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SATNETANNUAL REPORT

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Sustainable Agriculture Trainers Network

2006ANNUALREPORT

Sustainable Agriculture Trainers Network (SATNET)

SATNETANNUAL REPORT 2006

2 Sustainable Agriculture Trainers Network

Executive Summary: 4Message from the Chairman Executive Committee: 5

Part A:OPERATING CONTEXT: THE RWENZORI REGION: 6Geographical Location 6Population of the Region 6Climatic Conditions 6

Part B:INTERNAL ORGANISATION INFORMATION 7SATNET Vision: 7SATNET Mission: 7SATNET Objectives: 7The SATNET Membership in 2006: 7The Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2006: 7The Executive Committee in 2006 8The Sub- Committees in 2006: 9The Internal Planning Process: 9

Part C:Summary of Programme Activity Implementation in 2006. 10Capacity Building and Organizational Development for MOs: The Baseline SurveyReport Summary: 10Training of Trainers (TOT): TOT in Financial management: 12TOT in Data collection and Analysis for Result Monitoring and Evaluation: 12MOs Capacity Development Support: 12Centers of Excellence Support to MOs: 13Facilitate Trainers participate in exposure visits. 13Documentation and Information Dissemination. 14Development of the SATNET website 14Supporting the Development of Marketing Initiatives in the Rwenzori Region: 15The PIMSAP Project: External Evaluation Findings and Recommendations: 23Lobby and Advocacy Activities in 2006: 24Lobbying for alternatives to Malaria control as opposed to the proposed DDT re introduction. 24The Maize Farmers Advocacy Campaign: 26Promoting Organic Agriculture in Uganda: Western Region Advocacy Activities: 28Rwenzori Mountains National Park Conservation Project: 29Networking and Partnerships in 2006: 30

INSTITUTIONAL CHANGES AND GROWTH IN 2006: 32Human resources: 32Finance and Administration 33

Key challenges 35Proposed way forward 36SATNET member organisations 2006 37Kabarole District 37Kasese District 37Kamwenge District 38Kyenjojo District 38Bundibugyo District 38

Table of Contents

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AGM Annual General Meeting

BD Broederljk Delen

CBO Community Based Organization

CDRN Community Development Resource Network

CSO Civil Society Organizations

DDT Dichlorodiphenyl Trichloroethene

EC Executive Committee

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

GEF/UNDP Global Environmental Facility/United Nations Development Program

ICRAF International Centre for Research & Agro forestry

ICS Internal Control Systems

KRC Kabarole Resource & Research Centre

LC V Local Council five

MAAIF Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry & Fisheries

MO Member Organization

NAADS National Agricultural Advisory Services

NEMA National Environment Management Authority

NGO Non Governmental Organization

NOGAMU National Organic Agricultural Movement in Uganda

PELUM Participatory Ecological Land Use and Management

RANNET Rwenzori Association of NGOs & Networks

RFPJ Rwenzori Forum for Peace & Justice

RICNET Rwenzori Information & Communication Network

TBG Tooro Botanical Gardens

TOT Training Of Trainers

UGOCERT Uganda Organic Certification.

List of Acronyms



This report covers the period January to December 2006 giving an overview ofprogress of the Sustainable Agriculture Trainers Network (SATNET) programme

implementation, new developments, lessons learnt and challenges during the year. 2006was the first year of implementation of the SATNET Strategic plan 2006- 2008. Manyof the lessons learnt during the external evaluation and strategic planning process in2005 greatly contributed and informed the implementation strategy to meeting memberorganisations capacity needs.

At the start of the year, a comprehensive baseline survey was conducted to identifybenchmarks for measuring progress and change at the end of 2008. A detailed baselinesurvey report can be accessed from the secretariat resource room and will be uploadedon the SATNET website www.satnet.org.ug. Using the findings of the baseline survey,both specific member organisations and general membership capacity building activitiesand events were organised.

Through partnerships and collaborative initiatives with partners at regional and nationallevel, SATNET member organisations and farmers in the region contributed to regionaland national advocacy and lobbying activities. SATNET participated in the RwenzoriCivil Society Fair with a theme “The Fruits of Togetherness” and in the week longactivities under the theme “People Power, People Actions” to mark 10 yrs of KabaroleResearch and Resource Center (KRC) work with communities in the Rwenzori region.

At the national level, the maize farmers’ campaign was launched and a national petitionpresented to the Speaker of Parliament calling on the Government to intervene andprotect maize farmers against the impact of maize price volatility. Maize farmers fromKamwenge, Kasese, Kabarole and Kyenjojo mobilized themselves, signed and handedcopies of their petitions to the LC V Chairpersons in their respective district for theattention of the district councils and proceeded to take part in the regional and nationalcampaign activities.

SATNET and NOGAMU continued to participate in the campaign to promote the useof other alternatives to control Malaria as opposed to the Government proposed useof DDT.

At the secretariat level, many new developed happened through out the year. A newstaff structure aimed at strengthening the secretariat capacity was designed, approvedby the AGM and implemented by the Executive Committee. Suring the year four staffmembers left the organisation while four new staff joined the secretariat.

Executive Summary:

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The year 2006 was yet a great and exciting one for all of us in SATNET.Importantly it marked the first year of the three year (2006-2008) Strategic

Plan developed with participation and hard work by over 90% of the SATNETmembership.

It is my sincere desire then to thank all the people who continually make ourfarmer empowerment process feasible and practical. The member organizationsas usual were a great and strong force that made the grass root linkages very easy.We have seen the member organizations grow from strength to strength. This isthe beginning point for growth of SATNET as an institution.

I would also like to thank all the members of our Sub Committees, the ExecutiveCommittee and Mr. Maurice Barnes-our advisor who unreservingly gives us histime and great wealth of knowledge. I would like to thank the members of staff fortheir technical guidance and implementation of the programme. In a special wayour thanks go to our development partners who financed our programmes. Thefollowing remained central in the support of our work, with financial support asfollows: HIVOS, Belgium Technical Cooperation (BTC), Broederlijk Delen, GEF/UNDP, Oxfam and of course the member organisations for the local contributions.

The development process in which we are engaged is one of the most liberatingsystems that is required in Africa today. Feasible development is a process whichmust focus first of all on empowering the individual to liberate him/herself andthis is what we are actually succeeding in. The development of farmer owned andfarmer managed cooperative societies is one way which is going to make agriculturemeaningful for the small holder farmer. I want to commend the efforts of the staffand encourage them and all stakeholders in farmer empowerment to keep on.

One great challenge development actors usually face is the failure to keep processesmoving. This could be caused by external influence or unstable politicalenvironment, and sometimes the lack of financial power to make things happen.We are grateful to the government of Uganda for the peaceful environment thatwe are currently working in, even though the recently enacted NGO bill was notthe best we expected from the legislators.

I promise that the SATNET programme will continue to be farmer focused andfarmer centered. For this to succeed, farmer empowerment in all stages of projectimplementation should remain central Advocacy will remain high on the SATNETagenda as this is the only way the farmers voice can be heard and listened to.

Once again, I would like to thank every one for his/her contribution in the farmerempowerment process and appeal to us all not to despair.

Message from the

Chairman Executive Committee:



Geographical Location

SATNET operational area covers Kabarole, Kasese, Kyenjojo, Kamwenge and Bundibugyo districtsthat comprise the Rwenzori Region in Western Uganda. The region derives its name from theRwenzori Mountains which is the highest mountain in Uganda with its highest peak at 5,110 mabove sea level. Being a block mountain, it gives the area a fascinating scenery characterized by thesnow-capped mountain tops, the Western arm of East African Albertine Rift Valley, the rolling hillsand flatlands. The Rwenzori Region borders the Democratic Republic of Congo in the West, Mubendedistrict in the East, Kibaale district in the North and Mbarara district in the South.

Population of the Region

The 2002 Uganda Population and Housing Population1 census estimated the population of theRwenzori Region to 1,730,826 with an estimated growth rate of 4.6% meaning the regions populationis projected to reach 2,071,953 people by 2005. Bundibugyo is the least populated district andKasese is the most populated district of the region.Table 1 below shows population figures for the districts that make Rwenzori Region.

District Total population Male Female

Bundibugyo 209,978 101,326 108,652

Kabarole 356,914 178,354 178,560

Kasese 523,033 252,792 270,241

Kamwenge 263,730 126,819 136,911

Kyenjojo 377,171 186,571 190,600

Regional total 1,730,826 845,862 884,964

Table 1: Population Spread in the 5 Districts of Rwenzori Region, Source: 2002 Uganda population andhousing census

Climatic ConditionsThe Rwenzori Region lies astride the equator and therefore it has an equatorial climate characterizedby high rainfall totals and high temperature conditions. However, the terrain of the area has giventhe region varying climatic conditions ranging from temperate to semi arid. Some parts of Kabarole,Kasese and Bundibugyo, especially in the mountain areas, receive more than 2,250 mm as meanannual rainfall2 while the low lands receive about 1,200mm as mean annual rainfall.

Part A:Operating context: The Rwenzori Region

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The SATNET Membership in 2006:

The membership of SATNET is drawn frommainly sustainable agriculture trainingorganisations operating in the Rwenzori region.The membership increased by four newmembers (3 full members and 1 associate)making the network membership 44 in 2006. Themember organisations (MOs) have continued tosupport and commit to the network activitiesand growth. By the end of the year, 36 MOs hadfully paid up their annual subscription fees for2006. A full list of SATNET MO is attached tothis report as Annex 1 providing the full andshort names as used in this report.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM)2006:

The Annual General Assembly (AGM) is thesupreme policy making body of the networkmade up of all member organisations. The AGMsits once a year to discuss and make policies forthe network and to review and approve narrativeand financial reports and work plans and budgetsfor the new operational year.

The 2006 AGM was held on the 31st March andattended by 38 MOs (2 representatives per MO:1M and 1 F) and 12 Partners and Governmentrepresentatives.

Key decisions of 2006 AGM are:Three new members BUDO, BELSCARD andNAFED were presented and admitted as fullmembers into the network while KYEDFAwas admitted as an associate member beingan association of farmers in its own right.

Part B:Internal Organisation Information

SATNET Vision:

“A just, empowered, healthy, prosperous andgender responsive society managing herresources sustainably in a bio diverseenvironment”.

SATNET Mission:

“To improve livelihoods of communitiesthrough a strong network that empowersmember organisations to efficiently andeffectively deliver services in the fields ofSustainable and Organic Agriculture andother related services for genderresponsive sustainable development.”

SATNET Objectives:

1. To create public awareness onsustainable agriculture and related fields.

2. To enhance capacity of memberorganizations to deliver quality servicesto the communities.

3. To enhance networking amongst itsmember organizations and otherstakeholders.

4. To influence formulation andimplementation of appropriatesustainable agricultural policies.

5. To widen the knowledge andinformation base in sustainableagriculture and other related areasthrough research.



2 MOs (Rural Integrated DevelopmentAgency (RIDA) and Kisomoro TweyombekeFarmers Association) membership wasterminated for failure to participate in anynetwork activities and payment ofsubscription fees for 2 consecutively yearsas is stipulated in the network Constitution.The AGM received and discussed thenarrative and audited financial report for theyear ending 2005.Officially received and approved the strategicplan 2006- 2008 that was developed inSeptember 2005 following the externalreview process.The AGM reviewed and approved the workplan and budget for the year 2006.

