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Using the participatory market chain approach to help smallholder farmers market their produce [尼泊尔]

tarakari sahachetrama sahabhagitatmak bajar sanjal bidhi ko prayog (Main Contributor: Bharat Nepal, IDE/Nepal)

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1. 一般信息

1.2 参与方法评估和文件编制的资源人员和机构的联系方式

关键资源人员

SLM专业人员:
SLM专业人员:

Nepal Bharat

+977 61526537, +977 15520943 (KTM)

bnepal@idenepal.org

International Development Enterprises (IDE) Nepal, Research Into Use (RIU) Project

Regional Office, Pokhara, Kaski; PO Box No. 2674, Kathmandu, Nepal

尼泊尔

有助于对方法进行记录/评估的机构名称(如相关)
ICIMOD International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) - 尼泊尔
有助于对方法进行记录/评估的机构名称(如相关)
iDE Nepal (iDE Nepal) - 尼泊尔

1.3 关于使用通过WOCAT记录的数据的条件

(现场)数据是什么时候汇编的?:

01/03/2013

编制者和关键资源人员接受有关使用通过WOCAT记录数据的条件。:

1.4 SLM技术问卷的参考

Tomato Grafting
technologies

Tomato Grafting [尼泊尔]

Cleft grafting can be used to produce plants that are resistant to a number of pests and diseases and are often higher yielding than the original. Tomato seedlings can be easily grafted onto resistant root stock of the wild eggplant (Solanum sysimbrifolium) to produce a disease-resistant and commercially viable crop.

  • 编制者: Shreedip Sigdel

2. SLM方法的描述

2.1 该方法的简要说明

Discussions and structured interactions between farmers and the different actors involved throughout the market chain can help to stimulate joint innovations based on shared ideas and mutual trust.

2.2 该方法的详细说明

该方法的详细说明:

Aims / objectives: Most Nepalese rural smallholder landowners are subsistence farmers; when they attempt to produce high value crops such as vegetables for income generation they are often disappointed because they end up selling their produce at local markets for marginal profits. They mostly work alone and, for the most part, their efforts are poorly rewarded, since every step of the value chain is either unmanaged, badly structured, or otherwise uncoordinated. A first step towards addressing the myriad challenges and special needs faced by these smallholder farmers can be to use an adapted version of the participatory market chain approach (PMCA). This approach can help them to improve their livelihoods by building their capacity and assisting them to coordinate and form linkages with other smallholder producers and actors all along the market chain.

Methods: The participatory market chain approach uses the tools of rapid market assessment, focus group discussions, stakeholder interviews, and interaction workshops to help identify the constraints and opportunities faced by each of the different actors in the market chain. This approach uses a set of guidelines to help achieve well-defined objectives at specific points as the programme is implemented.

Stages of implementation: Overall, the long-term objective of the PMCA is to help alleviate the poverty of smallholder producers by introducing market chain innovations, and in particular participation and collaboration among the different market chain actors. Once a given set of conditions is found to work, they can benefit a larger number of farmers if the findings are documented and disseminated among organizations and agencies who share the same goals.
The PMCA approach is executed in three phases:
Phase 1: The different actors along the market chain get to know each other. They analyse their situation with the help of market chain sketch tools. By the end of Phase 1, they form a thematic group.
Phase 2: The group analyses potential business opportunities by using a variety of tools such as: rapid market appraisal, quantitative market survey/study, and focus group discussions.
Phase 3: They put into practice the work plan that they have devised to implement the proposed innovations and continue to work on ideas for commercially viable products using the market concept and business plan development tools.

