On September 19, 2017, Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) in partnership with the National Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) organized a forum for palm oil stakeholders to share the results of adopting improved harvesting technology, and link oil palm farmers, harvesters & processors to finance for adopting harvesting technologies. ‘Improving…
[unitegallery activism catid=6] As part of activities to celebrate the 2017 International Women’s Day with the theme ‘Be Bold For Change’ and in solidarity with women across the world, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) organized two events in Benin, Edo State, and in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The first held on…
The report on naira devaluation and its impact on agricultural value chains in the Niger Delta released by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and the UK Department for International Development (DFID) Market Development (MADE) Program released on Thursday, 6 July, 2017, provides key policy insights and recommends actions for government…
PIND Executive Director Dr. Dara Akala shakes hands with Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Mr. Nsima Ukere after the signing of the partnership agreement between both organizations The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) signed a partnership agreement on May 24,…
Effective on December 1, 2016, Dr. Dara Akala takes over from Sam Daibo as Executive Director of the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND). Dr. Akala has helped to shape the direction of PIND’s various programs and projects over the past five years. He has worked with PIND since 2011 when…
This video shows highlights of the 2016 edition of the Niger Delta Development Forum which took place in Owerri, Imo state with the theme “Towards Self Sustaining Development in the Niger Delta: Narrating and Showcasing a Re-Imagined Niger Delta”
Chevron commenced a second, five-year phase of funding of US $40 million at the beginning of 2015 which will last until the end of 2019. This will be used to drive the acquisition of new partners and investments in new and existing market sectors with high employment potential, increase the density of the Partners for…
After the 2015 Presidential elections which saw a peaceful transition of power from incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan to General Mohammadu Buhari, many observers have rightfly expressed optimism for the future of Africa’s biggest economy.
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and its US-based strategic partner, the Niger Delta Partnership Initiative (NDPI), have released an independent impact-assessment report detailing the progress made by both organisations to date towards achieving sustainable, systemic change in the Niger Delta.
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta, PIND and its United States based strategic partner, Niger Delta Partnership Initiative, NDPI, have released an independent impact-assessment report detailing the progress made by both organisations towards achieving sustainable and systemic change in the Niger Delta region.