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- In Zambia, World Food Programme (WFP) is working with the Government to help over 100,000 farmers tap into larger and more diverse markets, ensuring local produce reaches consumers and promoting access to nutritious food in a sustainable manner
- By the end of 2021, WFP aims to onboard around 5,000 farmers to the Virtual Farmers Market mobile-based e-commerce
- The digital solutions offer a safe and sustainable way for smallholder farmers to continue accessing markets. This will be handy to them during the COVID-19 pandemic
In Zambia, World Food Programme (WFP) is working with the Government to help over 100,000 farmers tap into larger and more diverse markets, ensuring local produce reaches consumers and promoting access to nutritious food in a sustainable manner. By the end of 2021, WFP aims to onboard around 5,000 farmers to the Virtual Farmers Market mobile-based e-commerce.
The digital solutions offer a safe and sustainable way for smallholder farmers to continue accessing markets. This will be handy to them during the COVID-19 pandemic. The app will allow farmers to sell their crops and access market information and services easily. The App can be downloaded using Android/iOS, web.
South-South cooperation refers to the technical cooperation among developing countries in the Global South. It is a tool used by the states, international organizations, academics, civil society and the private sector to collaborate and share knowledge, skills and successful initiatives in specific areas such as agricultural development, human rights, urbanization, health, climate change etc.
