YUMBE DISTRICT FARMERS ASSOCIATION

P. O. Box, 55 Yumbe-Uganda

FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN

(2011-2015)

Facilitated by

Moses Rwaheru Mwesigwa

Institutional Advisor/Consultant
DMTC-Kampala
mwesigwarm@gmail.com
&
George Lemeriga
District Planner-Yumbe
lemerigageorgeorigason@yahoo.com

APRIL 2011
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Table of Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................4
1.1 RATIONALE..................................................................................................................4
2.0 VISION, MISSION, GOAL AND CORE VALUES OF YUMBE DFA.......................5
2.1 Vision.........................................................................................................................5
2.2 Mission......................................................................................................................5
2.3 Goal...........................................................................................................................5
2.4 Core values of Yumbe DFA......................................................................................5
3.0 PROBLEM ANALYSIS.................................................................................................5
3.1 Summary of Core Problems......................................................................................5
4.0 YUMBE DISTRICT PROFILE......................................................................................7
4.1 Location.....................................................................................................................7
4.2 Land area...................................................................................................................7
4.3 Topography and Relief..............................................................................................7
4.4 Vegetation..................................................................................................................7
4.5 Climate.......................................................................................................................7
5.0 SWOT ANALYSIS.........................................................................................................8
5.1 Strength of the Organisation......................................................................................8
5.2 Weaknesses................................................................................................................9
5.3 Opportunities.............................................................................................................9
5.4 Threats.......................................................................................................................9
6.0 STAKEHOLDERS AND STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS...........................................10
6.1 Farmer households and farmer groups....................................................................10
6.3 Farmer Leaders........................................................................................................10
6.4 Organisation staff....................................................................................................11
6.5 Central and Local Government................................................................................11
6.6 Donor Community...................................................................................................11
6.7 Other Development Partners...................................................................................11
7.0 ACTION PLAN MATRIX...........................................................................................13
Appendix .................................................................................................................................20

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Yumbe District Political Structure

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Yumbe District Farmers Association (DFA) was formed in. April 14th 2001. It is a
farmer based association open to all willing farmers ready to subscribe to the core
values and believe in the vision and mission of the association. Its overall objective is
providing agricultural advisory services to the farming community in Yumbe District.
The association is registered with the registrar of companies as a company limited
by guarantee. It is also registered in the office of the District Community
Development Officer (CDO) for recognition. Yumbe DFA is also a registered member
of the Uganda National Farmers Federation, the umbrella body for all farmer
organisations in Uganda. The association operates in the whole of Yumbe district.

1.1 RATIONALE
This Strategic Plan provides strategies for Yumbe DFA to grow and improve on the
service to its members- the farmers and farming groups in Yumbe district. The plan
provides the necessary guidance to the board and management on key activities that
aim to achieve the association’s mission. Preparation of this plan involved the board
and staff of the association, farmer representatives from the sub county executive
committees as well as stakeholders from the local government (planning, production
and community development departments)

The Strategic Plan is fully owned by Yumbe DFA and will be used as a guiding
document in their strategic and operational activities for the 5 year planning period
using the calendar year from 1st January- 31st December. This plan is effective by
2011.

The strategic plan will guide the association in the following areas:
 Farmer mobilisation
 Diversifying its activities and improving service delivery
 Institutional capacity development
 Increasing the associations’ sustainability.
 Establishing strategic linkages with development partners / stakeholders

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2.0 VISION, MISSION, GOAL AND CORE VALUES OF YUMBE DFA

2.1 Vision
Improved livelihoods of the communities in Yumbe district by the year 2014.

2.2 Mission
To alleviate poverty by supporting farming communities through Agricultural
technologies, improved farming practices, gender mainstreaming, environmental
conservation, lobbing and advocacy.

2.3 Goal
To improve food and income security for small scale farmers in Yumbe District

2.4 Core values of Yumbe DFA

The values of the association are:
1. Responsiveness to Farmer’s needs
2. Listening to Farmers
3. Participation
4. Accountability and Transparency
5. Commitment
6. Time management
7. Effective information management
8. Networking and partnership building with other organizations
9. Democracy
10. Gender sensitivity

3.0 PROBLEM ANALYSIS

The economy of Yumbe District predominantly depends on agriculture which

employs over 80% of the total population. Agriculture is mainly subsistence and
takes place on smallholdings of approximately 5 acres per household and using
mainly simple farming tools such as hoes and pangas.The holdings are not as a
block but fragmented hence difficulties in monitoring the progress of crops and other
farm activities.

