Farmer Organisations for Market Access 1 FO M FARMER ORGANISATIONS INTERNET RESOURCES. Michael Stockbridge Independent Consultant.

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Farmer Organisations for Market Access 1 FO M FARMER ORGANISATIONS INTERNET RESOURCES. Michael Stockbridge Independent Consultant."

Transcription

1 Farmer Organisations for Market Access 1 FO M FARMER ORGANISATIONS INTERNET RESOURCES Michael Stockbridge Independent Consultant March 2005 This publication is an output from a research project funded by the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) for the benefit of developing countries. The views expressed are not necessarily those of DFID. R2875, Crop Post Harvest Research Programme. 1 Farmer Organisations for Market Access is research project which undertook research and networking activities in Malawi from January 2003 to March 2005, managed by a coalition consisting of Imperial College London, Agricultural Policy Research Unit (APRU, Bunda College, University of Malawi), National Association of Smallholder Farmers of Malawi (NASFAM), CARE Malawi, and the Malawi Rural Finance Company (MRFC). For further details of the project and other reports, please see

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLICATIONS, DOCUMENTS, MANUALS & LINKS... 3 The Cooperative Development Center... 3 Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Rural Organisations... 3 World Bank Rural Producer Organisations... 3 International Labour Organisation (ILO) Cooperative Branch... 3 Coopnet... 3 University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives... 3 SERVICE PROVIDERS... 4 ACDI/VOCA... 4 Agriterra... 4 Land O Lakes - International Development Division... 4 National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) CLUSA International Program... 4 SOCODEVI... 5 Swedish Cooperative Centre... 5 Swedish Cooperative Centre Regional Office for Eastern Africa... 5 Swedish Cooperative Centre Regional Office Southern Africa... 5 INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS AND ALLIANCES... 5 COPAC... 5 International Cooperative Alliance... 5 International Cooperative Agricultural Organisation... 6 International Cooperative Alliance Regional Office for Africa... 6 International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP)... 6

3 PUBLICATIONS, DOCUMENTS, MANUALS & LINKS The Cooperative Development Center Provided by the U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council (OCDC). Contains a variety of useful resources relating to cooperative development in both developed and developing countries. Provides an extensive library of documents of both a practical and academic nature, including documents on good practice, how to start and develop a cooperative, case studies, and analysis. The site also provides links to other related organisations as well as to relevant education and training establishments. Its coverage of issues relating to the role of farmer organisations in developing country agriculture is good. Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Rural Organisations Link to FAO pages on rural organisations provided by the Sustainable Development Department. Contains a number of downloadable manuals on how to form and develop rural organisations. Also provides access to an extensive database of documents and publications (SDdimensions) that can be searched using key words or by theme (e.g. institutions rural organizations farmers associations). World Bank Rural Producer Organisations zations Resources on rural producer organisations managed by the World Bank s Agriculture and Rural Development Department (ARD). The link contains information on projects and events and provides access to a variety of relevant publications. Can also be accessed from the World Bank s homepage. International Labour Organisation (ILO) Cooperative Branch ILO site devoted to cooperatives. Contains lists of publications and projects as well as sections on poverty alleviation in Africa, and cooperative reform (including a full text database of cooperative laws). Broad coverage without special emphasis on agriculture or developing countries Coopnet A website provided by the UN s International Labour Organization (ILO). The library provides a searchable database of documents on cooperatives and cooperation and there are also links to cooperative organisations in different countries around the world. Broad coverage without special emphasis on agriculture or developing countries. University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives

4 A US centre for the study of cooperatives. The site contains links to a large number of documents and publications on agricultural cooperatives that can be searched for by topic or sector. Whilst a great proportion of the resources concern US experience, a number of useful documents relating to developing countries can be found under the topic of international cooperative movement. SERVICE PROVIDERS ACDI/VOCA ACDI/VOCA is a non-profit organization formed out of a merger between Agricultural Cooperative Development International and Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance. The organisation promotes broad-based economic growth and the development of civil society in emerging democracies and developing countries. It offers a range of technical assistance services in the areas of agribusiness systems, enterprise development, financial services and community development. The site provides an overview of ACDI/VOCA projects and activities. Agriterra Dutch organisation that aims to promote, facilitate and support lasting cooperation linkages between rural people's organisations in the Netherlands and in developing countries. Services include ICT and web hosting services, organisational profiling and capacity building, and financial planning support. Site includes links to relevant organisations and a list of projects. Land O Lakes - International Development Division US cooperative specialising in farm-to-market agribusiness. Engaged in institutional capacity building and cooperative development in Africa and other developing countries, and offers technical support to producer organisations. Site provides an overview of projects and activities. National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) CLUSA International Program The NCBA is a US organisation which, in addition to its cooperative support activities in the US, also provides training, management and technical advice to farmer organisations and similar associations in developing countries, especially in Africa. The site provides an overview of CLUSA projects and services and of the organisation s approach to working in developing countries. A news and information section provides information about CLUSA s activities in individual countries and documented accounts of the program s success stories.

