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CLICK on the IMAGE to get the RECORDINGS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1601809523106-HKNKIP7PVQ2OFUVV4X3J/20881881_526313604366518_7100293127458121197_n.jpg Home 2020, September 27 - Brainstorm Gathering 'Garden of the Future' on Nature Inclusive Agriculture. https://www.margopotma.com/projects daily 0.75 2022-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1594743660685-G8E55CA0XIQJOEOGINY4/Schermafbeelding+2020-07-14+om+18.13.36.png Projects EU Market Research: Guinea Coffee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1594745689754-FDOJ9P7E8VJSML0K4A8U/The-Other-Bar.-Fairchain-Foundation-and-UNDP-9.jpg Projects Market and Impact Research for Traceable Chocolate from Ecuador https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1594746161912-FBEEX9SO5UKE7WZEVUIT/Cocoa-farmers.jpg Projects Traceability Study on The Use of Blockchain in the Cocoa Value Chain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1594893562196-J3Q6HL7Q9VMWEKN8ISB9/download.jpeg Projects Solution Development: Nature Monitoring and Nature Management with Satellite Imaginary and AI in the Netherlands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1594893749034-80W1WSU7ZB45R5G4X1GT/IMG_8714.JPG Projects Value Chain Study in Nigeria https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1594898271815-NPZACI74VW666337HTN7/thailand-355580_1920.jpg Projects Market Intelligence: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Processed Fruit, Spices and Herbs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1601812051224-SEC921935SMS3YC5LSM7/2444175759.jpg Projects Value Chain Analysis Food Loss in Nigeria https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/18c6eb99-2131-42b1-8589-e4cf7f8b1295/sesame_1_2.jpg Projects Study on The Role of Women in Nigeria's Sesame Seed Value Chain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/b906b292-1c6f-4e4b-9011-aad03ffa51f0/diego-catto-2NiVOHcIx4I-unsplash.jpg Projects Market Intelligence: Coffee and Cocoa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/25854318-0ac3-4450-b3a4-c7d5e7490176/Certified-cocoa-not-always-sold-as-certified_wrbm_large.jpeg Projects Development West African Cocoa Industry Certification Scheme https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1392365c-44e5-4f9d-a3aa-d32632ba14a8/49063015758_e88e2571da_c.jpeg Projects Workshops and Education Projects on Direct and Transparent Cocoa Chains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1653645699984-UBWMNDHWZ13DYR4TZ3QV/IMG_6048.jpg Projects Study on Possibilities and Effects of Cocoa Diversification in Peru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1653645777122-OWY1C3M3ROJ99DR76GL9/Schermafbeelding%25252B2022-05-27%25252Bom%25252B11.45.25.jpg Projects Business Development Cocoa Agroforestry from Costa Rica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/56714b9c-3a03-4e08-bd9d-513038ef33c0/vlcsnap-2021-03-01-18h06m06s164.png Projects Content Coordination Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference & Chocolatemakers Forum Chocoa Digital 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/45392bd3-9a1f-407a-bb77-3dd4c23eb2b3/IMG_6469.JPG Projects Development Coffee Impact Program https://www.margopotma.com/about daily 0.75 2021-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/34609952-5deb-4ea9-b9ba-b5f2dbba27be/IMG_2287+kopie.jpg About - Background My story starts in the Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse areas in the world in southwestern Costa Rica. Here, I lived at a palm oil farm in the middle of an idyllic Nature Reserve. To me it seemed like a paradox, on of the drivers of rapid deforestation amid an oasis of biodiversity. It ignited my curiosity and became the focus of my research project. How does the Nature Reserve coexist with palm oil production and what does this say about the eco-friendly image of Costa Rica? It turned out that the farmers were extremely aware of the need for sustainable production, and acted as the best conservationists to protect the natural treasures in which they live. Their care and investments for sustainable production, however did not get rewarded as such on the market. The selling price was insufficient to make their efforts profitable, leaving farmers to struggle for their subsistence. This small case-study in Costa Rica could be a blueprint for what is happening in supply chains around the world. The holistic supply chain from marketing sustainable products to livelihood diversification and resiliency training for farmers became the specialization in my offered services. My personal contact with the farmers stuck in unfair trade relations became my motivation to connect them to sustainable high-quality markets and make sure they would receive a fair income. