About RCDP:

• A community-based agribusiness project in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
• Registered with the PNG Investment Promotion Authority (Certificate #6 - 325907).
• Active in rural cocoa investment since 2017.

Our Reach:

• Working with 710 smallholder farmers (family households).
• Organized into 15 cluster groups.
• Managing 227 hectares of farmland.

Our Mission:

• Promote sustainable and inclusive economic development.
• Enhance food security and nutrition for rural cocoa farmers.
• Foster innovation, gender participation, and effective partnerships.

Key Achievements:

• Since 2020, partnered with the FAO EU-STREIT PNG Programme.
• 87 lead farmers from 15 clusters trained in:
  • Integrated Disease and Pest Management
  • Block Management
  • Bud crafting, budding, and cocoa nursery practices
  • General pruning and block maintenance
• Provided with essential nursery materials and equipment.
• Participated in exposure and interaction programs with other farmers.
• FAO and local partners have positively impacted 80% of family farms, promoting a culture of savings and improved farming practices.