5 SOCODEVI Canadian non-profit organisation that provides training, advice and support to cooperatives and mutual organisations in developing countries. Its expertise includes the strengthening of cooperative capabilities in the provision of agricultural marketing and farm support services. The site contains contact details, summaries of its activities, and links to other organisations. A searchable database of documents is also available to partner organisations. Swedish Cooperative Centre Can also be accessed from the homepage and clicking on the English language link. The Swedish Cooperative Centre (SCC) is an NGO that supports self-help development initiatives - cooperatives, farmers' associations and informal groups in developing countries. The site provides links to its regional offices in Southern African and Eastern Africa. Swedish Cooperative Centre Regional Office for Eastern Africa The organisation focuses on capacity building for cooperatives, farmer organisations and other informal groups. Provides technical assistance in project planning, monitoring and implementation and facilitates networking and the sharing of experiences and information on best practice. The site lists partners and projects in the region and outlines the regional strategy. Swedish Cooperative Centre Regional Office Southern Africa The organisation focuses on capacity building for cooperatives, farmer organisations and other informal groups. The site provides contact details and an overview of the Swedish Cooperative Centre s activities and projects in Southern Africa. INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS AND ALLIANCES COPAC COPAC provides a forum for promoting and coordinating cooperative development initiatives through information exchange and policy advocacy. Its membership includes, amongst others, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP). The site provides a database on cooperative policy and legislation in different countries; information on projects relating to cooperatives and farmer organisations; a variety of publications on cooperative development; and links to other organisations. International Cooperative Alliance

6 The ICA is an international NGO which unites, represents and serves co-operatives worldwide. The site contains a link to the International Cooperative Agricultural Organisation, a specialized organisation representing agricultural cooperatives from around the world. International Cooperative Agricultural Organisation A specialized organisation of the International Cooperative Alliance representing agricultural cooperatives from around the world. Site contains contact details for farmer organisations in different countries - mostly national apex organisations as well as details of meetings and seminars. International Cooperative Alliance Regional Office for Africa African branch of the International Cooperative Alliance. The site contains a number documents relating to agriculture in Africa, information about its web hosting services, as well as details of the ICA - AGRIMAT network, a network of farmer cooperatives, farmer groups, service providers and affiliated bodies directly and indirectly involved in marketing of agricultural produce from and in the eastern, central and southern Africa Region. The network seeks to build strong and viable trading and marketing capacities of various co-operatives and farmers groups in central, eastern and southern Africa. International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) IFAP was established in 1946 to secure the fullest cooperation between organizations of agricultural producers in meeting the optimum nutritional and consumptive requirements of the peoples of the world. It works to improve the economic and social status of all who live by and on the land. The site includes a link to the IFAP African Farmers Committee which serves as a permanent forum where African farmers organisations can meet and work together on a regular basis. An issues section examines various agricultural issues, the role of women in agriculture, as well as issues relating to agricultural cooperatives. The site also provides a couple of manuals on the development of self-supporting farmer organisations and on fostering linkages between FOs and extensions services.

How To Help The World Coffee Sector

How To Help The World Coffee Sector ICC 105 19 Rev. 1 16 October 2012 Original: English E International Coffee Council 109 th Session 24 28 September 2012 London, United Kingdom Strategic action plan for the International Coffee Organization

More information

GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE (GACSA)

GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE (GACSA) GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE (GACSA) FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT Version 01 :: 1 September 2014 I Vision 1. In today s world there is enough food produced for all to be well-fed, but one person

More information

Poultry Production and Marketing Project. Kitui County. Terms of Reference. For. An End of Project Evaluation

Poultry Production and Marketing Project. Kitui County. Terms of Reference. For. An End of Project Evaluation Poultry Production and Marketing Project Kitui County Terms of Reference For An End of Project Evaluation Funded by: Implemented by: About Farm Africa Farm Africa is an international NGO whose goal is

More information

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA. Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA. Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress ECOWAS COMMISSION FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AFRICAN UNION Department for Agriculture, Environment and Water Resources Regional Agricultural Policy (ECOWAP) Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress NEPAD Comprehensive

More information

THE XVI GLOBAL CHILD NUTRITION FORUM ON SCHOOL FEEDING COMMUNIQUÉ

THE XVI GLOBAL CHILD NUTRITION FORUM ON SCHOOL FEEDING COMMUNIQUÉ THE XVI GLOBAL CHILD NUTRITION FORUM ON SCHOOL FEEDING COMMUNIQUÉ Post 2015 Agenda: Role of Nutrition in Sustainable School Feeding Programmes linked to Local Agriculture South Africa from 29 September

More information

Research to improve the use and conservation of agricultural biodiversity for smallholder farmers

Research to improve the use and conservation of agricultural biodiversity for smallholder farmers Research to improve the use and conservation of agricultural biodiversity for smallholder farmers Agricultural biodiversity the variability of crops and their wild relatives, trees, animals, arthropods,

More information

Web Annex 6: Output indicators and targets 2016-17

Web Annex 6: Output indicators and targets 2016-17 CL 153/3 Web Annex 6 1 Web Annex 6: Output indicators and targets 2016-17 SO1: Contribute to the eradication of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition 1.1 Member countries and their 1.1.1 Improving capacities

More information

Sustainable Development Goals. Position Paper

Sustainable Development Goals. Position Paper Alliance Coopérative Internationale AISBL - Avenue Milcamps 105-1030 Brussels - Belgium T: +32.2.743.10.30 - F: +32.2.743.10.39 - ica@ica.coop - www.ica.coop Sustainable Development Goals Position Paper