2.3 该方法的照片

2.5 采用该方法的国家/地区/地点

国家:

尼泊尔

有关地点的进一步说明:

Bhalam and Dhikurpokhari VDC, Kaski District,

2.7 方法的类型

  • 基于项目/方案

2.8 该方法的主要目的/目标

The Approach focused mainly on other activities than SLM (marketing of agricultural commodities)

• Develop collection centres at the local level
• Strengthen linkages with the concerned development agencies, service providers, and related market chain actors
• Help smallholder farmers to work with a market-led production plan
• Summarize and share the information gathered with the concerned development organizations in order to scale up the approach
• Develop an action plan based on discussions held with thematic group members and market chain actors

The SLM Approach addressed the following problems: • At the local level, the markets are poorly structured and poorly managed; there is a lack of systematic marketing for agricultural commodities.
• There is little knowledge of post-harvest processing which would add value to agricultural produce.
• The links and coordination between service providers, market actors, and stakeholders are poor.
• There is insufficient knowledge of institutional development and of the import role it plays in getting products to market.
• Smallholder farmers do not have access to pricing information.
• Distrust and misunderstanding prevail at every step along the market chain.

2.9 推动或妨碍实施本办法所适用的技术的条件

社会/文化/宗教规范和价值观
  • 阻碍

Smallholder producers have little experience selling their produce at larger markets.

Treatment through the SLM Approach: Strengthen community-based collection centres for collective marketing.

财务资源和服务的可用性/可得性
  • 阻碍

There is no support that smallholder farmers can count on to market their produce.

Treatment through the SLM Approach: Inform farmers of the possibility of participating in programmes like PMCA to extend their networking.

机构设置
  • 阻碍

Weak institutional collaboration among line agencies; market and planning committees only function irregularly.

Treatment through the SLM Approach: Facilitate better management of market and planning committees so that the local collection centre can function well.

法律框架(土地使用权、土地和水使用权)
  • 启动

The approach does not deal specifically with water or land use rights. When these are problematic they are referred to the concerned authorities on a case-by-case basis.

了解SLM,获得技术支持
  • 阻碍

Inadequate information on market-led production and post-harvest processing; poor links with markets.

Treatment through the SLM Approach: Disseminate pricing information; provide training on postharvest processing; give smallholder farmers an opportunity to visit commercial vegetable production sites and different market outlets and allow them to interact with market chain actors and other land users.

其他
  • 阻碍

Distrust, misunderstanding and poor communication are prevalent in interactions between smallholder farmers, traders, service providers, and those in development agencies.

Treatment through the SLM Approach: Facilitate frequent interactions between vegetable producers, market and planning committee members, and traders to help break down barriers and build trust; facilitate the development of plans for joint implementation.

3. 相关利益相关者的参与和角色

3.1 该方法涉及的利益相关者及其职责

  • 当地土地使用者/当地社区

A majority of the participants (>60%) were women who are involved at different points along the market chain. More than 20% who participated are from disadvantaged groups.

  • SLM专家/农业顾问
  • NGO
  • 国际组织
3.2 当地土地使用者/当地社区参与该方法的不同阶段
当地土地使用者/当地社区的参与 指定参与人员并描述活动
启动/动机 互动 Public meetings, focus group discussions, interviews, market surveys and rapid market assessments, impact filters
计划 自我动员 Market constraints and opportunities are identified; actors throughout the market chain and members of thematic groups develop future plans based on their assessment of the business potential for local products and services.
实施 自我动员 The PMCA is implemented through the Marketing Planning Committee and collection centres by various actors from throughout the market chain and members of the various thematic groups; skilled staff from the R&D organization helps with facilitation.
监测/评估 自我动员 Members of the various thematic groups and the MPC jointly monitor and evaluate plans and achievements on a regular basis.
Research 互动 The approach is applied by the thematic groups. R&D organizations help these groups to analyse both quantitative and qualitative information.

