Reverse Linkage

86 REVERSE LINKAGE How to conduct mapping of resource centres The methodology used to conduct the mapping exercise may depend on the focus area and the purpose of the exercise. In the context of SSC, the process always ensures a consist- ent and structured framework to assess the capacities of the centres and identify those that qualify to collaborate in providing innovative interventions to meet the capacity development demands of partner countries. The common key steps involve: • Identifying the themes to be mapped • Defining the goals of the mapping • Selecting the data to be collected based on the parameters defined in the goals • Developing tools to collect data • Collecting data with support from all stakeholders • Synthesizing, analysing and interpreting the data • Communicating and validating the findings • Setting the priorities and action plan. Since 2009, the ITA has been implementing a project to train women farmers in the north of Senegal to produce new varieties of sweet potato A report, launched by KIPPRA based on a study supported by ACBF, recommends that the Kenyan government should quickly adopt two national policies – one for agriculture as a whole and another for the tea sub-sector – if the country is to optimise its earnings by overcoming the bottlenecks that have dogged the tea industry for decades Image: ACBF Image: ACBF