PIND’s second value chain analysis focused on Nigeria’s cassava sector. Nigeria is the largest cassava producer in the world, averaging an annual production of about 35 million mt over the last 5 years, yet it is a major importer of processed cassava products, especially starch. About one-third of the total national output comes from the…
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PIND’s third value chain analysis examined the Palm Oil sector. Nigeria was the world’s leading producer and exporter in the 1960s, however, since then the country has fallen to being a net importer to meet growing domestic demand, especially for higher quality oils and fractions. The value chain study concluded that growing the size of…
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One of PIND’s guiding principles is to “integrate gender participation and awareness of gender issues into every aspect of project design and implementation to foster equitable participation and benefits for both men and women.” To achieve this goal, PIND commissioned CEDPA in the last quarter of 2010 to conduct a gender assessment in the Niger…
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In an attempt to better understand and reflect the needs and desires of youth in the Niger Delta in its programs and project, the foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), a non-profit organization established a guiding principle to integrate youth participation and mainstreaming of their issues into every aspect of project design…
DetailsCentral to all PIND programs is the understanding that research, economic growth, peace building and capacity building efforts are interlocking components necessary to ensure broad-based economic growth in the Niger Delta. DOWNLOAD
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In quarter three of 2011, PIND worked on defining a clear direction for its proposed application of simple technological solutions to meeting the basic human needs of the Niger Delta. The Special Feature in this report illustrates the effort made in this direction through active collaboration with the Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (WASRAG).…
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Quarter Two of 2011 saw PIND advance significantly in its pursuit of a market–led economic development agenda in close collaboration with other donors, government and local civil society organizations (CSOs). In this edition of the quarterly report, PIND features its Value Chain analysis for greater understanding of its efforts and shares the progress made in…
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In 2010, the PIND Foundation sought socioeconomic development for the Niger Delta We are pleased to present the Annual Report of the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND). Our mission is to contribute to the improvement of the standard of living for the people of Nigeria’s Niger Delta. In 2010, we began…
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In the first quarter of 2011, PIND concentrated efforts on solidifying partnership opportunities identified during its inception year, clarifying its strategic direction and developing implementation plans for the effective roll-out of project interventions. This report highlights the progress made by PIND in the quarter. Additional information on PIND projects as approved by the Board of…
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The Warri area experienced a mass exodus of businesses following the ethnically charged Warri Crisis of the 1990s and the heightened security measures of oil companies. In recent years, the economy has revitalized with a noticeably vibrant informal sector, constant construction activities, and an increasing number of residents. Development of industries and commercial activities in…
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