The global pandemic has significantly impacted the agricultural sector in emerging economies. But how has SCOPEinsight ensured food security and farmer livelihoods during this global outbreak? Read on to find out.
Author: Scope Insight
Leading lenders make a bold move to address the agricultural financing gap in Africa
The bankability metrics offered together by MIX and SCOPEinsight eliminate risk and provide better access in lending to the agricultural sector for capital providers. Read more to find out who we have as partners for this project.
Using data to address fragility in food supply chains
Crises such as COVID-19, locust plagues, and other disruptions highlight the need to manage risks in the agricultural supply chain more effectively. Read more about how we address these risks.
Project legacy and exit strategy: What happens after we leave?
Read on to find out about the ways in which the communities benefit from the project after-life.
Digital solutions get a boost as COVID-19 responsive project planning is underway
The progress made with digitalising agriculture in Africa over the years can be used as a strong foundation for new initiatives to alleviate the COVID-19’s impact on food security.
SCOPEinsight launches the Local Expert Network
SCOPEinsight launched the Local Expert Network (LEN) with experts from around the world. Continue reading to learn more about what the LEN delivers.
Innovations in access to finance for producer organizations in Mali
In Mali, agricultural value chains are characterized by informality and fragmentation. Read about how Agriprofocus helped bridge the gap between producers and markets.
How to link producer organizations to market players
Read about the lessons learned from this project linking producer organizations with market players like Subway.
A Fair Price for Fresh Food: How to source fresh food inclusively
Sourcing fresh food from smallholder farmers can be a challenge. The market for connecting companies to smallholders in emerging markets is broken…
MIX and SCOPEinsight launch partnership with AGRA to address key obstacle constraining agricultural businesses
SCOPEinsight, MIX and AGRA are in a partnership to create the necessary market transparency to unlock financing for agri-SMEs in emerging markets.
A solution for agro-input retailers: The Last Mile Retailer
SCOPEinsight worked with co-developers Bayer, CNFA, and the IFC to provide a solution for agro-input retailers to become stronger business partners and provide better services to farmers.
The perils of access to finance for agri-SMEs
Access to finance is difficult for agri-SMEs. And financing agri-SMEs is difficult for financial institutions. For both sides there is a loss.
Re-wiring assessment services: Embedding a digital culture
Read about our partnership with Qollab to deliver high-quality data.
How to grow your business without increasing your marketing budget
How can you continue to grow your business without breaking your budget? Read on to find out.
How Bibiana became SCOPE Assessor trainer of the year
Read about the success of our SCOPE Assessor Trainer of the Year.
Why you should care about data quality
At SCOPEinsight, the quality of data we give you is important to us. The quality of data we provide is characterized by the following four MAIN elements: 1. Accuracy, 2. Completeness, 3. Validity, and 4. Consistency.
The IFC introduces the “Last Mile Retailer”: A complete solution to professionalize agro-input retailers in emerging markets
Read about the launch of the Last Mile Retailer, a new product aimed at professionalizing agro-input retailers.
Why is a common language important?
Read about the importance of a common language and working together towards a common goal.
Battle Cry At The #TOWIU: “It Takes All Of Us To Make A System Change”
Why is a harmonized system important? Read to find out.
The five mistakes development sector actors make when empowering farmers
Read about the top five mistakes encountered on projects and how to avoid them.
The role of professional farmer groups in delivering living incomes for farmers
Watch the playback of the webinar with ISEAL, SCOPEinsight, and our partners.
Reaching the last mile in emerging markets by strengthening input retailers
In this webinar we will talk with Bayer to find out how they reach the last mile in the agricultural sector.
The top three solutions to improve input retailers in emerging markets
Recently, SCOPEinsight discussed about the problems that input retailers face. But what are the solutions to these problems?
The top five challenges you need to know and which frustrate agricultural input retailers in emerging markets
Read on to discover the top five issues constraining input retailers.
Tool Upgrade: SCOPE Basic 2.0
Read about our new version of the SCOPE Basic Tool: SCOPE Basic 2.0.
How to transform the agricultural sector in emerging markets
Read to the end of this blog post to find out how you can get the most out of your investments and/or capacity-building efforts in the agricultural sector in emerging markets.
Walking the walk: How we celebrate International Women’s Day every day
Read about how we work towards gender equality in our staff and our mission.
Announcing new project with Rikolto in Ecuador and Honduras
Read about our new project with Rikolto to strengthen agribusinesses.
Announcing new project with Rikolto in Honduras and Nicaragua
Read about our new project with Rikolto to strengthen input retailers.
Announcing new project with Nuru in Kenya
Read about our new project with Nuru International to strengthen agribusinesses.
