Agriculture
IOS Partners provides innovative advisory solutions in agriculture,
food security and rural development worldwide
We bring the following first-hand practical knowledge to public and private sector entities,
donor agencies, organizations and individuals in the agricultural and rural sectors
- Value chain analysis
- Food security
- Agribusiness development
- Improving access to credit
- Cold chain & cold storage development
- Trade promotion
- Field surveys
- Warehouse receipt systems
- Commodity exchanges
- Environmental & social impact assessment
- Impact evaluation
- Training & capacity building
- Sanitary and phytosanitary compliance
- Strategic planning
- Policy analysis
Highlighted projects
Lesotho
Consulting Services for Value Chain Development and Training/advisory Services Provider
The objective of the assignment is to provide technical support to the Smallholder Agriculture Development Project (SADP) II Project Management Unit (PMU) with the implementation of Component 2 in Lesotho i.e. Improving the Agricultural Commercialization and Nutrition.This component is centered on the development of high potential value chains that would result in the integration of a greater number of smallholder producers, incentivize contract farming, strengthen vertical alliances by building partnerships between farmers and agri-businesses and promote enterprise operations towards more lucrative domestic and export markets
Benin
Access to Market Program
Review of Feasibility study and Design for a Mandatory Inspection Station for Fish Products – Conducted a review of the feasibility study and design for a mandatory inspection station for fish products
Sudan
Provision of Consulting Services to Establish and Run the Livestock Marketing and Resilience Programme Public Partnership Unit
The objective of the consultancy service is to develop and structure bankable transactions in the three identified value chains (live sheep and cattle, red meat, and hides/skin/leather) that could be successfully offered by the relevant GoS Agencies to private investors for financing, construction, operation and maintenance using PPP contracts. IOS Partners assists the LMRP in conducting pre-feasibility and technical and financial feasibility studies for the projects, and helps the public entities conduct a competitive tender process for the selection of the private investors.
Burkina Faso
SOBFEL Fruit and Vegetable Processing Facility Feasibility Study
Conducted a cost-benefit analysis of investing in a value-added fruit and vegetable processing facility, including a market assessment and business strategy, assessment of production capacity and equipment requirements, and an impact assessment for SOBFEL, a PPP created to improve market development for fresh and processed fruits and vegetables in Burkina Faso
Republic of Georgia
Development of the Georgian National Wine Strategy and Action Plan
Assessed wine legislation, trade regulations, as well as bi-lateral and multi-lateral trade agreements; conducted a systematic review of the wine industry and identified firm-level constraints to growth; designed a long-term strategy for the Georgian government to support the expansion of the sector; developed action plans and a detailed roadmap encompassing the entire wine industry to facilitate the strategy’s implementation; and, recommended a set of legislative and policy changes to enhance the sector’s competitiveness
“The Institute Agronomique et Veterinaire (IAV) is highly satisfied with its collaboration with IOS Partners in date, palm and fisheries projects financed by USTDA for the Government of Morocco. The impact of these studies conducted over the past two years is of great importance for the well-being of the population of the country and overall a good contribution for the development of the economy of Morocco. We are looking for long-lasting, fruitful collaboration between our two institutions in both Morocco and abroad.”
The Institute Agronomique et Veterinaire. (IAV), Morocco
“Abelardo is an agricultural trade and program evaluation specialist with advanced qualifications and over 30 years of international experience including periods in executive positions and as Team Leader, Consultant and Advisor to Governments, bilateral and multilateral development agencies including GIZ, European Commission, UN, USAID, and the World Bank. He has extensive geographic experience in over 24 countries and thematic experience in multi-year, multi-million-dollar program design, management and M&E with expertise in agricultural production and marketing, export promotion and rural financing, trade, climate change and food security and governance of biodiversity management. ”
Agricultural Trade and Evaluations Specialist
Mexico