3.1 Summary of Core Problems

1. Most farmers and their leaders have limited access to financial support

2. Most farmers have limited access to affordable and timely agricultural inputs

3. Limited knowledge and skills on record keeping

4. Limited knowledge and skills on pests and disease control

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5. Ignorance, disease/sickness ,cultural barriers and poor attitude

6. Most farmers face challenges in marketing agricultural produce and products

7. Limited number of staff, high staff turn over and no job security

8. Inadequate , planning , leadership and information management skills

9. Dependency of the farmers and organization on external support

10. Inadequate storage facilities for farmers and their leaders

11. Vermin

12. Limited commitment of farmers and their leaders to organization

13. Political and religious influence

14. Inadequate innovation, creativity and motivation

15. Inadequate labour supply during peak season

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4.0 YUMBE DISTRICT PROFILE1

4.1 Location
Yumbe District is one of Uganda's most northern districts. The district is bordered by
Southern Sudan to the north, Moyo District to the east, Adjumani District and Arua
District to the southeast, Maracha-Terego District to the south and Koboko District to
the west. The district headquarters at Yumbe are located 75 kilometres (47 mi), by
road, north of Arua, the largest city in the sub-region. The coordinates of the district
are: 03 28N, 31 15E.

4.2 Land area

The total land area of Yumbe district is 2411 sq km (1.2% of total national area),
where 1,929sq km is under agriculture (80.1%), 411.7sq km under forestry and
woodlands (7.08%) and wetlands and water bodies account for 70.2 sq km (2.91%).
The population density of the district is about 105 persons per sq km as compared
with the national 124 persons per sq km.

Yumbe district being one of the new districts is one of the least urbanized districts in
Uganda. Close to 94% of people live in rural areas and mainly practice subsistence
agriculture. Land is the most important natural resources in Yumbe district. As
previously mentioned, over 94% of the district population live in rural areas and
directly depend on the land for cultivation and grazing

4.3 Topography and Relief

The district’s topography is characterized by low planes and rolling hills along the
River Nile, at 900m above sea level rising to a series of hills and peaks. The highest
peak is mountain Otze at 1500m above sea level. The River Nile bank rises sharply
upwards producing a landscape characterized by plateaus, flat topped hills, inter
sparse with deep valleys and giving rise to steep slopes. Most parts of the District
are productive except the eastern part of Romogi, Kuru and Odravu sub counties.
The District has loamy soil. Gravels are evident in some isolated parts of Kuru,
Romogi and Odravu sub counties. While towards the eastern part of the district
along the Nile basin is sandy.

4.4 Vegetation
The natural vegetation used to be characterized by open lands with Savannah
grasslands of equatorial types with small pockets of natural forests on hills and along
the Sudan border, northern parts of the district. The vegetation cover of the district is
mainly Savannah woodland and therefore rich in biodiversity.
1
Information on the district profile was extracted from the ‘Yumbe District Local government 2010 Statistical
Abstract’ and ‘The District State of Environment Report’, Yumbe District Local Government, 2008

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4.5 Climate
Yumbe receives an average total rainfall of 1250mm. The area experiences a two
seasonal rainfall, light rains between April and October. The wettest months are
usually August-September with >120mm/month. The period December-February is
dry with less than 60mm/month. The rain is associated with the northern and
southern movements of the inter-tropical front. Mean monthly evaporation ranges
from 130mm-180mm. The prevailing wind is from the east to the west with frequent
windstorms during the dry season. Temperatures are generally low during the nights
of dry seasons (Dec-March) and high during day hours whereas during wet seasons,
temperatures remain high throughout.