More information

BOND BESPOKE SERVICES ADVISER APPLICATION PACK

BOND BESPOKE SERVICES ADVISER APPLICATION PACK BOND BESPOKE SERVICES ADVISER APPLICATION PACK Letter to candidates from Michael Ashe, Head of Effectiveness & Learning Thank you for your interest in our Bespoke Services Adviser position (maternity cover)

More information

Recognizing that women smallholder farmers constitute the majority of food producers, but remain vulnerable and require targeted support;

Recognizing that women smallholder farmers constitute the majority of food producers, but remain vulnerable and require targeted support; DECLARATION OF THE HIGH-LEVEL MEETING Toward African Renaissance: Renewed Partnership for a Unified Approach to End Hunger in Africa by 2025 under the Framework the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development

More information

GOVERNANCE AND CIVIL SOCIETY

GOVERNANCE AND CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS FOR CHANGE GOVERNANCE AND CIVIL SOCIETY SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA PARTNERS FOR CHANGE GOVERNANCE AND CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS FOR CHANGE The British Council is committed to building engagement and trust

More information

About the authors. Coffee certification in East Africa 259

About the authors. Coffee certification in East Africa 259 Fred Bagamba is a lecturer in the Department of Agribusiness and Resource Economics, School of Agricultural Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda. He has worked before as a research assistant at the Faculty

More information

Contents. Introduction EAGC, EAGC Key Programs & Activities EAG Partnerships & Support Policy Dialogue & Risk Management Approaches Recommedations

Contents. Introduction EAGC, EAGC Key Programs & Activities EAG Partnerships & Support Policy Dialogue & Risk Management Approaches Recommedations Contents Introduction EAGC, EAGC Key Programs & Activities EAG Partnerships & Support Policy Dialogue & Risk Management Approaches Recommedations EAGC -Who we are Regional Organization for Grain Value

More information

Financing Smallholder Farmers. to Increase Incomes and Transform Lives in Rural Communities

Financing Smallholder Farmers. to Increase Incomes and Transform Lives in Rural Communities Financing Smallholder Farmers to Increase Incomes and Transform Lives in Rural Communities EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Africa is home to a quarter of the world s farmland, yet it generates only 10 percent of all

More information

KEY - Ethical Certifications and Memberships

KEY - Ethical Certifications and Memberships KEY - Ethical Certifications and Memberships Australian BMP Cotton The Australian BMP Cotton trademark is the consumer s guarantee that the branded textile product they are buying is made of Australian

More information

The list of donors organizations, international agencies and groups presented in CIS countries and Mongolia

The list of donors organizations, international agencies and groups presented in CIS countries and Mongolia The list of donors organizations, international agencies and groups presented in Donor Programme Target Countries Target Areas FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization http://www.fao.org UNDP - United Nations

More information

Tanzania Dairy Development Project

Tanzania Dairy Development Project Case Study Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) Tanzania Dairy Development Project By: Kathleen Barnett Case Study Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) Tanzania Dairy Development Project

More information

Functions and role description

Functions and role description Functions and role description World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts representative at the United Nations and its agencies (WAGGGS representative at the UN) Introduction The World Association

More information

Annex to Government Decision UF2010/46581/USTYR

Annex to Government Decision UF2010/46581/USTYR Annex to Government Decision UF2010/46581/USTYR Strategy for capacity development and collaboration 2011 2013 Summary This strategy governs the use of Sida s appropriation item capacity development and

More information

DRAFT PROPOSAL on Science and Technology for Development. Matters calling for action by the Economic and Social Council or brought to its attention

DRAFT PROPOSAL on Science and Technology for Development. Matters calling for action by the Economic and Social Council or brought to its attention DRAFT PROPOSAL on Science and Technology for Development Matters calling for action by the Economic and Social Council or brought to its attention A. Draft resolution for adoption by the Council 1. The

More information

PJ 24/12. 13 February 2012 English only. Projects Committee/ International Coffee Council 5 8 March 2012 London, United Kingdom

PJ 24/12. 13 February 2012 English only. Projects Committee/ International Coffee Council 5 8 March 2012 London, United Kingdom PJ 24/12 13 February 2012 English only E Projects Committee/ International Coffee Council 5 8 March 2012 London, United Kingdom Enhancing competitiveness of African coffees through value chain strengthening

More information

AGRI MEGA PARK, BREDARSDORP, OVERBERG DISCTRICT, WESTERN CAPE

AGRI MEGA PARK, BREDARSDORP, OVERBERG DISCTRICT, WESTERN CAPE MINISTER S SPEAKING NOTES AGRI MEGA WEEK FOR INTERNATIONAL FOOD SECURITY AGRI MEGA PARK, BREDARSDORP, OVERBERG DISCTRICT, WESTERN CAPE 17 SEPTEMBER 2015 Program Director Honourable Mayor, Richard Mitchell

More information

The role of Agricultural cooperatives in accessing input and output markets An overview of experiences of SRFCF, SNNPR, Ethiopia

The role of Agricultural cooperatives in accessing input and output markets An overview of experiences of SRFCF, SNNPR, Ethiopia The role of Agricultural cooperatives in accessing input and output markets An overview of experiences of SRFCF, SNNPR, Ethiopia By Yehulashet A.Argaw Managing director, Southern Region Farmers Cooperative

More information

Highlights of Organic Issues within National Agric Policy (20013)

Highlights of Organic Issues within National Agric Policy (20013) Highlights of Organic Issues within National Agric Policy (20013) (Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives Tanzania By. Mibavu, G. M. 1 Outline i. Introduction ii. Opportunities on Organic

More information

INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE ALLIANCE

INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT 2000 INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE ALLIANCE CONTENTS President's Review 2000........................................................... 3 Report of the Director General.....................................................

