AGRIBUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
Works in close coordination with the
of the
at FAO Headquarters.
In support of European development, the Agribusiness and Enterprise Development Officer:
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develops and introduces farming systems methods for assessing farmers’
needs, priorities, opportunities and constraints,
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promotes use of the farming systems approach in policy formulation;
research, extension and education; and development, execution and
monitoring of farm support programmes,
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assesses farm resource use and productivity, economic feasibility of technology
adoption, enterprise selection in relation to marketing opportunities, and
adjustments in farm size and organization,
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develops data banks and information systems on farm enterprises, resource
use and productivity,
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organizes workshops, meetings, working groups and training sessions,
provides technical backstopping for field projects in the subregion, with
the objective to contribute to increased agricultural output, farm income
and productivity, food security, and employment opportunities.
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