5.0 SWOT ANALYSIS

5.1 Strength of the Organisation

 Personnel: Yumbe DFA has hired 6 staff to implement its activities. The staff
include Coordinator, Accountant, Marketing Officer, Assistant Marketing Officer,
Office Attendant and Watchman

 Leadership: The DFA has democratically elected leaders at group level as well
as committees at parish, Sub-county and district. These committees major role
include and not limited to; policy formulation, mobilization for membership,
promoting good governance, monitoring and evaluation of DFA’s activities At the
moment, Yumbe DFA has 9 Bard Executive members, 42 Parish Executive
Committees, and 13 Sub-county Executive Committees with a total of 84 Groups
with elected leaders

 Membership: The organization had a total of 2,574 registered and paid up

members by 31st December 2010. Of the total registered members, 825 were
male and 1,749 female. This membership is the foundation/ pillar for Yumbe
District farmers’ Association which is the current strength for resource
mobilization as well as sustainability.

 Legal and policy: YDFA is registered with the registrar of companies as

company limited by guarantee and the same with NGO forum. The DFA has a
number of comprehensive documents such as financial policy, assets,
procurement, Constitution and human resource that are relevant for its operations

 Assets: The association has a number of tools, equipment, machinery and

facilities that are useful in implementing its programmes and activities; the
following are some of the key assets of the organization: House, a quarter acre of
Land , 6 motor cycles of which 3 are in good running condition, and 3 grounded,
one computer and accessories, 2 photocopiers, assorted furniture (chairs, tables,
benches, 2 safes, 10 acres of tree plantation, 1 generator and 2 solar panels

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5.2 Weaknesses
 The policy documents have gaps and do not address issues of the organization
such as death of staff, remuneration of staff out of station
 Low access to affordable improved agricultural inputs
 Inadequate knowledge and skills
 Rudimentary farming practices
 Inadequate financial resources for implementing agricultural activities
 Negative attitude of some farmers especially the youth towards farming
 Ignorance, laziness and disease
 Limited knowledge and skills in record keeping, planning and information
management

5.3 Opportunities
 Donors willingness to support various activities of YDFA
 Existence of other development partners in the district Non Governmental
Organizations( CEFORD, AFFARD, APEP,SNV,EA ,VEDCO etc), CBOs and
private sector( STANBIC, Sub-county SACCOS, CREAM, B-Blue) that offer
technical and financial support to the association
 Prevailing peace and stability in the country and Yumbe
 Central and local governments that offer enabling environment to the Association
 Availability of market for agricultural produce and products within and without the
district
 Fertile soils that support agricultural activities
.

5.4 Threats
 Vermin
 Partners spoon feeding farmers instead of ensuring their sustainability especially
AFFARD
 In effective district NGO forum that has led to duplication and conflicting policies
 Limited involvement of YDFA in district and sub-county activities
 Dependency on rain fed agriculture
 Poor land use policy and tenure system that is hindrance to commercial farming
 Competing programmes and activities of other development partners
 Corruption , lack of transparency and accountability by Government and other
development partners
 Inflation, price fluctuation and control
 Taxation and tax policies
 Inadequate funding by central and local governments for agricultural activities
 Liberalization of the economy

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6.0 STAKEHOLDERS AND STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS

Yumbe District has the following enlisted stakeholders

o Registered Households and farmer groups that are affiliated to the

organization
o Potential Farmer groups that are likely to subscribe and join the association
o Elected farmer leaders at various levels including group leaders and executive
committees at Parish, Sub-county and district level
o Development partners (NGOs, CBOs, Faith Based Organizations, private
sector) that are involved in agricultural development in Yumbe district
o Local Government (district and Lower local governments especially
Production department and extension service providers of NAADS and sub-
counties
o Staff of Yumbe District Farmers’ Association
o Religious and opinion leaders
o Donor community
o Central government

6.1 Farmer households and farmer groups

o Mainly depend on rain feed agriculture
o Lack storage facilities
o Use mainly rudimentary tools (hand hoes)
o Lack financial support
o Limited access to improved inputs (seeds and technology)
o Limited knowledge and skills to cope up with climatic changes
o Most of the farmers have limited access to market information and marketing
facilities
o Disease, ignorance and sickness such as HIV/AIDS
o Limited knowledge and skills in record keeping, environment and gender
mainstreaming
o Limited access to transport facilities