More information

COPYRIGHT. Terms of Reference. for Coordination, Delivery, Monitoring and Evaluation of Sectoral Funded Training Programmes

COPYRIGHT. Terms of Reference. for Coordination, Delivery, Monitoring and Evaluation of Sectoral Funded Training Programmes Terms of Reference for Coordination, Delivery, Monitoring and Evaluation of Sectoral Funded Training Programmes Terms of Reference for Coordination, Delivery, Monitoring and Evaluation of Sectoral Funded

More information

TRADE AND FOOD SECURITY: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

TRADE AND FOOD SECURITY: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE TRADE AND FOOD SECURITY: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Jonathan Brooks, OECD Trade and Agriculture Directorate Sahel and West Africa Week, Forum, 7th December, Ouagadougou Main message: open markets can improve

More information

Enabling poor rural people to overcome poverty in Honduras

Enabling poor rural people to overcome poverty in Honduras IFAD/F. Mattioli Enabling poor rural people to overcome poverty in Honduras Rural poverty in Honduras The Republic of Honduras is the second-poorest country in Central America. It is a lower middle-income

More information

Forum on Communication for Development & Community Media for Family Farming

Forum on Communication for Development & Community Media for Family Farming FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FAO) Office of Partnerships, Advocacy and Capacity Development (OPC) Forum on Communication for Development & Today, with more than 500 million

More information

Eliminating child labour in agriculture

Eliminating child labour in agriculture Eliminating child labour in agriculture Gender, Equity and Rural Employment Division Economic and Social Development Department Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations May 2010 The following

More information

HEAD OF POLICY AND ADVOCACY

HEAD OF POLICY AND ADVOCACY JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: DEPARTEMENT: LOCATION: REPORTING TO: COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE - SENEGAL PAN- AFRICAN PROGRAMME DAKAR, SENEGAL HEAD OF POLICY AND ADVOCACY BACKGROUND & ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT ACORD

More information

Position on Post-2015 Global Development Agenda The New York based Subcommittee for Poverty Eradication September 2012

Position on Post-2015 Global Development Agenda The New York based Subcommittee for Poverty Eradication September 2012 Position on Post-2015 Global Development Agenda The New York based Subcommittee for Poverty Eradication September 2012 Introduction The New York based Subcommittee for Poverty Eradication is a subsidiary

More information

OF THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE EDUCATION (GAJE)

OF THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE EDUCATION (GAJE) 8 TH WORLDWIDE CONFERENCE OF THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE EDUCATION (GAJE) JUSTICE EDUCATION FOR A JUST SOCIETY DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CONFERENCE SESSION STREAMS AND SUB-THEMES STREAM 1: THE CONTENT

More information

Centre International de Droit Comparé de l Environnement CIDCE. Comments on the Zero draft of the Post 2015 framework for disaster risk reduction

Centre International de Droit Comparé de l Environnement CIDCE. Comments on the Zero draft of the Post 2015 framework for disaster risk reduction Centre International de Droit Comparé de l Environnement CIDCE Comments on the Zero draft of the Post 2015 framework for disaster risk reduction Paragraph n (1,2,3,...), page Comments A. Preambule 5. page

More information

For more information on vacancy sites see our Resource Sheets on Volunteering and Career Development Opportunities.

For more information on vacancy sites see our Resource Sheets on Volunteering and Career Development Opportunities. Updated May 2007 Resource Sheet Recruitment for International Staff This resource sheet highlights a selection of the wide range of useful places to advertise international vacancies for those responsible

More information

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: EVIDENCE, LEARNING & ACCOUNTABILITY COORDINATOR NO.VA/NPCA/16/05

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: EVIDENCE, LEARNING & ACCOUNTABILITY COORDINATOR NO.VA/NPCA/16/05 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: EVIDENCE, LEARNING & ACCOUNTABILITY COORDINATOR NO.VA/NPCA/16/05 The African Union (AU), established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa

More information

Rwanda. Strategy for Sweden s development cooperation with 2015 2019 MFA

Rwanda. Strategy for Sweden s development cooperation with 2015 2019 MFA MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS, SWEDEN UTRIKESDEPARTEMENTET Strategy for Sweden s development cooperation with Rwanda 2015 2019 MFA 103 39 Stockholm Telephone: +46 8 405 10 00, Web site: www.ud.se Cover:

More information

DRYLAND SYSTEMS Science for better food security and livelihoods in the dry areas

DRYLAND SYSTEMS Science for better food security and livelihoods in the dry areas DRYLAND SYSTEMS Science for better food security and livelihoods in the dry areas CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Agricultural Production Systems The global research partnership to improve agricultural

More information

Building Smallholder Resilience by Improving Value-Add in Supply Chains:! The Community Knowledge Worker!!

