Business as Unusual the 2SCALE Project: Highlights 2015
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2015
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The report highlights the main objectives and achievements of the 2SCALE project. It showcases the successful coexistence of profit and development objectives and the collaboration between African smallholder farmers and private firms for mutual benefit. It emphasizes the project's focus on inclusive business partnerships, the creation of networks connecting farmers to markets and other players, and the emphasis on the "base of the pyramid" consumers. It also explains the project's achievements, such as the number of farmers and partners involved, the pilot programs for low-cost, healthy food products, and the support from various institutions. The report concludes by discussing the project's funding model, private sector investments, and the partnerships established for different agricultural commodities in multiple countries.
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Sustainable agriculture, Food technology, Partnerships, Smallholder farmers