AGRI-FOOD SECTOR
Promoting sustainable development in Africa
Zabala Innovation collaborates with IAN by building spaces for dialogue between this agri-food company, public authorities and local communities in Namibia.
Challenge
Many companies find it difficult to implement human rights and due diligence principles in certain countries and regions, which prevents them from generating positive impacts on local communities.
Solution
The company has conducted a social impact assessment. Positive impacts will be reinforced and a mitigation plan has been developed for negative impacts. The participation of the communities has been key to reach a consensus on the needs of the population and the company’s activity.
Results
The economy of the area will be strengthened through industrialisation in agricultural processing, knowledge transfer and reduction of gender inequalities. This will result in job creation, export sales and the integration of local businesses as suppliers in an almost non-existent market in one of the most vulnerable areas of the country.
Zabala Innovation developed the content and architecture of a user-friendly, digital information and knowledge platform.
Zabala's role was crucial in supporting the leader in executing the interviews with the various stakeholders involved, designing the strategic workshops and analysing the information available mainly for Spain.
SLIM's objective is to introduce technological advances to minimise impact and eliminate risks, taking into account the economic, social and environmental dimensions of mines.
News
Education
Centres of Vocational Excellence and Teacher Academies actions will close between May and June
Opinion
BIG DATA
Juan Cristóbal García
Senior Innovation Strategy Consultant
Publication
10th Framework Programme
Explore the document in which we share our recommendations and strategic vision for the forthcoming 10th Framework Programme
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