DELIVER Nigeria
DEcent LIVelihoods for small scale producers delivered through Economic & Resilient food systems in Nigeria
DEcent LIVelihoods for small scale producers delivered through Economic & Resilient food systems in Nigeria
DELIVER Nigeria is a transformative three-year project (July 2024 - June 2027) designed to enhance the livelihoods of smallholder vegetable farmers in Kaduna and Kano states. This initiative, led by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in partnership with East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation (EWS-KT) and Wageningen University and Research (WUR), addresses key challenges such as low yields, limited market access, high postharvest losses, and inadequate finance. The project will:
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Empowering Future Generations
With a goal of involving 50% youth and 30% women among key farmers, DELIVER Nigeria will harness the drive and innovation of these groups. The project aims to train 25,000 new smallholder farmers over three years, resulting in substantial improvements in vegetable yields, market access, and income generation.