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INVEST Co-op project hosts high-level workshop on aquaculture micro-insurance in Indonesia

17 June 2020

The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada hosted a high-level international workshop on June 16th to explore micro-insurance solutions to supporting Indonesia’s aquaculture sector. The event was attended by H.E. Cameron MacKay, Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia, representatives of the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, private and public sector stakeholders. Over 100 participants attended the […]

4R Solution and Precision Nutrient Management

10 June 2020

Funded by Global Affairs Canada, the 4R Solution project focuses on improving the socio-economic well-being and resilience of smallholder farmers, particularly women, by incorporating 4R Nutrient Stewardship (Right Source @ Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place) principles into agricultural production. Fertilizer Canada, CDF Canada, University of Manitoba, OCP group and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic are […]

4R Solution Project Launches 4R Champion Program in Sub Saharan Africa

8 June 2020

News Release OTTAWA, ON – Today, the 4R Solution project is taking another step in bringing a Canadian Innovation to Sub Saharan Africa through the 4R Champion program. The 4R Champion program is a unique opportunity for agricultural advocates to demonstrate increased agricultural yields through the use of 4R Nutrient Stewardship Best Management Practices. “4R […]

4R Solution Project Launches 4R Champion Program in Sub Saharan Africa

8 June 2020

OTTAWA, ON – Today, the 4R Solution project is taking another step in bringing a Canadian Innovation to Sub Saharan Africa through the 4R Champion program. The 4R Champion program is a unique opportunity for agricultural advocates to demonstrate increased agricultural yields through the use of 4R Nutrient Stewardship Best Management Practices. “4R Nutrient Stewardship, […]

INVEST Indonesia – Building Sustainable Aquaculture Cooperatives

11 May 2020

A case study of Canadian assistance. Authored by Robby Tulus, CDF Canada volunteer The aquaculture sector, where populations of sea and freshwater are cultivated under controlled conditions, plays a very important role for human consumption as well as local employment. The demand for aquaculture products, especially seaweed, milkfish, and shrimp (SMS) is very high and […]

Staying the course in times of a global pandemic

9 April 2020

The current level of uncertainty and the policy responses that have been put in place to address the impact of COVID-19 in Canada, and around the world, are unprecedented. This new reality is redefining our daily lives, rewriting our economic interactions and reshaping our social constructs. Yet now, more than ever, we need to reaffirm […]

Women’s Mentorship Program

23 March 2020

In keeping with worldwide precautions and restrictions relative to COVID-19, the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) have diligently postponed the Women’s Mentorship Program (WMP). This decision was not made without thoughtful deliberation and assessment. COVID-19 is top of everyone’s mind – employers, all levels of government, world health agencies and many others have […]

COVID-19 Response

16 March 2020

At the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada, we are sensitive to growing concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) and the way it may impact our people and operations. Effective March 16, 2020, we are implementing strict measures to ensure the health and safety of our employees and reduce the risk of potential transmission in our operations. Measures […]

Building opportunities for smallholder farmers in Myanmar

11 March 2020

A small loan of around $100 was all it took for Daw Than Nwe, from Taung Poet Thar village, in Myanmar, to hire four seasonal workers, diversify her crops and boost her yields. “I used the money to buy fertilizer,” says Daw Than Nwe, a mother of seven. ”If I use fertilizer on my farm […]

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