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
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.
Pakistan Fellowship
Leaders learn skills and get support to solve problems of poverty as part of a community of 161 Fellows.
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.
Don’t just take our word for it.
The proof is in the progress. From Islamabad to Karachi, companies in Pakistan are moving the needle on problems of poverty.
Amal Academy
Closing the divide between education and employability for Pakistani youth
Where action meets insight
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From Apathy to Action: Building resilience in Pakistan’s agriculture
Pakistan, one of the ten most climate-vulnerable countries, faces severe socio-economic risks. This report shows how the agricultural sector can thrive by investing in innovative, climate focused agribusinesses.
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