Promoting Inclusive Economic Growth
Through Valorization of Coconut Husks

Project Summary

The overall objective of this project is to create viable and sustainable jobs for men, women and youth in Mindanao (Philippines) through a business partnership between coconut smallholder farmers (CSHF) and Biogrow (top producer of ecological cocopeat substrates). The partnership will valorise coconut by-products (husks) and promote the development of a local cocopeat and coco fibre industry

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Empowering Women through Husk Valorization:  DMDP Project in Mindanao

Empowering Women through Husk Valorization: DMDP Project in Mindanao

Many development advocates have focused on uplifting the status of women in the Philippines by empowering them in the social, economic and political spheres. A key driver behind the advancement of women’s rights has been the enactment of the Philippine Magna Carta for Women 13 years ago which seek the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. The IRDF BIOGROW LV project  entitled “Promoting Economic Growth through the  Valorization of Coconut Husk”...

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CREATING JOBS, IMPROVING INCOMES OF SMALLHOLDER COCONUT FARMERS IN MINDANAO: THE IRDF-BIOGROW-LV DMDP PROJECT

CREATING JOBS, IMPROVING INCOMES OF SMALLHOLDER COCONUT FARMERS IN MINDANAO: THE IRDF-BIOGROW-LV DMDP PROJECT

CONTEXT: The Philippine coconut industry produces around 14 million metric tons of coconuts annually and accounts for more than $1 billion export revenue annually, providing livelihood to around 3.5 million coconut smallholder farmers (CSHF).  However, the tremendous value produced in the sector is not translated into better quality of life of CSHF who mostly are indebted and impoverished. THE DANIDA MARKET DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP (DMDP) The DMDP project in the...

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Coconut Husks Stakeholders’ Forum 2021

Coconut Husks Stakeholders’ Forum 2021

The Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) Mindanao, under the project “Promoting Inclusive Economic Growth Through the Valorization of Coconut Husks” Project organized the Coconut Husks Stakeholder’s Forum last December 9, 2021 at Asencia Resto Bar, Lapu-lapu St., Digos City.

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BCS MPC begin chipping operation

BCS MPC begin chipping operation

Another partner organization has started their coco chipping operation as the Bansalan Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BCS MPC) kicked off their coco chips processing in their facility on July 29, 21.

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This project will contribute to the following Sustainable Development Goals: