Using inter-sectoral partnerships for rural economic development : a case study of Farm Concern International / M. D. Kinoti.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kinoti, M. D., author.

Series:

SAGE Knowledge. Cases.

SAGE Knowledge. Cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Farms, Small--Africa, Sub-Saharan.

Farms, Small.

Community development--Africa, Sub-Saharan.

Community development.

Farm Concern International.

Commercial Villages.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

International Fund for Agricultural Development.

United States International Aid.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Sub-Saharan Africa.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2018.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is known primarily for the region's daunting poverty, diseases, and unstable governments. However, the biggest threats are recurring famines, unreliable food supplies, and the enduring stagnation and neglect of most of the region's rural communities. Farm Concern International (FCI) is a pro-poor agri-business development agency. This case study explores the transformative role of FCI in harnessing resources from governments, philanthropy, and businesses to support sustainable agriculture and rural community development in SSA. Founded in Kenya eleven years ago, this hybrid development agency has been one of the fastest growing in the region, with programs in 10 countries that serve over 2.5 million smallholder farmers and influence over $3 billion in trade annually. FCI's goal has been involvement of governments, donors, and the local communities in addressing food insecurity through improved agri-business programs. These are organized and run through local farmer cooperatives called Commercial Villages. Due to its innovative approaches and documented successes, FCI has attracted growing international recognition and support from governments and philanthropy including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), United States International Aid (USAID), and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, among others. This case study examines how the Commercial Village Model (CVM) developed by FCI was applied to support rural smallholder farmers with the goal of community development in SSA. How can FCI overcome the challenge of making these programs commonplace and also sustainable?

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

No ILL or scholarly sharing allowed.

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ISBN:

9781526438898

OCLC:

1023539627

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