6.3 Farmer Leaders

o Some leaders are trained and are knowledgeable and skilled
o Support mobilization of membership and monitoring DFA activities
o District Executive Board enact policies and monitor implementation
o Some leaders have limited knowledge and skills in executing DFA activities
o Some leaders are dependant on external support
o Some lack transparency
o Some are lazy
o Some lack creativity and innovation
o Some lack planning and information management skills
o Some are corrupt

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o Lack of voluntarism
o Lack of storage facilities

6.4 Organisation staff

o Organization has 6 staff implementing Yumbe DFA activities
o Staff are qualified but require additional skills in areas of proposal
development, leadership, planning, business development and cross cutting
issues
o Staff turn over is high and hence staff retention strategy is urgently required
o Staff are easily affected by shift in donor policies
o Support Board in membership recruitment and collection of dues
o DFA staff are on transit to the district

6.5 Central and Local Government

o Identify donor agencies funding agricultural programmes
o Approve agricultural loans and ensure that it is disbursed to lending
institutions for borrowing
o Formulate agricultural policies(exemption of inputs from VAT, private sector
development, land use policy amendment )
o Coordination of agricultural activities and programmes like NAADS
o Infrastructure development
o Provision of extension services by qualified staff
o Source of agricultural data
o Formulation of ordinances and byelaws
o Provision of security
o Monitoring and evaluation of agricultural programmes and activities

6.6 Donor Community

o Funding mainly from DANIDA
o Implemented projects supported by donors
o Capacity building(training, logistical support and equipping)
o Monitoring and evaluation of agricultural activities
o Provision of support in food security
o Influence policies through lobbying and advocacy

6.7 Other Development Partners

o Provide technical assistance
o Support mobilization and sensitization of farmers
o Funding for agricultural programmes and activities
o Capacity building (training and logistical support)

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o Support formation of farmer groups

o Provide storage facilities
o Develop infrastructures
o Provide security
o Receive deposits
o Promote savings
o Lend money
o Lobbying and advocacy on agricultural policies
o Counselling and guidance on faith

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7.0 ACTION PLAN MATRIX

Specific Activities Outputs Output indicators Expected Time Other actor Estimated budget Responsible
Targets Outcomes frame institutions to (UGX) actor
work with
Total DFA % DONOR
%
1a) Staff capacity enhanced
Training in proposal 10 staff trained Number of staff trained Number of 2011- UMI 8,000,000 37.5 % 62.5 % Coordinator
development attend short Number of courses proposals 15 Development
courses (2 weeks) attended developed partners
Knowledge and
skills enhanced
Increased % of
proposals funded
Training in leadership 10 staff trained Number of staff trained Improved 2011- UMI 10,000,000 100% - Coordinator
and management Number of training management skills 15 Development
sessions conducted of the DFA Partners
Effective
leadership of the
DFA
Procurement of 2 computers and Number of computers Timely reports 2011- Local revenue 21,000,000 24 % 76% Chairperson
computers and 2 motorcycles procured Market 15 and
motorcycles procured Number of motorcycles information Donor
procured Processed and
disseminated
Increased
monitoring of
DFA activities
Recruit quality staff 6 new staff Number of quality staff Enhanced 2011- Local revenue 270,000,000 60% 40% Chairperson,
recruited recruited visibility of the 15 Donor Coordinator
DFA activities
Improved service
delivery
Timely
accountability
Existing staff 6 staff Maintain existing staff 270,000,000 60% 40%
NSSF 10 staff 54,000,000 60% 40%
1b) Resource Mobilisation
Mobilisation and At least one group Number of groups Increased revenue 201-15 Local revenue 21,925,000 100% - Coordinator
sensitisation of farmers mobilised per mobilised for the DFA [19 and
groups (leaders, lower village (636 Number of group leaders million per year] Chairperson
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Specific Activities Outputs Output indicators Expected Time Other actor Estimated budget Responsible
Targets Outcomes frame institutions to (UGX) actor
work with
Total DFA % DONOR
%
structures leaders, groups) mobilised sensitized
PECs, SECs) Number of PECs and
101*9 PEC SECs mobilised and
members mobilised sensitised
and sensitised Number of groups
paying membership and
13*9 SEC subscription to the DFA
members mobilised
and sensitised
Proposal development At least 5 proposals Number of proposals Improved service 2011- Development 10,000,000 100% - Coordinator
written per quarter written and funded delivery 15 partners
Number of donors Increased Private sector
funding the DFA membership
Increased revenue
Increased
visibility of the
DFA
Conduct monitoring 4 monitoring visits Number of Effective 2011- 1000000 100% Coordinator
and supervision of DFA per year supervision/monitoring implementation of 15
activities visits with reports activities
Number of staff Information for
involved in supervision timely decision
making
Preparation of work Monthly reports, Number of work plans Effective 2011- Operational 100% Coordinator
plans and program quarterly and prepared implementation of 15 costs
reports annual reports Number of reports activities
prepared prepared and Progress of
Work plans and circulated/disseminated activities
budgets prepared Number of work plans monitored
and budgets approved by Guiding staff
the board