The Executive Committee in 2006

The Executive Committee (EC) met atleast onceevery quarter to review quarterly reports,implementation issues and plans for next quarter.Different members of the EC performed varioussupportive and supervisory activities during theyear. Members of the EC also act as chair personsof the different sub committees of the networkto provide a direct linkage of the work andprocess of the sub committees to the ECmeetings.

The table below shows in detail the ExecutiveCommittee members:

Name Designation

Rev Kitooke Michael Chairman

Mrs. Nyakana Mary Vice Chairperson

Mr. Baita Francis General Secretary

Mr. Maate Joseph Treasurer

Mrs. Rukuba Grace Representative Kabarole

Mr. Byamukama Leo Representative Kamwenge

Mr. Mathina Bwambale Representative Kasese

Mr. Isaac Mutabazi Representative Bundibugyo

Rev. Kalyebala Stephen Representative Kyenjojo

During the year, members of the ExecutiveCommittee participated in a number of activitiesto represent and promote the networkactivities.

The following table gives a summary on thesevarious activities:

Partner Purpose/result of the partnersmeeting.

HIVOS To discuss HIVOS and SATNET partnershipand support to the SATNET strategic plan2006-2008 with a grant of 80,000 eurosper year.

Broederlijk SATNET as the legal holder of the PIMSDelen (BD) P programme held discussion meetings

with BD and the PIMSAP partners. The ECalso discussed modalities for possibleSATNET support by BD effective 2007.

PELUM The Chair of SATNET was elected ViceChair of PELUM Uganda. PELUM conducteda number of trainings in which EC membersparticipated.

RANNET As a network of NGOs and Networks inthe region, SATNET is represented by theChairman on the RANNET board. Duringthe year, the EC represented SATNET inpolicy meetings and discussions while thestaff participated in activity implementation.

NOGAMU SATNET EC participated in a number ofNOGAMU organised meetings on behalfof the network. EC members participatedin the AGM, NEMA organised publichearing among others. The SATNET ECGeneral Secretary is a member of theNOGAMU central committee as WesternRegion Representative.

SNV The EC consulted SNV to study thesecretariat staff structure at beginning of2006 and propose recommendations for arestructuring exercise. SNV advisorspresented a report used as a basis indeveloping the new structure by the EC.

CONCERN To discuss SATNET participation in theUganda Rwenzori Region HIV/AIDS Mainstreaming

Programme 2006- 2007.

Oxfam To discuss and sign MOU of SATNETinvolvement in the national maize farmersCampaign.

VSO To discuss current and future volunteerplacements and the EU- VSO capacitybuilding support for SATNET and RFPJ.

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The Sub- Committees in 2006:

The sub committees of SATNET (Training,Communication and Advocacy, Research andMarketing) immensely contributed to theimplementation process through their quarterlymeetings and progress reviews.

The Training Sub Committee completed thetraining guides’ development process. Thedeveloped materials were distributed to selectMOs for field testing and consultation onappropriateness and relevance of the contentto the members training information needs. Thefollowing were the members of the training subcommittee in 2006: Mutabazi K Isaac, AgabaAstaluzi, Masereka Simplisio, Salya B John.

The Marketing Sub Committee conductedmonitoring visits to MOs promoting marketinginitiatives to study the impact of the emergingcooperatives and companies among the SATNETmembership. The business forum/ reflectionmeeting during the year proposed that both thecooperative and company model be adopted andpromoted as a basis for learning. The followingwere the members of the sub committee in 2006:Baita Francis, Kyako Jane, Bidodo Ben,Tumwesigye Paulina

The Communication Sub Committeespearheaded the production of the quarterlySATNET Newsletter, development of theSATNET website and the development of acommunications manual for the network. Themembers of the Sub committee were: MaateJoseph, Mwesige Peter, Musoki Nancy,Wekesa David, Apuuli Police.

The Research sub committee conducted aresearch needs assessment and proposals forMembers of this committee were: BwambaleMathina, Namulindwa Florence, AgonzaPeter, Masereka Emmanuel, Tibara Rusia.

The valuable input of the sub committeesgreatly informed the secretariat planning andimplementation process. SATNET is greatefulfor the valuable time and energy invested inthis process by al l the trainers and themember organisations that have supported thetrainers to play this role.

The Internal Planning Process:

In 2005, the EC commissioned an externalevaluation to establish the impact of theSATNET 2003-2005 capacity bui ldingprogramme. This process captured suggestionsfor improvement and new ideas to include inthe future programme as recommended byMOs, partners and stakeholders through thestrategic plan 2006- 2008 developmentprocess.

The work plans for 2006 was developed fromthe strategic plan, discussed and approved bythe AGM. On a quarterly basis, work plansand budgets were presented, discussed andapproved by the Executive Committeemeetings.

At the end of the year, a reflection meetingattended by 33 MOs highlighted the followingkey emerging issues for immediate follow up:The need to review the SATNET trainingmethodology and the relationship betweenSATNET and the marketing in it iat ivesdeveloped by MOs. The reflection meetingdiscussed the progress report 2006 and theproposed work plan for 2007.

On a weekly basis, staff conducted meetingsto update each other on progress ofprogramme implementation a strategy thatworked well supporting shared learning,reflection, and timely information sharing.



Part C:Summary of Programme ActivityImplementation in 2006.

Capacity Building and Organizational Developmentfor MOs: The Baseline Survey Report Summary

SATNET MOs that participated in the survey:

MEMBER ORGANISATIONS Year of Formation

KABAROLE DISTRICT

1. Kabarole Bee keepers Association 19912. Bamugisa Farmers Demonstration and Training Centre 20013. Kyakahinda Bee keeping Community 20024. Toro Herbal Medicine Research Centre. 20005. Bukuku Extension Link in Sustainable Commercial

Agriculture for Rural Development 20036. Kibota Widows and Widowers Association 19867. Nyabubare Foundation for Rural Development 19938. Western Rift Valley Ecological Farm Institute 2001

KASESE DISTRICT

9. Gender and Development Association 200010. Kiima Foods 199511. New Eden Development Group 200112. Mutiba Foundation for Agriculture and

Community Service 199413. Rwenzori Herbal and Environment Activist Association 199814. Ikongo Rural Development Association 199515. Karughe Farmers Partnership 198916. Bukonzo East Training Team 200117. Kyempara Farmers’ Wild Life and

Environment Protection Association. 1991

KAMWENGE DISTRICT

18. Catholic Women Association 199119. Kamwenge Sustainable Organic Farmers Association 200320. Community Sustainable Initiative Link 2001

BUNDIBUGYO DISTRICT

21. North Rwenzori Rural Agriculture Community Link 199722. Bundibugyo Agro Producers and Sellers Association. 1998

KYENJOJO DISTRICT

23. Kyenjojo District Farmers Association 200624. Agriculture Development Programme 199825. Bugaki Development Organisation 200426. Rural Reconstruction Movement –Kyaka 1998

A baseline survey wasconducted to collect baseline

information at the start of thecapacity building programme 2006-2008. The results of the survey areto be used by SATNET and MOsto identify, design and implementviable programme activities toimprove the quality of lives forcommunities in the RwenzoriRegion.

The baseline was designed to collectdata at farmers/ community and MOlevel to be able to measurequalitative and quantitative changeat both levels at the end of theproject.

Considering the importance of thisexercise in monitoring and resulttracking, a strategy to build thecapacity of staff and MO trainers todesign baseline survey tools,conduct the study and analyse datawas adopted.

A total of MOs 26 representing apercentage of 59.1% of totalSATNET MOs (9 - Kasese district,8 - Kabarole, 4 - Kyenjojo, 3 -Kamwenge and 2 - Bundibugyodistrict) participated.

The table following show all theMOs that participated in the trainingand data collection exercise.

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The survey report highlighted thefollowing key issues:

61 % of the respondents indicated that lack ofinformation storage and dissemination systemsas major information need while 11.5% of thetotal number of respondents highlighted theneed for translated and simplified informationof all forms.

The provision of information is therefore a highpriority activity for SATNET during thisprogramme phase.

In 2006, SATNET started discussions withstakeholders working to improve informationaccess in the region. Under the umbrella ofRICNET ( Rwenzori Information andCommunication Network), SATNET is tasked toprovide agricultural related information whilebenefiting from information on other thematicareas contributed and provided by other playersin the region.

The survey also established that 61.5% of therespondent MOs don’t have a qualifiedaccountant to keep books of accounts. It wasestablished that books of accounts are kept byeither a members of the Executive Committeemainly the treasurer or the chairperson or avolunteer trainer.

It was also established that 64% of the farmersdon’t keep farm records. 27% of the respondentswere found to keep basic record books. Thisposes a challenge to monitoring and resulttracking/ accurate capture of changes in incomesat farmer level.

A capacity needs assessment in 2006 alsoconfirmed this as 20 MOs expressed the needfor capacity development in financialmanagement and record keeping and an initialtraining has been conducted in 2006.

The survey also establish that 92.3% of theMO trainers interviewed offer capacitybuilding services as hired resource personsto other organizations/ institutions mainlyKabarole Research and Resources Center(KRC) Micro Finance and SustainableProduction Programmes, the NationalAgricultural Advisory Services (NAADS)programme- Kabarole and Kibaale districts,Private Sector Foundation and the DistrictLocal Governments among others. A trainer’sregister detailing the trainers in the network,their areas of specialization and expertise willbe produced in 2007.

The survey established that of 88.3% of thefarmers interviewed market individually. Only4.6% of the respondents are collectivelymarketing. Through the emerging farmer’scooperatives and business initiatives, SATNETprojects to transform this reality and increasethe number of farmers collectively marketing byend 2008.

The baseline survey findings were used as a basisfor planning, programme implementation andprogress monitoring in 2006. An action paperwill be developed summarizing the report andshared with MOs to collectively draw a road mapto addressing the highlighted issues.

Musoki Nancy of NORRACOL receives her certificate atthe end of the workshop.



Training of Trainers (TOT): TOT in Financial management

The TOT targeted MOs that requested for the training. 17 Trainers and 3 staff (12 male, 8 female)participated in aimed to building skills and improve practice on record keeping, financial managementand reporting. The TOT covered introduction to accounting, preparation of balance sheet and incomestatements, the books of prime entry and posting to ledgers.

A follow up visit four months after the training to 6 MOs (KYEFA, KYEDIFA, MUTIIBA Foundation,KFEWPA, KADIFA and KUOFA) revealed these MOs had greatly improved their financial recordmanagement systems and introduced cash analysis books, requisitions, payment vouchers and receiptbooks. Hands on technical support and a follow up TOT will be held in 2007 to review progress,challenges so far and improve the knowledge and skills among the trainers.

TOT in Data collection and Analysis for Result Monitoring and Evaluation:

During the external evaluation of the SATNET programme 2005, the lack of base line data as a basisof measuring progress at secretariat and MO level. The TOT for secretariat staff and MO trainersfocused on how to design, administer survey tools and analyse the data using the SATNET StrategicPlan as a case study.

26 trainers (16 male, 10 female) participated in the training aimed to develop and field test the baseline survey tools with farmer’s communities in Bugoye and Bwera in Kasese district. Refined toolswere then developed and used by the trainers and staff to collect the data and final report has beenproduced.

The 26 trainers administered the questionnaire and held focus group discussions with a total of752 farmers and staff administered the questionnaire at the 26 MO level.