Building Smallholder Resilience by Improving Value-Add in Supply Chains:! The Community Knowledge Worker!! Building Smallholder Resilience by Improving Value-Add in Supply Chains:! The Community Knowledge Worker!! Mobile Agriculture! March 2014 Grameen Foundation: Our Work Access to Information (Ag, Health,

More information

Nurture Our Planet. Nourish Our People. Recommendations from the High Level Roundtable on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture

Nurture Our Planet. Nourish Our People. Recommendations from the High Level Roundtable on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture Recommendations from the High Level Roundtable on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture 15 16 March 2012, New York Nourish Our People Nurture Our Planet Women in Ethiopia showing cabbage

More information

Terms of Reference. Food Security. Sector Coordination-Lebanon

Terms of Reference. Food Security. Sector Coordination-Lebanon Terms of Reference Food Security Sector Coordination-Lebanon Background Lebanon hosts the largest Syrian refugee population in the region. Since the outset of the influx in 2011, the Government of Lebanon

More information

The Role of Farmers Organizations in Empowering and Promoting the Leadership of Rural Women

The Role of Farmers Organizations in Empowering and Promoting the Leadership of Rural Women EGM/RW/2011/EP.12 September 2011 ENGLISH ONLY UN Women In cooperation with FAO, IFAD and WFP Expert Group Meeting Enabling rural women s economic empowerment: institutions, opportunities and participation

More information

SIXTY Years of Fair Trade A brief history of the Fair Trade movement November 2006

SIXTY Years of Fair Trade A brief history of the Fair Trade movement November 2006 SIXTY Years of Fair Trade A brief history of the Fair Trade movement November 2006 Fair Trade today The Fair Trade movement today is a global movement. Over a million small-scale producers and workers

More information

8 Networking for agricultural innovation. The MVIWATA national network of farmers groups in Tanzania

8 Networking for agricultural innovation. The MVIWATA national network of farmers groups in Tanzania Bull374 17-05-2006 10:30 Pagina 79 8 Networking for agricultural innovation. The MVIWATA national network of farmers groups in Tanzania Laurent Kaburire 43 and Stephen Ruvuga 44 8.1 Introduction The previous

More information

CORAF/WECARD - VACANCY POSITION

CORAF/WECARD - VACANCY POSITION Conseil Ouest et Centre Africain pour la Recherche et le Développement Agricoles West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development CORAF/WECARD - VACANCY POSITION Monitoring and

More information

Micro Crop Insurance and Protecting the Poor Lessons From the Field

Micro Crop Insurance and Protecting the Poor Lessons From the Field Micro Crop Insurance and Protecting the Poor Lessons From the Field Aaron Oxley CTO, Micro Insurance Agency aaron.oxley@microinsuranceagency.com The Program Who are we an what do we do? Who are the poor?

More information

THE MASTERCARD FOUNDATION: RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL FINANCE STRATEGY

THE MASTERCARD FOUNDATION: RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL FINANCE STRATEGY THE MASTERCARD FOUNDATION: RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL FINANCE STRATEGY SEPTEMBER 2015 The MasterCard Foundation works with visionary organizations to provide greater access to education, skills training and

More information

Swedish bilateral development cooperation with Guatemala

Swedish bilateral development cooperation with Guatemala Embassy of Sweden Guatemala October 25-2011 Swedish bilateral development cooperation with Guatemala The Swedish strategy for development cooperation with Guatemala for the years 2008-2012, governs bilateral

More information

2 WATER FOR FOOD SECURITY VI World water forum

2 WATER FOR FOOD SECURITY VI World water forum 2 WATER FOR FOOD SECURITY WATER FOR FOOD SECURITY 3 CONTENT I SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 4 SECTION 2 BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE OF TARGET 5 SECTION 3 TARGETS AND TARGET ACTION PLAN 9 SECTION 4 SOLUTIONS SECTION

More information

Social protection, agriculture and the PtoP project

Social protection, agriculture and the PtoP project Social protection, agriculture and the PtoP project Benjamin Davis Workshop on the Protection to Production project September 24-25, 2013 Rome What do we mean by social protection and agriculture? Small

More information

Section 8 Funding Options and Support Services

Section 8 Funding Options and Support Services Resources are not unlimited and it is therefore extremely important that the resources be spent on the most important projects. Prioritising projects makes implementation easier as it is possible to start

More information

Planning Session on CSO consultation at FAO Regional Conference for Europe and Central Asia Budapest 14-16 December 2011. Draft summary report

Planning Session on CSO consultation at FAO Regional Conference for Europe and Central Asia Budapest 14-16 December 2011. Draft summary report Planning Session on CSO consultation at FAO Regional Conference for Europe and Central Asia Budapest 14-16 December 2011 Draft summary report The meeting: expected outcomes and summary of results The meeting

More information

COUNTRY OPERATIONS PLAN

COUNTRY OPERATIONS PLAN COUNTRY OPERATIONS PLAN Executive Committee Summary Country: Libya Planning Year: 2005 Part I: Executive Committee Summary (a) Context and Beneficiary Population 2005 Country Operation Plan: Libya Political

