specificities of demand for managerial capacity building in the agricultural sector in benin...
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE
AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN•
• François AKOUTAORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
October 2012
Silver Springs Hotel, Port Bell Road, Bugoloobi, Kampala (Uganda)
Eminence
![Page 2: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
PRESENTATION PLAN
1.General ideas2. Specifities of capacity building
needs in the agricultural sector
3.Capacity building strategies?4.Recommendations?
![Page 3: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
GENERAL IDEAS
The development of skills in rural surroundings is linked to the classification of farmers, to their needcs and the available training opportunities.
In general terms, farmer classification varies depending on the following:The means of production,
![Page 4: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
GENERAL IDEAS the purpose of production, the basic education level group dynamics.
• Taking into account this diversity is a key factor in analyzing the adequacy of capacity building vis-a-vis the actual needs.
• NB: Here « needs » refers first and foremost to non financial and then financial services
![Page 5: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
CLASSIFICATION OF FARMERS– According to ‘’structural ’’ classification, the following may be identified:
MICROS ET PETITS
FERMIERS
• Moyens rudimentaires
• Agriculture de subsistance ou de vente
• Faible niveau• Faible revenu
LES MOYENS
FERMIERS
• Début de mécanisation
• Surfaces et moyens de production plus significatifs
• Participation à l’agrobusiness
• Accès au marché locaux
• Revenus moyens
INDUSTRIES AGRICOLES
• Forte mécanisation -Moyens de production considérables
• Processus de transformation
• Accès à des marches nationaux et internationaux
• Fort revenu
![Page 6: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
DEMAND SPECIFICITIES ACCORDING TO FARMER CATEGORIES
The needs are: individual, collectives in the case of creating group dynamics, value chains or
sector development and according to the following categories: Micro Small scaleMedium Industries
![Page 7: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
DEMAND SPECIFICITIES ACCORDING TO FARMER
CATEGORIES
For purposes of development, all farmer categories would like to to be supported for better management of their farms. Especially in terms of: Mastering various business functions ( finance, efficient and
effective production, supply of raw materials and equipment, management of stock, mastering the market through various marketing components ( packaging, etc..) human resource management with tools suitable for their level of education• Make business plans for mobilizing funds required for their activities.
![Page 8: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
DEMAND SPECIFICITIES ACCORDING TO FARMER CATEGORIES
•How to share costs and share expenses
•Mastering negotiation, advocacy and lobbying techniques, succeed in farmer groups
• Information and opportunity sharing
•Sector and competition monitoring
![Page 9: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Training shortcomings in the sector
•Modules that do not match farmers’ realities: time, venue…
•No follow-up on skills imparted by trainers
•Absence of an appropriate training plan
Preconceived modules, not adapted to the actual needs
Non sectoral approach
• Lack of proper analysis of farmers’ needs
• Difficulty in encouraging farmers to freely express their needs without fear
Needs assess-ment
Training
Preparation
Implementation
Monitoring
![Page 10: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
WEAKNESSES RELATED TO FARMERS’ CAPACITY TO EXPRESS DEMAND
Farmers are not always able to express their management capacity building needs;
They often ignore and/ or do not know that acquiring skills is also investment for the development of their farms.
Existence of several methods developed by technical partners without consultation.
![Page 11: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
STRATEGIES FOR CAPACITY BUILDING
• Capacity building for in-service training: – 2 - 3 day group training (5 hours/day) for groups
of 15 - 20 farmers of similar activities during periods of low activity
– Study tours to demonstration farms– Individual on-site coaching on specific modules
according to a capacity building plan – Put in place monitoring mechanisms
![Page 12: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
STRATEGIES FOR CAPACITY BUILDING
• Education through the classic education system: coupled with dual or alternate training
For farm creating bearers, concurrently with technical training
Farm schools with defined modules and refresher courses through in-service training depending on farmer category using the BIT methodology: ‘’BETTER MANAGEMENT FOR YOUR BUSINESS ’’
![Page 13: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
RÔLES OF VARIOUS ACTORS IN CAPACITY BUILDING
FOR AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
![Page 14: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
![Page 15: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
ROLES AT BDS LEVEL1. Carryout proper assessment of
training needs 2. Prepare modules taking into account
farmers’ needs and testing them before their widespread application
3. Advocate for reorientation of capacity building strategies in a sustainable and systems approach involving farmers’ associations
![Page 16: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
ROLES OF GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES
1. Implement agricultural capacity building policies at national level
2. Sector and systems approach to capacity building instead of parcel approach
3. Setting up benchmarking platforms4. Advocacy for coordinating donor support
for capacity building5. Strengthening information sharing tools
and agricultural and business opportunities
![Page 17: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
ROLES OF SECTOR PARTNERS
1. Encourage formulation of national capacity building policies in a sector and systems approach instead of a parcel approach
2. Support post training monitoring of farmers for better application of acquired knowledge.
![Page 18: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
ROLES AT FARMERS’ LEVEL
1. Aim at creating farmers’ professional associations to carryout advocacy and adjust governmental programmes to fit the realities of rural enterprises.
![Page 19: SPECIFICITIES OF DEMAND FOR MANAGERIAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BENIN François AKOUTA O RGANIZATIONAL D EVELOPMENT C ONSULTANT October](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103015/551a01495503464c588b4c11/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Thank You !