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Catalyst for Change :
Challenges and Solutions
Dr Simon Lord
Group Director of Sustainability
NBPOL
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Smallholders matter
These small individual
producers account for
between 30 – 60% of the
industryindustry
They are an integral part of
the supply chain
These small producers face challenges that are
unique and complex.
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The session dissected the challenges
faced by smallholders
To understand the future of
oil palm we need to
understand the challenges
Pre-cluster meeting - 9
papers –Liberia Indonesia,
Malaysia, PNG, Thailand and Solomon Islands
The sessions tried to dissect theses challenges and suggest solutions
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Challenges - simple
Access and cost of good seed
Implementation of GAP
Knowledge base lacking Knowledge base lacking
HCV / SEIA / assessments
Cost of Certification
Inadequate capital for
maintenance
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Challenges - complex
Lack of a premium / Incentive
Independent vs schemed
Role of Cooperatives Role of Cooperatives
Governance
Poor Infrastructure
Influence of Companies
Generational issues
FFB certification
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Solution Drivers
1. Increased yield
2. Partnerships
Stop thinking about “The Smallholders”
Start thinking about “Our Smallholders”
RSPO Certification as a bridge
Built by companies
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Objective Evidence
The Road between
a mill and a
smallholder is a symbolsmallholder is a symbol
of the relationship
between a company
and its smallholders
the better the road the better the relationship
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End Game – Transformation
Smallholders are older than RSPO
For mutual Long term Wealth creation
Move from
People Planet profit
To
People Planet Prosperity