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Founding partners
YUNUS CENTER AIT
The Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (YCA), founded and co-chaired by Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize 2006, promotes enterprise-led solutions for development challenges, with a particular emphasis on poverty alleviation and sustainable livelihoods. As the first among 107 university-based centers, YCA draws on knowledge infrastructure worldwide focusing on practical action and social impact.
RIZQ
Rizq Trust is a social enterprise transforming Pakistan’s food security landscape since 2015, by leading food-based innovation, mobilizing communities locally and globally, and leveraging strategic partnerships throughout the food and energy sector. With five divisions spanning the food value chain from farm to fork, Rizq aims to ‘build back better’ Pakistan’s WEF (Water-Energy-Food) systems, as well as those beyond.
WEFnex-A GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
Billions are affected at the WEF nexus worldwide, making WEFnex solutions a global priority. Regional vulnerabilities vary across factors like population density and economic disparities, compounding strain on critical resources, demanding collaborative and pioneering solutions, tailored to the regional needs.
2 Billion
PEOPLE LACK ACCESS TO
SAFE DRINKING WATER
250,000
PREDICTED ANNUAL DEATHS FROM
CLIMATE CHANGE TILL 2050
4%
DECREASE IN AVERAGE CROP YIELDS EVERY DECADE
690 M
PEOPLE ARE FACING
CHRONIC HUNGER
OUR AIM
Becoming a leading global clearinghouse for community-based innovations, evidence-based solutions, and cross-applicable knowledge products at the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus.
Our Approach
Our work is grounded in participatory action research, capacity building, and strategic development of social business models.
Action Led Research
Through pilot projects and demonstrations
Community Engagement
Active engagement with local communities
Capacity Building
Training workshop’s and seminars
Social Business Development
Turning research into real world, self sustaining business models
Policy
Advocacy
Engaging with decision makers and disseminating knowledge
OUR RESEARCH AREAS
Climate Smart Agriculture
Social Business Development
Sustainable Energy Transition
Food Waste Management
Water Policy management
WE WORK WITH
Grassroots Communities
Research Institutions
Academic Institutions
Development Organizations
Business enterprises
Policy Makers
Our services
We bring together a team of seasoned experts with extensive global experience in overseeing development projects and expertise in agriculture, water policy, and value chain analysis. This uniquely positions us to address the interconnected challenges of WEF nexus through enterprise-led sustainable development.
Agriculture Value Chain Analysis
Optimize established agriculture value chains for enhanced productivity and sustainability while identifying market opportunities for transforming smallholder agriculture.
Agriculture and Water Policy Analysis
Navigate complex policy landscapes with our expert analysis, ensuring sustainable practices in agriculture and water management.
On-farm Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Assessment
Assess your carbon footprint and develop action plans based on effective, eco-friendly agricultural practices.
Regenerative Agriculture Advisory/Assessments
Transition from traditional to regenerative farming with research backed insights and practical expertise.
Training and Capacity Building
Empower your team with customized training, building capacities for impactful action in the realms of WEF nexus.
Social Business Model Development
Forge a path to social entrepreneurship with our expert guidance, developing sustainable business models for positive community impact.
Social Impact Assessment
Quantify and amplify your social impact with our assessments, measuring and enhancing the positive outcomes of your initiatives.
Project Services (Project Design & Implementation)
From concept to reality, we offer end-to-end project services, ensuring seamless design and implementation for lasting impact.
University Credentialed Degrees and Qualifications
Attain accredited degrees and qualifications from our partner universities, ensuring academic excellence and recognition for your educational and professional journey
Voices of
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
“The Rizq Hub for the Water-Energy-Food Nexus at the Yunus Center, Asian Institute of Technology (WEFnex Hub) is a timely initiative. Bringing Rizq’s emphasis on evidence-based grassroots impact together with AIT’s recognized knowledge leadership in each of the three domains, the WEFnex Hub promises to become a clearinghouse for learning and a catalyst for action. As its host, Yunus Center AIT (YCA) is excited at the possibilities the WEFnex Hub will open for farming communities in the regions.”
-Prof.Faiz Shah- Executive Director YCA & President, YUNUS THAILAND
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