Women’s Agribusiness & Leadership Network
Strategic Objective
The main objective of the network is the economic, social, and professional empowerment of rural women. It ensures their sustainable involvement in agricultural production, processing, and marketing activities.
The long-term vision of the network goes beyond training activities. It focuses on building new cooperation links and strengthening facilitation at the community level, as well as the development of new and value-added agricultural value chains.
Membership in the Baleni ACF women’s network creates multiple opportunities for rural women. These include continuous training, professional consultancy, and improved access to markets. This approach supports the creation of a stable and resilient economic environment at the community level.
Key Interventions
Knowledge and Capacity
- Continuous training in agriculture and business skills
- Provision of free advisory services on farming
- Development of digital and market literacy
Promotion of Cooperation
- Formation of informal women’s groups in communities
- Platforms for experience sharing and joint learning
- Local and regional cooperation networks
Value Chain Development
- Joint production and marketing models
- Promotion of high-value agricultural production
- Improved access to new markets and sales channels
This model is aligned with international best practices, particularly FAO (Women Farmer Field Schools) and IFAD (Rural Women Producer Groups) approaches, which have proven effective in promoting women’s economic empowerment and community development.