Global Best Practice Group’s expert was retained by the Asian Development Bank as an Adaptation Investment Specialist to develop a set of investment opportunities for financing under the Climate Investment Fund’s PPCR Competitive Private Sector Set Aside-funded activities. Our expert (i) Identified key agriculture sectors where the role of the private sector was relevant and/or required for the effective development of a value chain-based climate resilience project; (ii) Liaised with relevant stakeholders, local chambers of commerce, professional associations, potential private sector clients, and farmer communities through a combination of workshops and private meetings; (iii) Obtained responses regarding interest and involvement in specific climate adaptation project and program opportunities, and challenges and constraints experienced; and (iv) Developed a comprehensive Integrated Climate Resilient Rice Value Chain and Community development project as per PPCR guidelines. The project aimed to reduce the climate vulnerability of at least 50,000 smallholder farmers in the Battambang and Pursat provinces of Cambodia by increasing rice production and value, and improving access to extension services and affordable loans in addition to providing food and livelihood security. It covered all aspects of the rice value chain, from production to post-harvest and marketing, thus providing seamless support to SMEs whilst addressing climate risks, reducing wastage, increasing agricultural productivity and enhancing income.
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