Starts on
29 Jun
2024
Jiva Ag: Corporate Internship Project
Join an 8-week experiential learning project with Jiva Ag that aims to improve livelihoods for 500M households. Guided by Harvard Student Mentors, explore fairer end-consumer prices for smallholder farmers with new tech/holistic solutions.Eligibility
Grades 8th-12th
Duration
8 Weeks
Early Application Date
31 May, 2024
[Regular Date: 15 Jun, 2024]
Program Fee for Early Applicants
USD 850
[Regular Fee: USD 1200]
Application deadline
15 June, 2024
Program Delivery
Zoom Led
About The Corporate Internship Project
Delivered by Learn With Leaders in collaboration with Jiva Ag, this esteemed Corporate Internship Project, aims to understand the current farm ecosystem in your region. Through this intensive Zoom-led 8-week Experiential Learning Internship Project, students will explore how the smallholders farmers derive livelihood and the percentage of final price which accrues to them. Under the guidance of Harvard Student Mentors, participants will delve into some of the innovations Jiva Ag has brought in Indonesia, their applicability to your region and, finally, propose recommendations to Jiva Ag on how they could further solve the problem of ensuring that the smallholders get a higher percentage of produce.
About Jiva Ag
Smallholder Farmers are the key to solving world hunger. Ironically, they are amongst the world’s most hungry people. Founded in 2020, Jiva is on a mission to improve their livelihoods. Jiva believe that farmers who grow 70% of the world’s food should be prosperous. Eventually, we want to support all 500 million smallholder farmers and help secure our future food supply. Jiva currently operates in Indonesia.
About the Experiential Learning Project
This project offers hands-on experience in analyzing agricultural ecosystems and developing innovative solutions to empower smallholder farmers. Participants will gain practical insights into addressing real-world challenges and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices. The outcome of the project will be a PowerPoint presentation that will conclude on actionable recommendations for enhancing smallholder farmers' livelihoods and optimizing Jiva Ag's impact in the region.
What You’ll Learn
Key Benefits for Students
Meet the Mentors
Gain hands-on experience to persuade
Awards & Recognitions
Showcase your achievements to the world
Schedule
Project Milestones and Mentoring Sessions (Time are in EST Time Zone)
Date
June 29, 2024 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Milestone 1: Jiva Ag's Current Practices
1. Explore Jiva Ag's model for procuring farm produce from smallholder farmers.
2. Assess challenges in quality assessment within Jiva's innovative procurement system.
Date
July 6, 2024 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Milestone 2: Regional Agricultural Supply Chain
1. Analyze the agricultural supply chain in the region.
2. Determine the share of smallholder farmers in overall agricultural production.
3. Review measures implemented to enhance smallholder farmers' share.
Date
July 13, 2024 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Milestone 3: Quality Measurement Solutions
1. Investigate potential quality measurement tools for corn and chilli peppers.
2. Evaluate technological solutions for accuracy, cost efficiency, and scalability.
Date
July 20, 2024 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Milestone 4: Solution Exploration
1. Explore a variety of potential solutions, considering factors such as cost-effectiveness and scalability.
2. Assess the feasibility and adaptability of each solution to Jiva Ag's unique requirements and the rural context.
Date
July 27, 2024 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Milestone 5: Solution Implementation Strategy
1. Develop a strategy for implementing selected quality measurement solutions.
2. Consider logistical aspects such as usability and ease of implementation.
Date
August 3, 2024 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Milestone 6: Solution Integration Planning
1. Develop a detailed plan outlining the steps and timeline for integrating selected solutions into Jiva Ag's procurement process.
2. Identify key stakeholders and resources required for successful implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Date
August 10, 2024 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Project Presentations and Discussions
End Deliverable
The outcome of the project will be a PowerPoint presentation that will conclude on actionable recommendations for enhancing smallholder farmers' livelihoods and optimizing Jiva Ag's impact in the region.
The outcome will focus on three areas:
1. Proposed Solutions: Identify innovative approaches to improve smallholder farmers' livelihoods.
2. Implementation Plan: Develop a roadmap for integrating these solutions into Jiva Ag's operations.
3. Impact Evaluation: Assess the expected benefits of the proposed changes for farmers and Jiva Ag.
Date
August 17, 2024 -Saturday
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am-ET
Feedback and Q-A on Project Presentation
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