Income-Generating Activities - Action Against Hunger

Field handbook • Scientific and Technical Department
Example 32: Systematization of a beekeeping experience in Nicaragua
In the department of Madriz a pilot beekeeping experience was carried out to diversify
the livelihood strategies of vulnerable families and improve their incomes.
The zone has natural conditions suited to the development of this activity. Once the
intervention was finished, the ACF team carried out a systematization of this component
because of its innovative character. The lessons learned, mentioned by the
team as well as by the participants in the experience, included the following:
1. A substantial change in the families’ perception of the activity took place
caused partly by the increase in incomes.
2. Technical training and accompaniment were adequate, even though it was
felt that the implementation period was short (two years) and that support
was still necessary.
3. It was considered necessary to reinforce certain aspects, especially those related
to sales and technical support.
Currently a programme with these aims is now being carried out in the same region.
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