All Publications - Agribusiness
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Oct 19, 2015
Agricultural Lending: A How- To Guide
This report was developed as part of IFC Agricultural Finance and Post-Harvest Handling Program in Vietnam, funded by the Canada-Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) and IFC. The overall goal of this multi-year program is to improve sustainable rural growth in Vietnam, leading to an increased net income of USD 36.6 million for farmers by 2019. Specifically on agricultural financing, the program aims to support financial institutions in building capacity in order to expand financing to the agricultural sector, to farmers and value chain players.
Aug 3, 2015
Leveraging Market Opportunities to Achieve Development Impact: Entrepreneurial Solutions to Improve Access to Sanitation and Safe Water
This briefing note captures the lessons learned from a recent IFC pilot program in Kenya that explored ways to harness private innovation, technical skills, and financing to equitably increase access to safe water and sanitation for underserved consumers.
16 pages | © August 2015 IFC | Complimentary|
May 27, 2015
Private Equity and Emerging Markets Agribusiness: Building Value Through Sustainability
This report has been written for emerging market private equity fund managers. It highlights trends in private equity investment in emerging markets agribusiness and promotes adopting environmental and social management systems to generate sustainable financial returns. This report has been jointly produced by Credit Suisse, CDC Group plc, Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA), International Finance Corporation (IFC), and World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
44 pages | © May 2015 IFC | Complimentary
Feb 12, 2015
Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines for Vegetable Oil Production and Processing
The EHS Guidelines for Vegetable Oil Production and Processing are applicable to facilities that textract and process oils and fats from a variety of seeds, grains, and nuts; these include canola, castor, cottonseed, mustard, olive, palm, palm-kernel, peanut (groundnut), rapeseed, safflower, sesame, soybean, and sunflower.
24 pages | © February 2015 World Bank Group | Complimentary
Feb 4, 2015
Corridors for Shared Prosperity: Spotlight on India-Africa Inclusive Business Transfer
IFC’s new study ‘Corridors for Shared Prosperity’ contributes to building a shared understanding of successful approaches and challenges in replication. It proposes a framework for systematic replication using examples of 11 Indian inclusive businesses that have been replicated across border. It analyzes the demand for inclusive business models in Africa in three high-impact focus sectors for transfer: agriculture, healthcare and renewable energy, and discusses key drivers of transfer of inclusive models from India to Africa. The study is a foundational effort to encourage systematic transfer of Indian inclusive business models, and to lay down a framework based on empirical evidence to guide such work.
Dec 31, 2014
Good Practice Note: Improving Animal Welfare in Livestock Operations
This Good Practice Note contributes to IFC's continued commitment to supporting clients in a responsible and forward-looking approach to traditional livestock production and aquaculture in intensive and extensive systems to, among other things, help producers access and maintain entry to high quality and value market segments.
29 pages | © December 2014 IFC | Complimentary
Dec 12, 2014
Impact of Efficient Irrigation Technology on Small Farmers
IFC recently commissioned a series of studies to better understand the impact that adoption of efficient irrigation technology can have on smallholders’ farming practices and livelihoods. The studies also analyzed the main factors that enable the adoption of such technology, focusing in particular on assessing the financing solutions for smallholder investments in efficient irrigation. The highlights from these studies are presented in this brochure.
Nov 30, 2014
Supporting Smallholder Banana Farmers in Meeting International Certification Standards in the Philippines
IFC partnered with Unifrutti, an international fruit exporter with a local presence in the Philippines, to help build the management capacity of local farmers and provide technical training that helps growers maintain soil quality, recycle water, and produce quality crops.
Region: East Asia & the Pacific / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness
Nov 30, 2014
Helping Local Companies Increase Olive Oil Exports in the West Bank and Gaza
IFC worked with eight olive oil companies - representing the majority of the sector in the West Bank and Gaza - to develop supply chains, improve quality, and increase exports.
Region: Middle East & North Africa / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness / Key Topic: Fragile States
Nov 27, 2014
Improving Productivity in the Poultry Sector in Bangladesh
IFC worked with Bangladeshi farmers to help them adopt clean energy technology that converts cow and chicken waste to biogas, which is then used to generate electricity.
Region: South Asia / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness, SME's
Nov 26, 2014
Empowering Farmers and Small and Micro Entrepreneurs in the Democratic Republic of Congo
IFC worked with Minoterie de Matadi, a flour and feed milling company in the Democratic Republic of Congo known as MIDEMA, to strengthen its value chain by providing IFC’s Business Edge training to farmers and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and facilitated their links to financial institutions and their access to finance.
