Market Systems
Strengthening inclusive agricultural market systems.
CNFA integrates a market systems development approach across its programming by implementing inclusive and sustainable interventions that address systemic gaps in markets. Agricultural market systems include not just buyers and sellers, but also supporting functions such as infrastructure, information, laws, and regulations. We design local system-based interventions to address the root causes of market failures.
We also facilitate the participation of local and international actors in developing agricultural markets, and by demonstrating the case for inclusivity, we incentivize businesses to create jobs that support everyone. By partnering with public and private sector partners, we address challenges such as lack of access to climate-resilient agricultural inputs, finance, information, or safe, nutritious foods. We also facilitate the development of sustainable and inclusive growth by aligning the interests of businesses and communities committed to environmental and economic sustainability. To ensure our approaches are successful, we apply rigorous monitoring and adaptive management to assess systems, course correct when needed, and quickly adapt to changing circumstances.
