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Field handbook • Scientific and Technical Department 6. Should family units (individuals) or groups be supported to carry out IGA Group work can bring increased benefits by uniting capacities, abilities and labour of a greater number of individuals. Groups should be favored in cases where they are culturally accepted and traditionally used for the activities. However, the formation of new groups supposes a significant effort in terms of training and a greater time investment. It is more realistic to work with small groups between 10 to 20 members for group businesses, given that amongst other reasons, each member has to have an active role within the IGA, and large groups can have more difficulties in terms of internal operations. Some productive activities may need a certain scale of organisation to ensure a good economic output or profit, and this factor must also be taken into account. Cooperatives or associations can also be supported when experience and interest exists. This can be a way for the programme to have a long-term impact on a large number of beneficiaries. When it is not possible to work with groups, because of an existing tendency to work on an individual level, group work must not be forced. The monitoring and technical support needed for individual IGA will reduce the number of beneficiaries possible for the programme. 7. Is micro credit a useful tool for income generation Micro credit has created many expectations because it tries to correct an imperfection in the market that is the lack of financial services for the vulnerable population who are considered not bankable. The expectations created by micro finance are many. However, the existing experience to date refers to tools to be used for certain productive activities that have a short cycle of income generation. These systems do not favor the most vulnerable population, for whom savings may sometimes be more useful than credit. It is important to take into account that micro credit can be a means to improve the IGA of the vulnerable population, but it is not a goal in itself. Alone it cannot resolve the problems faced by the poor. 8. When should support for an income generation intervention finish It is impossible to establish a time limit after which to end the support offered by these types of programmes, but instead some parameters can be established that help to evaluate when the withdrawal may occur. Once the activities are reinitiated or implemented, there are clear indicators of sustainability and the required services such as access to financial capital, sales channels, etc, exist and are accessible, the initiatives can finish. INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES: A KEY CONCEPT IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SECURTIY 85
➔ 9. Is there a relationship between this type of programme and the other programmes developed by ACF <strong>Income</strong> generating programmes are closely related with the other food security programmes as well as with the other technical sectors of ACF. To respond to the needs of the population it may be necessary to coordinate different types of interventions. IGA can be used when phasing out food aid programmes or be linked to agricultural activities. At the same time, coordination with water and sanitation programmes can be done, supporting beneficiaries with IGA who can also help construct or rehabilitate the water and sanitation activities. Improvements in production and availability of food in quantity and quality can also strengthen health and nutrition programmes. As has been demonstrated, income-generating programmes, depending on the context, can be a positive alternative in order to improve the food security of the population. In addition, they can help to increase the impact and the sustainability of ACF’s strategy in the zone. 86 INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES: A KEY CONCEPT IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SECURTIY
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