Kano State APPEALS Project Road Intervention Environmental and Social Management Plan(ESMP)

The purpose of the ESMP study is to identify and address the possible direct, indirect and cumulative significant adverse environmental and social impacts that are likely to arise from the proposed road intervention for acceptability and sustainability. The primary objective of the ESMP is to facilitate effective decision-making and to ensure that the implementation processes during the execution of the proposed project activities are sustainable. Some of the activities to be carried out during the ESMP preparation include: ensuring that the road intervention project activities are environmentally sound, encouraging community consultation and participation and enhancing social wellbeing. Specifically, the Kano…

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Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Priority Value Chains of Rice, Wheat and Tomato in Kano State

The purpose of the ESIA study is to identify and address possible direct, indirect and cumulative significant adverse environmental and social impacts that are likely to arise from the proposed project for acceptability and sustainability. The primary objective of the ESIA is to facilitate effective decision-making and to ensure that the implementation processes during the execution of the proposed project activities are sustainable. Some of the activities to be carried out during ESIA preparation include; ensuring that agricultural and Agro-processing activities are environmentally sound, encouraging community consultation and participation and enhancing social wellbeing. Specifically, the ESIA seeks to provide a…

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Study on Farmers’ Perception, Experience and Capacities on Integrated Pest Management on Rice, Wheat and Tomato in Kano State, Nigeria.

This report gives a glance on reality check in the field and identification of the key issues in line with the study objectives which is the includes the identification of major pests for Kano State priority value chain (Rice, Wheat & Tomato), identify the existing legislations and farmers‘ perception about the use of chemicals for pest management. Assessment of farmers‘ experience in pest management and capacity on integrated pest management approach. Description of the pesticides banned for use in Nigeria, particularly those related to Rice, Wheat & Tomato) as well as those approved for use and identification of potential risk…

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Registered Grievances During WYEP Screening of Shortlisted Applicants

The screening exercise commenced Monday 2nd September, 2019 at Daula Hotel under the State Coordination Office. A text message was sent to a total of two thousand, five hundred and sixty-six (2,566) shortlisted applicants, inviting them to attend the screening. In an effort to reduce the hardship for applicants such that, the tendency for chaos were minimized.

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Training Module-Community Based Procurement Management

Procurement is the management of the sustainable acquisition of goods, works and services to optimize value for money through a professional auditable and transparent framework at the best possible total cost; In the right quantity and quality; At the right time; In the right place and from the right source.

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Training Module – Basics of Business Finance

Module 1 :UNIDO/HP LEARNING INITIATIVE FOR ENTREPRENUERS Finance: is defined as the management of money and includes activities such as investing, borrowing, lending, budgeting, saving, and forecasting. Corporate finance also includes the tools and analysis utilized to prioritize and distribute financial resources Types of Cost: Several types of costs should be considered when conducting a breakeven analysis. These two are the most relevant. Fixed Cost: These are costs that are the same regardless of how many items you sell. All startup costs, like rent, insurance, and computers, are considered fixed costs because you have to make these expenditures before you…

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Training Module – Profit and Loss Handout

Module 2: PROFIT AND LOSS The course examines the easily overlooked expenses that can affect expenses and provide an avenue to calculate business profit and losses. Profit: a financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something. Loss: The fact or process of losing something like an amount of money lost in a Business Expenses: The cost incurred in or required for something. Hidden Cost: Are expenses that are not normally included in the purchase price for a piece of equipment or machine. These costs normally impact profitability.

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Training Module-Cash Flow Handout

CASH FLOW The course shows the importance of monitoring cash flow and making business decisions based on cash flow. Cash Flow: The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business. Cash Flow forecasting: is a projection of an organizations future financial position based on anticipated payments and receivables. The process of deriving a cash flow forecast is called cash flow forecasting. Cash Flow Projection: Cash flow projection uses information to forecast the amount of incoming cash and outgoing cash your business will incur at different times. It is use to indicate when your business may be…

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Training Module on Commercial Seed Production for Identified and Registered APPEALS Farmers in Kano State

Seed types are Breeder, Foundation, Registered and Certified seeds. Seed certification is then a quality assurance system whereby seed intended for marketing is subject to official control and inspection. The objectives of seed certification are to ensure genetical identity of a variety, to ensure high degree of physical purity, to ensure freedom from all designation seed borne disease, weeds and other crop seeds.

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Training Module on Commodity aggregation, Access to finance, Operations and Maintenance of Assets among Wholesale farmers

Agricultural commodity aggregation is the first step in agricultural produce marketing. Relatively small-scale supplies from individual farms need bulking into lots that can be readily and economically transported, sorted, processed, and stored by processors, wholesalers, exporters and retailers (main buyers). Two important dimension of aggregation are: 1. If deals take place on the spot or if they are deferred in time, subject to a promise or contract; and 2. if farmers sell their surpluses individually or collectively

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