More information

ICA Strategic Plan 2009-2012

ICA Strategic Plan 2009-2012 1 ICA Strategic Plan 2009-2012 2012 2 Introduction Introduction The ICA Strategic Plan represent a global vision of the one ICA, including planning for the Central and Regional offices as well as the Sectoral

More information

Introducing the farm business school

Introducing the farm business school Introducing the farm business school A training package A unique opportunity to engage farmers in developing capacity for running profitable market-oriented farm businesses One-day orientation programme

More information

Produced by the UNCSD Secretariat, February 2012. A Green Economy Knowledge-Sharing Platform: Exploring Options

Produced by the UNCSD Secretariat, February 2012. A Green Economy Knowledge-Sharing Platform: Exploring Options INFORMATION NOTE Produced by the UNCSD Secretariat, March 2012 Produced by the UNCSD Secretariat, February 2012 A Green Economy Knowledge-Sharing Platform: Exploring Options Executive Summary A potential

More information

igd IMPACT PRACTICAL, BUSINESS-DRIVEN IMPACT MEASUREMENT AGRIBUSINESS // 2014

igd IMPACT PRACTICAL, BUSINESS-DRIVEN IMPACT MEASUREMENT AGRIBUSINESS // 2014 igd IMPACT PRACTICAL, BUSINESS-DRIVEN IMPACT MEASUREMENT AGRIBUSINESS // 2014 igdimpact SECTOR FRAMEWORK igdimpact igdimpact is the Initiative for Global Development s (IGD) practical, business-oriented

More information

EMRC Africa Finance & Investment Forum 2014. Innovative Solutions to Increase Access to Finance :

EMRC Africa Finance & Investment Forum 2014. Innovative Solutions to Increase Access to Finance : EMRC Africa Finance & Investment Forum 2014 Innovative Solutions to Increase Access to Finance : - Experience in Assisting Local Enterprises to Source Funds in Foreign and National Currencies - Addressing

More information

TAMNEAC Research Area 2: Risk Management Household Risk Management through Crop Insurance

TAMNEAC Research Area 2: Risk Management Household Risk Management through Crop Insurance One World to protect TAMNEAC Research Area 2: Risk Management Household Risk Management through Crop Insurance CONTENT I. Presentation of PlaNet Guarantee II. Presentation of PlaNet Finance Deutschland

More information

18.01.2014 Final Communiqué of the GFFA 2014

18.01.2014 Final Communiqué of the GFFA 2014 18.01.2014 Final Communiqué of the GFFA 2014 "Empowering Agriculture: Fostering Resilience Securing Food and Nutrition" We, the Agriculture Ministers of 65 states of the world, assembled here in Berlin

More information

How To Run The National Ict4D Network In Zambia

How To Run The National Ict4D Network In Zambia Learning Brief National ICT4D Network Zambia May 2010 e-brain hosts an ICT4D Radio Programme that is broadcasted three times a week on the Zambian radio station Hone FM. e-brain Forum of Zambia The National

More information

Advocacy by Regional Forums for Improving Information Sharing and Exchange in Agricultural Research for Development

Advocacy by Regional Forums for Improving Information Sharing and Exchange in Agricultural Research for Development Advocacy by Regional Forums for Improving Information Sharing and Exchange in Agricultural Research for Development Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) 2008 1 Advocacy by Regional Forums for Improving

More information

AGN INTERNATIONAL. Yo u r D o o r t o Wo r l d w i d e B u s i n e s s

AGN INTERNATIONAL. Yo u r D o o r t o Wo r l d w i d e B u s i n e s s A Worldwide Association of Separate and Independent Accounting and Consulting Firms Yo u r D o o r t o Wo r l d w i d e B u s i n e s s Our mission is to provide the highest level of information and professional

More information

THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY Master of Science Program in Organic Farming Management

THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY Master of Science Program in Organic Farming Management THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY Master of Science Program in Organic Farming Management (New Program) 1. Program Name Master of Science Program in Organic Farming Management 2. Degree Master of Science (Organic Farming

More information

In terms of partner organizations, we do not partner with groups/unions whose policies in other respects

In terms of partner organizations, we do not partner with groups/unions whose policies in other respects This report describes the recent work and accomplishments of the International Cotnmission for Labor Rights (ICLR), a project initiated by the International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL) in

More information

Underlying Factors for Gender Inequality in African Agriculture

Underlying Factors for Gender Inequality in African Agriculture Underlying Factors for Gender Inequality in African Agriculture Gender perspectives in research for development (R4D), Annual Conference North-South Centre, ETH Zurich, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Chinwe Ifejika

More information

JOB DESCRIPTION. Job Purpose To provide overall leadership and strategic direction to the ACORD country programme.

