IPS looking at food loss mitigation in mango and tomato value chains

The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has undertaken a research project on ‘Food Loss Mitigation in Mango and Tomato Value Chains in Pakistan and Sri Lanka’ in collaboration with the University of Peradeniya, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and The Open University of Sri Lanka.

The project forms part of the newly created Food Loss Program, a partnership between the Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research (ACIAR) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). This project aims to identify the extent and root causes of food losses in Pakistan and Sri Lanka and to design and demonstrate affordable technological and organizational options to mitigate these losses and create new economic opportunities across the value chain, an IPS news release said.

“The Project Inception Workshop will be held on October 5 at IPS with the participation of key industry stakeholders. The Inception Workshop aims to familiarize stakeholders with the project objectives, outcomes and expected contributions for sustainable development in Sri Lanka and to build collaborations with the key stakeholders relevant to the project’s scope.”