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/d096f623-c6d9-4cbd-812d-a9ea7c0db240/IMG_2706+2.jpg About - MSc Margo Potma Wageningen University & Research - International Development Studies Specialization in Legal Anthropology Minor in Environmental Aspects of Development Languages: NL, ENG, SP https://www.margopotma.com/appointment daily 0.75 2020-07-05 https://www.margopotma.com/services daily 0.75 2021-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1616847678186-WMUNEQAZ93IL8H1KMGPG/SDG+2.jpg Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1616847799945-86H2L4BTN5SVPUC2L2WW/SDG+15.png Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1616847534644-8A2LUQX2WBQIM0WVA9TT/1200px-Sustainable_Development_Goals_logo.svg.png Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1616847577894-2FTE9U1328CNTBHH337W/SDG+10.png Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1616847717833-HCW35SD5CW61TK5JRB6R/SDG+12.png Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1616847869544-M9YE53XYPYQOAQZOW0KL/SDG+17.png Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1616847761017-X6S59OYLOW0RN9U2M64A/SDG+13.png Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1594060456499-ZUEKB11N34RTSVD1CRF7/photo-1504532472068-9ae844337da7.jpeg Services - Traceability & Transparency Transparency in food supply chains is increasingly gaining importance. Consumers are actively looking for guaranteed fair and sustainably produced products with minimal environmental impact. Connectivity between producers and consumers can enhance trust relations. Since some producers live on the other side of the planet, technology can be of great value to strengthen transparent and traceable products through the value chains. New technologies are rapidly being developed to provide the much required transparency. I provide (business) consulting on direct trade solutions and technological traceability and monitoring solutions. The human aspect of transitioning to a new system is just as important for effective implementation. I work on strengthening social connectivity beween chain actors and nature conservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1595257018651-6IU3GQU88F0XL2FWSQV9/ivan-bandura-PdmlvIuJujc-unsplash.jpg Services - Capacity Building through Landscape Approaches A balanced relation between humans and the natural environment provides solutions to the major ecological, social and political-economic challenges we are facing. Landscape approaches connect all actors in the chain and emphasizes their interdependence of natural resources. Through a holistic approach we can create resilience of both the natural environment as well as human livelihoods. In my consultancy projects I use agroforestry, convivial conservation or reforestation solutions in the field, to strengthen community development, nature conservation methods or establish market access (local, regional or international) for sustainable produced food products. Creating diversification on both the production as well as the consumption side. I also host workshops and educational programmes to connect cultures and raise awareness on the effects of sustainable food supply chains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1594061365043-PCC502MO619ZLDC9WY1Q/coffee-659532.jpg Services - Value Chain Analysis Providing support through trade could be the most effective way to create impact, on both producers’ livelihoods as well as environmental protection. That is if you make the right selection. Before you start sourcing from a country it is good to know your playing field. Through value chain analysis and selection, especially in emerging and frontier markets, through my broad scope and network, I can provide you with excellent insights to help you to find your best suitable match and make sure attention is being given to CSR issues in your value chain. Typically this will be done through field visits, analysis of the export market, competitiveness and sustainability. Advice will be given on opportunities, obstacles, and possible intervention areas. If you are a producer I can provide consultancy on market entry requirements, specifically for the European market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f01d448e20c1e2c8fdb6cae/1595270894030-4BZ7GXRTMTWHZLW6HIOR/summer-hiking-crop.jpg Services - Supply Chain Services In a direct food chain all its links need to connect and function well. Together with Cross Cultural Bridges I have developed a service design in which we combine our expertise and provide services from a holistic approach for different actors active in food supply chains.