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AFP builds joint Southern and Northern networks for effective development projects. For PTC+ this provides easy access to all actors, and helps us to integrate our development and market-driven projects in a specific country’s environment.
2. Please give an example of a joint action, in which the APF network played a visible role.
APF is providing a framework in which we can easily access sources of information and potential project partners, both regionally and in the Netherlands. As PTC+ is a service provider and not a development aid co-financed organisation we rely on projects designed by others. APF can provide an excellent basis for well-integrated and sustainable projects. In the Netherlands, PTC+ has hosted APF expert meetings.
3. If you were in charge, what should the APF network look like in 5 years’ time?
The present strategy and structure of AFP with our regional networks has been operating for just two years. It could be more effective in generating new projects, and getting inputs from other donor funds than just Dutch development aid as donor coordination is gaining more and more importance. However the basics of the APF approach need no change. We can further build on earlier efforts as a network and expand our joint activities.
4. How will your organisation contribute to the APF network in the next 2 years?
PTC+ is a natural complement fitting in most projects to transfers know-how for practical skills in agriculture. By activating our existing Southern training centre partners PTC+ can provide more tailor-made, effective and competitive forms of capacity building services in training and extension, as well as actual courses for emerging entrepreneurs.
PTC+ will work on sustainable, market-oriented projects by optimising benefits in the value chain from a farmer’s perspective.
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The second Participants’ Council of 2011, which is the gathering of all Dutch institutional members of Agri-ProFocus, took place on 13 October in Utrecht. We are looking back on a positive meeting that leaves us with a lot to think about. Here, you will find a short impression of the key elements of the meeting.