Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to establish a social business fund aimed at supporting young agricultural entrepreneurs, women, farmers, and food processors in Bangladesh.
Professor Yunus made the proposal during a meeting with IFAD President Alvaro Lario on the sidelines of the World Food Forum in Rome, Italy, on Sunday (Rome Time), Chief Adviser’s Press Wing said.
“I encourage you to create a social business fund,” said Professor Yunus.
“Such a fund would address social issues including healthcare for poor and promote entrepreneurship among youth, farmers, women, and those involved in the fishing industry,” he added.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed a range of strategic issues, including support for launching Bangladesh’s deep-sea fishing industry, expanding exports of mangoes and jackfruit, promoting climate-resilient agricultural entrepreneurship, and assisting buffalo farmers in producing dairy products such as mozzarella cheese.
Professor Yunus invited the IFAD President to visit Bangladesh and send a team to explore potential opportunities for collaboration in agriculture, social business, and technology.বিস্তারিত