Seed potato multiplication in Angola The agricultural production in Angola dropped due to the civil war.The quantity and quality of the local food production is very low and cannot keep up with the growing demand. Therefore seed- as well consumer potatoes are imported, as well as most of the food of the country. Food shortages and high prices are common. The development of the potato sector is restrained due to a lack of quality seed potatoes necessary for the development of local production of consumer potatoes. The Partners want to set up a joint venture and grow seed potatoes with a large workforce of full time employees and seasonal workers. The project introduces new cultivation techniques, pest control, pivot irrigation and a cold storage necessary for the dormancy period of the products. The seed potatoes will be sold to small and large farmers at a reasonable price. The project is situated in Huila province a 1,000 km south of Luanda. This higher region has a perfect climate for potato cultivation.The project has a positive impact on small scale farmers who cannot afford the expensive import seed potatoes. The project is important in knowledge transfer on cultivation and storage techniques to the farmers and the whole sector. On a national level the project sets an example and contributes to food security.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The partners provide a safe and healthy working environment with, good salaries and training for the fixed and seasonal workers. Chain responsibility is taken seriously and bribery and corruption are not tolerated.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsThe project creates 83 jobs (72.5 FTE), including the seasonal workers with 9 months contracts. All salaries will be at least 150% above the minimum wage (100 euro). All employees receive labour contracts and a social security plan for healthcare and a pension. The medical cost that are not covered by insurance will be taken care of by the joint venture. Freedom of association and employee participation on work issues is stimulated. Fringe benefits consists of contribution to housing, food, transport and education of the children of the employees.Health and safety measures are taken with information, training on the safe handling of materials and first aid boxes. Extensive training will be given and enhance the knowledge and marketability of the employees.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeThe product and production method is new for the country on multiple aspects. The variety is resistant for nematodes. Crop rotation, pivot irrigation, organic soil improvement and cold storage will be introduced.•	Chain effectsImpact on local suppliersThe local supply for the joint venture is limited to financial services, subscriptions, fuel and maintenance. The consumables and raw materials for production are imported because they are not available in the country.Impact on local customers or consumersEspecially for small scale farmers who can create or enlarge their commercial business. They can produce quality consumer potatoes at a lower price on their plots and increase the harvests thanks to the disease free seed potatoes. Actually, only large scale farmers can buy imported potatoes, which are only sold in large quantities. The joint venture will sell on request in all quantities and will open the market for small scale farmers. For the first time, the small farmer has access to good quality seed potatoes. With a small investment and proper techniques he can multiply his investment after 90 days and sell the products as consumer potatoes directly on the market or to other retailers. On the same plot he can harvest three times a year.The knowledge transfer is important as farmers are invited to meet with the modern agricultural practises, introduced by the project partners.The joint venture will cooperate with the association of producers of Matala to provide the smaller farmers with their seed potatoes.For the consumers, the project leads to lower prices and local availability of quality consumption potatoes.•	Impact on the sectorThe potato sector as a whole is stimulated with the project. The cold storage guarantees all year round availability on a large scale for entrepreneurs in the sector. The joint venture wants to rent out the cold storage, if room is available. A cooperation with the agricultural school in the Huíla province and internships for students is foreseen.•	EnvironmentWater is needed for irrigation in the dry season and will come from a well. The cultivation increases soil fertility because of crop rotation, crop protection and the use of organic (compost) and non-organic fertiliser.•	Position of womenA large number of women (52) in a rural area will be employed and trained mostly on basic level. The project provides income and alleges poverty in a rural area.	•	Impact on food safetyThe project has impact, as potatoes are an important staple food that can be used for own consumption or can be sold on the local market. All the stakeholders in the chain from the joint venture, farmer, and trader to end consumer benefit because the marketed products are cheaper and have a better quality compared to import potatoes. Subsistence farmers or traders can make a surplus with the higher yields and increase their income levels. The establishment of an agricultural company to grow and market 1,250 tons of quality seed potatoes of the Monte Carlo variety for the local farmers in Angola.