Region: Southern Africa
Leading brands improve performance on sustainable cotton but many fall short
Leading international retailers C&A, H&M, M&S and Maxingvest (eg. Tchibo) have joined IKEA as "frontrunners" in 2017’s Sustainable Cotton Ranking,…
02 October 2017
Blog: From Aid to Investment with Climate and Migration as Drivers
Solidaridad has always strived to be at the forefront of sustainability innovations. But the world is changing quickly and needs…
12 September 2017
Agribusiness expert Mandla Nkomo appointed director of Solidaridad Southern Africa
With over 19 years’ experience establishing agribusinesses and facilitating market linkages between established commercial entities and rural communities, Mandla Nkomo…
13 July 2017
Blog: Ethical Branding – overpromise and underdeliver?
In this month's blog, Solidaridad Executive Director Nico Roozen takes a look at the history and pitfalls of sustainability labels…
20 April 2017
Speech: How to overcome three paradoxes for smallholder farmers
Solidaridad Executive Director Nico Roozen was invited to speak about global challenges for ensuring sustainable supply chains during a conference…
13 April 2017
06 April 2017
Agribusiness takes the lead at African Landscapes Dialogue
Solidaridad hosted a discussion session on the role of agribusiness in landscapes during the African Landscape Dialogue (6-10 March 2017)…
23 March 2017
Blog: Sustainable development demands gender inclusivity
Solidaridad has established a gender task force to ensure that inclusivity remains an effective component of its global sustainability programmes.…
17 March 2017
Learning livestock management
While a growing middle class in the Southern African region has led to a steady growth in the demand for…
13 March 2017
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Supporting good agriculture
Much like other regions of the world, smallholder soy producers in Southern Africa often suffer from low productivity. Solidaridad's soy…
