kenya input supply system development
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INPUT SUPPLY SYSTEM CASE STUDY
Market System Development Case Study from the Kenya Markets Trust
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POOR FARMERS
DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
CAPA
CITY
FINAN
CE
MAR
KETS
• NGO staff provide technical assistance
• NGO staff provide training
• NGO sets up demonstra7on plots
• NGO provides vouchers for inputs
• NGO provides loans or links to MFIs
NGO
INPU
TS • NGO staff provide inputs and equipment
• NGO works with community members to represent farmers or give out samples (paid or volunteer)
Typical Development Model
• NGO buys products
• NGO links farmers to buyers
• NGO sets up producer groups MAR
KETS
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CUSTOMERS (POOR FARMERS)
INPUTS AGRODEALER
CAPA
CITY
FINAN
CE
MAR
KETS
• No inten7onal capacity building
• Agrodealer gives advice, oEen incorrect
• No financial services extended
• Agrodealer sell for cash only
• No explicit links with producer groups or markets
INPU
TS • Agrodealer provides inputs at store only
• Inputs could be expired or inappropriate
• Agrodealer runs no special promo7ons
Typical Input Supply Model
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CUSTOMERS (POOR FARMERS)
INPUTS AGRODEALER
FINAN
CE
MAR
KETS
• Agrodealer provides financing op7ons • Agrodealer provides new payment methods
• Agrodealer sets up inputs buying clubs with producer groups
• Agrodealer links farmers to buyers
INPU
TS & CAP
ACITY
New distribu7on channels: • Agrodealer sets up village agents • Village agents give hands-‐on technical advice • Agrodealer runs village promo7on events • Agrodealer builds capacity of preferred stockists • Agrodealer sets up buying clubs
New marke7ng strategies: • Agrodealer sets up customer loyalty clubs • Agrodealer sponsors rural radio agric shows • Agrodealer sets up sms promo7ons/market
research • Agrodealer runs demonstra7on plots
Agrovet bundles sales with services
• Management improvements & staff training • Business-‐to-‐business training
Feedback loops from farmers
Market Systems Development Model
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CUSTOMERS (POOR
FARMERS)
INPUTS AGRODEALER
Intervening in Market Systems
NGO
ICT / Finance
Buyer
DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
SUPPORT FIRMS BUYERS
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CUSTOMERS (POOR
FARMERS)
INPUTS AGRODEALER
NGO
ICT / Finance
Buyer
DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
SUPPORT FIRMS BUYERS
Feedback loops
Intervening in Market Systems