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As a key theme, inclusive business in international development has been on the agenda for some years now. With attention maintained in 2015, the growth of this trend is projected to continue in the long run. In addition to important organizations and networks, the Food & Business Knowledge Platform (F&BKP) remains committed to the development »

Third article in the IYS 2015 series. Excessive levels of nitrogen in the soil due to artificial fertilizers are degrading natural habitats all over the world. Using less artificial fertilizer and eating less meat will help alleviate the problem – although the effects won’t be seen any time soon. »

This study describes policy recommendations on the Dutch “Aid to Trade” development policy and what implications this has for the policy in Bangladesh to mitigate the effect of increased food standards on smallholders. »

In their blog “Improving the business climate in developing countries: a realistic goal or another Holy Grail?” at Ondernemen in Ontwikkelingslanden, Paul Engel and Bruce Byiers (ECDPM) reflect on the role of Dutch policy on entrepreneurship in developing countries. They state that overall the Dutch private sector development policy provides a promising framework for combining »

The Southeast Asia – Europe Pilot Joint Call for Mobility in the thematic areas of Food, Environment, or Health research is now open for proposals. Researchers can apply for funding for projects with at least 2 partners from both regions in the fields of Food (agricultural productivity, sustainability and standards, value chain), Environmental (climate change, »

The Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) is looking for a project officer (fulltime) for the Young Expert Programme (YEP) Agrofood and Water, starting September 1, 2015. The YEP Water programme started in 2013, offering young water professionals an opportunity to acquire professional experience abroad. Just recently, YEP Agrofood was set up, in partnership with the Food »