UN International Procurement Seminar 2025

11–12 Mar 2025 | Copenhagen, Denmark

Engelie Beenen

Chairwoman - Trainer

HollandDoor Cooperative U.A.

Wageningen, Netherlands

59 profile visitsNL company

Project manager and trainer in the (global) agro domain: special expertise in strengthening farmers, value chains, cooperatives.

My organisation

HollandDoor is a practical, results-driven agribusiness consultancy and training organisation based in the Netherlands. We operate at the intersection of knowledge, skills, and international networks to let agri-food professionals and companies create more impact. Our team of experts has deep expertise in arable farming, (greenhouse) horticulture, livestock & dairy, and insect farming.With this multi-disciplinary team we address relevant aspects in global value chains from production till trade, food safety, climate smart agriculture, cooperative development, business planning, entrepreneurship, youth employment and more. Together, we work towards sustainable agricultural development, create partnerships for impact, and empower local organisations HollandDoor successfully implemented programs in 48 countries, (mostly Low- Middle Income Countries). Clients vary from private sector, cooperatives, farmer associations, governmental agencies, educational institutes, NGO's, suppliers, industry. HollandDoor always has a independent client-focused approach and works in partnerships. For that we use our strong network in the Netherlands but also abroad.
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About me

Background: Raised up at farm and over 30 years of experience in the international (private) Agro Sector in the field of sales, business development, sourcing retail, cooperative manager, international project manager and trainer.

Since 2012: Founder/Partner HollandDoor Cooperative, project-manager, trainer.

Expert in: Linking farmers to markets, value chain development, marketing strategies, youth development, strengthening (vocational) education and linking with the private sector.

Implemented many tailored training programs and study-tours for both public (government, educational institutes) and private clients worldwide.

Pragmatic expert with a problem solving and people-oriented approach.

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Skills

  • Horticulture
  • Marketing
  • project management
  • Training of trainers
  • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
  • value chain development
  • cooperatives
  • Farmer groups

Interests

  • Strengthening primary sector
  • Capacity building in food security
  • Capacity building in farm business and value chain
  • agriculture
  • Food Security
  • partnerships
  • Cooperative development
  • Farmer groups

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