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Farmer Associations, Decentralization and Development in Rwanda: Challenges Ahead

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  • Bingen, R. James
  • Munyankusi, Laurent

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This paper summarizes the findings from FSRP/DSA surveys designed to identify some of the key institutional issues surrounding the role of farmer associations in the delivery of, and access to agricultural services. Specifically, the surveys focus on the capacity of four actors–MINAGRI Regional and District Agents, NGOs, District Governments (the Mayors) and farmer associations and intergroupements to provide farmers with agricultural services that might help in the transition from semi-subsistence to commercial agriculture. As this synthesis paper indicates, some of these services have been provided on an irregular basis for many years through a variety of government, NGO, donor agency and private business efforts. Moreover, this paper highlights the strengths and weaknesses of these four key actors; it also identifies areas for improvement, and recommends ways for enhancing the efficiency and equity of services available to farmers through farmer associations.

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  • Bingen, R. James & Munyankusi, Laurent, 2002. "Farmer Associations, Decentralization and Development in Rwanda: Challenges Ahead," Food Security Collaborative Policy Briefs 55351, Michigan State University, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:midcpb:55351
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.55351
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    1. Bingen, R. James & Mpyisi, Edson, 2001. "Non-Governmental Organizations in Agricultural Development: Preliminary Survey Results," Food Security Collaborative Working Papers 55123, Michigan State University, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics.
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    1. Donovan, Cynthia & Mpyisi, Edson & Loveridge, Scott, 2002. "Forces Driving Change in Rwandan Smallholder Agriculture 1990-2001," Food Security Collaborative Working Papers 55380, Michigan State University, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics.

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