Challenges and Solutions: - Dr. Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, Director of MARD’s Department of International Cooperation, emphasized the need for collaborative efforts from government, private sectors, and farmers. - Access to Finance: A critical factor in enabling investments in new technologies and improving economic efficiency. The forum, running until September 12, provides a platform for discussions on enhancing access to finance, adopting effective practices, and advancing science and technology for a sustainable and low-emission rice value chain. 🌱 Vietnam's Commitment: The country is ready to engage in South-South cooperation to share knowledge and experiences in rice production and sustainable agriculture. #RiceFarming #SustainableAgriculture #LowEmissionRice #VietnamAgriculture #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateAction #TradeInt #BKE #BrianKnowExim

🌱 Dive into the future of farming with our latest insights on Asia's horticultural market!  . 🛒 𝙷𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚞𝚕𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚊𝚕 𝚖𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚎𝚝 𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝙰𝚜𝚒𝚊 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟺-𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼 ⚙️ . 💡 Technological Advancements 💡 Sustainable Practices  💡 Changing Consumer Preferences 💡 Regional Trade and Export Opportunities 💡 Government Initiatives and Support . We're exploring the forces that will drive growth from 2024-2026. Whether you're a farmer or in agribusiness, these trends are the seeds for success you need to plant NOW! 🚜💼  . 📌Read on to cultivate your strategy for the green revolution ahead 👉 https://lnkd.in/giMqXfaT. . 🚀Come and grow your knowledge and harvest the benefits at HAN Asia 2025 📅 12-14 March 2025 📍  IMPACT, Bangkok co-located with VIV Asia and Meat Pro Asia . #HorticultureAsia #SustainableFarming #TechInAg #MarketTrends2024 #GreenRevolution #AgriBusiness #FutureOfFarming

🌍 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧–𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 (𝐆𝐀𝐁𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒) 𝑻𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒄 3: 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉, 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒐-𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆 𝑨𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 📅  𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 2-4 December 2024 📍  𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. This event, organized by Subsahara-Afrika Initiative der Deutschen Wirtschaft (SAFRI), in collaboration with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa (AHK Eastern Africa) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, will focus on the future of agriculture in Africa, with an emphasis on agritech, agro-processing, and value addition.  🔋 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬: ➡️ Digital Technologies in Agriculture: Enhancing agricultural productivity through digital innovations. ➡️ Precision Farming & Supply Chain Solutions: Implementing advanced techniques for efficient farming, supply chain management, and improved market access. ➡️ Research and Development Collaboration: Strengthening partnerships in research and development to drive agritech innovation. ➡️ Agro-processing & Value Addition: Exploring techniques and technologies for value addition and establishing local agro-processing industries. ➡️ Post-Harvest Loss Reduction: Implementing effective processing solutions to minimize losses. ➡️ Cold Storage Solutions: Leveraging advanced storage methods to preserve the quality of agricultural products. Join us at GABS 2024 to explore how cutting-edge technologies and strategic partnerships can transform agriculture in Africa. DIHK, Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft (German - African Business Association), BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V., BGA Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana (AHK Ghana) AHK Algérie Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chambre Allemande de Commerce et d'Industrie au Maroc German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Egypt) German-Tunisian Chamber of Industry and Commerce Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Angola (AHK Angola) Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Côte d’Ivoire - AHK Côte d’Ivoire   #Agritech #GABS2024 #GermanAfricanBusinessSummit #AgroProcessing #ValueAddition #SustainableAgriculture #DigitalFarming #AfricanAgriculture #SAFRI #AHKEasternAfrica #AgriculturalInnovation #SupplyChain #PostHarvestLoss #ColdStorage #FarmToMarket #AfricanEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #FoodSecurity #PrecisionFarming #AgricultureGrowth #GlobalAgriculture #SmartFarming #ResearchAndDevelopment #FoodProcessing #AgriculturalTechnology #TechInAgriculture #AgTech #AgriBusiness #FarmInnovation #RuralDevelopment #ClimateSmartAgriculture #AgriculturePartnerships #SmartAgriculture #SmartAgriculture #AHK #DIHK #BMWK #PartnerforEasternAfrica