tel: : Implementing the PRSP in Agriculture: The FSP and Poverty Reduction in Kaoma District By Imboela L Bruce University of Zambia

University of Zambia / University of Duisburg OBJECTIVES OF THE FSP 1.To increase private sector participation in the supply of inputs 2.To ensure timely, effective and adequate supply of inputs 3.To improve access of smallholder farmers to inputs 4.To ensure competitiveness and transparency in distribution of inputs

University of Zambia / University of Duisburg RESEARCH QUESTIONS & METHODOLOGY 1.Is the FSP participatory? 2.Are the FSP guidelines followed in practice? 3.Has the FSP reduced poverty in Kaoma? Methodology included:  FGDs, Interviews, literature review

University of Zambia / University of Duisburg RESEARCH FINDINGS The FSP is not participatory because of: 1)Formulaic conception of participation 2)Inequitable access to information 3)Farmers do not trust agric. officers 4)Weak local political structures

University of Zambia / University of Duisburg ARE GUIDELINES FOLLOWED? ARE GUIDELINES FOLLOWED? Guidelines are not followed because of: 1.Farmers are not aware of FSP guidelines 2.Agric. officers lack capacity (logistical and financial) to monitor the FSP HAS THE FSP REDUCED POVERTY? 1.No improvement in livelihoods 2.Erosion of livelihoods assets 3.Worsening rural social inequality

University of Zambia / University of Duisburg CONSTRAINTS TO POVERTY REDUCTION 1.High cost of inputs 2.Late delivery of inputs 3.To many seed maize varieties 4.Lack of fair maize market RECOMMENDATIONS 1.Broaden institutions of participation 2.Build capacity of cooperatives