HGT see agriculture development as one of the key components in a developing Africa. It provides both food and employment.
HGT are in the process of funding agricultural projects in a number of African countries.
The grower co-operatives can apply to HGT's 'Greenbank' for a loan to start operating.
Communities benefit through employment and income and the government and country will benefit from the tax payments.
We recognise taking a country to 1st world status is a huge task, but by improving agriculture at a grass root level, the whole country's living standards will be improved.
People are part of the resource supply chain, supplying the social license to operate in a community. The concept of social license evolved from the more established notion of Corporate Social Responsibility and is based on the idea that companies need not only government permission [or permits] but also “social permission” to conduct their business.
While projects are frequently expected to bring benefits to a community — such as infrastructure improvements, education, and job opportunities — we collaborate with legitimate structures within the community to assess the options best suited to their livelihoods. When expectations aren’t met, it can often be traced back to a lack of respect of local customs and values, collaboration within established structures within the community and communication with a community.
“Starting a new project is always stressful and HGT did a great job of staying positive, helpful, and working with the local community.”
“It was the smoothest project implementation process I have ever been through with HGT’s process and schedule.”
“In addition , let me say how happy the local community are that HGT operate in their area, they are delighted!”
