Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: July 07-13, 2024
This weekly update spotlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on criminal violence and targeted killings in Imo State. Criminal violence including targeted killings by criminal gangs and separatist militias has been a major driver of insecurity in the State. According to data (see map above), criminal violence caused over 650 fatalities [...] World MSME Day: PIND’s Contribution to MSME Development in the Niger Delta region
The Niger Delta region is home to a diverse range of resilient Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) spanning agriculture, manufacturing, services, and technology. These businesses form the backbone of our local economy, providing jobs, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable development. Recognizing the crucial role MSMEs play in the economic fabric of the region, [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: June 30 – July 06, 2024
This special edition of the weekly update highlights natural disasters in the Niger Delta with a focus on flash floods. Many communities in the Niger Delta are predisposed to recurrent flood disasters because of their low topography, especially in the coastal and riverine areas. According to data (see map above), flood disasters caused over 120 [...] Terms Of Reference (TOR) For Consultant Engagement: A Scoping Study On Access To Technical & Business Development Services In The Niger Delta
CLOSED: PROJECT BACKGROUND: PIND's Market Development project is a vital initiative focused on strengthening agricultural productivity and uplifting the economic status of farmers and small enterprises across the diverse landscapes of the Niger Delta region. Through the adoption of a market systems development (MSD) approach, the project strategically targets the root causes of market under-performance, [...] Terms Of Reference (TOR) For Consultant Engagement: Scoping Study On Access To Industrial Market And Agricultural Technology
CLOSED: PROJECT BACKGROUND: PIND's Market Development project is a vital initiative focused on strengthening agricultural productivity and uplifting the economic status of farmers and small enterprises across the diverse landscapes of the Niger Delta region. Through the adoption of a market systems development (MSD) approach, the project strategically targets the root causes of market underperformance, [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: June 23-29, 2024
This special edition of the weekly update spotlights emerging threats to public health and human security in the Niger Delta with a focus on cholera outbreak in the region. Cholera is a diarrheal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the Vibrio cholerae Bacterium. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, vomiting, muscle cramps, and [...] Terms Of Reference (TOR) For Consultant Engagement: A Scoping Assessment Of The Agricultural Inputs, Including Agricultural Seeds Market In The Niger Delta
CLOSED: PROJECT BACKGROUND: PIND's Market Development project is a vital initiative focused on strengthening agricultural productivity and uplifting the economic status of farmers and small enterprises across the diverse landscapes of the Niger Delta region. Through the adoption of a market systems development (MSD) approach, the project strategically targets the root causes of market under-performance, [...] PIND To Participate In The Lagos State Employment Summit 3.0
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has partnered with the Lagos State Government, the Lagos Employment Trust Fund, the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, and the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budgeting to host the 2024 Lagos State Employment Summit 3.0, scheduled for July 3rd, 2024. Themed “Job [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: June 16-22, 2024
This weekly update spotlights political violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on rising political tensions in Rivers State. Politics in the Niger Delta is a high state affair, often characterized by violence. According to data (see map above), more than 100 incidents of political violence were reported in Rivers State between January 2020 [...] PIND Foundation Organizes Climate-Smart Best Management Practices Training For Oil Palm Service Providers in the Niger Delta
In a bid to enhance sustainable agriculture and boost productivity in the oil palm sector, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with Self-Help And Rural Development Association (SHERDA), recently organized a comprehensive training program for farm service providers. The two-day event held in Warri, Delta State, on the 13 […]
