MOVE - Market Oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth in the ECOWAS region improves income and employment prospects in the ECOWAS region along market-oriented and resilient value chains (rice and cashew).
Our MOVE umbrella
With global and regional demand constantly rising, cashew and rice production and processing offer important potential for training, employment, and wealth creation. This can be achieved through private sector development, can help to mitigate climate change, and bring economic empowerment to women and youth. Under the umbrella of MOVE your can find CARI - Competitive African Rice Initiative, EU Reach - Resilience against Climate change and ComCashew - Competitive Cashew Initiative.
CARI
Competitive African Rice Initiative
The Competitive African Rice Initiative (CARI) was launched in 2013. We, at CARI, support small-scale climate-friendly rice production, and advocate for cooperation on equal terms, between our target groups and the private sector.
REACH
Resilience Against Climate Change
The REACH Project on adaptation and mitigation to climate change for the local population in North West Ghana has been developed to contribute to the development of rural communities and stable land management in the face of climate change, by promoting climate resilient practices.
ComCashew
Competitive Cashew Initiative
ComCashew constitutes a new era of multi-stakeholder partnership aiming to achieve a sustainable poverty reduction in the project countries Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone, by enhancing the competitiveness of African cashew smallholders, processors and other actors in the value chain.
Our approach
Increasing the value creation of processing in the ECOWAS region through strengthened private sector engagement.
Improve the economic and environmental sustainability of agricultural systems using good agricultural practices (GAP) and Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) for climate-resilient, resource-conserving agriculture and carbon sequestration.
Increasing local consumption of rice and cashew products through marketing initiatives and by-products.
Disseminating good practices in promoting inclusive business models by integrating gender transformative approaches (GTA) and information technology (IT) capabilities.
Strengthening public-private cooperation in policymaking to reduce regional trade barriers and to support social transformation, like ECOWAS Rice Observatory (ERO), the Consultative International Cashew Council (CICC), African Cashew Alliance (ACA).
News
Unlocking the Potential of Cashew Apples: Partner Training
The cashew apple, a nutrient-rich product of the cashew tree, holds immense potential for economic growth and improved nutrition in Nigeria. However, a substantial portion of these apples is wasted due to post-harvest losses and underutilization. To address this challenge and unlock the value of cashew apples, a training program was organized to enhance value addition, increase utilization, and stimulate demand for cashew apple products in Nigeria.
Read more … Unlocking the Potential of Cashew Apples: Partner Training
ComCashew
EU Delegation Explores Opportunities in Ghana's Cashew and Cocoa Industries with a visit to USIBRAS Ghana Limited, the largest cashew processing facility in Ghana
A team from the European Union Delegation visited USIBRAS Ghana Limited, the largest cashew processing facility in Ghana.
Impact
Empowering Rice Millers: GIZ-MOVE Hosts Training of Trainers (ToT) in Côte d'Ivoire
Training of Trainers
The training aimed to equip a new group of French-speaking trainers with ...
Read more … Empowering Rice Millers: GIZ-MOVE Hosts Training of Trainers (ToT) in Côte d'Ivoire
ComCashew
Call for Mentees in the Global Cashew Sector: CasheWomen Mentorship Initiative
Are you a woman working in the global cashew industry? Are you looking to elevate your career and gain invaluable insights from seasoned professionals in the sector? We are thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for women in the cashew industry to be mentored by successful women leaders within the sector.
Read more … Call for Mentees in the Global Cashew Sector: CasheWomen Mentorship Initiative
Impact
The Role of Public-Private Partnership in Strengthening the Rice Value Chain in Sierra Leone
By Mohamed Lamin Mansaray (Technical Advisor - GIZ/MOVE project)
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Sierra Leone produces approximately 1.3 million metric tons of rice annually, but the country ...
Impact
Building Better Rice Businesses: Highlights from the Business of Rice Milling Training in Tamale
Rice Miller Business Training
The training focused on one of the program’s core modules: The Business of Rice Milling (BRM) — designed to ...
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