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INVESTMENT PRESENTATION
THE PROPOSAL
Honduras is once again participating in the Investment Forum, presenting four investment cases focused on strengthening key value chains: cocoa, coffee, bean and honey. These proposals, developed in collaboration with the Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG), aim to attract strategic partnerships and mobilize resources to drive sustainable agricultural development in Honduras.
The objective is to unlock the full potential of these key and important value chains at national level, fostering long-term growth, resilience, and sustainability within the agricultural sector, while simultaneously creating economic opportunities for farmers and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Poverty
Potential
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COMMODITIES AND INTERVENTIONS
Beans
This intervention focuses on the production of bean seeds for climate resilience. Its objective is to establish an effective system for conserving and utilizing plant genetic resources, enhancing food security, and developing climate-resilient agricultural systems. The proposal includes the establishment of 3 bean seed processing plants, the strengthening of the processing center's capabilities, the release of climate-resilient varieties of beans and the production of certified seeds. With a Net Present Value (NPV) of US$5.8 million, an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 39.3%, a Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) of 1.1, and a total investment of US$8.9 million, it will cover 110,000 hectares, benefit 110,000 small farming families, and contribute to the conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources in Honduras.
COMMODITIES AND INTERVENTIONS
Coffee
The intervention for the coffee value chain aims to enhance the performance and quality of coffee production in Honduras while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The proposal involves the establishment of agroforestry systems that promote diversified production, conservation of soil and water resources, and overall farm sustainability. It also includes climate change adaptation measures, modernization of post-harvest infrastructure, and the use of coffee by-products in organic fertilizer production. With a NPV of US$16.1 million, an IRR of 20.1%, a BCR of 3.5, and a total investment of US$20.8 million, it will benefit 2,113 producers, create 2,110 permanent jobs, and cover potential coffee production areas in Honduras.
COMMODITIES AND INTERVENTIONS
Cocoa
This intervention centers on strengthening the cocoa value chain. Its objective is to establish an effective system for cocoa production that enhances productivity, disease resilience, and sensory quality. This proposal includes the development of new cocoa genetics with high productivity and disease resistance, as well as the establishment of 1,000 hectares of climate-adapted agroforestry systems for cocoa cultivation. With a NPV of US$3.8 million, an IRR of 20.9%, a BCR of 2.4, and a total investment of US$12.2 million, it will benefit 2,000 cocoa-producing families in Honduras.
COMMODITIES AND INTERVENTIONS
Honey
A new investment proposal focuses on increasing the production and infrastructure of the honey value chain is being introduced this year by the Government of Honduras. Its objective is to enhance the competitiveness of the national honey industry by increasing production and productivity to satisfy the local market. The proposal involves the installation of 20.000 new hives and the building of 10 upgraded collection centers, together with plans of technical assistance and transfer of knowledge for 2000 beekeepers and the establishment of two specific funds to improve the financial capacity of the sector. With a NPV of US$10.3 million, an IRR of 24%, a BCR of 1.19, and a total investment of US$7.3 million, it will benefit 2,000 producers and enhance the productivity by 47%, reaching 500 tons of honey by the fifth year of the implementation.