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MAPTO breaks down barriers to agricultural financing in Togo
Family Farming

In the framework of ROPPA’s series “The Gems of Family Farms”, they spotlight a remarkable initiative by the Peasant Alliance Movement of Togo (MAPTO). This organization has implemented an innovative approach to facilitate access to agricultural financing for its members, despite the reluctance of financial institutions to invest in what is perceived as a risky sector. MAPTO conducted a comprehensive study on agricultural financing, input supply, marketing, and value chain

What does it mean to collaborate? Insights from our online discussion
Rural Communication Services

From July 3 to July 28, YenKasa Africa is bringing together media organizations and stakeholder groups such as farmers’ organizations, extension workers, researchers, women’s and youth organizations, and other civil society organizations to discuss how collaboration can support effective rural communication services. The discussion is facilitated by Farm Radio International and mainly takes place via WhatsApp. The discuss brings together more than 700 individuals. In week 1, participants introduced themselves

Uliza: Farm Radio's Listener Interactivity Services
Communication and ICTs

What is Uliza? Swahili for “ask,” Uliza was first developed as a tool for audience polling. It has since evolved into a suite of services that combine radio, mobile phones and, often, interactive voice response systems to enable listeners to communicate and exchange information with their radio station quickly, easily and free of charge. How does it help? Broadcasters access audience data in real time through Uliza’s digital dashboard, which

Lexicon of radio program production terms
Publications

Farm Radio International has developed a list of commonly used radio program production terms in North America, and a few other terms that are used at Farm Radio International that might be useful in understanding how to produce effective radio programs for a variety of audiences. African broadcasters have also revised and included terminology common to their work. Its purpose is to provide guidance and clarity both for FRI team

IOM Public Communication Campaign Toolkit
Publications

IOM has a long-standing track record in delivering effective public communication campaigns to support migrants and migration processes. This practical and cross-cutting toolkit draws on the Organization’s extensive experience and knowledge in this field, offering guidance and tools to strengthen the design, delivery and evaluation of migration communication campaigns. The guidance places strong emphasis on participatory and inclusive approaches to increase interaction with audiences and involve them throughout the campaign

1st La Vía Campesina Women School
Producers' Organizations

From March 8 to 14, the 1st La Vía Campesina Women School was held in Maputo, Mozambique. This school had enormous political importance, with about 60 women from 39 countries and all 10 regions. The school provided a space for collective political debate on how to organise peasant women in the territories, how to celebrate our victories, how to increase their participation and leadership within our global movement, and how

Review of Actions Undertaken for Peaceful Transhumance in West Africa
Producers' Organizations

The Regional Project for Dialogue for Peaceful Transhumance in West Africa (PRODIATA) held its 10th Steering Committee in Ouagadougou on June 22 and 23, 2023. With a duration of 59 months and a budget of € 4,111,111, including a European Union grant of € 3,700,000, PRODIATA began on August 1, 2018. Its goal is to facilitate peaceful cross-border transhumance and improve nutrition in West Africa. The project has yielded significant

Event: Advocacy & Lobbying for farmers' rights July 6
Family Farming

Ever wondered how to make a meaningful impact on African agriculture? How to effectively advocate for farmers’ rights? The Network of Farmers’ and Agricultural Producers’ Organizations of West Africa (ROPPA) is thrilled to announce the launch of the first session of the Pan-African Digital Platform. This innovative tool, created by PAFO in partnership with AHA and AKI, is designed to enhance the capacity of African farmers’ organizations through peer learning

Timely broadcasts yield better potato harvests in Nigeria
Family Farming

Mashed potatoes, French fries, hash browns … Potatoes are an integral part of many people’s diet. Potatoes are a staple crop in Nigeria, playing a vital role in food security and nutrition. Potato farming in Nigeria is serious business: the west African country is the fourth-largest producer of potatoes in sub-Saharan Africa. However, Nigerian potato farmers often have low yields compared to regional averages. Why is that? Farmers often use

Join us for an online discussion: Collaboration for Effective Rural Communication Services
Rural Communication Services

Calling all African broadcasters and stakeholders to join us for an exciting online discussion on collaboration from July 3 to July 28! Effective collaboration between broadcasters and stakeholder groups such as farmers’ organizations, extension workers, researchers, women’s and youth organizations, and other civil society organizations can help improve the quality of rural communication services. This collaboration can improve the quality of information provided on air and lead to increased funding