DTI VIII RAPID Growth Project

Forging Stronger Market Linkages through Innovation under the RAPID Growth Project

Tacloban City, Leyte — In a continuing effort to strengthen inclusive, market-oriented agro-enterprise development, the Rural Agro-enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) Project convened a Business-to-Business (B2B) Matching Between Farmers Organizations (FOs), Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and Innovative Startups and Organizations on 25–26 March 2026.

The activity gathered 29 smallholder farmers and MSME representatives from Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Northern Samar, most of whom are engaged in coconut- and cacao-based enterprises under their respective Detailed Investment Plans (DIPs). Framed within RAPID Growth’s strategy of linking rural producers to markets and innovation, the B2B Matching served as a platform not only for technology demonstration, but more importantly, for practical dialogue between those who produce and those who innovate.

Beyond the formal sessions, the B2B Matching fostered meaningful engagement through open forums, networking sessions, and one-on-one consultations. These interactions allowed participants to articulate their enterprise needs, explore possible collaborations, and assess the applicability of presented technologies within their respective operations. The exchanges reflected a shared recognition that innovation must be both accessible and responsive to the realities of smallholder farmers and rural enterprises.

RAPID NPCO is Hiring the following positions:

1. Project Development Officer III
2. Project Development Officer II

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