The aim of the project is to enhance the private sectorās role in food security by facilitating cooperation among small-scale agroforestry farmers, small and medium-sized enterprises, and decision-makers in food value chains in Ukraine.Ā
Industrialised agriculture becomes paralysed due to systematic and targeted disruptions from the Russians, and small-scale producers, uphold food provision to local markets. However, they have long lacked the institutional support to keep up with the advancements in the sector, and many still struggle with their overall readiness to take on this new market position.Ā
The emphasis of the project lies on innovation in diversifying farm products, value-added processing, market linkages and improving access to finance and resources for the small and medium sized enterprises. It will facilitate knowledge exchange and networking between relevant stakeholders, drawing inspiration from good examples in Ukraine and Sweden, and produce informational material addressing the challenges.Ā