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Iain Gatward
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Karen Smith commented on Iain Gatward's blog post Joined-up thinking in tea supply chains: pro-poor, climate-smart and efficient business
"BIF are planning to hold a renewable energy workshop in Malawi in September to discuss some of the issues Iain has raised - particularly focussing on reaching the rural poor with RET solutions and asking why no products have yet "gone to…"
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Joined-up thinking in tea supply chains: pro-poor, climate-smart and efficient business

As highlighted in a number of BIF blogs and articles recently, renewable energy technologies (RETs) are of increasing importance in the Malawian context and a great deal of effort is being put into researching and implementing appropriate equipment.In 2012, BIF funded a project working with Global Tea and Commodities (GTC) to assess the potential for development of renewable energy at three estates in Malawi.  The three estates in question are geographically spread in Malawi and so vary greatly…See More
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Joined-up thinking in tea supply chains: pro-poor, climate-smart and efficient business

As highlighted in a number of BIF blogs and articles recently, renewable energy technologies (RETs) are of increasing importance in the Malawian context and a great deal of effort is being put into researching and implementing appropriate equipment.In 2012, BIF funded a project working with Global Tea and Commodities (GTC) to assess the potential for development of renewable energy at three estates in Malawi.  The three estates in question are geographically spread in Malawi and so vary greatly…See More
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"Hi all.  Thought the following link might be of interest relating to a new microfinance fund for Fairtrade and organic farmers.  I have just come across it, but the post is dated September so you may have seen it…"
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Organisation
Imani Development
Website
http://www.imanidevelopment.com
Title
Consultant
About My Work
Development consultant with Imani Development, based in the Blantyre office.
Sector
Consultant
Country Interest
Malawi, Zambia
Issues of Interest
Inclusive Business: Value Chains, Inclusive Business: Products and Services, Low carbon and climate resilient business models, Working with farmers & the informal sector, Role of donors/governments
Main Reason for Joining this Site
Networking with fellow practitioners

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Joined-up thinking in tea supply chains: pro-poor, climate-smart and efficient business

As highlighted in a number of BIF blogs and articles recently, renewable energy technologies (RETs) are of increasing importance in the Malawian context and a great deal of effort is being put into researching and implementing appropriate equipment.

In 2012, BIF funded a project working with Global Tea and Commodities (GTC) to assess the potential for development of renewable energy at three estates in Malawi.  The three estates in question are geographically spread in Malawi and so…

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Posted on May 22, 2013 at 16:30 — 1 Comment

Climate Justice Fund

Good news below with announcement from the Scottish Government of a Climate Justice Fund for use in supporting water projects in Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Zambia. Hopefully will complement the International Development funding from Scottish Government and recent announcement of renewable energy projects being funded here in Malawi by the SG. Available funding will be £3 million over the next 3 years.…



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Posted on June 4, 2012 at 15:11

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