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    2SCALE Faits Saillants 2020
    (2020) IFDC
    2SCALE est une initiative de collaboration qui travaille avec le secteur privé local pour développer des réseaux agroalimentaires durables. Elle permet de mettre en relation des producteurs à petite échelle entre eux, ainsi qu'avec des acheteurs, des transformateurs de produits et d'autres partenaires fournissant des biens et des services. Grâce à des partenariats public-privé (PPP), des formations, des conseils techniques et des liens commerciaux sont proposés pour aider les producteurs et autres petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) à devenir plus compétitifs et réactifs face aux nouvelles opportunités. Cette approche crée des clusters d'entreprises agricoles qui soutiennent les économies locales et créent des emplois. Importamment, 2SCALE a démontré que le concept d'entreprise inclusive - les agriculteurs et autres entrepreneurs travaillant ensemble dans un but mutuel - n'est pas seulement un idéal théorique, mais aussi une approche pratique et efficace du développement. Lancé en juin 2012, 2SCALE est entré dans sa deuxième phase de mise en œuvre en 2019. À la fin de 2020, les fondations ont été posées pour 65 nouveaux partenariats commerciaux dans 8 pays et quatre sous-secteurs - produits de base, produits frais, oléagineux et produits animaux. Malgré les défis posés par la pandémie de COVID-19, 2SCALE a continué à mettre en œuvre ses activités en utilisant des approches à distance, numériques et créatives. Ce rapport met en évidence les progrès réalisés en 2020, y compris la finalisation du portefeuille de partenariats, l'impact de COVID-19 sur les opérations et les réalisations concernant les principaux indicateurs d'impact. 2SCALE est financé par le gouvernement néerlandais et mis en œuvre par l'IFDC, le BoP Innovation Center et le SNV en collaboration avec un large éventail de partenaires, dont des entreprises privées, des banques, des agences du secteur public et des institutions de recherche.
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    2SCALE Highlights 2020
    (2020) IFDC
    2SCALE is a program that collaborates with the local private sector to build sustainable agribusiness networks. It connects small-scale farmers, buyers, processors, and other partners to improve competitiveness and respond to new opportunities. The program operates through public-private partnerships, providing training, technical advice, and business linkages. The publication highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2SCALE program. Due to travel restrictions, the program had to adapt and rely on remote coordination and digital approaches to continue its activities. Despite the challenges, the program established 65 new business partnerships in 2020, focusing on staples, fresh produce, oil seeds, and animal products. The report also mentions the targets set for the program, including improving access to nutritious food for 1 million Base of the Pyramid (BoP) consumers, developing inclusive business with 5,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), improving the livelihoods of 750,000 smallholder farmers, and scaling over 60 public-private partnerships in Sub-Saharan Africa. The impact of COVID-19 on the program's activities and the challenges faced by business champions are discussed. It mentions how restrictions affect business interactions, supply chains, and governance. The material also provides a specific example of the dairy sector in Mali, where farmers and businesses struggled with reduced demand and transportation limitations.
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    2SCALE Highlights 2021
    (2021) IFDC
    The 2SCALE project faced significant challenges in 2021 due to COVID-19, political instability, and insecurity in Ethiopia, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. These issues affected program implementation and hindered the operations of program actors at various levels. Despite these challenges, the program achieved significant progress and met most of its targets for the year. The program established 62 active public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the field, with multi-year Partnership Agreements signed between business champions and IFDC (on behalf of 2SCALE consortium members). Four pilot partnerships were initiated in South Sudan and Egypt, focusing on post-conflict areas and private sector development in favorable agribusiness environments. A mid-term review (MTR) was conducted to assess the program's processes and results, leading to valuable insights and recommendations for program improvement. A post-monitoring evaluation of Phase 1 PPPs demonstrated that 80% of the partnerships were still active, and 60% of the business champions were experiencing growth and expanding their operations. To strengthen PPPs and achieve program targets, 2SCALE engaged with six supportive partners to introduce innovation, quality inputs, and successful financial models. Collaborations were established with organizations such as the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and CARE Netherlands to enhance support for business champions and smallholder farmers. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the program organized a team-building event in Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire, following strict COVID-19 protocols. This event boosted team spirit and reinforced the program's strategy for increased impact in 2022. Thus, the 2SCALE program overcame numerous obstacles and achieved notable milestones in 2021, including the formalization of all active PPPs, initiation of pilot partnerships, mid-term assessments, emphasis on Agribusiness Clusters (ABCs), sub-sector change idea implementation, and successful private sector contributions. The program's efforts increased BoP consumers' inclusion in the food system, improved market access for smallholder farmers, adoption of eco-friendly practices, and overall progress toward its impact indicators.
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    Resilient Efficient Agribusiness Chains (REACH)- Uganda 2020 Annual Report: Self-Propelled Private SectorDriven Progress in Potato and Rice in Uganda
    (2020) IFDC
    This report discusses the role of the private sector in driving agricultural progress during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda, focusing on farming as a business (FaaB) and climate-smart agriculture (CSA). The study examines the impact of COVID-19 on the private sector, particularly on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and how some businesses demonstrated resilience through innovation and adaptation. The paper highlights the progress made by REACH-Uganda's private sector partners in implementing detailed collaboration agreements (DCAs) and their investments in rice and potato farming. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, various partners achieved positive outcomes, including increased sales turnover and job creation, benefiting both farmers and the local economy