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The RESET Foundation emerges from the JFS family group, established on the Island of Mozambique in 1897. JFS's trajectory is intertwined with the country's evolution, taking root in the values of its founder, João Ferreira dos Santos, and perpetuating itself until the descendants who today manage the company.
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RESET’s Impact & Learning Report (2020-2024)
RESET's Empowering Change - Pioneering Years of Sustainable Growth, Social Impact, and Leadership in Mozambique RESET is proud to unveil...

Fundação RESET
Feb 157 min read
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The Armed Conflict in Cabo Delgado: Understanding the Crisis and Its Implications
Since October 2017 , the province of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique , has been the epicenter of an armed conflict involving insurgent groups...

Fundação RESET
Mar 153 min read
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Ensuring Stability in Mozambique’s Cotton Sector: JFS-RESET’s Intervention in the 2021/22 Season
The collapse of a key cotton-buying company in Mozambique during the 2021/22 season left farmers in a precarious position, with unpaid...

Fundação RESET
Mar 152 min read
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Intercropping Cotton with Legumes: Enhancing Productivity and Sustainability in Mozambique
Intercropping has gained attention as a sustainable agricultural practice that enhances soil fertility, optimizes land use, and improves...

Fundação RESET
Mar 152 min read
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Determinant Study - Optimizing Cotton Yield in Mozambique: Insights from the 2023/24
Cotton is a vital cash crop for smallholder farmers in Mozambique, contributing significantly to rural economies. However, productivity...

Fundação RESET
Mar 152 min read
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Agricultural Development in Mozambique: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Agriculture is a cornerstone of Mozambique’s economy , supporting the livelihoods of the majority of its population. However, smallholder...

Fundação RESET
Mar 152 min read
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Empowering Youth through Agricultural Education: The JFS-RESET Cotton School Program
Access to education and infrastructure development are pivotal for sustainable community growth. In line with this, the JFS-RESET Cotton...

Fundação RESET
Mar 152 min read
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Soil and Biodiversity Mapping in Mozambique: Enhancing Sustainable Land Management
The Soil and Biodiversity Mapping Project , initiated by Sociedade Algodoeira do Niassa (JFS SAN) in collaboration with GIS Network Lda...

Fundação RESET
Mar 152 min read
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Empowering Women in Cotton Farming: Insights from CmiA’s Women Empowerment Study
Women’s empowerment in agriculture is a crucial driver of social and economic development. The Women Empowerment Study , conducted by...

Fundação RESET
Mar 152 min read
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Enhancing Agricultural Productivity in Mozambique: The Role of Financial Inclusion and Strategic Partnerships
In 2024, JFS-RESET initiated discussions with Vodafone M-PESA Mozambique to establish a strategic partnership aimed at developing new...

Fundação RESET
Mar 152 min read
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Titimane Electrification Project: A Community-Scale Renewable Energy Solution in Mozambique
Since 2015, JFS-RESET has been at the forefront of exploring community-scale energy solutions in Mozambique. Partnering with UNEP,...

Fundação RESET
Mar 152 min read
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Environmental Licensing in Mozambique: Ensuring Sustainable Development
Environmental licensing is a fundamental regulatory process that ensures businesses and industrial activities comply with environmental...

Fundação RESET
Mar 153 min read
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A Playbook for Designing Social Impact Measurement: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Measuring social impact is critical for organizations seeking to create meaningful and sustainable change. The Playbook for Designing...

Fundação RESET
Mar 142 min read
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Socioeconomic and Human Rights Impact in Cabo Delgado
The Mozambique LNG project , a large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) initiative in Cabo Delgado, is a major economic driver for...

Fundação RESET
Mar 142 min read
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Better Cotton in India - Transforming Global Cotton Production for a Sustainable Future
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) in India has been at the forefront of sustainable cotton farming, ensuring that cotton production...

Nuno Frazão
Mar 142 min read
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Cotton and Climate Change: Towards Sustainable and Resilient Production
Climate change is severely impacting cotton production worldwide, particularly in Africa and Asia , where millions of smallholder...

Fundação RESET
Mar 142 min read
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Energia Educa: Enhancing Educational Access through Solar Energy in Rural Mozambique
Access to electricity remains a significant barrier to education in rural Mozambique, where children often split their time between...

Fundação RESET
Mar 142 min read
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Household Budget Survey in Mozambique: Key Socioeconomic Insights
The Household Budget Survey (IOF 2019/2020), conducted by the National Institute of Statistics of Mozambique, provides a detailed...

Fundação RESET
Mar 142 min read
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Gender Equality in Mozambique: Progress and Challenges
Mozambique has made notable strides in advancing gender equality, particularly in political representation and legal frameworks promoting...

Fundação RESET
Mar 142 min read
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Enhancing Agricultural Sustainability and Market Transparency in Mozambique
Agricultural development in Mozambique faces numerous challenges, from climate change and resource management to market access and...

Fundação RESET
Mar 142 min read
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