JOB DESCRIPTION. Job Purpose To provide overall leadership and strategic direction to the ACORD country programme. JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Location: Responsible to: COUNTRY DIRECTOR (CD) ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA with regular visits to all project locations in Ethiopia Head of Programmes Operations & Development Background

More information

Wim Andriesse. Cees Leeuwis

Wim Andriesse. Cees Leeuwis Wim Andriesse Wim Andriesse studied Tropical Soil Science in Wageningen. He worked for FAO and Dutch bilateral aid on natural resources management and land use planning in south-east Asia, the Caribbean

More information

ZAMBIA EMERGENCY HUMANITARIAN FOOD ASSISTANCE TO FLOOD VICTIMS

ZAMBIA EMERGENCY HUMANITARIAN FOOD ASSISTANCE TO FLOOD VICTIMS AFRICAN DE DEVELOPMENT BANK Prepared by: OSAN Original: English ZAMBIA EMERGENCY HUMANITARIAN FOOD ASSISTANCE TO FLOOD VICTIMS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRO-INDUSTRY, OSAN April 2008 The Government

More information

Mobiles for Development: Summary Report

Mobiles for Development: Summary Report Mobiles for Development: Summary Report This report presents the key findings of Mobiles for Development, a global research study commissioned by UNICEF. November 2010 This report presents the findings

More information

ITAD Curriculum Vitae

ITAD Curriculum Vitae ITAD Curriculum Vitae Family Name First Name Rowley John Date of Birth 15 February 1953 Nationality Civil Status Education British Married 1985 Post-Graduate Certificate of Education (distinction), University

More information

ARM CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT POLICY

ARM CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT POLICY ARM CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT POLICY 1. PREAMBLE ARM associates itself with the growing corporate awareness of the need to invest in sustainable social development. The company approves the annual budget

More information

Giving Development a Face

Giving Development a Face Giving Development a Face [Agricultural business linkages] By bridging the gap between small-scale farmers and resources such as agricultural inputs, financing markets and expertise, this programme is

More information

5. Industrial and sector strategies

5. Industrial and sector strategies 5. Industrial and sector strategies 5.1 Issues identified by the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (AsgiSA) Industrial policy has three core aims, namely: creation and smaller enterprises.

More information

Small Business Loan Guarantee Program

Small Business Loan Guarantee Program Small Business Loan Guarantee Program Economic Analysis New Business Start-ups Business Growth & Expansions Business Finance Small Business Loan Guarantee Program The Small Business Loan Guarantee Program

More information

Creating strong Communities. Where We are today. Keeping Family Values Alive. Committed to the Community. interactive

Creating strong Communities. Where We are today. Keeping Family Values Alive. Committed to the Community. interactive strong Communities Creating strong Communities Cattlemen have a vested interest in helping create strong, vibrant communities that sustain camaraderie for their families, good employees to help run their

More information

11th International Conference on Urban Drainage, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, 2008 communities where livelihoods are more vulnerable with virtually all the members of the community suffering because of food

More information

MSc Development Finance

MSc Development Finance Graduate Institute of International Development and Applied Economics (GIIDAE) MSc Development Finance Making finance a driver for economic development 3 Postgraduate MSc Development Finance Programme

More information

Promoting Democracy and Human Rights through ICTs

Promoting Democracy and Human Rights through ICTs Promoting Democracy and Human Rights through ICTs Unity Technology Community Partner Profiles Promoting Democracy and Human Rights through ICTs The ICT4Democracy in East Africa network is a partnership

More information

The Farm Credit Council and Farmer Veteran Coalition Partnership

The Farm Credit Council and Farmer Veteran Coalition Partnership The Farm Credit Council and Farmer Veteran Coalition Partnership Collaboration Guide for Farm Credit Institutions 2 Introduction: 45 percent of returning veterans come from and will return to rural America.

More information

Networks of Mediterranean Youth - NET-MED Youth

Networks of Mediterranean Youth - NET-MED Youth Complementary Additional Programme 2014-2017 /Concept note Networks of Mediterranean Youth - NET-MED Youth Geographical scope/benefitting country(ies): Duration (in months): Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan,

More information

TRANSPORT AND RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE. A literature review for the Transport and Rural Infrastructure Project

TRANSPORT AND RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE. A literature review for the Transport and Rural Infrastructure Project TRANSPORT AND RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE A literature review for the Transport and Rural Infrastructure Project Balla, G.S. (2000) Evaluation of Infrastructural Interventions for Rural Poverty Alleviation. UN

More information

Decent Work. Decent Work. ecent Decent. Decent Work. Work. Public-Private-Partnerships for Decent Work

Decent Work. Decent Work. ecent Decent. Decent Work. Work. Public-Private-Partnerships for Decent Work endec Decent Work Work ecent Decent Work Decent nt tw Work ork Decent Work Decent Work Work e e Public-Private-Partnerships for Decent Work Public-Private-Partnerships for Decent Work Poverty anywhere

More information

Location: Africa (Kenya & Uganda) including some time in the UK Job Type: 12 months, renewable contract

Location: Africa (Kenya & Uganda) including some time in the UK Job Type: 12 months, renewable contract African Prisons Project (APP) P.O. Box 10643 001 Jacaranda Garden Block D3110, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +256 751 384205 Working to bring dignity and hope to men, women and children in prison through healthcare,

More information

Global South-South Development EXPO 2014

Global South-South Development EXPO 2014 Global South-South Development EXPO 2014 ILO Solution Forum: Microinsurance Washington DC, 19 November 2014 What do the working poor need? Opportunity: government policy, action Organisation: Co-ops, MFIs,

