A selection of current projects includes:

1) In Southeast Asia, IDC is partnering with ECO Consult to support the “Protection and Sustainable Use of Forest Ecosystems and Biodiversity” (ProFEB) project in Laos as part of a long-term backstopping contract. In June, we conducted an exciting ValueLinks seminar in Vientiane, and based on that, we are currently planning implementation measures.

2) In West Africa, we have launched a project activity focused on conducting a series of three ValueLinks 2.0 training seminars and a ValueLinks Training of Trainers seminar in Abuja and other cities in Nigeria. The seminars are scheduled for September and October/November.

3) In Chad, we are continuing to support the EU co-financed GIZ project PEA-PAMELOT through the end of July as part of the planning for the allocation of local subsidies and integrated DPP measures in the value chains for cereal flour and spirulina.