

What is the problem ? In poor counties farmers are producing too little food. Productivity levels are very low.
What is the solution ? Help companies sell inputs to farmers, help farmers sell and save money
What is the evidence? In Mozambique the seed market has expanded by 6 times and now there are local entrepreneurs working with small holder farmers.
11th May 2025
What is the caveat? It takes time. Public sector, NGOs and donors may disrupt the market.
What should organisations do ? Provide information bring buyers and sellers together.
Sections
Section 1: First 15 minutes : Getting to know William and the concept of market systems development.
Section 2: Next 25 minutes: about the experience in Mozambique.
Section 3: Last 20 minutes about how the approach can be replicated in an age of funding reduction.
Host: Sanjoy Sanyal
Founder Regain Paradise
Guest : William Grant
Market Systems Development