Examines how the Netherlands’ 2024 Action Plan for Continuity and Sustainability of International Agrofood Value Chains integrates trade security and sustainability, demonstrating how the country uses multi-stakeholder coordination as part of the Dutch ‘Diamond model’ to build resilient, deforestation-free, and inclusive global supply chains.
This case highlights how a consumer-country can leverage its trade power and institutional coordination to promote sustainability. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the Netherlands fosters shared responsibility and long-term commitment. However, such models require trust, transparency, and power-sharing — and the success of implementation depends on aligning incentives across sectors, especially when smallholders in producer countries may not have the same voice or resources.
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Netherlands Action Plan for Continuity and Sustainability of International Agrofood Chains: Best Practices for Smallholder Inclusion (English)- Netherlands Action Plan for Continuity and Sustainability of International Agrofood Chains: Best Practices for Smallholder Inclusion (French)
- Netherlands Action Plan for Continuity and Sustainability of International Agrofood Chains: Best Practices for Smallholder Inclusion (Spanish)
- Netherlands Action Plan for Continuity and Sustainability of International Agrofood Chains: Best Practices for Smallholder Inclusion (Portuguese)
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