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International Trade and DevelopmentFlanders, Belgium201-500 Employees
Rikolto is an international non-governmental organization focused on building inclusive food systems by partnering with farmer organizations and various food-chain stakeholders across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Its work centers on three global programmes—Sustainable Rice for All, Cocoa & Coffee, and Good Food 4 Cities—aimed at fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between producers and buyers, underpinned by a holistic approach to sustainable food systems. The organization operates within the international trade and development space, seeking to align the needs of farmers with those of buyers to support livelihoods and resilient supply chains. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, Rikolto has a multi-regional footprint and more than five decades of experience in collaborative action. Its activities include pilots and partnerships that address food safety, waste management, and capacity building within value chains, with recent efforts involving collaborations with local councils and other development partners to advance systemic improvements in agriculture and urban food systems.