Tapok-Tapok sa Kakaw Piyesta: Shaping the future of Philippine Cacao through partnerships
Chocolate, with its rich and indulgent flavors, is one of life’s greatest pleasures, delighting consumers worldwide. As global demand for...
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Resilience and Inclusion through Investment for Sustainable Agrikultura: Strategic Learning Agenda
The Resilience and Inclusion through Investment for Sustainable Agrikultura (RIISA) Project, led by Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) Philippines, aims to create
gender-inclusive, environmentally sustainable livelihoods and profitable agribusinesses for smallholder cacao farmers. The project seeks to directly support 5,400 farmers, 40% of whom are women, and indirectly benefit 35,000 farmers through cooperatives, associations, and SMEs.
A key strategy in the project is the Strategic Learning Agenda (SLA), which focuses on co-developing and disseminating learning products on Gendered-Environmental, Social, and Governance (G-ESG) practices. The SLA aims to drive positive change in the cacao sector, promoting knowledge sharing and the adoption of G-ESG approaches. MEDA Philippines and PPSA are working together to develop learning products and facilitate knowledge exchange to improve the awareness of key enabling actors on G-ESG approaches that can be applied within the cacao market system and help improve the cacao industry.
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Sustainability Is Everybody's Business:
A Thought Leadership Article
Kennemer Group Chief Executive Officer
and Founder Simon Bakker shares about their journey in integrating sustainability and inclusivity into the cacao industry. By fostering partnerships and empowering smallholder farmers through financial inclusion, agroforestry, and climate programs, Kennemer aims to build resilient, sustainable communities while addressing environmental and social challenges.
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