Last 16-17 July 2026, IFAD organized a Project Demonstration Visit to RAPID Growth Project sites in the Province of Bukidnon in Region 10 to showcase the gains that emerged from the implementation of ...
A success story highlighting how the Baroy Small Coconut Farmers Agriculture Cooperative (BSCAFC) in Kadingilan, Bukidnon, transformed discarded coconut shells into a profitable enterprise through coc...
A news-feature article highlighting the successful launch of the DTI-RAPID Growth Projectโs Youth Championsโ Cascading Session for PCU Bukidnon Youth Hubs.
DTI Misamis Oriental joined the Ceremonial Cacao Tree Planting and Cacao Stakeholdersโ Meeting in Naawan, highlighting multi-sectoral efforts to expand cacao production, improve farmer livelihoods, an...
Series of post-planting validation activities across coffee and cacao expansion areas in Bukidnon
IFAD Philippines' Program Demonstration Visit with Oversight Agencies to RAPID Growth Project Interventions
The Rural Agro-enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) Project is a flagship initiative of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) that aims to strengthen agro-enterprise development in rural communities across the Philippines.
Through strategic investments, capacity building, and inclusive partnerships, the project supports sustainable enterprise growth and increased economic opportunities in rural communities.
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We are committed to implementing interventions and establishing partnerships for the improvement of the livelihoods of rural communities and strengthening agri-based enterprises in Visayas and Mindanao.
Project accomplishments as of September 30, 2026
