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Andersson et al. 2016; Fünfgeld 2015; UNEP 2015; Forsyth 2010). The objective of
this chapter is therefore to describe the processes and experiences of forming country project teams, partnership models and approaches to reach farmers in Zimbabwe,
Zambia and Malawi. This will improve understanding of methods of setting up sustainable partnerships that exist beyond donor-funded projects.
25.2 Solutions for Scaling CSA
The specific climate-smart solutions for scaling up were selected over multiple
phases, in consultation with farmers and a range of stakeholders including development workers and researchers. The process began with a call for proposals for
climate- smart solutions, followed by an evaluation process that involved many
experts from Europe, African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries (CTA 2015).
The experts were six individuals from Europe, Africa and the Caribbean; an agroecologist, a climate change scientist, an international agricultural development specialist, and representatives from the farmers’ organisation and the Forum for
Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA). The top 15 solutions were documented
and published to assess their respective development, adoption, impact and potential for being scaled up in other regions, after which four climate-smart solutions
were selected (CTA 2015). The project adopts a “bundled solution” approach rather
than a single technology. The four climate-smart solutions being scaled up are:
(i) Drought tolerant maize seeds
(ii) Information and communication technology (ICT) enabled weather information services for smallholder farmers
(iii) Weather based index insurance for smallholder farmers
(iv) Diversified options for livestock farmers
25.3 Partnerships for Scaling Up Climate Resilient
Solutions: Country Case Studies
The scaling up project is currently implemented in three countries: Zimbabwe, Zambia
and Malawi (Table 25.1).
25.3.1 Bilateral Partnership Model: Zimbabwe
The partnership in Zimbabwe is bilateral, with the two implementing partners, the
Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) and Econet Wireless, sharing common economic
interests and equal responsibility. Whilst ZFU acts as the aggregator to reach
M. A. T. J. Kadzamira and O. C. Ajayi
Andersson et al. 2016; Fünfgeld 2015; UNEP 2015; Forsyth 2010). The objective of
this chapter is therefore to describe the processes and experiences of forming country project teams, partnership models and approaches to reach farmers in Zimbabwe,
Zambia and Malawi. This will improve understanding of methods of setting up sustainable partnerships that exist beyond donor-funded projects.
25.2 Solutions for Scaling CSA
The specific climate-smart solutions for scaling up were selected over multiple
phases, in consultation with farmers and a range of stakeholders including development workers and researchers. The process began with a call for proposals for
climate- smart solutions, followed by an evaluation process that involved many
experts from Europe, African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries (CTA 2015).
The experts were six individuals from Europe, Africa and the Caribbean; an agroecologist, a climate change scientist, an international agricultural development specialist, and representatives from the farmers’ organisation and the Forum for
Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA). The top 15 solutions were documented
and published to assess their respective development, adoption, impact and potential for being scaled up in other regions, after which four climate-smart solutions
were selected (CTA 2015). The project adopts a “bundled solution” approach rather
than a single technology. The four climate-smart solutions being scaled up are:
(i) Drought tolerant maize seeds
(ii) Information and communication technology (ICT) enabled weather information services for smallholder farmers
(iii) Weather based index insurance for smallholder farmers
(iv) Diversified options for livestock farmers
25.3 Partnerships for Scaling Up Climate Resilient
Solutions: Country Case Studies
The scaling up project is currently implemented in three countries: Zimbabwe, Zambia
and Malawi (Table 25.1).
25.3.1 Bilateral Partnership Model: Zimbabwe
The partnership in Zimbabwe is bilateral, with the two implementing partners, the
Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) and Econet Wireless, sharing common economic
interests and equal responsibility. Whilst ZFU acts as the aggregator to reach
M. A. T. J. Kadzamira and O. C. Ajayi