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  • Annual Report 2017

    2017 was the second year of implementation of our 2016-2020 strategic plan, aiming at innovative scalable solutions for sustainable trade to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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    Annual Report 2017
  • Driving Innovations in Smallholder Engagement

    This report presents findings and best practices from our innovating partners; empowering farmers through service delivery, while generating sustainable returns to their businesses.

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    Driving Innovations in Smallholder Engagement
  • Gender Toolkit and Guide

    Gender is a key impact theme in IDH’s 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, in which we set out to embed gender equality into our transformation strategy. We developed the Gender Toolkit, a resource that aims to raise awareness, encourage, and inspire to integrate gender aspects into supply chain approaches.

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    Gender Toolkit and Guide

Publications

  • Farmer Field Book Analysis ISLA Programme Vietnam 2016/17 to 2020/21

    For five years, 346 coffee farmers in 8 communes of 3 districts in the Central Highlands of Vietnam have kept records of their daily coffee farming activities. The insights distilled…

    Farmer Field Book Analysis ISLA Programme Vietnam 2016/17 to 2020/21
  • DISCO newsletter 04 | March 2022

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    DISCO newsletter 04 | March 2022
  • DISCO Monitoring Framework

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    DISCO Monitoring Framework
  • Global group of investors endorses IDH’s living income and living wage roadmaps

    During a webinar hosted by IDH on Living Income, a large group of investors from around the globe, with an AUM of 6.3 trillion Euro, has issued an endorsement of…

    Global group of investors endorses IDH’s living income and living wage roadmaps
  • Corporate uniforms made better: Schijvens

    Corporate uniforms made better: Schijvens
  • AGRI3 Sector Paper Brazil – Soy and beef

    Supporting the mobilisation of funds from commercial banks to finance forest conservation and sustainable agriculture in Brazil.   In partnership with IDH and Rabobank, AGRI3 is working…

    AGRI3 Sector Paper Brazil – Soy and beef
  • Sierteeltsector Code of Conduct flyer

    De Code of Conduct is ontwikkeld door de partijen van het IMVO Convenant Sierteeltsector en is een gedragscode met 12 principes over duurzaam internationaal zakendoen binnen de sierteelt sector. De…

    Sierteeltsector Code of Conduct flyer
  • Floriculture Code of Conduct flyer

    The Code of Conduct is a code with 12 principles for international responsible business conduct in the floriculture sector,  developed by signatories to the IRBC Agreement for the Floricultural Sector.

    Floriculture Code of Conduct flyer
  • IMVO Sierteeltsector – Code of Conduct (Dutch)

    A starting point for a due diligence process One of the core objectives in the IRBC agreement for the floricultural sector (Dutch: IMVO Convenant Sierteeltsector) is that companies implement a…

    IMVO Sierteeltsector – Code of Conduct (Dutch)
  • The Block Farm Model: Confronting the Challenge of Supply Chain Management in Africa

    A major challenge facing industrial agribusiness development within the African context is the inability of SMEs to establish inclusive and sustainable mechanisms for consistent sourcing of raw materials in the…

    The Block Farm Model: Confronting the Challenge of Supply Chain Management in Africa
  • Attracting Private Investments for Sustainable Landscapes: A Guide

    In 2021, IDH and WWF joined forces to develop a new guide that aims to support project organizers in identifying and enabling investment opportunities in support of sustainable landscape goals.

    Attracting Private Investments for Sustainable Landscapes: A Guide
  • IRBC Floriculture annual report for year 2

    The annual report for the second year of the IRBC Floriculture captures the activities, outputs, and remaining plans for the IRBC Floriculture and its members. The report is written in…

    IRBC Floriculture annual report for year 2
  • Executive Summary: Assessing IDH’s contribution to public good impacts at scale (2016–20)

    The objective of IDH -The Sustainable Trade Initiative is to improve the economic, social and environmental sustainability of production systems in developing countries through sector systemic change. This…

    Executive Summary: Assessing IDH’s contribution to public good impacts at scale (2016–20)
  • IDH Sustainable Trade Management Response

    KPMG has submitted their final impact evaluation of IDH’s 2016-2020 Program Portfolio. Research by external organizations allow us to understand and improve our work as convenors seeking to develop and…

    IDH Sustainable Trade Management Response
  • Report of Proceedings: Consultation on Responsible Sourcing of Edible Oils

    This report of proceedings captures the Consultation on Responsible Sourcing of Edible Oils event hosted by IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative and …

    Report of Proceedings: Consultation on Responsible Sourcing of Edible Oils