MOs Capacity Development Support:

SATNET supported trainers from 6 MOs to participate in trainings that further enhance the skilland knowledge of their organisations and the whole network in total as elaborated in the tablebelow:

Name of trainer Member organisation Area of skills building

1. Agaba Astaluzi Karughe Famers Partnership Diploma in Animal Production and- Kasese Management – Arapai Agricultural College.

2. Rev Nason Baluku New Eden Development BS (Community Leadership)-Group - Kasese Uganda Christian University- Mukono.

3. David Wekesa Technology for rural animal International Colloquium on WorkingPower- Kamwenge Equines organised in Ethiopia.

4. Thembo Charles Kiima Foods- Kasese Diploma in Democracy and Development– Uganda Martyrs University

5. Kunihira Annet Western Rift Valley Ecological Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture, Farm Institute – Kabarole Rural development and Environmental

Management.

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The impact of commercial crop production on theenvironment can no longer be ignored. We need toexplore and find technologies to protect the environment.

As a strategy for sharing information, learning andaccountability to the network, the supportedtrainers have been asked to produce profiles andprogress articles that will be profiled in everyissue of SATNET news in 2007.

Centers of Excellence Support to MOs:

Tooro Herbal Medicine and ResearchCenter (THEMERC) received the center ofexcellence fund to support 2 trainers’ capacitybuilding and practical training at BanakaroliBrothers St Luke Ganda Traditional MedicalClinical Research Center in Masaka, Centralregion.

THERMERC trainers contributed articles in theSATNET news highlighting their key learning’sespecially and had this to say in their report back:

“Indeed the technology in processing andproducing herbal drugs is constantlychanging. As a result of this training, we atTHEMERC have improved the quality of twoof our products mainly the cough mixturesand herbal soaps. The feedback is alreadyvery good from the patients and we shallcontinue to improve our technology as timegoes on.

We were challenged by the way theypreserve the environment and are alsoplanning to copy some ideas. We also planto set up a green house to dry the leaves.We also learnt how they manage theirpatients and keep records of their patientsand this information is going to be helpfulto us as we plan to set up our own treatmentcenter in future.

Bamugisa Farmers Training andDemonstration Center located in BubwikaKibiito Sub County received the center ofexcellence support to introduce waterharvesting technologies on their demonstrationcenter and community. Four trainers and 12representatives of the affiliate farmer groupsparticipated in the training. In a report back afterthe training in November, the trainers said:

During this practical training we constructed1 water jar and 1 Ferro water tank to easethe water availability problems and we shallbe able to harvest and preserve rain waterfor the animals and other demonstrationunits.

Using our skills, we shall continue toconstruct jars at the homes of the trainerswho avail materials and will make ourservices available to other farmers in ourcommunity at a fee to generate local incometo sustain our group.

Facilitate Trainers participate inexposure visits

In 2006, SATNET organised and conducted anexposure study visit for 10 trainers to ICRAFNairobi project to learn and share experienceson enhancing community livelihoods aroundprotected areas. This exposure targeted mainlythe SATNET MOs participating in the RwenzoriMountains National Park conservation projectin Kasese district supported by GEF/UNDP.

A team of 8 trainers also participated in anexposure visit to Mwanza Rural Housing Project(MRHP) to learn about the utilization of coffeeand rice husks for energy conservation. This studyvisit focused KIWED, COSIL, RRM-K andNORRACOL who are promoting riceproduction. It is expected that these trainers willdevelop the technology considering the vastavailability of the rice husks in Mahyoro, Kyaka,Bundibugyo and Kabarole.

This learning visit was timely as it contributedto an on going discussion on how to promoteenvironment conservation in rice growing areaswhere large areas of land have to be cleared oftree for rice production. This will also providean alternative energy source to save the alreadyfew trees that remain standing when large areasare cleared for commercial crop as shown in thepicture below:



Documentation and InformationDissemination

SATNET produced a number of publications in2006 as a strategy to improve and enhanceknowledge exchange, information andexperience sharing. These include:

The SATNET Annual report 2005 (400copies).The SATNET news letter (4 issues @ 300copies).The Family medicine handbook (reprint 500copies).Malaria control using locally availablealternatives instead of the proposed DDTspraying (1,300 copies)The Maize sub sector: research study report(100 copies).Akaseseka Ake Bye‘ Bikusa: Emithwalire Ye‘bilhaghiro omo Bikuhi (300 copies).Ebicooli Omu Uganda: Emikoorre Mubigufu.(600 copies).The Cob, the Hoe and the Shill ing: adocumentary for the maize campaign.Stickers to promote alternatives Malariacontrol approaches as opposed to DDT(1,000 copies).The SATNET year planner 2007 (1,000copies).

The process to develop the SATNET trainingguides by the training sub committee progressedvery well in the year and the first drafts wereproduced and distributed for pre testing to theselected MOs. Feedback will be used to improveand produce the final training materials.

The secretariat also purchased and distributeda copy of the International Federation ofOrganic Agriculture Movement (IFOAM)Training Manual and the Dictionary ofParticipatory Tools and Techniquesproduced by CDRN to all MOs.

During the year, emphasis was out to providetranslated information. In all the issues of thenewsletter key articles were translated intoRotooro and Lukonzo. Due to the high costs fortranslation services, the secretariat was not inposition to produce all the required materials.

Development of the SATNETwebsite

The SATNET website was designed unveiled forMO comments and input during the annualreflection meeting held in Kasese in November2006. The website www.satnet.org.ug is toprovide information about the networkprogrammes, activities and publications, Rwenzoriregional development and the MO activities andprogrammes. The official launch of the website isplanned for the AGM in 2007.

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Nye

ndw

oha

Nga

ngi

c/o

RR

MK

,Box

8, K

yege

gwa.

3. G

reen

Gar

den

Coo

pera

tive

Soc

iety

1.St

arte

d pr

oces

s to

Reg

iste

red

as a

coop

erat

ive

soci

ety

deal

ing

in b

eans

&m

aize

has

a m

embe

rshi

p of

56

2.St

arte

d St

ore

cons

truc

tion

with

sup

port

from

KR

C S

PP p

rogr

amm

e.3.

Purc

hase

d 28

Tar

paul

ins

from

Uga

nda

Gra

inTr

ader

s to

impr

ove

mai

ze a

nd b

eans

qua

lity.

1.M

ade

up o

f 30

mem

bers

and

initi

ated

Reg

istr

atio

n of

coo

pera

tive

soci

ety

atN

atio

nal l

evel

. Coo

pera

tive

to d

eal

prim

arily

in m

aize

& b

eans

but

pla

n to

incl

ude

rice

in fu

ture

.2.

Initi

ated

pro

cess

of

a st

ore

cons

truc

tion.

Farm

ers’

mob

iliza

tion

and

trai

ning

by

RR

M-K

and

SAT

NET

sta

ff.

Com

plet

ed R

egis

trat

ion

proc

ess

of t

he C

oope

rativ

e so

ciet

y at

nat

iona

l lev

elce

rtifi

cate

num

ber

7156

.M

embe

rshi

p is

55(

alth

ough

onl

y 35

are

fully

pai

d up

).Pr

oduc

ed d

raft

1 bu

sine

ss p

lan

2006

-200

8 an

d st

ill u

nder

rev

iew

.C

onst

ruct

ion

of a

50

tons

cap

acity

Sto

re c

ompl

eted

. In

2006

, mem

bers

indi

vidu

ally

sol

d be

ans

and

mai

ze b

ecau

se t

he s

tore

was

not

com

plet

e.Ta

rget

to

prod

uce

112

tons

dur

ing

the

Mar

ch-A

pril

’07

seas

on.

Tota

l Mem

bers

hip

incr

ease

d to

37

( 16

M,

21F)

, 36

pai

d up

sha

res

at a

cos

t of

10,0

00/=

eac

hR

egis

tere

d at

nat

iona

l lev

el C

ertif

icat

e n

o. 7

265

Prod

uced

and

sol

d co

llect

ivel

y 30

00kg

of b

eans

at

600/

= in

1st s

easo

n of

200

6.D

raft

busi

ness

pla

n 20

06-

2008

und

er r

evie

w.

Cur

rent

ly r

entin

g a

stor

e al

thou

gh p

lans

are

und

er w

ay fo

r co

nstr

uctio

n of

thei

r ow

n st

ore.

The

coo

pera

tive

was

form

ed in

200

6 an

d ha

s 80

reg

iste

red

mem

bers

. The

Coo

pera

tive

has

star

ted

regi

stra

tion

proc

ess

at n

atio

nal l

evel

.T

he c

oope

rativ

e pl

ans

to p

roce

ss ju

ice

& ja

m fr

om p

inea

pple

s. R

RM

- K

has

shar

es in

the

coo

pera

tive.

The

coo

pera

tive

is li

nked

with

Kye

gegw

a Pe

ople

s M

icro

Fin

ance

Coo

pera

tive

Soci

ety

with

256

mem

bers

.



Mo

prom

otin

gm

arke

ting

ini

tiat

ive

Nam

e of

mar

keti

ng i

niti

ativ

eSt

atus

at

end

of 2

005

Dev

elop

men

ts i

n 20

06

2. K

yem

para

Far

mer

sW

ildlif

e an

dEn

viro

nmen

tPr

otec

tion

Ass

ocia

tion.

Buko

nzo

East

Trai

ning

Tea

m(B

ETT

).

4. K

yem

para

Oil

Mill

ing

Coo

pera

tive

Soc

iety

.

Loca

ted

in B

wer

a To

wn

-K

ases

e D

istr

ict.

Con

tact

per

son

:M

r. Yo

na K

ule

5.B

ukon

zo o

rgan

icC

oope

rati

ve S

ocie

ty:

(pro

posi

ng t

o ch

ange

nam

eto

Buk

onzo

Far

mer

sM

arke

ting

Ass

ocia

tion)

Loca

tion:

C/O

BET

TKy

arum

ba s

ub c

ount

yK

ases

e D

istr

ict

6.A

lpin

e H

oney

Pro

duce

rs

7.K

yam

akun

gu g

row

ers

coop

erat

ive

soci

ety

ltd

1.St

arte

d pr

oces

s of

dev

elop

ing

busi

ness

pla

nw

ith h

er 1

80 m

embe

rs.

2.In

itiat

ed p

roce

ss o

f re

gist

ratio

n at

nat

iona

lle

vel.

3.D

evel

oped

a p

ropo

sal f

or fu

ndin

g fr

om t

heFr

ench

Em

bass

y Sm

all G

rant

s Pr

ogra

mm

e.4.

Star

ted

cons

truc

tion

of p

roce

ssin

g pl

ant

with

sup

port

from

KR

C S

P pr

ogra

mm

e,H

ivos

& t

heir

loca

l con

trib

utio

n5.

Beca

me

a m

embe

r of

Buk

onzo

Org

anic

s6.

Org

anis

ed t

rain

ing

and

expo

sure

vis

its f

orhe

r tr

aine

rs.

1.In

pro

cess

of r

egis

trat

ion

of t

heC

oope

rativ

e w

ith 3

4 m

embe

rs p

rodu

cing

Cof

fee,

pou

ltry

& B

ee p

rodu

cts

& m

aize

.2.

Acc

ess

finan

cial

cre

dit

from

Buk

onzo

Join

tC

redi

t &

Sav

ings

Mic

ro F

inan

ce.

3.St

arte

d Pl

ans

to s

epar

ate

poul

try

& B

eepr

oduc

ts m

arke

ting.

