Farm Concern International
Francis W. Ligomeka is an experienced professional in market coordination and value chain analysis, currently serving as Markets and Digital Coordinator at Farm Concern International since February 2017, after previously holding the position of Market and Trade Officer. Responsibilities at Farm Concern International include monitoring and evaluation, market data analysis, market partnership development, eTrade, and demand creation. Prior experience includes roles as a Research Assistant at Blantyre Institute for Community Outreach and Impact-Child Aid in 2016. Francis W. Ligomeka holds a Bachelor of Social Science degree in Economics from the University of Malawi, Chancellor College, earned in 2015.
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Farm Concern International
Farm Concern International (FCI), is a highly specialized Africa-wide Agri-Market Development Agency and a leading strategic direct implementing partner in Africa with a focus on; profitable smallholder commercialization, aggregation,value chain analysis, market access, trade development and private sector alliances for sustainable rural economic growth. As a Hybrid Organization, FCI has a unique multi-dimensional institutional framework based on a blend of selected best practices from the private sector and screened best practices from development organizations; this mix forms the most fundamental architectural pillars of the FCI's hybrid identity. The Commercial Village Model; developed and upgraded by FCI over a period of 12 years, is an innovative smallholder commercialization business model for market access and villages end-link delivery partnership implementation approach inclusive of socioeconomic concept. The model has been experientially applied in 8 countries with 132 partners and currently being rolled out across Africa for scale-up in multiple regional agricultural development initiatives and impact investments. The model has generated statistical evidence on smallholder commercialization and market access as an emerging tested vehicle for enterprise profitability and stabilized incomes.