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness
Nov 26, 2014
Strengthening Poultry Supply Chains in Nepal
IFC worked with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and farmers in the Nepalese poultry sector to strengthen their technical skills, increase profitability, and expand access to markets.
Region: South Asia / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness / Key Topic: Gender
Nov 25, 2014
Increasing the Energy Efficiency of the Largest Fruit Exporter in South Africa
In South Africa, demand for energy has outpaced national supply as there has been little investment in energy infrastructure. Country-wide power outages and an increasingly insufficient supply have led to escalating energy prices.
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness
Nov 25, 2014
Working with Raisin and Pomegranate Farmers to Increase Their Productivity and Access to International Markets in Afghanistan
IFC helped raisin and pomegranate farmers increase the quality and quantity of their crops through farm extension services and farm management training. The training provided them with information about harvesting, grading, and storing their products, and enabled them to access new markets in Afghanistan and abroad.
Region: Middle East & North Africa / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness, SMEs / Key Topic: Fragile States
Nov 25, 2014
Addressing Food Safety and Traceability in India
IFC partnered with Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., an Indian company that is a leading international producer of processed fruits and vegetables, to increase farmers’ water efficiency and help fruit and vegetable suppliers meet international food safety standards.
Region: South Asia / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness / Key Topic: Food Safety
Nov 24, 2014
Integrating Women into the Coffee Supply Chains in Indonesia and Vietnam
IFC is working with ECOM in Indonesia and Vietnam to set up Farmer Training Centers (FTCs) to promote quality awareness and best practices for sustainable coffee cultivation.
Region: East Asia & the Pacific / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness
Nov 24, 2014
Improving the Productivity of Smallholder Coffee Farms in Kenya
IFC is working with Ecom, a global leader in commodity trading, to raise the productivity of smallholder farms, improve the quality of their coffee, and have a positive impact on the livelihoods of farmers in Kenya.
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness
Nov 24, 2014
Improving the Productivity of Sugar Farmers in India
IFC worked with DSCL Sugar, the fifth largest sugar company in India, to improve the productivity of farmers in its supply chain by training them in advanced farming techniques.
Region: South Asia / Strategic Priorities: Agribusiness
Nov 23, 2014
Addressing Water Security in the Agricultural Sector in India
IFC worked with Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., an IFC investment and advisory client, to conduct a Water Footprint Assessment which helps companies reduce water-related risks, improve water efficiency, and mitigate social and environmental impact.
Region: South Asia / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness
Nov 18, 2014
Shared Prosperity through Inclusive Business: How Successful Companies Reach the Base of the Pyramid
This IFC report summarizes the practical lessons that we can learn from IFC’s inclusive business clients. There are lessons for each phase of the value chain – including procurement, product development, distribution and retail, and marketing and sales. Each lesson is illustrated by a profile of an IFC client that is using that approach to reach the Base of the Pyramid (BOP) on a commercial basis.
Nov 13, 2014
Improving the Agricultural Practices of Coffee Farmers in Central America
In 2006, IFC partnered with Ecom Agroindustrial Ltd., a global leader in commodity trading, to help coffee suppliers in Central America improve their incomes through the adoption of sustainable practices and international quality standards.
Region: Latin America & the Caribbean / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness
Nov 12, 2014
Improving Food Safety to Boost Exports from Belarus, Georgia and Ukraine
IFC is helping food producers in all three countries to adopt better food safety procedures and standards and increase their competitiveness.
Region: Europe & Central Asia / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness / Key Topic: Food Safety
Nov 10, 2014
Making the Agricultural Sector More Sustainable and Resilient in Bangladesh
IFC is working with leading seed companies in Bangladesh to promote sustainable farming practices, such as the production, distribution, and adoption of stress-tolerant seed varieties that withstand prolonged periods of submergence, high levels of salinity, and drought conditions.
Regions: South Asia / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness
Jun 30, 2014
Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) Implementation Handbook – ANIMAL PRODUCTION
The ESMS Implementation Handbook is for firms who wish to implement a management system in line with the requirements of IFC Performance Standard 1. The Handbook and companion publications – ESMS Toolkit and ESMS Self-Assessment and Improvement Guide – are designed to help companies assess and improve their ESMS.
66 pages | © June 2014 IFC | Complimentary
Jun 30, 2014
Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) Implementation Handbook – CROP PRODUCTION
The ESMS Implementation Handbook is for firms who wish to implement a management system in line with the requirements of IFC Performance Standard 1. The Handbook and companion publications – ESMS Toolkit and ESMS Self-Assessment and Improvement Guide – are designed to help companies assess and improve their ESMS.
62 pages | © June 2014 IFC | Complimentary