4.Is

a M

embe

r of

Buk

onzo

Org

anic

s5.

Mar

kete

d co

ffee

thro

ugh

Bakw

anye

Tra

ding

co. &

Bw

era

tow

n / K

asin

di m

arke

t fo

rPo

ultr

y pr

oduc

ts.

As

a fa

rmer

s gr

oup,

pro

duce

d ho

ney

and

sold

itto

Bun

yang

abo

Bee

keep

ing

com

mun

ity (

BBC

).

Farm

ers

selli

ng i

ndiv

idua

lly.

Mem

bers

hip

is 1

85 (

90 fe

mal

e &

95

mal

e) 1

50 o

f who

m h

ave

boug

ht o

nesh

are

each

.Pl

ant

inst

alla

tion

com

plet

ed. O

ffici

ally

laun

ched

the

pro

cess

ing

plan

t du

ring

the

KR

C 1

0 A

nniv

ersa

ry c

eleb

ratio

n w

eek.

Rec

eive

d fu

ndin

g fr

om t

he F

renc

h Em

bass

y an

d K

RC

, Ins

talle

d m

achi

nery

and

star

ted

Prod

ucin

g su

n flo

wer

oil

(ove

r 80

0 lit

res

proc

esse

d an

d so

ld a

t 22

00/

= pe

r lit

res

to r

esta

uran

ts &

the

loca

l com

mun

ity a

roun

d Bw

era

Tow

nshi

p.A

t th

e st

art

of p

roce

ssin

g, t

he c

oope

rativ

e ha

d in

sto

re 2

9 to

ns o

f sun

flow

erra

w m

ater

ial p

urch

ased

from

mem

bers

/sha

re h

olde

rs a

t 30

0/=

per

kilo

Rec

ruite

d an

d tr

aine

d 5

peop

le t

o m

anag

e th

e bu

sine

ss.

Acq

uire

d a

truc

k to

faci

litat

e tr

ansp

orta

tion

of r

aw m

ater

ials

& fi

nish

edpr

oduc

ts.

Mem

bers

hip

curr

ently

78

mem

bers

/ sh

are

hold

ers.

Ove

r 50

0 fa

rmer

s ar

e se

lling

cof

fee

thro

ugh

the

asso

ciat

ion.

Still

ope

ratin

g as

a C

BO a

nd a

ffilia

ted

to B

ukon

zo Jo

int

Mic

ro-

finan

ce a

regi

ster

ed c

oope

rativ

e.C

olle

ctiv

ely

sold

39

tons

of c

offe

e (2

2 to

ns w

et p

roce

ssed

& 1

7 to

ns s

undr

ied

hulle

d co

ffee)

in 2

006

at a

pri

ce o

f 350

0 pe

r ki

lo fo

r w

et p

roce

ssed

&24

00 fo

r su

n dr

ied

coffe

e).

Stor

e co

nstr

uctio

n al

mos

t co

mpl

eted

.Fa

rmer

s gi

ven

divi

dend

s at

the

end

of t

he y

ear

in fo

rm o

f far

m t

ools

in t

hepr

esen

ce o

f the

LC

V C

hair

man

Kas

ese

Dis

tric

t

Tota

l mem

bers

hip

of 7

8 sh

are

hold

ers

and

still

ope

ratin

g as

a C

BO r

egis

tere

dat

Dis

tric

t le

vel.

Col

lect

ed 3

.2 t

ons

of h

oney

at

2000

/= &

sol

d at

220

0/=,

80k

g Be

e w

ax a

t30

00/=

& s

old

at 3

500/

=, P

ropo

lis 1

0kg

at 5

000/

= &

sol

d at

700

0/=

duri

ng20

06.

Stor

e/of

fice

cons

truc

tion

com

plet

ed in

200

6.

Reg

iste

red

at n

atio

nal l

evel

(re

gist

ratio

n nu

mbe

r 31

47)

and

has

a M

embe

rshi

pof

62

(all

paid

up

shar

e ho

lder

s).

Star

ted

proc

ess

of d

evel

opin

g a

busi

ness

Pla

n to

col

lect

ivel

y m

arke

ting

in20

07.

Plan

to

beco

me

mem

bers

of B

ukon

zo O

rgan

ics.

SATNETANNUAL REPORT

17

2006


Mo

prom

otin

gm

arke

ting

ini

tiat

ive

Nam

e of

mar

keti

ng i

niti

ativ

eSt

atus

at

end

of 2

005

Dev

elop

men

ts i

n 20

06

Cat

holic

Wom

en’s

Ass

ocia

tion

– C

WA

Kam

wen

ge

Com

mun

itySu

stai

nabl

eIn

itiat

ives

Lin

k(C

OSI

L)

KIIM

A F

OO

DS

Loca

ted

in K

yond

o-K

ases

e D

istr

ict

Mut

iiba

Foun

datio

n

Gre

en H

ome

8. K

amw

enge

Cat

holic

wom

en P

rodu

ce D

eale

rsA

ssoc

iati

on.

Con

tact

per

son:

Mrs

. Edu

rida

Ntw

iren

abo

Loca

ted

in K

amw

enge

Tow

nco

unci

l

9. M

ahyo

ro T

wek

ambe

Coo

pera

tive

Soc

iety

Loca

ted

in M

ahyo

ro-K

amw

enge

Dis

tric

t

Con

tact

per

son:

Rev

. Kit

ooke

Mic

hael

10. K

yond

o C

oope

rati

veSo

ciet

y Lt

dC

onta

ct p

erso

n:B

aita

Fra

ncis

&M

uhin

do R

icha

rd

11. M

utib

a Fo

unda

tion

Farm

ers

Coo

pera

tive

soci

ety

Con

tact

per

son:

Mr.

Mut

iiba

Eri

saLo

cate

d in

Mun

kuny

u Su

bC

ount

y K

ases

e D

istr

ict

12. N

yabi

rong

o M

arke

ting

Ass

ocia

tion

Loca

ted

in K

isin

ga s

ub c

ount

yK

ases

e D

istr

ict

1.Pr

oduc

tion

and

mar

ketin

g of

mai

ze &

bea

nsat

a h

ired

sto

re in

tow

n.2.

Mem

bers

hip

of 5

4 an

d us

e m

embe

rshi

p fe

eto

run

the

bus

ines

s.3.

Buy

& s

tore

pro

duce

from

oth

er fa

rmer

sus

ing

thei

r lo

cal

reso

urce

s.

1.St

arte

d pr

oces

s of

reg

istr

atio

n w

ith a

mem

bers

hip

of 5

0 fa

rmer

s de

alin

g in

prod

uctio

n an

d m

arke

ting

of u

npro

cess

edri

ce.

2.W

ith s

uppo

rt fr

om K

RC

/SPP

, Hor

izon

t 30

00,

McK

nigh

t Fo

unda

tion

the

Coo

pera

tive

trai

ned

farm

ers

in q

ualit

y m

anag

emen

t an

dst

arte

d co

nstr

uctio

n of

sto

res.

1.St

arte

d pr

oces

s of

reg

istr

atio

n of

aco

oper

ativ

e de

alin

g in

pro

duct

ion

&m

arke

ting

of c

offe

e &

Soy

a be

an w

ith a

mem

bers

hip

of 4

0.2.

Join

ed B

ukon

zo O

rgan

ics.

1.In

the

pro

cess

of r

egis

teri

ng t

he c

oope

rativ

eso

ciet

y de

alin

g in

pro

duct

ion

of S

oya

bean

and

coffe

e w

ith a

mem

bers

hip

of 4

0.2.

Mem

ber

of B

ukon

zo O

rgan

ics

3.N

omin

ated

a m

arke

ting

com

mitt

ee t

o ov

erse

e th

e bu

sine

ss a

ffair

s.4.

Stor

e co

nstr

uctio

n co

mpl

ete.

Ori

gina

lly t

hree

gro

ups

oper

atin

g un

der

one

CBO

. The

gro

ups

elec

ted

a M

arke

ting

Com

mitt

ee t

o m

anag

e th

eir

affa

irs.

7700

kgs

wer

e co

llect

ivel

y pr

oduc

ed b

y m

embe

rs o

f CW

A &

an

addi

tiona

l58

00kg

pur

chas

ed u

sing

ass

ocia

tion

mem

bers

hip

fee.

Pri

ce r

ecei

ved

for

mai

zew

as 3

20. W

hen

they

had

pur

chas

ed it

bet

wee

n 25

0-30

0 pe

r kg

Mem

bers

hip

is 5

3 (2

0 pe

ople

inte

nd t

o jo

in a

t ne

xt m

eetin

g).

By e

nd o

f 200

6, t

he g

roup

had

col

lect

ed a

nd s

tore

d 8,

500k

g of

bea

ns.

Savi

ngs

of p

rofit

s an

d ca

pita

l is

1.5m

by

the

end

2006

.

Now

reg

iste

red

at n

atio

nal l

evel

as

a co

oper

ativ

e de

alin

g in

mar

ketin

g &

mic

ro fi

nanc

e. T

he c

oope

rativ

e ha

s 80

pai

d up

mem

bers

.A

dra

ft bu

sine

ss p

lan

(stil

l und

er r

evie

w).

Proc

ured

and

inst

alle

d tw

o ri

ce h

ullin

g m

achi

nes,

a s

ealin

g m

achi

ne t

o st

art

pack

ing

rice

in 2

007.

Hav

e fo

rmed

4 p

rodu

cer

orga

niza

tions

to

man

age

prod

uctio

n &

mar

ketin

g o

fri

ceFa

rmer

s ac

cess

sof

t lo

ans

and

crop

fina

nce

from

the

mic

ro fi

nanc

e as

soci

atio

n.

Reg

iste

red

at s

ub c

ount

y le

vel

Prom

otin

g co

ffee

prod

uctio

n &

mar

ketin

g. In

200

6, t

he c

oope

rativ

e so

ld 1

300

Kgs

of w

et p

roce

ssed

cof

fee

at 3

000/

= to

Rw

enzo

ri F

ines

t C

offe

e C

ompa

ny.

Soya

sol

d in

divi

dual

ly.C

urre

nt m

embe

rshi

p is

60

mem

bers

and

a d

raft

busi

ness

pla

n un

der

revi

ew.

Reg

iste

red

at s

ub c

ount

y le

vel a

s M

utib

a Fo

unda

tion

Farm

ers

Coo

pera

tive

soci

ety

to d

eal i

n pr

oduc

tion

of S

oya

bean

and

cof

fee-

wet

pro

cess

ed. T

here

are

175

mem

bers

in t

he c

oope

rativ

eSo

ld 1

2 to

ns o

f wet

pro

cess

ed c

offe

e at

330

0/=

in 2

006

and

proj

ect

toin

crea

se p

rodu

ctio

n to

20

tons

nex

t se

ason

.M

ain

mar

ket

is R

wen

zori

cof

fee

com

pany

.

The

gro

up h

as 8

0 m

embe

rsD

eal i

n pr

oduc

tion

and

mar

ketin

g of

cof

fee

and

vani

lla. I

n 20

06, t

he g

roup

colle

ctiv

ely

sold

890

kg o

f sun

dri

ed p

roce

ssed

cof

fee

at 2

300/

= an

d 40

0kg

wet

proc

esse

d co

ffee

and

4500

/= .

Star

ted

disc

ussi

on f

or a

bus

ines

s pl

an.



