Given the economic and political context at the start of 2026, efficiency and cooperation are more critical than ever to advance the sustainable agenda and embed it at the core of private sector activities.

At the same time, in a world where supply chains face multiple geopolitical, climatic, and other disruptions, securing supply is essential. This requires a focus on upstream territories - where material risks and opportunities lie, not just at the Tier 1 level. The potential impact here is significant and key to operational resilience and continuity. Resource allocation must therefore prioritize sustainable transformation over mere reporting.

At Ksapa, we have long championed cooperative action and multi-stakeholder engagement. No single actor holds all the answers, and implementing concrete programs with multi-dimensional socio-economic and environmental impacts demands collective effort.

For example, we recently completed the first phase of the River program in Sri Lanka, which was rolled out over three years. The impact study carried out by Uva Wellasa University confirmed that all objectives have been achieved:

• 6,130 farmers trained (over 30% women, benefiting 28,000 people directly and indirectly)
• 125,000+ hours of training delivered in-person and via our inclusive digital app, Sutti
• 80%+ beneficiary satisfaction, with farmers reporting significant skill improvements in rubber production and crop diversification
• 86% of farmers saw increased income within months, with further gains expected from new crop diversification
• 20% average yield increase

To achieve this, Ksapa designed, organised and implemented a unique multi-stakeholder cooperation initiative, bringing together governments, businesses, research institutes, universities, civil society organizations, and local and international experts - with institutional support from Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Plantations and co-funding from France’s Ministry of Economy and Michelin Group.

This is a testament to the adage: “Alone, you go faster; together, you go further.” At Ksapa, we are committed to driving these changes in close partnership with our clients - identifying what truly matters, and designing and deploying programs that deliver lasting transformation across supply chains.

Looking forward to continuing our conversations and collaborations!

Raphaël Hara, 
Managing Director