Women Cashew Processors Cooperative — Sammanthurai

Cashew Value Chain · Tier 2 — Concept Note · USD 180k–280k · 24 months

120 women trained and equipped for kernel grading, vacuum-packing and export labelling.

Executive Summary

Single processing unit, NVQ-3 training, group export licence, off-take MoU with two Colombo exporters.

20-Lens Impact Matrix

LensScoreJustification
Rural Development0/3
Women Empowerment3/3
Poverty Reduction0/3
Employment Generation3/3
Environmental Sustainability (ESG)0/3
Climate Change Adaptation0/3
Economic Development & SME Growth2/3
Export Development & Trade2/3
Technology & Innovation Integration0/3
Capacity Building & Skills Development3/3
Public–Private Partnerships (PPP)0/3
Social Inclusion2/3
Infrastructure Development0/3
Financial Sustainability & Revenue Model2/3
Measurable Impact (KPIs & Outcomes)0/3
Alignment with Donor Priorities3/3
Scalability & Replicability0/3
Risk Assessment & Mitigation0/3
Innovation & Competitive Advantage0/3
Community Impact & Social Value2/3