Mo

prom

otin

gm

arke

ting

ini

tiat

ive

Nam

e of

mar

keti

ng i

niti

ativ

eSt

atus

at

end

of 2

005

Dev

elop

men

ts i

n 20

06

Nor

th R

wen

zori

Rur

al A

gric

ultu

reC

omm

unity

Lin

k(N

OR

RA

CO

L)

SAT

NET

, PIM

SAP

and

NO

GA

MU

Join

t Ef

fort

to

Save

the

Envi

ronm

ent

(JESE

)

Loca

ted

in K

ihur

aSu

b C

ount

y-Ky

enjo

jo D

istr

ict

13. N

seny

i mar

ketin

g as

soci

atio

n.

14. K

anda

ba K

inya

nkok

o M

ufa

Mar

ketin

g as

soci

atio

n

15.

NO

RR

AC

OL

Loca

ted

in B

undi

bugy

o D

istr

ict-

Bund

ibug

yo T

own

Cou

ncil

Con

tact

Per

son

Mut

abaz

i Wils

on

15.

Buk

onzo

Org

anic

s (B

O)

(A c

onso

rtiu

m o

f BET

T, K

IIMA

FOO

DS,

Gre

en H

ome,

Mut

iba

Foun

datio

n Ky

empa

ra F

arm

ers

(KFE

WPA

)-al

l in

Buk

onzo

coun

ty. I

kong

o H

as a

pplie

d to

join

.

16.

Kir

inda

men

iFa

rmer

s G

roup

17.

Kis

egen

yiM

arke

ting

Gro

up

18.

Kab

uwor

era

Mar

keti

ng G

roup

19.

Kaw

uruj

uM

ahas

a M

arke

ting

Gro

up

Farm

ers

star

ted

hold

ing

initi

al m

eetin

gs t

odi

scus

s co

llect

ive

mar

ketin

g po

ssib

ilitie

s.

As

abov

e

1.T

he M

O p

rom

oted

pro

duct

ion,

mar

ketin

g of

rice

and

acq

uire

d a

rice

hul

ler

with

sup

port

from

Oxf

am.

1.BO

is p

rom

otin

g pr

oduc

tion

and

mar

ketin

g of

coffe

e, fr

uits

, and

van

illa.

2.In

tern

al c

ontr

ol s

yste

m (

ICS)

des

igne

d an

dlo

cal i

nspe

ctor

s tr

aine

d to

impl

emen

t th

e IC

S.3.

The

MO

s st

arte

d th

e pr

oces

s of

est

ablis

hing

and

orga

nizi

ng p

rim

ary

coop

erat

ive

soci

etie

s.4.

BO t

rans

late

d th

e co

oper

ativ

e by

law

s in

toLh

ukon

zo (

Loca

l lan

guag

e) fo

r us

e by

the

loca

lor

gani

c in

spec

tors

.

1.G

roup

com

pose

d of

15

mem

bers

pro

duci

ngm

aize

and

bea

ns.

Farm

er’s

mob

iliza

tion

activ

ities

in 2

005

only.

As

abov

e

As

abov

e

The

gro

up h

as 3

6 m

embe

rs w

ho p

rodu

ced

and

mar

kete

d 18

0kg

sun

drie

d an

d 50

wet

pro

cess

ed c

offe

e co

llect

ivel

y. T

he g

roup

tar

gets

to

incr

ease

pro

duct

ion

in 2

007.

Has

80

mem

bers

who

col

lect

ivel

y so

ld 6

20kg

sun

dri

ed p

roce

ssed

coffe

e at

230

0/=

and

400k

g w

et p

roce

ssed

cof

fee

at a

nd 4

500/

=.

The

ric

e hu

ller

was

inst

alle

d an

d fa

rmer

s pa

y a

smal

l fee

.In

com

es r

ecei

ved

indi

vidu

ally

tho

ugh

colle

ctiv

e ba

rgai

ning

has

stim

ulat

ed a

nd e

ncou

rage

d fa

rmer

s to

form

an

asso

ciat

ion.

(thr

ough

colle

ctiv

e ba

rgai

ning

, far

mer

s re

ceiv

ed

1400

-150

0/=

per

kilo

dur

ing

last

sea

son

2006

).

A g

over

ning

bod

y in

stitu

ted;

Org

anic

cor

pora

tion

com

mitt

ee (

CO

C)

head

ed b

y K

IIMA

FO

OD

S as

the

lega

l Hol

der

of t

he c

onso

rtiu

m.

BO g

ot fi

nanc

ial s

uppo

rt fr

om K

wat

aniz

a fo

r a

sola

r sy

stem

for

light

ing

and

the

Fre

nch

Emba

ssy

for

deve

lopm

ent

of t

he IC

S m

anua

lan

d ru

nnin

g of

the

offi

ce a

ctiv

ities

The

con

sort

ium

em

ploy

ed a

coo

rdin

ator

w

ho is

a fu

ll tim

e w

orke

rIC

S m

anua

l is

bein

g tr

ansl

ated

in t

he lo

cal l

angu

age

(Lhu

konz

o)BO

str

ateg

ic p

lann

ing

proc

ess

to b

egin

in F

irst

Qua

rter

200

7.

Mem

bers

hip

incr

ease

d to

28

by e

nd 2

006

and

regi

ster

ed a

s a

CBO

at

dist

rict

lev

el.

Gro

up h

as 3

0 m

embe

rs/ f

arm

ers

prod

ucin

g m

aize

and

bea

ns. T

hegr

oup

still

in t

he s

tage

s of

form

atio

n an

d ha

s al

read

y re

gist

ered

at

the

sub

coun

ty.

Has

30

mem

bers

pro

duci

ng m

aize

and

bea

ns. T

he g

roup

stil

l in

the

stag

es o

f for

mat

ion

and

is r

egis

tere

d at

Dis

tric

t le

vel.

Has

25

mem

bers

pro

duci

ng m

aize

and

bea

ns. G

roup

in t

he s

tage

s of

form

atio

n an

d is

reg

iste

red

at D

istr

ict

leve

l.

SATNETANNUAL REPORT

19

2006


Mo

prom

otin

gm

arke

ting

ini

tiat

ive

Nam

e of

mar

keti

ng i

niti

ativ

eSt

atus

at

end

of 2

005

Dev

elop

men

ts i

n 20

06

Trac

tion

for

Rur

alA

nim

al P

ower

(TRA

P)

Kyem

bogo

Far

mer

sA

ssoc

iatio

n (K

YEF

A)

Aba

nya

Rw

enzo

riM

ount

aine

erin

gas

soci

atio

n (A

MA

)

Bee

kee

ping

grou

ps

20.

Kam

uhok

ya F

arm

ers

Mar

keti

ng A

ssoc

iati

onLo

catio

n:

Kam

wen

ge D

istr

ict

Kah

unge

sub

cou

nty

21.

Kya

ruso

zi A

gric

ultu

reP

rodu

ctio

n M

arke

ting

Gro

upLo

cate

d in

Kya

ruso

zi s

ubco

unty

Kye

njoj

o D

istr

ict

22.

Rw

enzo

ri T

ulib

aghu

ma

Farm

ers

Mar

keti

ngA

ssoc

iati

onT

he g

roup

is lo

cate

d in

Buk

uku

sub

coun

ty-

Kab

arol

e D

istr

ict

23.

Bun

dim

ulan

gye

Mul

tiP

urpo

se C

oope

rati

veSo

ciet

yLo

cate

d in

Bun

dibu

gyo

Dis

tric

t

24.

Kas

ithu

Mul

tipu

rpos

eC

oope

rati

ve S

ocie

tyLo

cate

d in

Bun

dibu

gyo

Dis

tric

t

25.

Bug

hend

era

Mul

ti P

urpo

seC

oope

rati

ve s

ocie

tyLo

cate

d in

Bun

dibu

gyo

Dis

tric

t

26.

Rw

enzo

ri B

eeK

eepe

rs C

ompa

ny

1.T

he g

roup

ope

ratin

g as

a C

BO is

mad

e up

of

21 fa

rmer

s de

alin

g in

pro

duct

ion

of m

aize

and

bean

s.

1.T

he g

roup

initi

ated

pro

cess

of

esta

blis

hmen

tas

coo

pera

tive

to d

eal i

n pr

oduc

tion

of m

aize

and

bean

s.

1.T

he g

roup

reg

iste

red

at t

he D

istr

ict

leve

l as

am

arke

ting

CBO

with

mem

bers

hip

of 5

0fa

rmer

s.2.

The

gro

up a

ctiv

ities

affe

cted

by

the

pass

ion

colla

r ro

t di

seas

e th

at a

ffect

ed p

rodu

ctio

n of

pass

ion

frui

ts in

the

mou

ntai

n ar

ea.

1.T

he g

roup

has

30

mem

bers

pro

mot

ing

prod

uctio

n an

d m

arke

ting

of c

ocoa

, ric

e an

dva

nilla

.

Initi

al s

tage

s of

for

mat

ion.

Initi

al s

tage

s of

for

mat

ion.

1.T

he p

ropo

sed

com

pany

to

com

pose

BBC

,KBA

, Nya

buba

re fo

unda

tion

and

KA

RUD

EC.

Adr

aft

MoA

& A

oA d

raw

n an

din

itial

dis

cuss

ions

hel

d.

Due

to

lack

of r

esou

rces

to

trai

n an

d fo

r cr

op fi

nanc

e,

trai

ners

wer

eun

able

to

mob

ilize

farm

ers

to c

olle

ctiv

ely

mar

ket

toge

ther

in 2

006.

Due

to

lack

of r

esou

rces

tra

iner

s ar

e un

able

to

cont

inue

tec

hnic

alsu

ppor

t to

farm

ers

to c

olle

ctiv

ely

mar

ket.

The

gro

up s

witc

hed

to p

rodu

ctio

n of

oth

er fo

od c

rops

like

gar

lic a

ndIr

ish

pota

toes

.T

he g

roup

was

als

o fa

ced

with

the

man

agem

ent

chal

leng

es e

spec

ially

afte

r th

e pr

omot

ing

MO

rel

ocat

ed/

focu

sed

on B

undi

bugy

o D

istr

ict.

The

gro

up is

pro

cess

ing

regi

stra

tion

star

ted

at n

atio

nal l

evel

to

Prod

ucin

g an

d m

arke

ting

coco

a as

the

mai

n pr

oduc

t

The

gro

up h

as 3

0 m

embe

rs w

ho a

re c

olle

ctiv

ely

selli

ng c

oca

as t

hem

ain

prod

uct

The

gro

up h

as a

mic

ro fi

nanc

e co

mpo

nent

whi

ch is

sup

port

ing

mar

ketin

g w

here

mem

bers

acc

ess

cred

it at

a lo

w in

tere

st

rate

s

The

gro

up is

reg

iste

red

at n

atio

nal l

evel

The

gro

up is

mad

e up

of 5

00 m

embe

rs p

rodu

cing

and

mar

ketin

gco

ffee,

bar

ley

and

colle

ctiv

ely

purc

hasi

ng fa

rm t

ools

.T

he g

roup

wor

ks w

ith a

mic

ro fi

nanc

e as

soci

atio

n w

here

mem

bers

are

acce

ssin

g so

ft lo

ans.

Due

to

the

diffe

rent

est

ablis

hed

and

man

agem

ent

stru

ctur

es o

f the

initi

al m

embe

r or

gani

zatio

ns, t

he p

roce

ss o

f neg

otia

tion

and

com

prom

ise

has

ham

pere

d th

e de

velo

pmen

t of

the

com

pany

.



