Archive of the The First International Congress on Postharvest Loss Prevention: Developing Measurement Approaches and Intervention Strategies for Smallholders

The first congress assessed the challenges associated with postharvest loss within the framework of metrics and measurements. The focus was to enable the development of better tools and interventions to prevent postharvest loss for smallholders in developing countries. The event provided networking opportunities for professionals from academic, governments, non-governmental organizations, foundations, and private entities. The high-level coalition of diverse professionals createe a roadmap for postharvest loss prevention by formulating needs and plans for future actions towards a global consensus on measurement and mitigation approaches.