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Contribution to regional economic development
Bayer helps small to mid-sized suppliers get in shape for global competition through a range of projects designed to put its social and ecological requirements into practice. Without such partnership, globalization could easily result in further restriction of development opportunities in less advanced regions. One of these projects was completed in 2006 and a new one was started.
Suppliers: Prepared for certification
Under the acronym BIGAS (Bayer CropScience Integrated Environmental Gains Along the Supply Chain for Sustainable Agriculture), Bayer CropScience and the Asia-Pacific Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production (APRSCP) have established an initiative to help suppliers in the Philippines introduce social and environmental management systems. This initiative receives financial support from the German development financing agency DEG. 24 small to mid-sized agricultural suppliers on the islands of Luzon and Panay (Visayas) attended a range of seminars organized by a public-private partnership to help them prepare for certification under the Filipino version of British Standard 8555 (PNS BS 8555). 20 of them successfully passed the audit and have been awarded the certificate. The guidelines for the introduction of integrated management systems in agricultural organizations developed during the project were a completely new concept in the Philippines.
Small-scale farmers: “Green World” launched
A similar public-private partnership project named “Green World” is run by Bayer CropScience and the German technical development agency GTZ in Kenya. It aims to train around 150 technical advisors and small distributors in good agricultural practices, including the responsible use of crop protection products. Once trained they will act as multipliers and by the end of 2007 about 4,000 small-scale farmers will have been reached through this process. The project started in 2006 and is initially planned to run for five years. Through the Green World project, Bayer CropScience also strives to support farmers and help them be able to produce more high-quality crops. The high quality of the yields will increase sales opportunities and will therefore also improve their incomes and their livelihood as they will gain a long-term foothold in the important Kenyan export business. They will also have a competitive edge in local markets.
In addition, Bayer signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tongji University in Shanghai in 2006 to found a Chair for Sustainable Development and establish a special training program. Focusing on developing and newly industrializing countries, students from China and other countries are to be given management know-how that is essential for maintaining sustainable development processes.
Suppliers: Prepared for certification
Under the acronym BIGAS (Bayer CropScience Integrated Environmental Gains Along the Supply Chain for Sustainable Agriculture), Bayer CropScience and the Asia-Pacific Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production (APRSCP) have established an initiative to help suppliers in the Philippines introduce social and environmental management systems. This initiative receives financial support from the German development financing agency DEG. 24 small to mid-sized agricultural suppliers on the islands of Luzon and Panay (Visayas) attended a range of seminars organized by a public-private partnership to help them prepare for certification under the Filipino version of British Standard 8555 (PNS BS 8555). 20 of them successfully passed the audit and have been awarded the certificate. The guidelines for the introduction of integrated management systems in agricultural organizations developed during the project were a completely new concept in the Philippines.
Small-scale farmers: “Green World” launched
A similar public-private partnership project named “Green World” is run by Bayer CropScience and the German technical development agency GTZ in Kenya. It aims to train around 150 technical advisors and small distributors in good agricultural practices, including the responsible use of crop protection products. Once trained they will act as multipliers and by the end of 2007 about 4,000 small-scale farmers will have been reached through this process. The project started in 2006 and is initially planned to run for five years. Through the Green World project, Bayer CropScience also strives to support farmers and help them be able to produce more high-quality crops. The high quality of the yields will increase sales opportunities and will therefore also improve their incomes and their livelihood as they will gain a long-term foothold in the important Kenyan export business. They will also have a competitive edge in local markets.
In addition, Bayer signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tongji University in Shanghai in 2006 to found a Chair for Sustainable Development and establish a special training program. Focusing on developing and newly industrializing countries, students from China and other countries are to be given management know-how that is essential for maintaining sustainable development processes.
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