3.3 流程图(如可用)

具体说明:

The PMCA approach facilitates and promotes trust among market chain actors and allows them to work together to introduce innovative new ideas. During the initial phase, it is usually R&D organizations that take the lead, but as the approach matures, there is an ever greater involvement of the community. The PMCA process supports the development and implementation of institutional, technological, and commercial innovations and has acted to promote constructive interactions through mutual learning and trust.
(AK Thaku)

3.4 有关SLM技术选择的决策

具体说明谁有权决定选择要实施的技术:
  • 主要是SLM专家,咨询土地使用者之后
解释:

Initially, the choice of the PMCA approach was made by national and international specialists in consultation with local people. It was first offered by a research and development organization, but as everyone came to see how valuable it was, it was eventually taken on by local people and is now offered by various groups to everyone throughout the market chain.

Decisions on the method of implementing the SLM Technology were made by mainly by SLM specialists with consultation of land users

4. 技术支持、能力建设和知识管理

4.1 能力建设/培训

是否为土地使用者/其他利益相关者提供培训?:

明确受训人员:
  • 土地使用者
  • 现场工作人员/顾问
培训形式:
  • 农民对农民
  • 示范区域
  • 公开会议
  • 课程

4.2 咨询服务

土地使用者有权使用咨询服务吗?:

指明是否提供了咨询服务:
  • 在固定中心
说明/注释:

Name of method used for advisory service: Training and workshop; Key elements: a market-led production plan, technical training for the thematic groups and regular monitoring of land users' fields, facilitation of joint programme planning and implementation.

4.3 机构强化(组织发展)

是否通过这种方法建立或加强了机构?:
  • 是,适度
具体说明机构的强化或建立程度:
  • 本地
具体说明支持类型:
  • 能力建设/培训
提供进一步细节:

The groups that were given market-centred training, and technical training on high value vegetable production and post harvest processing. Participants included members of village development committees, local governance and community development programmes (LCGDP), community forest users' groups, youth clubs, and women's groups.

4.4 监测和评估

监测和评估是该方法的一部分吗?:

注释:

technical aspects were monitored through observations; indicators: Commercial production and collective marketing

socio-cultural aspects were monitored through observations; indicators: This approach increased their bargaining power and made them aware of current market prices for their high-value products.

economic / production aspects were monitored through observations; indicators: Market-led production and the application of post harvest processing techniques

area treated aspects were monitored through observations; indicators: The Marketing Planning Committee surveyed the area.

no. of land users involved aspects were monitored through observations; indicators: Some 200–750 farmers were involved in the Market Planning Committee and the collection centre.

management of Approach aspects were monitored through observations; indicators: Various actors from all along the market chain participated; regular observations were made and training was given to facilitate the implementation of innovative activities.

There were several changes in the Approach as a result of monitoring and evaluation: The focus was on the collective marketing of smallholder farmers' vegetable produce. These farmers now work towards market-led production through regular meetings and trainings; they market collectively, and have better post-harvest processing. It is helping to empower women and members of disadvantaged groups and to improve their livelihoods.

4.5 研究

研究是该方法的一部分吗?

提供进一步的细节,并指出是谁做的研究:

This approach is the result of research which took place in Peru and Uganda. It has been adapted to the vegetable sub- sector in Nepal by IDE Nepal in collaboration with local NGOs. Both the government of Nepal and other local NGOs are in the process of adopting and piloting what was learned.

5. 融资和外部物质支持

5.1 该方法中SLM组成部分的年度预算

如果不知道准确的年度预算,请给出一个范围:
  • 2,000-10,000
注释(例如主要的资助来源/主要捐助者):

Approach costs were met by the following donors: international non-government: 60.0%; private sector: 10.0%; local government (district, county, municipality, village etc): 10.0%; local community / land user(s): 20.0%

5.2 为土地使用者提供财政/物质支援

土地使用者是否获得实施该技术的财政/物质支持?:

5.3 对特定投入的补贴(包括劳动力)

如果土地使用者的劳动力是一项重要的投入,那么是不是:
  • 自愿
注释:

The project demonstrated new agricultural technologies only once; after that, the various groups adopted new technologies at their own cost.

