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Reliving the Food Soldiers Symposium Experience! On October 10th, we hosted the Food Soldiers: Promoting Inclusive Agribusiness with 2SCALE symposium in The Hague, Netherlands. This milestone symposium brought together agribusiness leaders, development partners, and changemakers to celebrate the impactful power of inclusive innovation and collaboration. The symposium showcased inspiring stories of “business as unusual,” where agripreneurs are breaking boundaries with innovative and inclusive models for growth. It highlighted how partnerships are driving sustainable food systems across Africa—from empowering smallholder farmers and uplifting women and youth to advancing climate-smart agriculture and fostering inclusive finance. Watch the aftermovie to experience the inspiring stories and shared vision for resilient agribusiness in Africa. 📖 Read the 2SCALE Interactive magazine here: magazine.2scale.org Bopinc International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) SNV Inclusive Green Growth Department Henk van Duijn 万代英 Oumou M Camara Augustina Austin Marina Diboma Addis Teshome Hans (JW) Meenink Ruth Kamunya Patrick Boro Tekalgn Ayano Gudissa Max Olitsa Zakaria, Jalil Alana Sebit Désirée BAROAN Idrissa Mahamadou RICHARD BATIENO Barry Alahidi NABC Wampie Libon MAKMENDE Media Esther Mweru Tsikata Monique Alessia Barbiero Ibrahim Palaz Hugo Verkuijl EDITH WHEATLAND Kinoti RUTH Netherlands Food Partnership #JoinTheFoodSoldiers #InclusiveAgribusiness #PartnershipsForChange

As part of our ongoing celebration for International Women's Month, Cato Foods is proud to highlight the remarkable contributions of young women #AcceleratingActions through Cato Foods training programs. Our first spotlight is on Adebisi Opeyemi Aminat, CSM® the visionary founder of Pemnia Wellness (Crafting Health from OFSP). This registered social enterprise is committed to addressing malnutrition across all age groups with its innovative food products. Pemnia Wellness (Crafting Health from OFSP) Wellness specializes in transforming high-quality biofortified orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) into nutritious offerings such as Vita Crisps, Vita Meal, Vita Garri, and Vita Flour. These products are designed to combat vitamin A deficiency (VAD) effectively. By utilizing OFSP as a primary ingredient, Pemnia Wellness taps into a natural source of pro-vitamin A, which can fulfill up to 100% of the daily vitamin A requirement. Research has shown that OFSP can enhance children's vitamin A levels while also reducing the likelihood and duration of diarrhea. This powerful vegetable is rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A. Pemnia Wellness aims to make a global impact by addressing hidden hunger through biofortification. This initiative serves not only as a nutrition response to vitamin A deficiency but also as a vital revenue source for rural and low-income communities. Adebisi’s journey exemplifies how the right support can lead to tremendous growth and success. By investing in her mission, we can help scale her impact even further. We encourage everyone to celebrate her achievements, support her initiatives, and consider investing in her business. Together, we can contribute to a healthier and more nourished world. Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Bopinc 2SCALE International Potato Center (CIP) International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) IDH Victoria Madedor Michael Ojo Heifer Nigeria Netherlands in Nigeria FATE Foundation British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation HarvestPlus Acumen Feyisola Adekogbe Vivian Maduekeh African Food Changemakers Food Health Systems Advisory Leading African Women in Food Fellowship Adedotun Owolabi, Ph.D. Mastercard Foundation #Catofoods #Biofortification #AcceleratingActions #IWD2025

Are you a young #woman in Kenya looking to build a rewarding #salescareer in the #greeneconomy? The "Women in Sales for a Green Future" program is your opportunity to gain essential sales skills, personal branding techniques, and access to career opportunities in leading green companies. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a community of over 2,000 future green leaders! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dACru_wA Tag someone who should grab this opportunity!   #WomenInSales #GreenFuture #Sustainability #CareerOpportunities #SalesTraining #WomenInBusiness #WE4D #Yusudi #GreenTransformation

