IFDC offers funding for seed and fertilizer companies
The UN bidding opportunity presented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is an attractive proposition for Israeli companies looking to expand their reach globally and contribute to a noble cause. With the FAO's focus on improving nutrition and achieving food security worldwide, Israeli companies that specialize in agriculture and technology can offer their innovative solutions to create sustainable food systems in less developed countries. By providing high-quality products such as seeds, root crops, cereals, vegetables, and tools, among others, Israeli companies can help the FAO achieve its objectives of improving nutrition and raising the standard of living in rural populations. Additionally, the FAO's focus on implementing food systems in Agriculture and other LDC's presents an excellent opportunity for Israeli companies with advanced irrigation, water purification, and hydroponics technologies to showcase their expertise and contribute to a better world.
Africa Finance Corporation plans to spend $253 million on making Africa's infrastructure more resilient to climate change. This will involve using scientific methods to plan, design, build and operate infrastructure assets in a way that aligns with the Paris Agreement on climate change. The main areas of focus will be transport and logistics, energy systems, economic zones, and telecommunications and digital infrastructure. The money will be used to cover the extra costs involved in adapting infrastructure to make it more resilient to the effects of climate change.
Israeli businesses can now participate in the MCC program to combat global poverty through investments in agriculture, energy, health, and infrastructure. MCC selects partners based on good governance, economic freedom, and citizen investment. Businesses can benefit from MCC's tools, such as Country Scorecards and Monitoring & Evaluation Plans, to measure and transparently report results. MCC develops programs with eligible countries, creating opportunities for Israeli businesses to engage with an established U.S. foreign assistance agency and contribute to poverty reduction efforts.