5.4 信用

是否根据SLM活动的方法给予信用值?:

6. 影响分析和结论性陈述

6.1 方法的影响

该方法是否帮助土地使用者实施和维护SLM技术?:
  • 是,很少
  • 是,中等
  • 是,支持力度很大

In districts where the farmers have adopted organic vegetable production, there has been a noted retention of good soil fertility. Valam VDC of Kaski District is one such example.

该方法是否有助于社会和经济弱势群体?:
  • 是,很少
  • 是,中等
  • 是,支持力度很大

Smallholder farmers are commonly the poorest and most disadvantaged members of any community, and they have benefited from this approach.

Did other land users / projects adopt the Approach?
  • 是,很少
  • 是,中等
  • 是,支持力度很大

The agricultural component of the Market Access for Smallholder Farmers (MASF) Project which is implemented by IDE (and funded by DFID) has adopted this approach. District level line agencies such as LI-BIRD have also adopted it. Districts in the Eastern Region that adopted agricultural crop and goat programmes include Bara, Rautahat, Siraha, and Saptari Districts.

Did the Approach lead to improved livelihoods / human well-being?
  • 是,很少
  • 是,中等
  • 是,支持力度很大

When everyone along the market chain collaborates through shared interests and mutual trust to bring better produce to a common market - everyone benefits from the increased opportunities.

Did the Approach help to alleviate poverty?
  • 是,很少
  • 是,中等
  • 是,支持力度很大

When smallholder farmers sell their produce at collection centres for a fair price they earn more income and, as a result, their livelihoods are improved and poverty is reduced.

6.3 方法活动的可持续性

土地使用者能否维持通过该方法实施的措施(无外部支持的情况下)?:
若是,请说明如何维持:

The approach can be replicated without external support. Once a core group of smallholder farmers understands the approach, they can pass on the know-how to others through regular meetings and other vehicles. The establishment of the collection centre is an activity that should yield benefits for a long time to come.

6.4 该方法的长处/优点

编制者或其他关键资源人员认为的长处/优势/机会
Everyone along the market chain is involved in making decisions about the choice of high value crops and their marketing. (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: It is important to continue the regular meetings in order to assure the continued success of the present activities and to introduce innovations.)
The PMCA has proven that it can be a valuable tool for all stakeholders along the market chain to help them design and implement programmes.
(How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Lobby the government and other agencies to replicate the PMCA in other areas and agencies.)
The approach helped to build relationships and trust among the market chain actors and it led to increased vegetable production and increased earnings for farmers. (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Upgrading the market planning committee to a cooperative would help to generate more resources from the members.)
Farmers sell their produce through the collection centre in a collective marketing approach. (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: If this approach is documented and disseminated, other areas of the country can learn from it and replicate it.)

6.5 该方法的弱点/缺点以及克服它们的方法

编制者或其他关键资源人员认为的弱点/缺点/风险 如何克服它们?
Smallholder farmers cannot always produce enough high value crops to sell profitably; it can be a challenge to transport crops to the collection centre.
Farmers need time and support in order to learn how to adopt commercial farming methods and how to market their produce collectively
When only smallholder farmers are involved, the meetings of the thematic groups can be sporadic. Need to involve commercial farmers in the thematic groups.
The PMCA process has not been well documented for replication.
Clear documentation is necessary so that the results can be replicated in other areas.
Smallholder farmers often do not have the means to implement innovations. Provide some seed money for thematic groups; development organizations who plan to implement the PMCA approach can provide this.

7. 参考和链接

7.1 方法/信息来源

  • 实地考察、实地调查
  • 与土地使用者的访谈

7.2 参考可用出版物

标题、作者、年份、ISBN:

Participatory market chain approach (PMCA): user guide (unpublished). Kathmandu, Nepal: IDE Nepal, RIU Project, Thomas, T; Graham, T; Thomas, Z (no date)

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