Catalisa
Location
Cabo Delgado
DURATION
2019-2023 (4 years)
DONOR
TotalEnergies
GRANT
$10.7 Million
THEMATIC AREA
Market systems Development (MSD);
Food Processing; Food Security
IMPACT GROUP(S)
Smallholder Farmers,
Agribusinesses, Youth
About Us
The Catalisa project is creating new opportunities for producers and youth in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, through inclusive, private sector-led economic development.
As part of TotalEnergies’ social investment strategy, the Catalisa project is creating new opportunities for producers and youth in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, through inclusive, private sector-led economic development. By supporting the development of strong agro-industrial enterprises and developing the skills of youth, the project is catalyzing increased investment, incomes, local jobs and the creation and growth of self-sustaining businesses, having impacted over 8,193 individuals to-date. Throughout its 5-year period (2018-2022).
Catalisa is working within two dimensions
Agribusiness development
Employment opportunities for young people
In order to increase local investment in the local horticulture and poultry value chains.
Aimed at training young people for formal employment or becoming entrepreneurs.
Catalisa works with different stakeholders
– Identify high potential agricultural buyers and inputs suppliers;
– Provide match-financing for growth;
– Deliver technical support to succeed.
– Establish best practices to grow;
– Build relationships with buyers to access finance;
– Share technical support to improve yields and quality.
– Identify high potential sectors;
– Build business case for buying local;
– Foster linkages to supported agri-businesses.
– Provide skills to be ready for job market;
– Provide skills and start-up capital to start a business;
– Build linkages to employers and markets.
Our Strategy
As part of TotalEnergies social investment strategy, the Catalisa project is creating new opportunities for producers and youth in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, through inclusive, private sector-led economic development. By supporting the development of strong agro-industrial enterprises and developing the skills of youth, the project is catalyzing increased investment, income, local jobs and the creation and growth of self-sustaining businesses.
Project Areas
Horticulture
Approximately 15,000 farmers produce vegetables in the Cabo Delgado province, most of whom farm on an area of less than 1 hectare of land. However, the quality, consistency, and reliability of fresh produce are inadequate to meet current and projected demand.
Poultry
Within the poultry value chain, Catalisa is working with local production companies and private sector partners to produce eggs and increase broiler production, as poultry products have become the most important source of animal protein in Mozambique.
Youth
The Catalisa Youth training program, formerly implemented by subcontractor Azul Consultoria in partnership with TechnoServe, has had the goal from its inception to train over 1,000 youth in the district of Palma, Cabo Delgado, to become valuable economic agents, engaged citizens, and responsible leaders.
Why Our Approach Works
- Most of our staff is from the private sector: management consulting, agribusiness, technology, financial services, etc.
- We use world-class market analytics to identify the best business opportunities to grow incomes, advising Fortune 500 companies on sustainability strategies.
- We’re not about handouts. We’re about market opportunities — because these last and scale over time.
- We make the business case for shared value solutions-WHERE DOING GOOD = DOING WELL
Investing in local business since 2018
The Catalisa project has partnerships with local commercial agribusinesses and is currently providing technical assistance to farmers, identifying and assessing candidates for inclusion in the horticulture and poultry value chains.
Our Impact
We have reached over 10,200 individuals.
We believe that in order to achieve sustainable impact, it is essential to take a data-driven approach, with clearly defined metrics. Here you can explore some of the key impact achieved to-date.
17
COMMERCIAL AGRIBUSINESSES
1150+
SMALLHOLDER FARMERS
463
YOUNG GRADUATES
10250 +
BENEFICIARIES REACHED
Summary of Younth Impact
Summary of Agribusiness Impact
Agribusiness Partners
The Catalisa project invests in private sector partners to scale local agricultural production, fortifying both the horticulture and poultry value chains and providing opportunities for entrepreneurs interested in local market opportunities.
The Catalisa project has partnerships with 17 commercial agribusinesses and is currently providing technical assistance to farmers, identifying and assessing candidates for inclusion in the horticulture and poultry value chains.
