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CommunicationPublished on 5 June 2024

Combining design thinking with the market systems development approach

In the aftermath of the Ukraine war, Myanmar, like many other countries, grappled with skyrocketing fertilizer prices. This economic strain compounded the challenges faced by the people in Shan state following the military coup in February 2021. The FOSTER project combines design thinking methods with market system development approaches to promote agroecology, generate employment opportunities, and facilitate the integration of displaced individuals.