Nous sommes ravis de voir le lancement du Prix Néerlandais pour l'Innovation Agricole PNIA - Prix Néerlandais pour l'Innovation Agricole—une opportunité révolutionnaire pour les jeunes agripreneurs ivoiriens qui transforment les industries du cacao, de l'anacarde et de l'horticulture grâce à l'innovation! 🏆 Qu'est-ce qui est en jeu ? 🔹 40 millions de FCFA en financement et soutien aux entreprises 🔹 Formation et visite d'étude aux Pays-Bas pour des perspectives agricoles durables 🔹 Accès à un réseau solide de mentors et d'investisseurs 📍 Grande Finale : Mai 2025 lors du SARA à Abidjan Les gagnants seront célébrés lors du plus grand événement agricole de l'Afrique de l'Ouest, offrant visibilité, réseautage et crédibilité dans le secteur. 2SCALE est fier d'annoncer que Marina Diboma, notre directrice de programme, fait partie du jury prestigieux, contribuant ainsi à reconnaître et soutenir la prochaine génération d'innovateurs agricoles ! 🌍 Jeunes agripreneurs, c'est votre moment ! Retrouvez les détails sur www.agripreneur.ci ☎️ Pour plus d'informations, contactez : (+225) 07 09 17 33 24, ou par e-mail : prixneerlandaisagricole@gmail.com Bopinc International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) SNV Inclusive Green Growth Department Ambassade du Royaume des Pays-Bas en Côte d'Ivoire PNIA - Prix Néerlandais pour l'Innovation Agricole Addis Teshome Hans (JW) Meenink Njeru George Ruth Kamunya, PMP® #Agripreneuriat #InnovationAgricole #AgribusinessInclusif #SARA2025 #PaysBas #CotedIvoire

On this International Women’s Day Celebration. Today, we join the world in honoring the remarkable women who shape our lives, businesses, and communities. This year’s theme, ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,’ reminds us that when we invest in women, we invest in a brighter future for all. At Cato Foods, we believe in the power of women, and today, we celebrate every woman who has been part of our journey, our employees, mentors and partners, customers, and the incredible women who have built thriving food businesses through our training programs." But this year, we’re taking our commitment even further! As part of our International Women’s Day celebration, we are proud to unveil and celebrate young women who have gone through our training and are making waves in the food industry. These women are proof that with the right support, anything is possible!" We will be sharing about them and their enterprises in the coming week And we are not stopping there! To mark this year’s celebration, Cato Foods is launching a one-year training and mentorship program for 10 young women who are just starting or about to start their food businesses. For the next year, we will guide, train, and mentor these women to help them build successful and sustainable food enterprises." If you are a young woman passionate about the food business and eager to learn, this is your chance! Click the link below https://lnkd.in/d3p2WuQ4 The most outstanding participants will be unveiled and celebrated in next year’s International Women’s Day. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something transformational!" To every woman out therewhether you are an entrepreneur, a leader, a caregiver, a student, or a dreamer, YOU are powerful. You are capable. You are unstoppable This year’s theme reminds us that when we invest in women, we accelerate progress. Your dreams matter, your contributions count, and your success is our collective victory. Happy International Women’s Day 2025 #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction Deborah Ifedayo Adebisi Opeyemi Aminat, CSM® Ugwueke Felicia Chioma Pemnia Wellness (Crafting Health from OFSP) Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) - Nigeria Bopinc 2SCALE International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) IDH Victoria Madedor Michael Ojo Heifer Nigeria Netherlands in Nigeria FATE Foundation British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation HarvestPlus Acumen Feyisola Adekogbe Vivian Maduekeh Food Health Systems Advisory Leading African Women in Food Fellowship African Food Changemakers

In Africa, 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝟲𝟬-𝟴𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲, driving food production and economic activity. Yet, they remain underrepresented in decision-making and struggle to access resources, finance, and markets. When key contributors to an industry are excluded, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲–economic growth slows, food systems become less resilient, and opportunities for innovation are missed. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀–ensuring that leadership, investment, and policies reflect the full potential of everyone. At SNV, we work to support agri-food, water, and energy systems 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹. 📽️ Watch A Seat at the Table: Nurturing Growth to see how inclusive systems drive lasting change. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂? 2SCALE Bopinc International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)

