phil christensen presentaion
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FVRBuilding a radio-based,
impact-driven small farmer support system
Ten-Year FVR VisionAn enhanced, radio-based extension
system:
• Reaching 80% of smallholder farmers in SSA
• Incorporating sustainable, impact-driven programming
• Demonstrating measurable improvements to farmer productivity, livelihoods & wellbeing
• Coupled with supplementary technologies and methods
• Adapted and implemented in most African countries
The two-way farmer’s voice
Production teams
Feedback
Radio Extensio
n
NRAAC &
NARA
Policy makers
LRAAC &
LARA
Local voices
FVR Impact Programming
13-week programming
schedule, mapped to NARA and
LARA
FVR Radio Stations
Electronic feedback
Systematic contentProgram production
What is impact programming?
•Systematic broadcasting•Focused information•Multiple repetitions•Near-real-time feedback
Phase one progress• Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation funding to 7/12
• Broadcasting since 4/10• Robust, sustainable
alliances established Kenya & Malawi
• Initial expansion Tanzania & Uganda
• Breakthrough innovations• Encouraging preliminary
results
Now we are putting together Phase 2
FVRBuilding a radio-based,
impact-driven small farmer support system