This edition of the weekly update spotlights violent criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on sea robbery and kidnapping for ransom in Bayelsa State. Recent incidents indicate a rise in incidents of sea robbery and kidnapping for ransom in the State. Accordingtodata (see map below), over 80 incidents of sea robbery and kidnapping…
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The MSME development and linkages project is a strategic initiative designed to help build relationships amongst actors in the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) landscape to ensure optimal productivity and increased income for enterprises. It strengthens platforms that enable MSMEs to access quality business support services, market and funding opportunities which enable the enterprises…
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The MSME development and linkages project is a strategic initiative designed to help build relationships amongst actors in the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) landscape to ensure optimal productivity and increased income for enterprises. It strengthens platforms that enable MSMEs to access quality business support services, market and funding opportunities which enable the enterprises…
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The poultry value chain interventions are designed to improve the productivity and income of poultry farmers in the Niger Delta through the adoption of good poultry practices and linkages to quality inputs (vaccines and feeds). Other intervention activities focus on improving access to market and finance to aid the growth and expansion plans of farmers.…
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PIND’s intervention in the palm oil sector centers around stimulating best management practices among farmers and improving access to oil palm seedlings. Previous interventions included stimulating the use of harvesting technologies and improved processing equipment. In the period under review, Agro-dealers and Farm Service Providers continued with field demonstrations of best management practice as well…
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PIND’s Cocoa value chain intervention activities are designed to improve the productivity and income of cocoa farmers through the adoption of improved farming practices in planting/re-planting, pruning, weed management, pest and disease management, and harvest and post-harvest operations. To achieve this, PIND is working with business partners to invest in the promotion of good agricultural…
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The cassava value chain project aims to improve the productivity and incomes of farmers in the cassava sector. This is achieved by incentivizing partners to invest in activities that will improve access to information and quality inputs as well as markets for cassava farmers. Over the years PIND has partnered with key market actors like…
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PIND’s commitment to gender and social inclusion underpins efforts the organization is making to achieve greater gender equality as a key pathway towards sustainable poverty reduction and shared security and prosperity in the Niger Delta. By many measures, the last strategic phase marks a watershed period in PIND’s efforts to advance gender equity in its…
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This edition of the weekly update highlights maritime crimes in the Niger Delta with a focus on piracy and sea robbery in Rivers State. According to data (see map below), piracy and sea robbery reportedly caused over 50 fatalities in Rivers State between 2016 and 2020. Recent data indicates a resurgence of piracy, robbery and…
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This section shows key achievements in Quarter 4of 2020 for all initiatives implemented under the Market Systems Development project. PIND’s Market Development project supports farmers and small enterprises in key agricultural sectors in the Niger Delta to improve their productivity, leading to an increase in income and reduction of poverty. The project utilizes the market…
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