2018
SMART 2018 Projects:
- Colombia: FCC – Providing technical assistance to the Federación Campesina del Cauca (Cauca’s Farmer Federation – FCC).
- Ethiopia: Dirkosh Crunch – Marketing Dirkosh Crunch injera-inspired chips in new markets in the US.
- Ethiopia: Komari – Product development and marketing strategy for Komari’s new alcoholic beverage.
- Ghana: Solution Oasis – Create a marketing strategy for Solution Oasis, a manufacturer of premium natural skincare products from African butters, oils, and herbs for the local and international markets.
- Kenya: ILRI– Identify and perform business case evaluations for a private agent of the Index Based Livestock Insurance scheme, a project is led by a team of researchers within the International Livestock Research Institute.
- South Africa: Seven Sisters– Benchmark competitors, develop marketing strategy, and evaluate growth strategies for Seven Sisters, a wine company that wants to diversify into the agri-tourism, events and restaurant business.
- South Africa: Herbal View– Create a business plan and marketing strategy that is informed by solid markets analysis and benchmarking of competitors for value added products for Herbal View Hydroponics.
- Uganda: Mukumu Fresh Produce Limited– Create a business plan that addresses all aspects of the enterprise including value addition as well as community responsibility for Mukumu Fresh Produce Limited
- Colombia blog: https://smartcolombia2018.wordpress.com/
- Ethiopia blog: https://smartethiopia2018.wordpress.com/
- Ghana blog: https://smartghana2018.wordpress.com/
- Kenya blog: https://smartkenya2018.wordpress.com/
- South Africa blog: https://smartsouthafrica2018.wordpress.com/
- Uganda blog: https://smartuganda2018.wordpress.com/