M4C (Making Market Works for Chars) Project :

Duration: 01.10.2012 to 30.09.2019

Objective: To create employment opportunities and increase income for the char peoples thus reduce vulnerability through participatory market system development (PMSD) approach.

Major activities: Formation of producer groups; farmers’ capacity development training, organize workshops and seminars; establishment of sales and service centers and collection points; market analysis, value chain and develop linkage between char producers and market actors.

Implementation process: Ensures char farmers, market actors, service providers and other private and public stakeholders to jointly analyze market system, design and implement activities as necessary for production enhancement through fee-based technical supports and cooperative marketing system.

Matching of SDG :  SDG-1 : End poverty in all its forms everywhere and SDG-2 : End hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

Source of fund: M4C-Swisscontact.