Jeroen Elfers POLICY SEMINAR Virtual Event - Local vs Global? The role of trade in building food system resilience JAN 13, 2021 - 09:30 AM TO 11:00 AM EST

1. Dairy Development Programme (DDP)
8 focus countries
In 2019 we trained
FrieslandCampina initiated a DDP in Asia,
Africa and Eastern Europe
77,934 farmers
& we directly & indirectly
reached >250,000 farmers
We develop
local
farmers in
three ways
Increase
productivit
y per cow
Support
farmers in
getting
a market for
their milk
Raise raw
milk
quality
and safety
A variety of tools to develop local farmers
Training Expert advice Knowledge partnerships Infrastructure construction Field trips to the Netherlands

3. We make the dairy sector more professional and attractive by
setting up inclusive programmes
Improved
milk quality & productivity
Improved rural
communities
Women and youth
empowerment
Resulting in
• Better nutrition for countries
• Increased food security
• A better living for farmers
• Reduced carbon footprint per kg
Resulting in
• Economic empowerment of
young and female farmers
• Increased voice and agency for
young and female farmers
• A more attractive sector for
young people
• Possible sales networks for FC
Resulting in
• Stronger cooperatives
• More economically viable rural
communities
• Improved access to basic needs
e.g. water, sanitation and
education