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Relaunch of Formagri and its Farmers’ University
Formagri – Training Farmer Leaders
Committed Leaders, better represented farmers
ANNUAL BUDGET:
42,000 €
Context
To strengthen the capacity of farmer leaders to defend the interests of their peers, Fifata asked Fert to revitalize Formagri, which had ceased its activities in 2008.
Since 2020, Formagri has offered a renewed “Farmers’ University” programme as a training tool for elected representatives and managers of regional and national FOs.
Objectifs du partenariat
- Roll out the Farmers’ University with training pathways adapted to the needs of elected representatives
- Contribute to strengthening the advocacy work of umbrella and regional FOs
Key moments
Our Impact
309
trainees trained (35% women,
67% young people) from all Malagasy national FOs since 2020
Improved civic knowledge among elected representatives and FO managers, and better understanding of agricultural policy issues
Improved capacity of leaders to defend causes in the areas of land tenure, agricultural financing, agricultural training …
Key Results in 2025
✦ Continued training of 5 cohorts, including one made up of young people and women leaders
✦ 127 people trained: 99 elected representatives, 28 technicians
✦ Creation of a library of training modules
✦ Documentation of the trainees’ “campaigns” (https://www.fert.fr/universite-paysanne-les-combats-des-stagiaires/)
“Formagri has positively changed my behaviour. It has enriched my knowledge, strengthened my maturity and improved my ability to argue my case and defend my ideas.”
