Photo: Dominik with his colleagues at ACSA (from left to right): Harriet Nakasi, Alex Mwiine, Diana Namakula, Dominik Gabel, Vicent Mutaawe, Florence Nassuuna
Supporting the partner and its member organisations on organic farming and business development. In particular: strengthening small-scale farmers capacities in agroecology, the development of business ideas and plans, and value chain development for organic commodities.
29 member organisations and their participants
Dominik Gabel has many years of experience working as an advisor and project manager in value-chain development in Africa and Asia. He has extensive experience in establishing inclusive business models for smallholder farmers, as well as building the capacity of all actors along the entire value chain. The sustainable transformation of agriculture and the promotion of organic farming are his key personal interests and goals.
This advisory deployment supports the Advocacy Coalition for Sustainable Agriculture (ACSA), Uganda’s umbrella network for sustainable agriculture, and its 29 member organisations. The assignment strengthens small-scale farmers’ capacities in agroecology and organic farming while helping member organisations translate these approaches into viable business models. It develops business ideas and practical plans, supports value chain development for organic commodities, and strengthens market-oriented skills so smallholder associations can commercialise organic products more effectively.Working with the ACSA team, the Advisor develops marketing strategies for organic products for the domestic market, trains farmers’ associations in marketing, and strengthens networking across member organisations and smallholder associations. The deployment promotes awareness of organic entrepreneurship and supports the identification and uptake of best practices for climate-resilient agriculture among members.The advisory strengthens advocacy by supporting policy papers and advice for national lobbying on sustainable agriculture, and it represents ACSA at selected international forums to strengthen learning, visibility and partnerships.
ACSA is a national network of Civil Society organisations (CSOs) which work with smallholder farmers and Promote Sustainable Agriculture, Agricultural market development, Environmental conservation, research and advocacy. This work is aimed at increasing farmer’s understanding of policy issues affecting small holder farmers in Uganda.
