Agricultural productivity has driven improvements in living standards and well-being for centuries, but low- and middle-income countries still face significant challenges such as rising malnutrition, low agricultural productivity and harsh climate-related events. Smallholder farmers face a range of challenges in accessing resources, finance and market information, and are highly vulnerable to external shocks such as extreme weather events and price volatility. As growth in the agricultural sector is a key factor in poverty reduction, it is essential not only to improve the resilience of these key stakeholders, but also to strengthen the value chains themselves by encouraging additional investment within them.

Through a systemic approach to agricultural value chain development, the project aims to sustainably strengthen the resilience of 3 million smallholder households, leading to improved livelihood for 15 million low-income and highly vulnerable people.