Kennemer Group CEO Joins Launch of Kapatid Angat Lahat for Agriculture Program in the Philippines

On March 7, 2023, Kennemer Group CEO, Simon Bakker, took part during the launching and ceremonial signing of the Kapatid Angat Lahat for Agriculture Program (KALAP).

KALAP is a private sector-led initiative that aims to address the challenges faced by the agricultural sector in the Philippines. The program will provide farmers and MSMEs with access to financing, technology, and markets, as well as training and capacity-building programs.

Speaking at the launch event, President Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of the agricultural sector in the country's economic development and the need for innovative solutions to improve its productivity and competitiveness.

The president and other officials expressed their commitment to support KALAP and other initiatives that would help boost the agricultural sector's growth and development. They urged all stakeholders to work together to ensure the program's success and to help create a brighter future for the country's farmers and MSMEs.