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What are the barriers to implementing landscape approaches for sustainable commodity sourcing? Listen to the podcast 🎙️ IDH’s global director of landscapes, Matthew Spencer, joined Innovation Forum’s podcast, and spoke with Tobias Webb about the practicalities and challenges of implementing landscape approaches. The interview focuses on how business and stakeholders can align their efforts for long-term sustainability and environmental protection, emphasizing the importance of collaboration at both local and governmental levels. 🔗Listen here: https://lnkd.in/etqSeMzF #SustainableLandUse #LandscapeApproaches #StakeholderCollaboration #Podcast

A powerful example of the impact of inclusion in action is the story of Amaati, a company that has revolutionized the fonio value chain in Africa. Salma Abdulai, Co-Founder and CEO of AMAATI CO. LTD, revealed, ‘The biggest impact created is the over 22,000 jobs that Amaati has created in the fonio value chain, and that alone can be valued at over $200,000 in two years.’ What began with just 10 landowners has now expanded to over 5,000 smallholder women farmers and 1,600 men farmers. Inclusion is the engine that drives food systems transformation. By involving youth and women in key agricultural value chains, we’re not just fostering economic growth; we’re reshaping the very fabric of Africa’s food systems. As we convene at AFS Forum, let’s explore how these inclusive strategies can be scaled and replicated across the continent, accelerating the transformation of our food systems for the benefit of youth and women. #Amaati #AFS #SustainableTrade #MarketTransforation #SME https://lnkd.in/eXrUdDhM  

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄! 🌍 Africa stands at a pivotal moment. To meet the ambitious goals of the Malabo declaration by 2025 and the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, we must embrace #Innovation and #Scale it across food systems.  Today we spotlight a powerful success story from Rwanda. Meet “Icyerekezo 20-31 TABA”, a farmer cooperative that has transformed its maize sourcing strategy to help fight malnutrition. Through #innovating its supply chain and making a commitment to integrate women within every aspect of its operations, it has not only increased maize production but improved its maize quality. This is more than innovating its supply chain – it is about transforming the lives of the local community. It serves as a shinning example for other cooperatives to follow. Curious how this forward-thinking farmer cooperative did it? Learn the strategic decisions that fueled its success and the innovations that brought a remarkable return on investment to the company while making a lasting impact in the community 👉 Read the full story https://lnkd.in/eSYvattu #AFSForum2024 #FoodSystemsTransformation #InnovationAccelarateScale IDH Intelligence AFS Forum Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd

In an era marked by increasing global conflicts and disruptions in food supply chains, the resilience of Africa’s food systems is more crucial than ever. With many African nations heavily reliant on imported food, these global uncertainties pose a significant risk to our food security and economic stability. At African Food Systems Forum, we’ll delve into how intra-African trade can be a game-changer for the African continent. By boosting trade within #Africa, we can enhance food security, reduce waste, and drive economic growth. Strengthening intra-African trade not only creates a more robust and self-reliant food system but also mitigates the impact of global disruptions. Kebba Colley, Value Chain Transformation Global Director at IDH, advocates for a transformative approach to domestic food value chains. He emphasizes that market actors and governments have a unique opportunity to drive this transformation. By focusing on increasing intra-African trade, we can reduce our dependency on food imports, bolster foreign reserves, and build a more sustainable and resilient food system. Join us as we explore pathways to a more connected and prosperous Africa, where intra-African trade unlocks the full potential of our food systems and enhances our ability to navigate global uncertainties. Let’s come together to shape a future where Africa’s food systems thrive on regional cooperation and sustainable solutions. Want to know more? Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ed8CVRYX #SustainableTrade #Valuechaintransformation #FoodSystemsTransformation #Intratrade #AFS

The upcoming African Food Systems Forum in September 2024 will focus on the transformative work happening across Africa’s food systems. One of the impactful projects highlighted during the event will be the Developing Inclusive Grain Value Chains in hashtag #Nigeria (DIGVCN). This project, a collaboration between IDH, Nestlé, and TechnoServe, has significantly improved the livelihoods of over 22,000 smallholder farmers by providing essential training, facilitating access to finance, and enhancing market opportunities. With achievements like €7.7 million in input credit, the creation of over 262,000 jobs, and the widespread adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, the project has made strides in strengthening the grain value chain and fostering economic growth. The Forum will offer an opportunity to delve into these successes, exploring how similar approaches can be scaled and adapted across different regions to build a more resilient and inclusive food system throughout Africa. Register here and join us: https://agrf.org/

