ICRISAT Archival Report 2006 - The seedlings of success in the ...

contributed to enhanced communication and partnerships with the private sector in Kenya for the development
of the legumes sub-sector.
Similar to the chickpea study in Ethiopia, this study involved extensive consultations and interactions with a
range of stakeholders including farmers, farmer organizations, private sector, extension departments, NGOs,
researchers and government officials. The study used a sub-sector approach to identify constraints and
opportunities at different points in the pigeonpea production, processing, marketing and consumption chain. It
reviewed the existing literature and brought together a set of recommendations for harnessing the opportunities
that lie in the pigeonpea sub-sector. A value chain analyses approach was used to assess the structure and
functioning of pigeonpea markets. Availability of such information has facilitated the interactions with the
private sector and is becoming useful in linking smallholder producers with wholesalers, processors and
exporters. Development partners (e.g. TechnoServe and Catholic Relief Services and donors (e.g. USAID and
IFAD) have also benefiting from the findings.
Chickpea sub-sector study for Ethiopia
This study is expected to lay the foundation for better understanding of the constraints and opportunities facing
the chickpea sub-sector in ESA region. It was undertaken based on the request of the Ethiopian Farmers Project
(IPMS) jointly undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research and ILRI.
The study is expected to influence future priorities and strategies of Farmer Organizations and pulse traders,
processors and exporters in Ethiopia. The methodology and the approach used are very useful to researchers and
policy analysts.
This study has informed policy decisions on strategies for enhancing competitiveness of chickpea production in
Ethiopia and helped the IPMS project and the Ministry of Agriculture define new approaches for promoting
high value chickpea varieties. It has also informed the Farmers’ Union on how best to organize its chickpea
production and marketing options and highlighted the challenges faced by Ethiopian pulse exporters.
The study involved extensive consultations and interactions with a range of stakeholders including farmers,
farmer organizations, private sector, extension departments, NGOs, researchers and government officials. The
methods involved literature reviews and data collection using formal and informal approaches. A value chain
analyses approach was used to assess the structure and functioning of chickpea markets. Some of the results
have already been presented at the IPMS workshop on agri-business development and contributed to the
inclusion of chickpeas by the Ministry of Agriculture and EIAR under the priority commodities identified for
technology scaling up in the country. Availability information has also started to attract funding and other
partners (e.g. Catholic Relief Services and the Ethiopian Seed Enterprise) to improve productivity and market
access for chickpeas.
Output 1D. Forecasting models, market linkage models and analytical tools developed and promulgated
in collaboration with other CG centers and partners for situational analysis and outlook in commodities
& livestock including phyto-sanitary standards (SPS) and technical specifications for international trade
by 2009 and new knowledge shared annually with partners
MTP Output Target 2006: Appropriate innovative integration/market linkage models identified in at least two
SAT countries
1D.1. Market linkage studies and capacity building measures for institutional innovation and strengthening
of public-private sector linkages undertaken.
Institutional innovation and strengthening of public-private sector linkages: Coalition approach for
effective market linkages (Linked with GT-CI)
The objectives of this study are a) to conduct an evaluation of the emerging patterns of institutional partnerships
for effective market linkages and b) to provide policy and programme guidance on the optimal arrangements
involving public and private partnerships. A unique feature of this study is the coalition approach, i.e., the
process in which distinct or independent entities/institutions work together as a single unit while keeping their
identity, for the common goal with synergistic effect. The coalition approach helped to present the right kind of
incentives to benefit the poor sorghum farmers, feed manufacturers, poultry producers, and the scientists. The
following are the key issues based on the study
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