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Empowering Farmers: Insights from the Mali P4P Initiative

This presentation by Isabelle Mballa, Mali P4P Coordinator, outlines effective strategies for supporting farmers through improved market access, training, financial resources, and equipment. Key achievements include enhanced crop quality, farmers' negotiation skills, and the recognition of their crucial role in agriculture. However, challenges persist, such as limited access to credit and land for women, high-interest rates, and storage issues. Looking forward, a tailored training approach for farmers' organizations and strengthening partnerships are recommended to ensure sustainability and adaptability in local contexts.

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Empowering Farmers: Insights from the Mali P4P Initiative

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  1. Local Partners Presented by: Isabelle Mballa, Mali P4P Coordinator

  2. What has worked well • Market access • Trainings • Access to credit, inputs and equipment • WFP market connected FOs to other organizations • Women empowerment • Improved crops quality • Recognition of farmers’ role • Farmers have developed negotiation skills • Exposure to external environment • Environmental and health consciousness (El Salvador) • Post harvest losses reduced

  3. Challenges • Access to credit , high interest rates • Markets beyond WFP • Limited number of commodities • Storage capacity not always available, rented • Delays in payments • Women participation still low • Access to land for women • Access to input - priority given to men • Building partnerships and ensure continued support in crisis situations (Mali)

  4. Looking beyond • There is need to have a common approach, however not one solution fits all, important to adapt to local knowledge • Systematic approach for training FOs, adapted to the local context • Good governance and ownership are key • Develop training for local governments • Train FOs to reach out to organizations to access services and support Strengthen partnership, scalability and sustainability

  5. Thank you

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