Virtual Community of Practice on Contract Farming
Why a community of practice on Contract Farming?
Broad sharing and dissemination of information and knowledge are known to be key drivers of impact in development cooperation. GIZ views Contract Farming, in particular, as an important opportunity to raise incomes of smallholders and entrepreneurs along the rural value chains, making it a promising component for many rural development efforts.
The launch of the virtual CoP has been a landmark in GIZ’s promotion of Contract Farming on a worldwide scale. Utilising SNRD Africa’s reach, the CoP on Contract Farming aims to become an indispensable hub for knowledge exchange and capacity development in its field. To this end, GIZ decided to provide an adequate platform to support those active individuals who contribute materials and professional expertise. This includes making the necessary staff available without which no community stays alive and moving.
Who is facilitating the community?
The virtual community of practice — virtual refers to its primary mode of operation — is coordinated by the GIZ Sector Project Agricultural Trade, Agribusiness, Agricultural Finance.
How to join?
Practitioners experienced in agribusiness, value chains or contract farming from GIZ, partner institutions, consulting firms, national training institutes or private companies can join the community. Please contact the community managers at the bottom of the page.
UPDATES
Online Pool of Trainers Qualified in Contract Farming
The new section on the website helps you source the right trainer for your project's needs
Inclusive Contract Farming — Expanding the Pool of Qualified Trainers
13 experts trained in GIZ’s approach, a critical capacity to carry the concept farther
Update on the Up-Scaling Strategy of GIZ’s Contract Farming Approach
Results of two surveys conducted to scale up GIZ's promotion of contract farming as inclusive business
ICT Toolbox for Contract Farming Professionals
10 effective information and communication tools to enhance the competitiveness of contract farming
Interest in Promoting Inclusive Contract Farming on the Rise
The new SNRD community of practice on contract farming is about to start joint action
Survey on the Scaling up of GIZ’s Contract Farming Approach
The results of the activity mapping and needs for support assessment
PRODUCTS
VIDEOS
Expériences en agriculture contractuelle — Six points de vue
Facteurs des succès, financement et impact
Contract Farming as an Inclusive Business Model for African Smallholder Farmers
Video recording of an expert talk focusing on the results of a recent stocktaking
The Importance of Contract Farming as an Inclusive Business Model
Heike Höffler invites to an expert talk on 10 July
