09oppa-5405 - Eco-marketing Project
Programme Description The project is part of the wider SCC regional programme for Sustainable agriculture, food security and local business development in Southern Africa. The objectives of which are: · To support women and men to increase their incomes, improve their livelihoods, defend their rights and organise themselves. · To strengthen the democratic and economic development of farmers organisations. · To contribute to the development of democratic and just societies. Project Description Strengthening of the partner organisation and capacity building Both producer groups and the national level leadership structures of the organisation are targeted for capacity building aimed at contributing to enhanced internal governance at the two levels. Staff of the organisation is also targeted for capacity enhancement particularly in mainstreaming of cross cutting issues, HIV and AIDS and Gender. Support to market development and production techniques will also contribute to enhancing member services provision. Budget 700.000 SEK (2009)