Pakistan

Operating out of Islamabad, we invest in social entrepreneurs paving the way for sustainable development in Pakistan's agricultural landscape.

Agriculture

Our impact in Pakistan

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lives reached through market-based solutions

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Smart farming for stronger food systems

Agriculture is the engine of Pakistan’s economy, employing half its labor force. But as one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, building resilience for smallholder farmers is essential. We invest in solutions that increase farmer incomes and help mitigate the impact of climate catastrophes.

Pakistan’s agrarian economy employs half its labor force but is hindered by fragmented value chains. Despite 70% of the rural population relying on agriculture, productivity lags behind global averages, with substantial crop and dairy losses due to inadequate storage facilities. Our strategy aims to fortify agricultural resilience through improved value chains and access to finance.

Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Pakistan suffers from the impacts of extreme climate events. Existing structural deficiencies and climate-induced shocks jeopardize the livelihoods and food security of rural workers in the agriculture sector. Our strategy aims to fortify agricultural resilience through farmer platforms, digital marketplaces, and post-harvest technologies that increase farmer incomes and resilience to climate change.

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A younger male walks beside an older man in a Pakistani neighborhood.

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Acumen Academy

Pakistan Fellowship

Leaders learn skills and get support to solve problems of poverty as part of a community of 161 Fellows.

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Meet the leaders of the future.

The Foundry is our global community of more than 1,600 alumni. Accompanied with the tools, connections, and capital required to scale their impact, these leaders draw on shared wisdom and experience as they navigate the often difficult path of social entrepreneurship.

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Building Connections across Pakistan’s Agri Ecosystem

Acumen Pakistan hosted an agriculture accelerator in 2023 to identify innovative agri-leaders tackling Pakistan’s food and climate challenges head-on. Read how one agri-tech startup is creating market linkages for smallholder farmers within the value chain.

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