Mo

prom

otin

g m

arke

ting

init

iati

veN

ame

of m

arke

ting

ini

tiat

ive

Stat

us a

t en

d of

200

5D

evel

opm

ents

in

2006

Kar

ughe

Far

mer

sPa

rtne

rshi

ps (

KFP

)

Bam

ugis

a Fa

rmer

sde

mon

stra

tion

&tr

aini

ngce

ntre

(BD

FTC

)

Ikon

go R

ural

Dev

elop

men

tA

ssoc

iati

on

RHIV

A

1.Se

t up

a c

ompa

ny li

mite

d by

gua

rant

ee w

ithou

t sh

are

capi

tal t

o sp

ecia

lize

in fr

uit

dryi

ngan

d ju

ice

proc

essi

ng.

1.By

lear

ning

from

oth

ers

and

afte

r tr

aini

ng o

fke

y tr

aine

rs, t

he m

iddl

e le

vel f

arm

ers

grou

pst

arte

d m

obili

zatio

n of

far

mer

s in

Kib

iito

Sub

Cou

nty.

Ini

tial m

obili

zatio

n ac

tiviti

es.

Initi

al m

obili

zatio

n ac

tiviti

es.

1.In

itial

mob

iliza

tion

activ

ities

of

farm

er g

roup

sto

gro

w c

itron

ella

gra

ss.

KFP

pro

cess

ed 7

12.5

litr

es o

f jui

ce r

ealiz

ing

an in

com

e of

3,5

62,5

00/=

.Ju

ice

sold

to

loca

l com

mun

ities

in B

wer

a to

wn

and

at e

xhib

ition

s.K

FP is

cur

rent

ly s

ourc

ing

for

reso

urce

s to

pur

chas

e bi

gger

pro

cess

ing

equi

pmen

t to

mee

t th

e gr

owin

g de

man

d.

The

gro

up s

tart

ed p

roce

ssin

g an

d m

arke

ting

of ju

ice

and

win

es. I

n20

06, t

he g

roup

pro

duce

d 58

litr

es o

f pas

sion

frui

t ju

ice

& 6

0 lit

res

ofw

ine

earn

ing

an in

com

e of

1, 2

90,0

00/=

.

The

gro

up c

olle

ctiv

ely

sold

800

0kg

of m

aize

at

250/

= in

200

6 an

d ha

sst

arte

d th

e co

nsul

tativ

e pr

oces

s to

reg

iste

r th

e bu

sine

ss a

s a

lega

len

tity.

The

gro

up h

as 1

35 m

embe

rs a

nd c

olle

ctiv

ely

sold

400

0kg

of s

un d

ried

proc

esse

d co

ffee

at 2

300/

= w

hile

on

the

open

mar

ket

it w

as 1

900/

= in

2006

.T

he g

roup

is li

nked

to

Ikon

go m

icro

fina

nce

whi

ch p

rovi

ded

a lo

an o

f7.

5mill

ion.

Mai

n m

arke

t fo

r C

offe

e is

to

Bakw

anye

Tra

ding

Com

pany

.

The

gro

up is

mad

e up

of 3

5 m

embe

rs.

Prod

uce

4-5

litre

s of

citr

onel

la o

il la

st s

easo

n.G

roup

to

resu

me

the

soap

mak

ing

busi

ness

afte

r re

gist

ratio

n as

ale

gal e

ntity

in 2

007.

27.K

arug

he F

arm

ers

Par

tner

ship

s (K

FP)

Loca

ted

in B

wer

a su

b co

unty

-D

istr

ict

28.B

DFT

CLo

cate

d in

Kib

ito s

ub c

ount

yK

abar

ole

Dis

tric

t

29.K

ibit

o M

aize

Mar

keti

ngG

row

ers A

ssoc

iati

onLo

cate

d in

Kib

ito, K

abar

ole

Dis

tric

t

30.I

kong

o R

ural

Far

mer

sM

arke

ting

and

Pro

cess

ing

Ass

ocia

tion

.

Loca

ted

in B

wer

a Su

b C

ount

y-K

ases

e D

istr

ict

31.G

reen

Wor

ld A

gro

Com

pany

LT

DLo

cate

d in

Kis

inga

Sub

Cou

nty-

Kas

ese

Dis

tric

t

SATNETANNUAL REPORT

21

2006


Trainers during the practical business planning training October 2006

Group work during the coffeequality training in September.

Some of the different value additiontechnologies and products promoted

by the business initiatives in the region.

HEADING pse



P IMSAP (Programme ImplementationMarketing of Sustainable Agriculture

Products) started in 2002 with funding fromBroederlijk Delen (BD) to develop the marketingcapacities of three Broederlijk Delen (BD)partners: SATNET based in the Rwenzori Region,Rural Communities in Development (RUCID)operating in Mityana, Mubende and Kibogadistricts and Kyera Farm Training Centre (KFTC),a farm school in Mbarara district with anextension program in Bushenyi and NtungamoDistricts. The project is managed by a steeringcommittee composed of representatives fromeach of the consortium member. The project isimplemented by a team of two local staff and aBD development worker.

BD commissioned an external evaluation tostudy the impact of the 5 year project that endsat end of 2007 and generate recommendationsfrom stakeholders for a way forward. Theevaluation highlighted that PIMSAP played amajor role in supporting/ developing marketingassociations, training of marketing officers andtrainers based in different organisations in theRwenzori region and establishment of the UgandaOrganic Standard (UOS) and the UgandaCertification Company (UGOCERT). This in thelong run is expected to reduce the costs fororganic certification for farmers in Uganda.Developing these standards took a lot of timeand energy in the first 3 years of the project.PIMSAP was able to develope the concept oforganic marketing through a network of localNGOs supporting primary cooperatives(Bukonzo Organics) which will later form asecondary cooperative / Union. ThroughBukonzo Organics, PIMSAP has gone ahead toestablish an Internal Control System (ICS),through developing an ICS Manual and trainingof local inspectors; to reduce on the cost ofexternal inspection in bid to enable the small-holder farmers attain group certification.

The greatest impact of the project hasbeen with the farmers groups supported bySATNET although these primary societiesthe SATNET MOs have established do not fallunder SATNET membership. There is growingneed for SATNET to reflect on the futurerelationship between the network and thebusiness initiatives promoted by the MOs.

The evaluation however noted that theprogramme did not adequately address the needfor market information and access for thefarmers in all the project areas. The programmealso achieved considerably more impact withSATNET MOs as compared to the otherconsortium members’ operational areas due tostructural and implementation modalities.

A detailed evaluation report produced by theexternal evaluator is available on request fromthe PIMSAP and SATNET offices. Following thepresentation of the report, the consortiummembers and stakeholders embarked ondiscussing the recommendations and the futureof the programme. In the first quarter of 2007,Consultation with stakeholders will continue tobrain storm on the different options for thefuture of PIMSAP.

The PIMSAP Project: External Evaluation Findingsand Recommendations:

Participants attend a practical session of farm inspectionon the fields of an organic farmer in March 2006.

SATNETANNUAL REPORT

23

2006


In 2006, the campaign opposing the re -introduction of DDT in the fight against Malariacontinued. The campaign focused ondocumenting and highlighting the locally availablealternatives considering the impact of theproposed DDT use on the environment,agricultural export, incomes and livelihoods.SATNET focused on moving the campaign a stepfurther to the national level following theintensive campaign in the Rwenzori region in2005. Through working with the National organicagriculture Movement of Uganda (NOGAMU),SATNET contributed resources and informationto the national campaign.

Specifically, SATNET produced 1,300 copies ofthe Hand book: Sustainable Alternatives inthe Control of Malaria (this information wascollected and compiled through workshops andresearch with herbal practitioners workshopsorganised in the Rwenzori region), 1,000 postersand 1,000 stickers and 1,000 (a simplified versionof the handbook).

These publications were distributed to membersof Parliament, Ministry of Health, districtcouncilors in the Rwenzori region and a widecross section of stakeholders nationwide.

SATNET worked with NOGAMU to mobilizeand coordinate the organic sector businesscommunity to meet with the Presidents, Ministryof Trade and Commerce, Ministry of Agriculture,Export Promotions Board among others to holddiscussions and present their position to theproposed introduction of DDT. A copy of theexporters’ letter to the president of Uganda waspublished in the media as an “open letter to thePresident” for public information. However noofficial response has been received todate.

In the last quarter of 2006, the NationalEnvironment Authority (NEMA) organised apublic hearing to listen to public views andreaction to the Environment Impact Assessment(EIA) report produced by the consultant.

The organic sector stakeholder’s presentationto NEMA highlighted the following key concerns:

The organic sector stakeholders commendNEMA’s efforts to have this public hearingalthough would suggest NEMA in futuremakes efforts to publish its reports andallocate sufficient time for discussion andconsultation with the wider public.The organic sector stakeholders recognizesthat malaria is a serious epidemic with serioushealth, social and economic consequencesand must be handled with care usingacceptable and non-harmful means for asustainable and everlasting solutions.The organic sector stakeholders note withconcern that although the EIA is proposingIndoor Residual Spraying of DDT, there is noguarantee that DDT will not leak into theenvironment and agricultural produce. IfDDT is not found safe for outdoorspraying, what is the logic of the claimthat spraying inside houses is safe when

Lobby and Advocacy Activities in 2006:

Lobbying for alternatives to Malaria control as opposed to theproposed DDT re introduction

SATNET working with traditional herbalists and healerscompiled and produced numerous publications highlightinglocally available alternatives used by communities in thefight against malaria.



indoor pollution in many cases hasmore serious consequences thanoutdoor pollution? This is in reaction tosection 1.9.1 where the EIA notes thatDDT is a choice for IRS because itmaintains its toxicity for severalmonths.Interestingly, it was also noted that table 12about mitigating scenarios states that “IRS istechnically an indoor procedure.Therefore, chances of DDTcontamination in the outsideenvironment in quantities thatadversely affect crops and fish arenon-existent.” The biggest question if thisis feasible?The EIA report notes that the houses inthe targeted districts are mainly mud andpole and that “These houses are usuallyused for storage of agriculturalproduce, such as coffee, before it issold. When spraying, the inhabitantswill be required to shield or removethe produce to protect it frompesticide contamination. Food shall beremoved from rooms to be sprayedand preferably secured and coveredunder polythene sheets. Spray dustmust be swept and appropriatelyburied to reduce any chances ofcontamination. Separate food storeswill be encouraged and facilitated incollaboration with MAAIF”. ?In light of the above and other concerns,the organic sector stakeholders recommendthat:While recognizing that DDT might beeffective in controlling malaria, the EIA doesnot give enough sufficient arguments andpractical means about how to avoidcontamination of food and environment.The stakeholders recommended analternative and independent study beconducted focusing on vector controlstrategies specific to the Ugandanconditions.

NEMA is still expected to analyse all the publicinput and reactions to the EIA report and comeup with an independent opinion in the firstquarter of 2007.

The proposed IRS debate in the press intensifiedin the second quarter after the open letterpublication and the public hearing.

Below are clips of the debate as they appearedin the national and regional print media.

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In October 2005, Oxfam GB in Uganda inpartnership with SATNET in Western Uganda

and Volunteer Efforts for DevelopmentConcerns (VEDCO) operating in the Centraland Eastern Uganda commissioned a nationalstudy to establish The Impact of Maize PriceFluctuations on the Producer Householdin Uganda.

Why maize?

Contributed to 10% of the value ofagricultural exports in 2004 (MFPED,2005).Uses 46% of all cereal growing land (IITA,2004) & ranked second after bananas inarea cultivated (MAAIF, 1999).Important source of carbohydrates andincomes to farmers, traders.Source of livestock feed & industrial andseed requirements (Mungereza, 1998).

The study also aimed at identifying and makingpolicy recommendations to lobby forGovernment appropriate intervention in themaize sector. The research report by a consultantDr. Barnabas Kiiza of Department of AgriculturalEconomics, Makerere University was producedand shared at a national stakeholders’ forum inApril 2006. A copy of this report has been widelydistributed in the region and copies are availableon request from the SATNET offices and willsoon be available at www.satnet.org.ug.

The study produced four policy briefs focusingon:

1. Maize farm price fluctuations2. Improving maize quality3. Collective marketing and4. Regulatory frame work for the

marketing of maize.

The policy briefs were translated into Lukonzoand Rutooro and distributed to farmers in theregion.

SATNET organised regional stakeholders’symposia in Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyenjojo andKasese maize producing districts of the region.

The four symposia were attended by a total of236 Farmers, traders, District leaders and policymakers to share the research findings, the policyrecommendations and agree on the way forwardfor policy advocacy. At each of the symposia,farmers nominated representatives to spearheadthe campaign at district and regional level. Theselected district mobilization committees ( referto table below) took lead in mobilizing signaturesof 1737 farmers to petition Government,conducted radio talk shows, organizing theregional and national launch.

The Maize Farmers Advocacy Campaign:

District Farmers Representative

Kamwenge Mr. Wekesa David,Mrs. Edurida Ntwirenabo

Kabarole Mr. Abel NgomayondiMr. Mugisa Deo

Kasese Mr. Mathina BwambaleMr. Kisembo Ivan

Kyenjojo Mr. Mugweri SamMrs. Nyakaisiki Rose



On December 8th 2006, the farmers’ campaignwas launched starting at district level. 30 farmerrepresentatives attended each of the districtlaunches. The farmers met with the District LCV chairpersons, Councilors and productiondepartment staff to discuss the campaign andseek commitment to addressing the highlightedissues by the campaigns. Farmers also handedthe officials a copy of the petition signed by20,180 farmers in the region before proceedingto the regional and national launches held in FortPortal and Kampala respectively.

40 farmers participated in the national launchactivities which included a press conference and

match to parliament to hand over the farmerspetition to The Right Hon, Edward Ssekandi theSpeaker of Parliament.

The RDC Kabarole Mr. Ndiwa Chemasuet officiated atthe regional launch. Right is Rev Citole Michael theChairman SATNET.

Mr. Ngomayondi Abel presents the petition on behalf ofthe maize farmers to the Speaker of Parliament.

The Speaker of Parliament addressing the farmers.

By the close of 2006, the farmer’srepresentatives had received an invitation toappear before the Parliaments committee onAgriculture on 14th January to present thefarmers views. The farmer’s campaign willcontinue in all regions of Uganda in 2007.

Pictorial of the campaign

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S ince 2004, NOGAMU nominatedrepresentatives to coordinate her activities

in all the regions of Uganda. SATNET has sincecoordinated the organic sector promotionsactivities in the western region covering over16 districts.

In March 2006, SATNET organised a regionalmeeting for western region members to map outa strategy of conducting and monitoringNOGAMU activities the region. The meetingattended by 30 members proposed the westernregion be clustered into three sub regionsnamely;1. The South Western sub region2. The Rwenzori sub region3. The Bunyoro sub region.

Representatives from each of the sub regionswill make up the Western region coordinatingcommittee and be operational in 2007.

SATNET and the NOGAMU members in thedifferent sub regions conducted radioprogrammes to inform the general public aboutNOGAMU training and marketing activities, thebenefits of the organic sector to health,environment and economy, process for organiccertification and the threat of the proposed DDTspraying to the organic export market. The radioprogrammes run on Kagadi Community Radiofor the Runyoro speaking community, Radio westfor the Rukiiga, Rutooro and Runyankole speakingcommunity and Radio Grace FM targeting theLukonzo speaking community in the region. Atotal of 16 radio programmes were conducted.Following the numerous learning’s and reflection,this strategy is proposed to change in 2007 toeither run pre recorded information sessionson different topics or concentrate on at least2 radios but have a more consistentprogramme.

Following the recommendation (the meetingresolved to rotate NOGAMU day celebrationsto all parts of the country) of the NOGAMUregional launch, the NOGAMU Day 2006 washeld in Kyenjojo District.

The colorful day with a theme “increasingincomes and improving livelihoodsthrough adoption of organic agriculturein Uganda” attracted over 30 exhibitors,farmers and stakeholders from 8 districts ofwestern Uganda. The diversity of technologies,products and farmers initiatives exhibited are aclear indicator of increasing awareness andpractice of organic farming in the region asillustrated in the following pictorial:

Promoting Organic Agriculture in Uganda: WesternRegion Advocacy Activities:

The exhibitions included agronomic practices, agroprocessing technologies, value addition and agro forestryamong others.



The 2 year project is beingimplemented by SATNET in

collaboration with 9 MOs (mainly memberorganisations operating along the borderof the Rwenzori Mountain National Parkin Bukonzo County Kasese District. Theproject supported by GEF/SGP/UNDPaims to:

Promote conservation and improvingof the degraded soils on the mountainslope through planting of citronellagrass on contour lines.Integration of agro forestrytechnologies and practices in farmingsystemsPromote cultivation of medicinal plantsfor improved community health,Promote the use of IndigenousKnowledge in the MountainBiodiversity Conservation andeducating farmers how to collect anduse indigenous knowledge.

The nine project partners are:BETT in Kyarumba S/countyKiima foodsRhivaKasese Catholic DioceseGreen Home in Kisinga S/CountyMutiba Foundation in Munkunyu S/CountyNdongo United Herbalists inNyakiyumbu S/CountyKarughe Farmers in Bwera S/CountyNew Eden in Kasese Town Council.

Participants at the family medicinal plantgrowing garden.

Bio Gardens a new CBO in the project area is beingsupported to take lead in collecting, documentation anddisseminating the indigenous Knowledge for communityuse. Bio Gardens plans to establish an IndigenousKnowledge Centre in Kasese District in 2007.

In 2006 the project implemented the following activities:Study Tour to ICRAF- Kenya to learn about agroforestry and conservation technologies. 17Participants drawn from 10 MOs and SATNET Staffparticipated.Study Tour to the Rwenzori Mountain National Parkinvolving trainers and farmers from partnerorganisation. The project partners are working closelywith Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the WorldWild life Fund (WWF) to enhance collaboration andshared learning.

Established a tree nursery at RHIVA to providethe planting material for communities bordering theRwenzori Mountain National park.The pilot project partners each held two communitydialogue meetings to seek support and commitmentof the community to the project.The project conducted 6 Baseline studies withcommunity elders from Karambi, Bwera, Kitholhu,Kyondo, Kisinga, Kilembe Sub Counties and KaseseTown Council to gain clear understanding of theindigenous practices and knowledge that is slowly butsurely fading away. Bio Gardens to take the lead incollection and making available this information forcommunity use.The Project trained 70 Farmers in Family MedicinalPlants growing from BETT, Mutiba Foundation andNew Eden. Trainings in group dynamics, herbal plantpropagationandmarketingwill beconductedin 2007.

Rwenzori Mountains National Park ConservationProject:

The treenursery by

RHIVA

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HIVOS

HIVOS has supported the SATNET CapacityBuilding Programme since 2002 to date. In 2006,SATNET signed a new contract with HIVOSto support the 2006-2008 Capacity BuildingProgramme developed from the three yearSATNET strategic plan.

National Agriculture Movement ofUganda (NOGAMU)

SATNET is a member of NOGAMU. SATNETis also the regional coordinating center forNOGAMU activities for western Uganda.SATNET working on behalf and withNOGAMU mobilized NOGAMU members inthe region for planning and consultativemeetings, training events, NOGAMU day amongother joint activities.

PIMSAP ( ProgrammeImplementation Marketing of

Sustainable Agriculture Productsfrom Western Uganda)

SATNET is one of the three consortiummembers and the legal holder for the PIMSAPprogramme. SATNET and PIMSAP staff worktogether to train and support the developingmarketing and agro processing initiatives in theregion. SATNET participated in the PIMSAPevaluation and is involved in the discussionsand planning for the way forward.

Kabarole Research and ResourcesCenter (KRC)

KRC support and contribution over the yearshas contributed greatly to making SATNET whatit is today. KRC supports many of the SATNETmembers in the region. During the 10 year ofKRC work and interventions

in the region, a number of SATNET memberswho have developed and grown with KRC asexhibited during the “People Power, PeopleActions” exhibition.

Oxfam GB in Uganda

SATNET signed a memorandum ofunderstanding with Oxfam ‘Right to Be HeardProgramme‘ to partner on issues of farmersadvocacy. This partnership continued in 2006specifically the maize farmer’s advocacycampaign. SATNET, Oxfam worked withVEDCO in the maize campaign in the Centraland Eastern region.

SATNET also participated in the Oxfampartner’s forum in Uganda and sharedexperiences and views on the working of thepartnership.

SNV (Netherlands DevelopmentOrganisation- Rwenzori Portfolio)

SATNET continued to work closely with SNVspecifically in enhancing SATNETOrganisational and institutional capacitybuilding. The SATNET Executive Committeeconsulted SNV to facilitate the secretariatstructure review process and makerecommendations for effective implementationof the SATNET strategic plan 2006-2008. Thisprocess was successfully completed and a newstructure implemented in the first quarter of2006.

Rwenzori Association of NGOs andNetworks (RANNET)

RANNET has provided a platform for SATNETto network and partner with the regional anddistrict networks and other NGOs on issuesthat affect and promote CSOs in the region

Networking and Partnerships in 2006:



and beyond. RANNET is a unique platform forcollective sharing, learning and actions.RANNET organised the 2006 CSO fair withthe theme “The Fruits of Togetherness” asa manifestation and a time for CSO to evaluatethe results of collective action in the region.

Volunteer Services Organisation(VSO)

The partnership with VSO continued through2006. SATNET received a VSO volunteer fromIndia when Allan grey (another VSO) left thecountry at the end of a 2 yrs service contractwith SATNET.

On the other hand, VSO worked with SATNETand Rwenzori Forum for Peace and Justice(RFPJ) to develop a project to the EuropeanUnion for a grant to support the 2 networksinstitutional capacity building and as a part ofthe project starting in January 2007, SATNETwill receive another volunteer Documentationand information Officer in 2007.

Uganda Certification Company(UGOCERT):

SATNET is a founder member and shareholderin UGOCERT a company providing organiccertification services in Uganda. In 2006,Bukonzo organics trained local organicinspectors and plans to start the implementingthe internal control system in 2007. UGOCERThas and will continue to support this process.

Concern Uganda

Concern Uganda started implementing an HIV/AIDS mainstreaming project with 13 partnerorganisations of Hivos and German Agro Action(GAA) working in the Rwenzori Region.SATNET is among the 13 partners ofCONCERN in this project. This partnership

focuses on building the 13 organisationscapacity and competences in HIV/AIDSmainstreaming. Concern organised a numberof capacity building activities and will providetechnical and financial support for internalmainstreaming activities.

Tooro Botanical Gardens (TBG)

The TBG is a new NGO located in the Centerof Fort Portal town established as a center ofexcellence in growing and maintaining livingcollections of plants from the albertine rift valleyregion for conservation, scientific, educational,horticultural, medicinal and recreationalpurposes. SATNET and TBG have workedtogether to conduct trials on growing ArtemisiaAnnua. SATNET staff will continue to participatein the development of TBG as it provides newopportunities to conduct research and developtechnologies for sustainable agriculturepromotion in the region and beyond. Plans areunderway for SATNET and TBG seekcollaboration with Mountains of the MoonUniversity (MMU) a new university in theregion to conduct research responding toissues raised by communities in the region.

Broederlijk Delen (BD)

Broederlijk Delen has been in partnership withSATNET for the last five years supporting thePIMSAP project and the Herbal medicinesdevelopment projects. Through BD SATNEThas received development workers andvolunteers.In 2006, BD invited and supported two staffmembers to participate in the vice versa lanterncampaign to fundraise for BD partnersdevelopment activities in the South. SATNETstaff and MOs (partners to BD) participated ina BD organised workshop on HIV/AIDSmainstreaming held in the Rwenzori region inNovember 2006.

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INSTITUTIONAL CHANGES AND GROWTH IN 2006:

Human resources:

Following the external evaluation and strategic planning process in 2006, the Executive Committeeinitiated a secretariat structure review process aimed at further strengthening the secretariat

capacity to effectively implement the strategic plan. Following a number of reflection meetings anddiscussions involving MOs, staff, members of the Executive Committee and selected partners, a newstaff structure was eventually developed and implemented by the Executive Committee. The newstaff structure created a management team headed the Coordinator, the Technical staff team headedby the Head of Programmes and the Administrative team headed by the Head of Finance andAdministration. The diagram below highlights the new staffing structure and the members of staff ineach of the positions.



In the new staff structure, the Coordinator, theHead of Programmes and the Head of Financeand Administration constitute the managementteam which has been set up to improve the overall management and coordination of SATNETprogrammes as they have grown in scope overthe past four years.

The technical wing is in charge of day to dayimplementation of programme activities while theAdministrative wing of the organisation providessupport and facilitation to all the staff. The newstructure is envisaged to streamline integrationin implementation. This structure is also expectedto enhance staff capacity development andlearning for improved efficiency and competencebuilding.

Following the restructuring exercise, majority ofthe positions were filled through an internalrecruitment process while the two newlycreated positions were advertised and suitableapplicants recruited into the organisation. Fournew members of staff (Leonard Imanishimwe,Watsisi Martin, Suriya Dash and Kahinju Edith)joined the organisation. Two volunteers AllanGrey a VSO volunteer successfully completedhis two contracts and returned home in Julywhile Joreon Weckhuysen a BD volunteercompleted his one year internship at SATNETin February. Two staff members Sabuni Johnsonthe Agri Business Development Support Officerand Bwambale Phillip the Communication andAdvocacy Officer left the organisation in Marchand July respectively. SATNET is grateful to thesestaff members for their skills, commitment andenergy committed to the organisation and wishthem well in their life Journeys.

During the year, a number of staff capacity buildingactivity were implemented especially to ensureefficient staff performance in the new roles andresponsibilities and to bring the new staff onboard as quickly as possible. On average eachstaff member participated in three trainingactivities minus the collective staff training and

team building activities. As a strategy to improveinternal learning and sharing of skills, staff haveintroduced a staff capacity building day once amonth at which occasion, each staff member willorganise and conduct a training for the others.

Finance and Administration

In 2006, SATNET developed two proposals andsigned long term contracts as follows;

HIVOS signed a three year contract tosupport the implementation of the SATNETStrategic Plan 2006-2008 with Euro 80,000per year. SATNET and HIVOS also agreed ona set of indicators upon which the successof programme will be measured.SATNET signed a partnership agreementwith VSO as one of the partners in the EUsupported institutional capacity buildingprogramme for two VSO partners (SATNETand RFPJ in the Rwenzori region. throughthis project to start in January 2007, VSOwill provide volunteers and technicalsupport to the two partners.

Many of the other projects as is shown in thediagram on the next page were on going fromthe previous year. As shown in the diagramshowing income and expenditure on the nextpage, SATNET is the legal holder for PIMSAP andRANNET meaning that the funds for these twoprogrammes are received by SATNET on behalfof PIMSAP and RANNET.

Assets and Investment in 2006:

Although SATNET did not have any majorinvestment, the organisation purchased twocomputers, two laptops, one digital camera andvoice recorder, a power point presentationbeamer and office furniture for the new staff.The expenditure diagram on the next page givesan overview on the investment costs during theyear.

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Summary of Incomes in 2006

Summary of Expenditures in 2006



KEY CHALLENGES:

I. Unfavorable Government Policies and Laws. The year 2006 saw the enactment ofthe NGO Registration 2006 Amendment Act. Despite petitions from Civil SocietyOrganizations, the law which put restrictions on NGO activities was passed byParliament. Government also continued to insist on the use of DDT for indoorResidue spraying despite the increasing public outcry, petition and production ofinformation on locally available and environmentally friendly alternatives to controlmalaria. The lack of a government policy on organic agriculture continues toconstrain promotion of organic agriculture.

II. Lack of access to financial services and shrinking donor support to MOs. This isaffecting MOs activity implementation and consequently has a bearing on thenetworks effectiveness and ability to meet her objectives.

III. Increasing production vis-à-vis environmental protection. Of recent there hasbeen a realization that the unbridled up scaling of particular crops like rice maypose a threat to the environment through bush clearing and deforestation.

IV. Self sustainability remains a big challenge both for MOs and the Secretariat.

V. SATNET and her Member Organizations have experienced tremendous growthand evolution. From small training organization, some have grown to complexentities with several business arms such as cooperatives, marketing associationsand companies. In some cases, there is also a microfinance arm. While this is apositive development, it poses great challenges in terms of policy, legal framework and linkages. SATNET is yet to develop a model on how it should relatedwith these emerging entities that are not Members but are products of SATNET’sand MO evolution and growth.

VI. There is increasing demand for information on key issues on sustainable agriculture,marketing, organic pesticides and weather information.

VII. There is also several emerging research needs yet the research systems appearsto have broken down with no direct linkages between the research institutionsand the farming communities. The linkage currently is weak and the feed backmechanism with the research institutions poor. Farmers’ research needs includethe drying of jeotropha trees used for vanilla growing, Banana Bacterial wilt disease,organic pests and disease control, Pineapple wilt disease and infertility in exoticgoats.

VIII. Out break of disasters like draught and diseases and lack of a disaster policy ondisaster preparedness and management.

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PROPOSED WAY FORWARD

I. SATNET will continue to liaise and network with other stakeholders specificallyRANNET, NOGAMU, National NGO Forum and other Civil Society Organizationsto influence policies that affect agriculture, community livelihoods and naturalresource management. This year, SATNET will develop an advocacy policy thatwill give direction to our lobbying and advocacy activities.

II. SATNET can not achieve sustainable development if environment concerns arenot given due attention. SATNET shall therefore continue to engage inenvironmental advocacy activities and promote dialogue among MOs, andstakeholders.

III. SATNET plans to increase capacity support to marketing initiatives throughtraining and development of business plans after thorough feasibility studies areconducted, encouraging collective marketing and linkage to micro financeassociations.

IV. Issues of self sustainability shall be a matter of high priority effective 2007. It hasalready been planned that a team of trainers to form a working committee toconsult with MOs, partners and learn from other organisation to come up withfeasible suggestions and a sustainability strategy effective 2007.

V. During the annual reflection in November 2006, several issues came up and theExecutive Committee has resolved that a study be conducted to look intoSATNET’s capacity building strategies in terms of the evolving MO training andcapacity building needs. It is hoped that this study will be completed by September2007.

VI. SATNET has started in the process of dialoging and formulation of a Memorandumof Understanding with Mountains of the Moon University and Tooro BotanicGardens to partner on issues of research and on farm demonstration to addressthe research problems.

VII. SATNET has also initiated discussions with Rwenzori Information CentresNetwork (RIC-NET) to participate in the dialogue on access to information tofarmers through the information centres to be set up in every county. SATNETwill also up grading her website and use it to provide key links and access valuableinformation. Market information will effective this year be provided throughSATNET news- a quarterly newsletter with emphasis placed on how to findmarket information from other sources.

VIII. SATNET will take on Banana Bacterial Wilt disease as an advocacy issue by workingin partnership with Local Governments and partners. This is planned to be donethrough the member organised sub county advocacy meetings.



KABAROLE DISTRICT:

1. Joint Effort To Save The Environment(JESE)

2. Foundation For Rural Development(FORUD)

3. Western Rift Valley Ecological FarmInstitute (WREFI)

4. Bunyangabu Beekeeping Community(BBC)

5. Kabarole Beekeepers Association (KBA)6. Kyakahinda Beekeeping Community (KBC)7. Kabarole Integrated Women Effort In

Development (KIWED)8. Kiboota Widows And Widowers

Association9. Environment & Sustainable Agriculture

Program (ESAP) Fort Portal Diocese10. Tooro Herbal Medicine Research Centre

(THEMEREC)11. Bamugisa Farmers Demonstration And

Training Centre (BFDTC)12. Nyabubale Rural Development Project13. Kabalore Research And Resource Centre

(KRC) - Honorary Member14. Kabarole District Farmers Association

(KDFA) -15. Kabarole United Organic Farmers

Association (KUOFA)16. Uganda Small Scale Industries Association

(USSIA)17. Bukuku Extension Link In Sustainable

Commercial Agriculture For RuralDevelopment (BELSCARD)

KASESE DISTRICT:

18. Kiima Foods19. Karughe Farmers Partnership (KFP)20. Kyempara Farmers Wild Life Environment

Protection Association (KFWEPA)21. Mutiba Foundation For Agriculture &

Community Service22. Gender & Development Association

(GEDA)23. Green Home

24. Bukonzo East Training Team (BETT)25. Catholic Diocese Of Kasese (CDOK)26. Kagando Rural Development Community

(KARUDEC)27. New Eden Development Group- Kasese28. Ikongo Rural Development Association29. Rwenzori Herbal And Environmental

Activists Association (RHIVA)

KAMWENGE DISTRICT:

30. Catholic Women Association (CWA)31. Community Sustainable Initiatives Link

(COSIL)32. Technology For Rural Animal Power

(TRAP)33. Kamwenge Sustainable Organic Farmers

Association (KASOFA)

KYENJOJO DISTRICT:

34. Agriculture Development Programme(ADP) Fort Portal Diocese

35. Kyembogo Farmers Association (KYEFA)36. Rural Reconstruction Movement – Kyaka

(RRM -K)37. Kulika Charitable Trust— Kijwiga Training

Center (KCT-K)38. Development Foundation For Rural Areas

(DEFORA)39. Kyenjojo District Farmers Association

(KYEDFA)40. Bugaaki Development Association (BUDO)41. Nyankwanzi Farmers Empowerment For

Development (NAFED)

BUNDIBUGYO DISTRICT:

42. Bundibugyo Agro-Producers & SellersAssociation (BASO)

43. North Rwenzori Rural AgricultureCommunity Link (NORRACOL)

44. Abanyarwenzori MountaineeringAssociation (AMA)

SATNET Member Organisations 2006

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