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African cooperative thrives as a citrus producer
A South African citrus cooperative has defied the odds to grow from supplying local markets to exporting lemons, mandarins, and oranges around the world. Their success lies in a commitment to quality, investment in training, and an embrace of new technology. The cooperative is a powerful example of how innovation can transform the agricultural sector.
12 March 2024
Reducing emissions, improving conservation & livelihoods in the Amazon: Year 1 of Amazonia Connect
In its first year of implementation, Amazonia Connect laid the groundwork to scale up low-emission commodity production that builds community resilience and conservation. Over the next four years, the initiative will dramatically increase efforts to connect a wide variety of actors across three Amazon basin countries.
11 March 2024
Genuine progress in gender equity requires investing in women
Though women shoulder much of the burden of work in global value chains, including agriculture, their contributions often go unrecognized. But recognition itself is insufficient unless it is accompanied by investment in gender equity to put women on an equal footing. On International Women’s Day, this topic deserves an extra spotlight.
07 March 2024
The Feminization of Supply Chain: The changing face of agriculture
Women are the cornerstone of agriculture representing 43 percent of the workforce, globally. International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognize their contributions and highlight the need for greater investment in equitable opportunities. Neha, Gender Lead at Solidaridad Asia, shares her perspective on the importance of investing in women and Solidaridad Asia’s approach: Feminization of the Agricultural Supply Chain.