With just two days to go until #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the power of financial inclusion in transforming women’s lives! In Western Equatoria State, South Sudan, Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) are breaking barriers—giving women access to finance, economic independence, and a voice in agribusiness. Rhoda Daniel Saratier and Marietta Augusto turned small loans into profitable maize-based businesses, proving that when women thrive, communities flourish. VSLAs are more than financial tools—they are pathways to gender equality and social empowerment. Let’s keep #InspiringInclusion by ensuring women everywhere have access to the opportunities they deserve! Read more about how VSLAs are transforming lives: https://lnkd.in/dgeU79zJ #IWD2025 #WomenInAgribusiness #FinancialEmpowerment #2SCALEImpact Bopinc International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) SNV Marina Diboma Njeru George Ruth Kamunya, PMP® Hans (JW) Meenink Inclusive Green Growth Department Eva.S Sanou Addis Teshome

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞 As we build up to #𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐃𝐚𝐲2025, we celebrate women entrepreneurs who are driving both nutrition security and economic empowerment in their communities. In Isiolo, Marsabit, and Nanyuki counties, 2SCALE’s partner, Sweet 'n’ Dried, has joined forces with the Catholic Relief Services Nawiri Project to support Last Mile Vendors -many of whom are women. These vendors play a crucial role in ensuring that affordable, nutritious porridge flour reaches underserved communities. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭? 🔹 250+ women trained as Last Mile Vendors 🔹 Flexible credit access to help them grow their businesses 🔹 Ongoing training & community engagement to strengthen impact By supporting women at the last mile, we are not just improving #nutrition but also creating opportunities for economic empowerment and resilience. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dVDjXTFx #NutritionForAll #LastMileImpact #IWD2025 #EmpoweringWomen Bopinc International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) SNV mercy mwende Marina Diboma Addis Teshome Ruth Kamunya, PMP® Njeru George Hans (JW) Meenink Eva.S Sanou

📢 Première journée de la Caravane à Yamoussoukro : Un excellent départ ! 🇨🇮🤝🇳🇱 La première journée de la Caravane à Yamoussoukro touche à sa fin, et quel début prometteur ! La délégation a été conduite par S.E.M. l'Ambassadeur Jeroen Kelderhuis, avec une forte présence des Pays-Bas sous la direction de Isabelle van Tol (Head of Trade for Development, Ministère des Affaires étrangères des Pays-Bas). Aux côtés de 25 représentants de 11 entreprises et organisations néerlandaises et ivoiriennes, nous avons renforcé des liens stratégiques et exploré de nouvelles opportunités. 📍 Temps forts de la journée : ✅ Rencontres avec les autorités locales, y compris le Vice-Préfet de la Région du Bélier et le Vice-Ministre Gouverneur de Yamoussoukro. ✅ Signature d’un MoU entre le gouvernement régional et notre partenaire clé Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners, LLC (ESP), afin de renforcer l’impact d’ Orange Corners dans la région. ✅ Une session réussie de cocktail & matchmaking, facilitant de nouvelles connexions et opportunités commerciales. ✅ Clôture avec un Dîner d’Affaires, réunissant les secteurs privé et public autour d’échanges constructifs. Nous avons hâte d’entamer la deuxième journée, qui sera axée sur des projets concrets et des opportunités d’affaires dans la région ! #Commerce #Diplomatie #Caravane2025 #Yamoussoukro #OrangeCorners #Entrepreneuriat Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken | Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur | Netherlands Enterprise Agency | Institut National Polytechnique Félix HOUPHOUËT-BOIGNY de Yamoussoukro (INP-HB) Officiel | Orange Corners | Ben Kubbinga | Biljana Dabo | Mirte Ruesen | Rens Twijnstra | Veerle Lambert | Jean-Yves Couloud | Koudijs Animal Nutrition B.V. | Agriterra | Rabo Foundation | Solidaridad Network | 2SCALE | Rainforest Alliance | FarmStrong Foundation | Fairtrade Africa | Sanga KONE | Olive M'Bahia | Marina Diboma | Jean BADOU | Koppert West Africa | marc-antoine operi | Nanga Simplice KONE | IDH | Stephanie Kadio | Yobouét Jacques KOUADIO | Thijs Hummel