📋 Tender Overview
Myanmar’s post-coup conflict escalation and economic turmoil has led to financial and economic instability and destabilised the agrifood industry. Also, extreme weather and climate change further impact farmers and agricultural processors. The Responsible Business Fund Plus project aims to support agrifood businesses while reducing their environmental impact and thus deepening Switzerland's commitment to private sector engagement and an inclusive green economy.
Country/region Topic Period Budget
Myanmar
Employment & economic development
Climate change and environment
Agriculture & food security
SME development
Energy conservation & efficiency
Agricultural services & market
01.07.2024 - 30.06.2028
CHF 4’000’000
The project in brief
Background The escalation of the conflict in Myanmar following the military coup has severely disrupted agricultural value chains, causing economic and financial instability. The agrifood sector is vital for maintaining livelihoods amidst armed conflicts, stagnant economies, and youth emigration as still approx. 70% of the population depend on agriculture for their subsistence. Climate change and extreme weather events further exacerbate the situation, significantly affecting farmers and agricultural processors nationwide. The Responsible Business Fund Plus (RBF+) project aims to assist agrifood businesses accross Myanmar while reducing the sector’s ecological footprint. Building on the successful model and results of RBF Myanmar, the project will award grants to Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in the agrifood sector to develop improved and greener business models. Thanks to SDC's experience in private sector engagement, this initiative promises significant results in terms of climate change mitigation, adaptation and environmental preservation while generating income in the agrifood sector which is in line with the new cooperation programme. Moreover, RBF+ allows a diversification of (local) partners.
Objectives The agrifood sector generates greater income and employment with a reduced impact on the climate and environment.
Target groups
375 agri-food MSMEs, businesses and associations (260 receiving direct grant funding, technical supports for new inputs, technology & services, international market development & domestic market linkages)
55’000 primary agriculture producers and agri-food sector employees
Medium-term outcomes Outcome 1: Enhanced capacity and awareness of agrifood sector MSMEs and producers about environmentally sustainable inputs, clean technologies, and services Outcome 2: Increased productivity, competitiveness and environmental performance of agrifood sector MSMEs and producers Outcome 3: Increase sales in domestic and export markets of agrifood sector MSMEs
Results Expected results: Output 1.1: Availability of new/improved equipment/inputs, services, and clean technologies Output 1.2: Functional linkages between providers and MSMEs and producers Output 2.1:
