The Netherlands’ food exports to fragile regions (2025-26)
Between 2025-2026, ECDPM will lead a study in partnership with WUR (Wageningen University and Research) on the structural impacts of agrifood export from the Netherlands to vulnerable countries.
About the project
This project conducts a study on the structural impacts of the Netherlands’ agrifood export on local markets and smallholder farmers in countries where building stable, sustainable food systems and promoting a healthy, nutritious diet is a challenge. It will provide a basis for input into the Dutch government’s trade and food security strategies and policy planning.
The study responds to parliamentary motions calling on the Dutch government to investigate where Dutch food exports hinder food production, particularly by small-scale farmers, and the development of local markets in third (developing) countries.
The starting point is selecting Dutch products and export chains to fragile African regions, mapping the context of the localities where they are consumed, and evaluating whether Dutch exports are causing structural impacts to local producers and distributors and identifying the type of impact.
Funding
This project is financed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.
ECDPM's contribution
ECDPM, in collaboration with WUR, will provide a report, including product and country selection and present it to relevant stakeholders.
More information
For questions about the project, contact Koen Dekeyser.
