WFP buys food for its programmes from local smallholder farmers. The initiative cut costs, gives a boost to the local economy and helps strengthen smallholder farmers' capacities in management and marketing.
Stages of Support
Idea
Start-up
Early
Growth
Mature
Nonfinancial support delivery mechanism
Mentoring
Co-working space
Nonfinancial Support
Value / supply chain development
Sector development
Intervention Type
Provide nonfinancial services to entrepreneurs directly