Forest and farm producer organizations as key change agents
for climate-resilient landscapes and improved livelihood
WEBINAR SERIES
Webinar #2: Boosting entrepreneurship and market access for forest and farm products
Tuesday 16 December 2025
🕘 Time: 14.00–15.30 UTC+1
07.00–08.30 Guatemala | 08.00–09.30
Ecuador, Colombia | 09.00–10.30 Plurinational State of Bolivia |
13.00–14.30 Ghana, Liberia, Gambia, Togo |
15.00–16.30 Zambia | 16.00–17.30 Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar | 14.00–15.30 Italy | 18.45–20.15 Nepal | 20.00–21.30 Viet Nam
The webinar will take place via Zoom. Simultaneous interpretation will be available in Spanish, French and English.
Overview
Increasing entrepreneurship and access to markets and finance are critical for improving livelihoods and reducing poverty among forest and farm producers. It enables FFPOs and their members to generate sustainable income, add value to their products, and build resilient businesses.
FFPOs play a crucial role in providing members with business incubation services, including training in market analysis and development, value chain enhancement, risk management, and access to finance, empowering FFPOs to scale up their enterprises, secure market linkages, and attract third-party investments.
This webinar will focus on fostering an entrepreneurial culture among forest and farm producers, with special attention to youth and women. We will share success stories from FFPOs in building sustainable agricultural and forest- related businesses, and discuss strategies for increasing entrepreneurship among members.
Programme
Sophie Grouwels Forestry Officer | Global overview of FFF activities on FFPO business development and entrepreneurship |
Eric Chavez Betancourt Sustainable Development Expert | Introduction to FFF community of practice and network activities |
Clifford Adagenera Ghana Country Facilitator | Moderator |
Panel presentations
Ruth Cayapa President
| From local to global: Kallari's strategy for market access through certification and digital innovation
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Arthur Zogan Executive Secretary | Togo's green enterprise drive: CTOP's impact on market access and producer empowerment
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Titus Mwale Coordinator | The Nyimba District Farmers Association (NDFA) – Weaving value and securing future forests |
Nguyễn Thị Hoa Director | Developing the herbal tea value chain and market access to diversify income from forest and farm production |
Clifford Adagenera Ghana Country Facilitator FAO - Forest and Farm Facility | Q&A |
Duncan MacQueen Director of Forestry | Closing remarks |
