Policy Brief No. 32. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Farmers’ Organisations

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2009
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Economic Growth
Authors:
Thompson, J., Chirwa, E., Omiti, J., Teshome, A., Hughes, D.

Abstract

This FAC Policy Brief presents what we have termed ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Farmers' Organisations’. This seeks to provide some insights into what may be described as the 'critical elements of success' in high-performing farmers' organisations in Africa. The seven 'habits' identified are:
(1) Clarity of mission;
(2) Sound governance;
(3) Strong, responsive and accountable leadership;
(4) Social inclusion and raising 'voice';
(5) Demand-driven and focused service delivery;
(6) High technical and managerial capacity; and
(7) Effective engagement with external actors.
These habits offer a useful checklist of working principles and practices to assess the performance of farmers' organisation in Africa and elsewhere.

Citation

Future Agricultures Policy Brief 032, June 2009, 8 pp.

Policy Brief No. 32. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Farmers’ Organisations

Published 1 January 2009
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