Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: June 09-15, 2024
This weekly update spotlights targeted killing of government security personnel by criminals in the Niger Delta. Targeted attack on government security personnel is a major cause of insecurity in the region. According to data (see map above), violence against security forces caused over 500 fatalities in the Niger Delta between January 2020 and March 2024. [...] PIND Foundation Advocates for Sustainable Poultry Industry at Delta State Poultry Summit
On June 8, 2024, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) actively participated in the inaugural Delta State Poultry Summit organized by the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Delta State Chapter. Held at the PTI Conference Center Main Hall in Effurun, Delta State, the event brought together various stakeholders, including poultry farmers, […]
PIND’s Climate-Smart Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Training Manuals
Over the years, The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has been at the forefront of empowering farmers, reaching out to more than 989,825 farmers & micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Niger Delta region with essential knowledge on best practices and technological advancements in agriculture. In line with [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: June 02-08, 2024
This special edition of the weekly update spotlights lethal violence in the oil and gas industry in the Niger Delta, with a focus on explosions and fire incidents associated with the production and distribution of petroleum products. According to data (see map above), fire incidents associated with the production and distribution of petroleum products caused [...] ToR – Award Of Grants For Peacebuilding Interventions To Mitigate Conflicts In Nine Niger Delta States
CLOSED: Project Background The changing dynamics of violent conflict and insecurity in the Niger Delta is mainly driven by a variety of interrelated and often overlapping conflict risk factors including historical tensions and a proliferation of armed groups (militant, criminal, and ethno-sectarian). Conflict issues include communal tensions, political competition, organized criminality, and resource-based conflicts. Incidents [...] PIND and BOI Deepen Partnership to Drive Development in the Niger Delta
At PIND, we believe that one organization cannot solve all the interconnected problems of the Niger Delta region. This is why partnership remains at the core of all that we do. As we transition into our fourth strategic phase (14 years) of operating in the region, we continue establishing and strengthening partnerships with key government […]
PIND Tackles Sustainability in Nigeria’s Niger Delta’s Cocoa & Oil Palm Sectors by Empowering Women, Restoring Forests.
The Niger Delta region faces a critical challenge: balancing economic growth with environmental protection. In response, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is taking a leading role in the FAO-GEF Food Systems, Land Use Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program. This multi-year initiative, launched in 2023, aims to transform cocoa and oil palm […]
Assessing the Influence of PIND Foundation’s Conflict Reports
The PIND Foundation conflict tracker has been in digital circulation since 2016, reaching various stakeholders, including security personnel, private and public sector partners, donor organizations, religious leaders, non-governmental organizations, and members of the general public. In Q1 2024, we reported over 904 new stakeholders utilizing PIND's weekly conflict data and analysis to study conflict [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: May 26 – June 01, 2024
This weekly update spotlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on rising criminal violence in Abia State. Criminality, including kidnapping and homicide, is one of the major causes of insecurity in the State. According to data (see map above), criminal violence caused over 250 fatalities in Abia State between January 2020 and [...] Empowering Niger Delta Agriculture: Sombreiro Kapital’s Innovative Financing Initiative
Access to finance for agricultural businesses by Sombreiro Kapital Ltd/Gte (SK) is an initiative pioneered by the Foundation For Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and MADE, which offers numerous benefits that contribute to the sustainable economic development and empowerment of smallholder farmers and SMEs in the Niger Delta region. This innovative financing model, […]
