Entrepreneurship and Business Development
The ASP aims to develop a critical mass of rural entrepreneurs, be, they individual or groups, which with some support are able to recognize and exploit economic opportunities, and are able to adapt as when & how new opportunities arise. These emerging entrepreneurs will spearhead economic and livelihoods diversification and expansion thus creating a dynamic & sustainable local economy, which will be founded on a productive, profitable and sustainable use of existing and harnessed natural resources.
Support to business development and emergence of rural entrepreneurs as a way of ensuring food security and increased income and ultimately poverty reduction is the core function of ASP. This is facilitated with a clear focus on “Farming as a Business”.
Effectively facilitate entrepreneurship and business development among the target group, the ASP has identified several issues to be addressed. These include:
- Promoting linkages, exchange and contact between farmers, private sector, local government, local authorities and NGOs that contribute to effective service delivery.
- Improving business and management skills among small scale farmers (men, women and youth)
- Promoting a) equal opportunities for female entrepreneurs, and b) business activities suitable for women headed households
- Facilitating the emergence & strengthening of rural savings institutions and increased access to credit
In addition issues arising from programme implementation constitute topics for policy task forces where experiences & lessons from programme implementation provide valuable lessons for policy development aimed at enabling frameworks for rural entrepreneurs.
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