Responsible Business Fund Plus (RBF+)
Myanmar’s post-coup conflict escalation and economic turmoil has led to financial and economic instability and destabilised the agrifood industry. Also, extreme weather and climate change further impact farmers and agricultural processors. The Responsible Business Fund Plus project aims to support agrifood businesses while reducing their environmental impact and thus deepening Switzerland's commitment to private sector engagement and an inclusive green economy.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Myanmar |
Impiego & sviluppo economico Canbiamento climatico ed ambiente Agricoltura e sicurezza alimentare
Sviluppo delle piccole e medie imprese (PMI)
Conservazione energetica & efficienza Servizi agricoli & mercato |
01.07.2024
- 30.06.2028 |
CHF 4’000’000
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- 375 agri-food MSMEs, businesses and associations (260 receiving direct grant funding, technical supports for new inputs, technology & services, international market development & domestic market linkages)
- 55’000 primary agriculture producers and agri-food sector employees
- MMK 20 billion (almost 9 mio CHF) disbursed to 692 MSMEs investing in energy, water efficiency, waste treatment & recycling, occupational health & safety, food safety, managerial & supervisory skills, and practical & technical skills
- 34% reduction in operational cost, 35% improvement in profit by MSMEs
- Reduction of 35% in electricity usage, 60% in Diesel usage, 94% in coal usage, 53% in water usage, and 78% in food spoilage
- Increase of 616% in solid and liquid waste handled by MSMEs
- HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE INDUSTRIA
ENERGY
AGRICOLTURA
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Sviluppo delle piccole e medie imprese (PMI)
Energy conservation and demand-side efficiency
Agricultural services
Temi trasversali Il progetto promuove la biodiversità.
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Numero del progetto 7F11402
| Contesto | The escalation of the conflict in Myanmar following the military coup has severely disrupted agricultural value chains, causing economic and financial instability. The agrifood sector is vital for maintaining livelihoods amidst armed conflicts, stagnant economies, and youth emigration as still approx. 70% of the population depend on agriculture for their subsistence. Climate change and extreme weather events further exacerbate the situation, significantly affecting farmers and agricultural processors nationwide. The Responsible Business Fund Plus (RBF+) project aims to assist agrifood businesses accross Myanmar while reducing the sector’s ecological footprint. Building on the successful model and results of RBF Myanmar, the project will award grants to Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in the agrifood sector to develop improved and greener business models. Thanks to SDC's experience in private sector engagement, this initiative promises significant results in terms of climate change mitigation, adaptation and environmental preservation while generating income in the agrifood sector which is in line with the new cooperation programme. Moreover, RBF+ allows a diversification of (local) partners. |
| Obiettivi | The agrifood sector generates greater income and employment with a reduced impact on the climate and environment. |
| Gruppi target |
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| Effetti a medio termine |
Outcome 1: Enhanced capacity and awareness of agrifood sector MSMEs and producers about environmentally sustainable inputs, clean technologies, and services Outcome 2: Increased productivity, competitiveness and environmental performance of agrifood sector MSMEs and producers Outcome 3: Increase sales in domestic and export markets of agrifood sector MSMEs |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: Output 1.1: Availability of new/improved equipment/inputs, services, and clean technologies Output 1.2: Functional linkages between providers and MSMEs and producers Output 2.1: Increased access to and use of new/improved equipment, services, and clean technologies Output 2.2: Enhanced capacity to meet quality, safety, social and environmental needs Output 3.1: Better capacity to promote sales of Myanmar agrifood products Output 3.2: Increased commitment and investment to meet requirements of clients Risultati fasi precedenti: (managed by Denmark only) |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Organizzazione svizzera senza scopo di lucro |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori |
Swiss projects in the area of food security and livelihoods (LIFT, FOSTER, VSDP, UNDP) as well as EU and Denmark funded projects (SCORE, SENTRUM, Switch Asia) There will be no technical and financial support to the military authorities. |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 4’000’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 997’500 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 4’000’000 |
| Fasi del progetto | Fase 1 01.07.2024 - 30.06.2028 (Fase in corso) |