2a) Capacity of lower structures enhanced

Conduct quarterly 20 SEC and PEC Number of meetings Functional PEC 2011- 0 Board
meetings per year meetings in 5 years held and minutes and SEC 15
produced Enhanced
Number of members information flow
attending the meetings Informed of the
DFA activities
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Specific Activities Outputs Output indicators Expected Time Other actor Estimated budget Responsible
Targets Outcomes frame institutions to (UGX) actor
work with
Total DFA % DONOR
%
Increased
mobilisation of
membership
Monitoring of DFA 4 monitoring visits Number of monitoring Effective 2011- Extension 10,000,000 100% Chairman
activities per year visits with reports implementation of 15 workers
Number of board DFA activities
members participating Timely feedback
and decision
making
Training of SEC and 101 PECs Number of committees Improved skills 2011- Local 10,260,000 100% - Coordinator
PEC in leadership, 13 SECs trained and knowledge in 15 governments
gender, health Number of training areas of Development
(HIV/AIDS), Group courses conducted leadership, record partners
dynamics, etc keeping, group
dynamics and
gender
Increased
awareness in
gender and
HIV/AIDS
Improved service
delivery

2b) Capacity of DFA leadership and governance

Organising board 4 meetings per year Number of meetings Effective 2011- 5,000,000 100% - Chairman
meetings held with minutes management 15
Number of members Increased
attending meetings accountability
Organise annual general One AGM held per Number of AGMs held Improved 2011- Production 15,000,000 100% - Chairman
meetings year Number of delegates accountability and 15 department
attending the AGM transparency
Number of policies Improved
approved by the AGM governance
Number of amendments
proposed and passed
Monitoring of DFA Once a quarter Number of monitoring Improved 2011- Production 10,000,000 100% - Board
activities and follow up visits with reports efficiency in 2015 department, Chairman
on functionality of Number of members program LGs

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Specific Activities Outputs Output indicators Expected Time Other actor Estimated budget Responsible
Targets Outcomes frame institutions to (UGX) actor
work with
Total DFA % DONOR
%
lower structures participating in implementation
monitoring visits Effective
Number of lower participation
structures followed up Functional
committees at
lower levels
Increased revenue
Improved service
delivery
Training board and staff 10 staff and 9 Number of board Improved 2011- Development 4,000,000 50% 50% Coordinator
members on lobbying board members members and staff knowledge and 2015 partners, LG
and advocacy trained trained skills in lobbying
Number of trainings and advocacy
conducted Increased number
Training reports of partners
supporting DFA
initiatives
Increased resource
base
Improved
visibility of the
DFA
Farmers issues
incorporated into
district, SC, and
other development
partner plans,
agenda or policies
2c) Enhanced DFA sustainability
Conduct lobby and 4 visits per year Number of visits Improved 2011- Development 12,400,000 100% - Chairman and
advocacy visits conducted partnerships 2015 partners Coordinator
[internal and external] Number of partners Increased revenue
visited Improved
Number of issues to networks
lobby and advocate for Improved service
Number of issues delivery
addressed
Establishment of a A business wing A registered functional Sustainability of 2011- 10,000,000 100% - Chairman
business wing established business wing the DFA enhanced 15
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Specific Activities Outputs Output indicators Expected Time Other actor Estimated budget Responsible
Targets Outcomes frame institutions to (UGX) actor
work with
Total DFA % DONOR
%
Business plan Number of board Increase d revenue
developed members appointed for the DFA
Number of staff
recruited
Creation of a farmers Library A functional resource Improved service 2011- Private sector 15,000,000 100% - Chairperson
resource centre Internet services centre delivery to the 15 Donors and
Furniture Number of people community LG Coordinator
Secretarial services utilising the facilities Increased revenue
Canteen Number of services Improved
created visibility in the
Amount of revenue district
generated by the Sustainable DFA
resource centre Improved welfare
Availability of of the board and
information staff
3a) Access to quality and affordable inputs
Mobilisation and 1,272 leaders Number of farmer Improved 2011- Private sector 36,675,000 40% 60% Coordinator
sensitization of farmers sensitised per year leaders sensitised adoption of 15 Development
on value of improved (6,360 for 5 years) Number of meetings improved inputs partners
agricultural inputs/seed 13 meetings (1 @ held Increased crop
(sorghum, sim sim, S/C) conducted per Number of enterprises yields
cassava, g nuts, year farmers sensitised on

