Association Development

One of the major challenges of all groups is the association development component, which is key to forming a solid group and to ensure the self-sufficiency of projects. The association development component is very important, especially for the groups involved in income generating activities, because it incorporates training in key aspects of business management such as basic accounting, management, business planning, marketing and commerce. It also looks at social aspects such as strengthening and fortifying team work and enhancing negotiation and problem solving skills.

To address this issue, KMAD in partnership with ADECOR implemented a project in association development with the aim of strengthening, training and formalising procedures within the existing groups. This project ran in parallel with the goat breeding project.

KMAD recognises that the development of the above skill sets for groups is extremely challenging and requires further work and assistance.