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  • Annual Report 2017

    2017 was the second year of implementation of our 2016-2020 strategic plan, aiming at innovative scalable solutions for sustainable trade to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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    Annual Report 2017

  • Driving Innovations in Smallholder Engagement

    This report presents findings and best practices from our innovating partners; empowering farmers through service delivery, while generating sustainable returns to their businesses.

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    Driving Innovations in Smallholder Engagement

  • Gender Toolkit and Guide

    Gender is a key impact theme in IDH’s 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, in which we set out to embed gender equality into our transformation strategy. We developed the Gender Toolkit, a resource that aims to raise awareness, encourage, and inspire to integrate gender aspects into supply chain approaches.

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    Gender Toolkit and Guide

Publications

  • IRBC Floriculture annual report for year 2

    The annual report for the second year of the IRBC Floriculture captures the activities, outputs, and remaining plans for the IRBC Floriculture and its members. The report is written in…

    IRBC Floriculture annual report for year 2

  • Executive Summary: Assessing IDH’s contribution to public good impacts at scale (2016–20)

    The objective of IDH -The Sustainable Trade Initiative is to improve the economic, social and environmental sustainability of production systems in developing countries through sector systemic change. This…

    Executive Summary: Assessing IDH’s contribution to public good impacts at scale (2016–20)

  • IDH Sustainable Trade Management Response

    KPMG has submitted their final impact evaluation of IDH’s 2016-2020 Program Portfolio. Research by external organizations allow us to understand and improve our work as convenors seeking to develop and…

    IDH Sustainable Trade Management Response

  • Report of Proceedings: Consultation on Responsible Sourcing of Edible Oils

    This report of proceedings captures the Consultation on Responsible Sourcing of Edible Oils event hosted by IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative and …

    Report of Proceedings: Consultation on Responsible Sourcing of Edible Oils

  • Learning from Landscapes

    Landscape approaches and their impact Evaluating IDH efforts in creating cohesive conservation Following five years of IDH’s Landscape Program, KIT Royal Tropical Institute and Unique Land Use carried…

    Learning from Landscapes

  • Farm & Cooperative Investment Program: Impact Analysis

    IDH initiated the Farm and Cooperative Investment Programme (FCIP) with the government of Cote d’Ivoire (Le Conseil du Café Cacao) in 2017 to improve cooperative investment and farmer prosperity. As…

    Farm & Cooperative Investment Program: Impact Analysis

  • Floriculture sector statistics

    This report provides an overview of key statistics of floriculture production and trade flows. The report has been developed within the framework of the IRBC Agreement Floriculture and is meant…

    Floriculture sector statistics

  • Recommendations for a Due Diligence Action Plan (NL)

    Between March and October 2021, Van Hulsen Consulting has supported companies under the IRBC agreement for the floricultural sector in the implementation of due due diligence. As one of their…

    Recommendations for a Due Diligence Action Plan (NL)

  • 2-Pager: Roadmap to a Sustainable Cocoa Sector in Liberia

    The Liberian government, together with the private sector, civil society, research organizations and farmers’ organizations active in the Liberian cocoa sector agreed to collaborate through the Roadmap to…

    2-Pager: Roadmap to a Sustainable Cocoa Sector in Liberia

  • Roadmap to Sustainable Cocoa in Liberia

    Towards a sustainable and economically viable cocoa sector, that brands Liberia as a source of high quality, environmentally friendly and ethically introduced cocoa beans & cocoa related products.

    Roadmap to Sustainable Cocoa in Liberia

  • Explanatory note due diligence & EU legislation (Dutch)

    On 2 December, the Secretariat of the IRBC agreement for the Floriculture Sector, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ‘Glastuinbouw Nederland’, Royal FloraHolland, Tuinbranche Nederland and the Association of Dutch…

    Explanatory note due diligence & EU legislation (Dutch)

  • Improving Income and Nutrition of Smallholder Tea Farmers in Southern Tanzania

    Agricon Boresha Chai fosters sustainable livelihoods, nutrition, and gender equality among tea farming families in Southern Tanzania. Funded by the European Union, Agricon Boresha Chai promotes the inclusiveness, productivity, competitiveness,…

    Improving Income and Nutrition of Smallholder Tea Farmers in Southern Tanzania

  • SDM Case Study: Ikanga Tea Factory, Tanzania

    Ikanga Tea Company Limited (Ikanga) is located in Southern highlands of Tanzania in Njombe region. The Company is a subsidiary company of the DL Group, who purchased it from Rift…

    SDM Case Study: Ikanga Tea Factory, Tanzania

  • SDM Case Study: Rungwe and Busokelo Tea Cooperative Joint Enterprise, Tanzania

    Rungwe and Busokelo Tea Cooperative Joint Enterprise (RBTC-JE) has the vision to socially and economically empower tea growing communities of Rungwe district in Tanzania, while substantially contributing to national prosperity…

    SDM Case Study: Rungwe and Busokelo Tea Cooperative Joint Enterprise, Tanzania

  • DISCO newsletter 03 | December 2021

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    DISCO newsletter 03 | December 2021