In this video, we take you to Mbeya, in Tanzania where Raphael Group’s innovative strategies are empowering women smallholders, boosting rice and beans production, and uplifting communities. Learn how their work, supported by strategic partners (our IDH teams, Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank, Yara International Obo Investment Group, LLC tanzania agricultural research institute USHIRIBE consortium and others ), is driving sustainable value chain development in the region. See the challenges they faced, the impact they've created, and the vision they’re helping to bring to life. #Innovation #Genderempowerment #Marketleddevelopment  Kafui Adjogatse, CFA patrick kagathi, CPA Ann Kitonga Carolijn Gommans Steven de Jonge Lazaro Mwakipesile

IDH Ghana and the Horticulture Business Platform (HBP), under the Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council (GNBCC), convened over 250 stakeholders for a four-day horticultural market event. This event is part of the national horticultural sector transformation under the Grains for Growth (G4G) Plus program, a partnership between IDH Ghana, the Mastercard Foundation, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ghana, and HBP. The program aims to address supply chain gaps and foster collaboration in Ghana’s grains and #horticultural sectors. The event gathered small-scale producers, trade association executives, Market Queens, supply chain actors, and government representatives, including officials from the Ministries of Food and Agriculture, Trade and Industry, and various regulatory bodies. Private sector participants included Kivo Ghana, Sankofa Spices, and the Ghana Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association. Key discussions focused on bridging local supply gaps, enhancing import substitution, and improving food security through collaboration. IDH Ghana Country Director, Robert Asugre, emphasized: “There are challenges in this sector, but also potential for creating shared value. This conference aims to find powerful solutions to empower the sector's growth.” Dutch Agriculture Counsellor, Inge Tenniglo, highlighted the Netherlands' support for Ghana's horticulture and urged stakeholders to make the sector more attractive to youth. “Horticulture plays a significant role in economic growth, with the sector growing at 10%. Improved diets are essential, as vegetable consumption in Ghana is about half the recommended amount.” Mastercard Foundation Agriculture Lead, Daniel Ninson, expressed satisfaction with the event: “The discussions were insightful, aligning with our goals to identify opportunities for youth in the sector. We look forward to further engagement and support to advance livelihoods and food security.” The event concluded with a joint action plan to develop a sourcing and supply roadmap, validated and piloted by stakeholders. IDH will facilitate collaborations and investments in irrigation, quality seeds, technology, market structures, and standardization. Stakeholders also called for increased government support to meet international standards. #Ghana #valuechains #SustainableTrade 

Agri SMEs are the driving force behind Africa’s food systems transformation. Those that innovate are not just surviving—they're thriving, leading the way in building resilient and inclusive economies across the continent. Our latest Inclusive Business Model Review highlights Raphael Group Limited, a company based in Mbeya, Tanzania. Over the past five years, from 2019 to 2024, Raphael Group has implemented key innovations within the rice and beans value chain. What’s their secret? Innovations like service coalitions, tripartite financing, and farmer information management systems. These strategies, along with other design drivers, have not only boosted the company’s revenue through increased rice and beans production but have also empowered women and youth, created jobs, and contributed to community development in Mbeya. Curious to learn more? Explore the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eeHtG68q Learn about innovations here: Service coalition: https://lnkd.in/eZpKP8gd Tripartite financing agreements: https://lnkd.in/eWS2itFD Farmer information management systems: https://lnkd.in/eSt9Af2v #FoodSystemsTransformation #Innovation   Steven de Jonge Ann Kitonga Mary Mwema Lazaro Mwakipesile Kafui Adjogatse, CFA patrick kagathi, CPA Wouter van Monsjou Carolijn Gommans

📢𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 IDH is excited to be a returning partner for Innovation Forum’s industry-leading Sustainable Commodities and Land Use Forum. The two-day business conference will showcase real-world solutions to transform commodity supply chains. We'll address how businesses can turn regulation into opportunity, regenerate landscapes, and assess what supply chain transformation means on-the-ground for farmers, forests, biodiversity, and nature. 🗓 22-23 October 📍The conference will take place at the Hotel Casa Amsterdam, Eerste Ringdijkstraat 4 in Amsterdam,1097, The Netherlands. Visit our website and register to secure your place at the conference. Use our discount code ‘IDH10’ for 10% off your pass⤵ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/evXcf4RA #TransformingMarkets #SupplyChain #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableBusiness #Event

🤝In 2019, our business analytics team partnered with Union Service Stores Limited (USSL) in Tanzania to develop a smallholder-inclusive sourcing model for the maize value chain, reducing the company’s reliance on traders. 5 years later, our team assessed the impact of integrating their recommendations, and the results are inspiring: smallholder incomes have significantly increased, surpassing initial projections, and maize production volumes have increased. Despite higher production costs due to local fertilizer price hikes triggered by the Russian-Ukrainian war, the positive impact on smallholders and the company itself are great to see. Curious to learn more about the transformative impact on Union Service Stores? Check out the comprehensive report here! Steven de Jonge Ann Kitonga Mary Mwema Wouter van Monsjou IDH Intelligence #MarketTransformation