PIND Foundation’s Strategic Initiatives to Advance the Cassava Sector in the Niger Delta Region.
In the first half of 2024, PIND Foundation, in collaboration with the CARA Development Foundation, embarked on a transformative journey to elevate the cassava sector in the Niger Delta region. This initiative, marked by strategic interventions and adaptive responses, illustrates a dedicated effort to enhance agricultural practices and drive economic sustainability in Nigeria’s Niger Delta [...] How PIND is Transforming Local Fishing Practices and Strengthening Artisanal Fisheries in Delta State
In Delta State, artisanal fisheries are vital for economic stability and food security, sustaining numerous families across local communities. Despite their significance, the sector grapples with challenges like inadequate resources, technology, and limited training. To address these issues, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has partnered with the Nigerian Institute for [...] 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, [...] 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 [...] Training Manual on Climate Smart Poultry Practices
This teaching manual has been painstakingly compiled to address the significant issues involved in poultry production for all categories of trainees/learners who wish to be involved in the poultry value chain. I encourage all who use it to do so with the mindset that agriculture is a goldmine and the way forward for us as a nation. God bless Nigeria. – Avwerosuoghene Okorodudu (PhD. RAS)
Business Support Certification Program
The MSD project is organizing a 3-Day online workshop via zoom. This workshop targets Business Support Providers (BSPs) for MSMEs. During the workshop training, Business Support Providers will be trained on: 1. Building Sustainable Business Development Center 2. BDS Structure, Systems and Business Processes 3. Tools and Solutions for BSPs and MSMEs (Hands on). If [...] Contributing to the Expansion of the Cocoa Sector in Nigeria
As part of their contribution to expanding and improving cocoa production in Nigeria, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), on November 8, 2022, onboarded and certified 14 cocoa seed nursery operators at CRIN's headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State. PIND’s Executive Director, Tunji Idowu, [...] Understanding and implementing Cocoa Traceability systems – Perspectives from the Nigerian Cocoa Sustainability sector
Invitation to Participate in the quarterly Cocoa sustainability webinar on the 23rd of November, 2022. We write to cordially invite you to participate in the quarterly cocoa sustainability webinar, scheduled for 23 rd of November, 2022. The central theme of this edition is, “Implementing cocoa sustainability systems in Nigeria". This webinar edition is being organized [...] Delta State Labour Market Assessment Report
DOWNLOAD THE ASSESSMENT REPORT & VIEW FULL REPORT Youth unemployment and underemployment is a major challenge in developing nation like Nigeria where youth constitute more than 60% of the nation’s population. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) whereas national unemployment and underemployment rate escalated from 37.2% to 40% in the second quarter of [...] How PIND’s Market Systems Approach to Development Programming helped Farmers Build Resilience in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic
PIND 2020 MARKET RESILIENCE STUDY HOW PIND’S MARKET SYSTEMS APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING HELPED FARMERS BUILD RESILIENCE IN THE MIDST OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC PIND complemented by the DFID Market Development (MADE) Program in the Niger Delta (2013- 2020) over the years have worked to build supporting market systems in the region to strengthen private [...] 