Strengthening Farmer Organizations and Collective Action for Inclusive Agricultural Service Delivery and Market Access

Low uptake of agricultural services and technologies; Fragmented farmer structures make it difficult for extension services, NGOs, and private actors to reach farmers efficiently and at scale.

Limited access to structured markets and value chains; Poorly organized farmers struggle to meet quality standards, volumes, and consistency required by buyers, resulting in low incomes.

Weak bargaining power of individual farmers; Most smallholder farmers operate individually, limiting their ability to negotiate better prices, access inputs, or influence service delivery priorities.

High vulnerability to shocks and food insecurity; Lack of collective mechanisms (e.g., savings groups, input bulking, grain banks) increases household vulnerability to climate and market shocks.