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Gender Policy and Strategy: Gender Action Plan and Mainstreaming Gender Procedures Under Root and Tuber Improvement and Marketing Programme (RTIMP)
The Root and Tuber Improvement and Marketing Programme (RTIMP) is in its seventh year of 1.implementation (Programme duration is 8 years from 2007 to 2014). The Programme objective is that livelihoods are enhanced for the rural poor who rely on roots and tubers for their income and food security. The Programme promotes the development of competitive, market-based and inclusive R&T commodity chains by providing relevant, effective and sustainable services, accessible by the rural poor.
Specifically, RTIMP develops linkages within the commodity chain for roots and tubers; 2.enhances the production of roots and tubers through improved technologies; and develops the processing and marketing infrastructure for roots and tubers. The Programme connects farmers with processors, markets and relevant, effective and sustainable services to increase agricultural productivity and profitability. Additionally, it empowers farmers by developing capacity within farmer-based and other trade organisations.
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