Enabling Policies Archives - Page 5 of 12

Advancing Rural Women’s Participation in Responsible Agriculture in Sierra Leone

Gender discrimination in Sierra Leone is real, and rural women working in agriculture often find themselves on society’s margins. Recognizing…

06 November 2023

Promoting Entrepreneurs in Agriculture One Farmer at a Time

Aquaculture Cocoa West Africa Enabling Policies Finance & Investment Good Agricultural Practices Supportive Business Ecosystems

Patrick Newman Kortey has become a household name in the local Boase Sibi community in Ghana. As an entrepreneur and…

30 October 2023

Patrick Cortey, cocoa farmer and entrepreneur in Ghana

CARBON FARMING ACADEMY CONNECTS SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO INTERNATIONAL CARBON MARKETS

Cocoa Coffee Central America East & Central Africa South America Carbon Climate Enabling Policies Supportive Business Ecosystems

The Carbon Farming Academy, a learning programme developed by Solidaridad and Rabobank, provides training opportunities to producers, field officers, and…

23 October 2023

FEMINISATION OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN: ENSURING GREATER GENDER INCLUSIVITY AND PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE

Asia Enabling Policies Gender & Youth Labor Rights

In agriculture, gender inclusivity is one of the biggest elephants in the room. A conceptual model, recently implemented by Solidaridad…

14 October 2023

By enrolling women dairy farmers with the milk collection centre of a prominent milk marketing company in the country, women are getting a better price for their milk, but more importantly, the money is directly transferred to their bank account, giving them ownership.

Collaborating for Policy Reform in Zambia’s Cotton Sector

Cotton & Textiles Southern Africa Enabling Policies Supportive Business Ecosystems

Zambia's cotton industry faces numerous challenges which hinder its growth and sustainability. In response, Solidaridad launched its RECLAIM Sustainability! programme…

04 October 2023

Lobbying and advocacy help to develop agricultural value chains

Coffee Central America Latin America Enabling Policies Gender & Youth Supportive Business Ecosystems

Coffee production in Honduras relies on the development of sustainable and inclusive value chains. The country is a world leader…

29 September 2023

The Small Farmer Atlas: 10,000 small-scale farmers sharing their thoughts on sustainability

In our Breakfast Brief today, Jeroen takes us on a journey through the world of the Small Farmer Atlas. Picture…

25 September 2023

Solidaridad supports letter calling for EU lawmakers to include the right to a living income in the CSDDD

Europe Enabling Policies

EU policymakers are currently negotiating a historic piece of legislation, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), that could require…

21 September 2023