Participants during a SysCom (Long-term farming systems comparisons in the tropics) cross-country learning workshop in Frick. (Photo: FiBL, David Bautze)
Worldwide, the need for more sustainable agricultural production is increasing. For this shift to happen, a guiding policy framework coupled with development-oriented interventions is key. We support public and private actors in defining and putting in place sound policy and capacity building measures as part of a broader organic sector development approach.
Our main activities include:
Capacity development for public and private actors – We build and strengthen capacities of local actors through training on organic agriculture and knowledge facilitation between public and private actors, e.g. through multi-stakeholder platforms.
Policy and sectorial advice – We advise governments and administrations on the development, implementation and assessment of organic agricultural policy objectives. We support the development and assessment of national action plans, private and national organic standards and legislations, and geographically referenced labeling schemes.
Analysis related to food systems, organic agriculture and sustainable development – We conduct and support sector studies and food system analyses. With our recommendations, we propose program and project interventions on how to reach more sustainable and resilient food and production systems.
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Team
| Group Policy & Sector Development | ||
| Arbenz Markus | Project Leader and Senior Consultant | +41 (0)62 865-7275 |
| Eisenring Tobias | Leader of the Group Policy & Sector Developmentregional branding, geographical indications | +41 (0)62 865-0420 |
| Kadzere-Forichi Irene | Nutrition sensitive agriculture, training materials for Africa | +41 (0)62 865-7276 |
| Maestrini Nicoletta | Deputy Leader of the Group Policy & Sector DevelopmentDigital training, social media marketing, communication planning and consulting | +41 (0)62 865-6390 |
| Nicolay Gian L. | Africa coordination, sociology of food and agriculture, cotton | +41 (0)62 865-0454 |
| Sousa Fernando | Agroforestry, dissemination, participatory research | +41 (0)62 865-0480 |