Camboya - Fase 2
Discussion topic outcome
1. Food production and market access Local production of nutritious food, such as vegetables, fruits and meat, is low. Especially, small family farms are not able to produce enough nutritious foods to supply the local markets. Communes rely on food imports for nutritious food. The usage of pesticides and fertilizers is high and not controlled, making consumers concerned about food safety when buying at local markets or vendors. Local producers face difficult access to markets and price volatility (prices drop) during harvest season and have difficulties to adjust to the seasonal market dynamic
... Leer máss. Proposed actions: - Promote household production of nutritious food for own consumption - The organization of farmers in producer groups or the development of large-scale farms for nutritious food production to increase nutritious food supply - Establishment of a commune market that can buy from local producers - Diversification of food production to mitigate seasonal price volatility - Encourage and build skills for the use of modern technology for agricultural production to increase yield and enable constant market supply - Capacity building of local plant and animal food producers for food safety - Use digital platforms and strengthen digital skills to broker business and communication between producers and distributors. Social media, such as YouTube and Facebook can serve as possible broker platforms but also for local producers/processors to create demand for their products. 2. Environmental and climate concerns Communes experience decreased yields caused by climate change, natural disaster and degraded soil. Water is a major concern for food producers. During the dry season, rainwater is not sufficient and costs of buying water too high to enable successful and profitable production of nutritious food. During rainy season, flooding is the biggest challenge for food producers. Communes experience an increased amount of plastic waste, affecting soil and water quality. Proposed solutions: - Investment in irrigation systems - Commune waste management: Installation of garbage bins, collect waste, recycling - Commune administration to encourage people to use less plastic and to use plant-based packaging such as banana or lotus leaves 3. Socio-economic concerns Many households in communes rely on remittances and indebtedness is high. Because of low income earning opportunities, people, especially young, are migrating to earn an income elsewhere, leaving mainly elderly people behind. The job migration but also the unattractiveness of the sector to young people, leaves only a limited labour force available for the agricultural sector. Possible solutions - Investments in food processing businesses to increase employment opportunities for rural population especially the young - Investments in modernized agriculture and large-scale production (horticulture and animal husbandry) to create jobs Leer menos
Línea(s) de Acción: 1, 4, 5
Palabras clave: Environment and Climate, Finance, Innovation, Women & Youth Empowerment