“The platform will facilitate efficient offtake of produce to reduce post-harvest losses, minimise food waste and boost production and increase profits for farmers,” says George Fedha, WFP’s Country Director in Namibia.
WINDHOEK – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is collaborating with Tololi Online (Pty) Ltd, an e-commerce platform to set up a virtual marketplace as part of efforts to improve market access and boost farmers’ income in Namibia.
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The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) has warned that food availability and accessibility continues to deteriorate as a result of high food prices and long-term drought effects.
In an effort to accelerate the journey towards zero hunger by 2030 and address food and nutrition security, the World Food Programme and the Environmental Investment Fund have joined hands to strengthen government’s capacity.