UNDP, New Zealand Fund Indigenous Enterprises in Philippines
What happened
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) are implementing a program funded by the New Zealand government. This program provides startup grants totaling 4.4 million pesos to four indigenous-led enterprises in the Philippines. These grants support the I-LEAD project, which aims to strengthen the business capabilities of indigenous women.
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Why it matters
The funding allows recipient enterprises to improve production processes and develop new goods using local materials from their ancestral lands. The UNDP Resident Representative in the Philippines noted that the indigenous economy in the Mindanao region holds significant potential, and the support helps women gain essential business skills and access new markets.
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Who's involved
- PhilippinesGeopolitical state where the indigenous enterprises are located and receiving funding.
- United Nations Development ProgrammeGovernment organization implementing the program in partnership with NCIP.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- PhilippinesSpeculative
Indigenous economic growth in the Philippines could see increased demand for goods like woven bags and abaca fiber products due to improved business capabilities.
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The entities involved
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
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United Nations Development Programme
government organization in Zagreb - Centar, Croatia