International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)’s Post

CONTENTS: "Somalia is a country that is extremely rich in untapped resources; its population is either herdsmen farmers or fishermen. Instead of giving aid in IDP camps, the international community should focus on supporting sustainable development projects in their areas of origin , such as investing in agriculture and fishing industries, to help these communities thrive independently. By empowering Somalis to build self-sufficient livelihoods, the cycle of dependency on aid can be broken, leading to long-term stability and prosperity for the country.

Meet two GFW #SmallGrantsFund recipients strengthening governmental and administrative forest monitoring capacity in Myanmar and Cameroon.    By working local officials and providing training on GFW tools, Forest Trends Association and AJESH are aiding forest conversation management and governance.     Learn more about all our 2024 #SmallGrantsFund grantees ➡️ https://gfw.global/3RsezNt   #protectforests #trees #forest #communityled #forestconversation #forestgovernance 

Last bid for the right policy decisions to be made for the economic & social sustainability of communities in BC that not only depend but thrive on sustainable aquaculture and their First Nations partnership. #salmonfarming #aquaculture #fnpoli #cdnpoli #bcpoli #undrip #reconciliation #firstnations #salmon #conservation #economies

From a return to agroforestry to artificial glaciers, International Land Coalition's Toolos Bostonbaev and Andita L. outline recommendations based on their experience in Kyrgyzstan on how we can improve water use and increase food security. #kyrgyzstan #water #food #glaciers

From #conflictdiamonds to conflict #beef, impacting #deforestation #indigenouspeoples #nicaragua Salama Evans the #halal industry needs to provide greater governance on source of supply... Rozi Osman Marco Tieman Tayeb Habib Prof. Dr. Rafek Saleh John G. Keogh 'Concerns about so-called conflict beef have plagued the global market. While the US exports about $12 billion of beef per year, the country also buys from countries including Nicaragua and Brazil. Nicaragua — the sixth-largest foreign exporter of fresh beef to the US last year — pledged in 2020 to monitor its cattle suppliers amid reports that ranchers were trampling on indigenous rights and hastening deforestation.'

Empowering Rodriguans: A journey into the world of exports In December last year, the #Commonwealth Secretariat, in collaboration with the @EDBMauritius, launched a pioneering initiative for the "Rodrigues Export and Market Development" project. #navakotiram #commonwealthtradecouncil #indianeconomictradeorganization #commonwealthnews #CommonwealthYouth #commonwealthcountries #CommonwealthTrade

On 19 Sep 2023, Heifer Cambodian team conducted the introduction meeting with 7 village chiefs of Chroy Svay commune about Co-SAVED project implementation activities (Prime by AEA, co-applicant: Heifer Cambodia, Funded by EU). We together continued meeting with CFi BoD to make plan for forming SHG and identify farmer entrepreneurs in each village. Project Timeline: 3 Years (2021-2024) PROJECT OBJECTIVES: - Build the capacity of fisherfolks by applying the VBHCD approach - Provide impact investment to scale up fishing businesses - Increase income of smallholder farmers - Build an inclusive market system and enhance distribution networks #AEAHeifer #fisherfolk #poorfarmers

Exciting news! The agriculture sector in Myanmar has experienced significant advancements through the efforts of the Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT), guided by a consortium under ZOA's direction. According to data research by Professor Hans Koster of VU University Amsterdam and Peter Das from ZOA, LIFT has delivered noteworthy results. Key findings include: ➟ An average increment of 3-4% in yearly earnings for farmers participating in the LIFT project, corresponding directly to each activity they undertook. ➟ A remarkable 10% increase in earnings for farmers positioned in the bottom 10% of the income spectrum. As Myanmar continues its journey towards economic development and social equity, the success story of the LIFT project offers a beacon of hope and a roadmap for future interventions. For a detailed exploration of the findings, methodology, and additional insights, visit: https://lnkd.in/erG2yzhE #Myanmar #LIFT #SustainableDevelopment #Agriculture

Illegal Somali traditional houses (Buul or Aqal Somali) are constructed in the Rangelands for the exclusive purpose of securing the livestock needs of a single individual, and always causes conflicts within the community and environmental degradation. When someone from the community Build more illegal (Buuls or Aqal Somali) in Rangelands to feed the pasture for only his livestock, it can creates disputes and conflicts among the community members, because other livestock owners may feel exluded or disadvantaged. This can strain community relationships and create divisions. Government intervention and community involvement are necessary to address this issue. Steps such as awareness and education, regulation and enforcement, finding alternative solutions (e.g: establishment of communal grazing management), community engagement, and conflict resolution, as well as monitoring and conservation, can help mitigate the negative impacts and promote sustainable resource management. #GeedBeer 🌳

Interesting read by Wandile Sihlobo in Daily Maverick There are divergent views about the effectiveness and extent to which South Africa’s agricultural policies have been implemented. Regardless of how experts feel about the capacity of the state and the policy stance of the South African government since the dawn of democracy, the one undeniable fact is that the sector has grown tremendously. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dch6e2j9 #Vumelana #stakeholders #partnership #community #communityproject #agriculture #farming #LandReform #land #government #investment #stakeholders #southafrica #environment #work #partnerships #loadshedding #safety #food #compliance #SustainableAgriculture #economy