PIND Collaborates With Akwa Ibom Skills Centre to Strengthen Youth Employability Through Cross-Learning
Addressing youth unemployment requires more than providing technical skills training. It demands training systems that prepare young people for the realities of the labour market by integrating employability skills, private sector partnerships, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and structured pathways into decent work. To advance this approach, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), through […]
Leveraging Strategic Partnerships to Accelerate Cassava Productivity and Youth Employment
Partnerships play a critical role in transforming agricultural systems and creating sustainable opportunities for young people. Recognizing this, the Women in Sourcing and Enterprise (WISE) Program continues to build strategic alliances that connect farmers, businesses, researchers, and development actors to innovative solutions that can drive productivity and inclusive growth. In April 2026, implementing partners of […]
Strengthening Farmer Capacity Through Climate-Smart Cassava Production Practices
Improving agricultural productivity begins with improving access to knowledge. Across the Niger Delta, many cassava farmers continue to face challenges related to low yields, limited access to improved planting materials, and inadequate knowledge of modern production techniques. As a result, average cassava yields remain significantly below their potential, limiting incomes and reducing the profitability of […]
Building Strong Local Partnerships to Scale Inclusive Cassava Production
Strong local enterprises are critical to building sustainable agricultural value chains and creating meaningful economic opportunities for young women. Recognizing this, the Women in Sourcing and Enterprise (WISE) Program has onboarded 10 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to drive implementation of its cassava outgrower model across six states in the Edo/Delta Cluster: Delta, Edo, Akwa […]
Unlocking Land, Mechanization, and Security for Young Women Farmers Through Strategic Partnerships
Creating sustainable employment opportunities in agriculture requires more than training and access to finance. Young women entering the agricultural sector often face structural barriers such as limited access to land, inadequate mechanization services, and insecurity around farming communities. These challenges continue to constrain productivity, limit income generation, and discourage participation in commercial agriculture. Through the […]
PIND and Abia State Government Strengthen Institutional Governance for Inclusive Economic Development
Sustainable development requires strong institutions that can plan effectively, coordinate across sectors, and respond to emerging social and economic challenges. Recognizing this, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is deepening its collaboration with the Abia State Government to strengthen governance systems that support resilient livelihoods, inclusive economic growth, and long-term development. […]
Scaling Market-Led Extension Services to Build Agricultural Resilience in the Niger Delta
Improving agricultural productivity requires more than distributing improved inputs—it depends on building strong local service ecosystems that enable farmers to access practical knowledge, quality technologies, and reliable advisory support throughout the farming season. Through its Market Systems Development (MSD) Program, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is strengthening a network of […]
PIND Strengthens Community-Led Peacebuilding Systems Across Host Community Development Trusts
Building peaceful and resilient communities requires more than responding to conflict—it requires strong local institutions that can prevent tensions, manage grievances, and foster dialogue before disputes escalate. Through its Peacebuilding Programme, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is strengthening the capacity of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) to serve as drivers […]
PIND and Plan International Nigeria Partner to Advance Gender Equality and Inclusive Development in the Niger Delta
Inclusive development is only possible when women, young people, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and decision-making processes. Recognizing this, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and Plan International Nigeria have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), […]
