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The inter-group resource book

Small farmer groups can increase their economies-of-scale and bargaining power by joining with other groups engaged in similar activities. These inter-group associations are important since they allow small farmers to acquire new skills in the management of larger organizations. They can also serve as useful development vehicles, not only helping farmers solve their own problems but making it easier for governments to assist them in their efforts.

This resource book shows how, using a participtory approach, inter-group associations can be established in rural areas. It is intended for use by group promoters, extension workers and other rural development staff to help existing groups set up and run such inter-group enterprises. The manual represents the third in a series of FAO manuals on small farmer group development. The formation of groups themselves is covered in The group promoter’s resource book, while development of group enterprises is described in The group enterprise resource book.

• Resource type Book
• Author Rouse, J.
• OrganisationFAO
• Year of Publication2001
• RegionGlobal
• LanguageEnglish
• Number of pages99 pp.
• Keywords Group Formation, Farm Management, Farm Accounting, Self-Regulation, Small Farmers, Small Farmer Groups, Funds