More information

Mondelēz International Palm Oil Action Plan. Contents

Mondelēz International Palm Oil Action Plan. Contents Mondelēz International Palm Oil Action Plan Contents 1. MDLZ principles and position for palm oil 2. Supplier engagement 3. Timeline to achieve a physical supply of sustainably sourced palm oil 4. Innovation

More information

Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (AVSF) www.avsf.org/www.ruralter.org / Association with recognized charitable status

Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (AVSF) www.avsf.org/www.ruralter.org / Association with recognized charitable status Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (AVSF) FOOD SECURITY FORUM Komrong Sahakar Project: Project for Food Security Support from Civil Society and Local Authorities to the Most Vulnerable Groups in

More information

OUTCOME AND IMPACT LEVEL INDICATORS AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT WORKING PAPER: OCTOBER 2009

OUTCOME AND IMPACT LEVEL INDICATORS AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT WORKING PAPER: OCTOBER 2009 EC EXTERNAL SERVICES EVALUATION UNIT OUTCOME AND IMPACT LEVEL INDICATORS AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT WORKING PAPER: OCTOBER 2009 This working paper outlines a set of indicators at the outcome and impact

More information

INTERNET INTERMEDIARY LIABILITY WORKSHOP FACILITATOR BIOGRAPHIES 10-11 FEBRAURY, 2014.

INTERNET INTERMEDIARY LIABILITY WORKSHOP FACILITATOR BIOGRAPHIES 10-11 FEBRAURY, 2014. INTERNET INTERMEDIARY LIABILITY WORKSHOP FACILITATOR BIOGRAPHIES 10-11 FEBRAURY, 2014. Anriette Esterhuysen Chief Executive Officer, Association for Progressive Communications. Anriette Esterhuysen is

More information

Using the Internet to Disseminate Information

Using the Internet to Disseminate Information Using the Internet to Disseminate Information The Internet has become an indispensable tool.... The ability to disseminate and promote one s work and research is an important component of managing and

More information

Safe Water Quality for All Uses: Promoting science-based policy responses to water quality challenges

Safe Water Quality for All Uses: Promoting science-based policy responses to water quality challenges Complementary Additional Programme 2014-2015 / Concept note Safe Water Quality for All Uses: Promoting science-based policy responses to water quality challenges Geographical scope/benefitting country(ies):

More information

Rural and Agricultural Finance. Day 1: Block 1 What and Why of Rural Finance?

Rural and Agricultural Finance. Day 1: Block 1 What and Why of Rural Finance? Rural and Agricultural Finance Day 1: Block 1 What and Why of Rural Finance? Self Introduction 7 Questions 1. Name, institution, and current job title. 2. What activity are you working on now that is related

More information

The UNIDROIT/FAO/IFAD Legal Guide on Contract Farming

The UNIDROIT/FAO/IFAD Legal Guide on Contract Farming The UNIDROIT/FAO/IFAD Legal Guide on Contract Farming An Overview What is Contract Farming? The Importance of the Legal Framework The UNIDROIT/FAO/IFAD Legal Guide on Contract Farming Purpose of the Guide

More information

Insurance Update. May Review. Global news. Increasing importance of Captives in non-traditional risks

Insurance Update. May Review. Global news. Increasing importance of Captives in non-traditional risks Insurance Update May Review Global news Increasing importance of Captives in non-traditional risks A recent study has confirmed that use of captives is becoming more widespread, as the risk managers become

More information

ISSN 2443-8308. EaSI performance in 2014. Executive summary of EaSI Performance Monitoring Report 2014. Social Europe

ISSN 2443-8308. EaSI performance in 2014. Executive summary of EaSI Performance Monitoring Report 2014. Social Europe ISSN 2443-8308 EaSI performance in 2014 Executive summary of EaSI Performance Monitoring Report 2014 Social Europe The European Union Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) aims to contribute

More information

Gender and Agriculture: what do we know about what interventions work for technology adoption? Markus Goldstein The World Bank

Gender and Agriculture: what do we know about what interventions work for technology adoption? Markus Goldstein The World Bank Gender and Agriculture: what do we know about what interventions work for technology adoption? Markus Goldstein The World Bank What do we know #1 True or False or Unknowable: Women perform 60 to 80 percent

More information

HOUSEHOLD POVERTY REDUCTION THROUGH BEEKEEPING AMONGST UGANDA RURAL WOMEN

HOUSEHOLD POVERTY REDUCTION THROUGH BEEKEEPING AMONGST UGANDA RURAL WOMEN HOUSEHOLD POVERTY REDUCTION THROUGH BEEKEEPING AMONGST UGANDA RURAL WOMEN Margaret OGABA Chairperson, Kitgum Women Beekeepers Association (KITWOBEE), P.O.Box 120, Kitgum, UGANDA, c/o E-mail: oxfam.kitgum@wfp.org

More information

PART 4: TRAINING RESOURCE LIST

PART 4: TRAINING RESOURCE LIST MODULE 9 Food security assessment and the link with nutrition PART 4: TRAINING RESOURCE LIST The training resource list is part four of four parts contained in this module. It provides a comprehensive

More information

social protection floor initiative

social protection floor initiative social protection floor initiative TER SECURITY PROTECTION HILDREN FAMILY PARTICIPATE SFERS SECURITY COUNTRY OWNERSHIP The human right to social security Sufficient income for adequate food, housing, water

More information