Training in effective 6360 farmers Number of farmer Increased 2011- Private sector 36,675,000 40% 60% Agric Advisor
use of improved inputs trained in 5 years trained utilisation of 2015 Development
Number of training improved inputs partners
sessions conducted Improved LG
Number of reports knowledge and
produced skills on safe use
of improved
inputs
Improved yields
3b) Promotion of value addition and bulk marketing
Mobilisation and 2000 sorghum Number of farmers Improved uptake 2011- Local 41,000,000 60% 40% Marketing
sensitisation of farmers farmers mobilised mobilised and sensitised of the enterprises 15 Government officer
per year on the various Increased volumes Private sector
1500 Sim sim enterprises produced and
farmers per year Number of enterprises marketed

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Specific Activities Outputs Output indicators Expected Time Other actor Estimated budget Responsible
Targets Outcomes frame institutions to (UGX) actor
work with
Total DFA % DONOR
%
1500 g nut farmers promoted
mobilised per year
3000 cassava
farmers mobilised
per year
Training of farmers in 6,360 farmers Number of farmers Increased volumes 2011- Private sector 36,675,000 40% 60% Marketing
value addition, PHH trained in 5 years trained of produce sold 15 Local Officer
and marketing Number of training Improved government
sessions conducted bargaining power
of farmer groups
Improved
knowledge and
skills in value
addition and
marketing
Improved quality
of products
Linking farmers to 636 groups linked Number of groups Increased share of 2011- Private sector 6,350,000 40% 60% Marketing
markets to markets linked to markets marketed output 2015 officer,
Number of buyers Increased income coordinator
identified Increased
Number of enterprises membership
marketed Improved food
security
Formation and training One committee Number of committees Increased quality 21011- Private sector 6,870,000 60% 40% Marketing
of marketing (@5people) formed formed and trained of marketed 2015 Officer
committees and trained per Number of reports produce
parish Increased
coordination with
buyers
Increased
bargaining power
Increased access
to market
information
Procurement and One value addition No of milling machines Increased value 2011- Private sector 150,000,000 100% Coordinator
installation of value equipment per sub procured/installed addition 15
addition equipment county No of sub counties with Increased sales of
installed equipment processed
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Specific Activities Outputs Output indicators Expected Time Other actor Estimated budget Responsible
Targets Outcomes frame institutions to (UGX) actor
work with
Total DFA % DONOR
%
products
Increased output
prices
Total 1,071,830,000
Administrative costs (10%) 107,183,000
Grand total 1,179,013,000

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Appendix
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF YUMBE DISTRICT FARMERS ASSOCIATION

Farmers Assembly

Executive Board of Directors

Coordinator

Administrator/ Agricultural Advisor Marketing Officer

Accountant

Enterprise Development Advisor Assistant Marketing Officer

Accounts Support Staff
Assistant

PECs/SECs

Group Leaders

Member Farmers

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