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The solution provided by 4S@scale lies in a coherent package of interventions that tackle each of the
above problems individually, in such a way that every part of the solution reinforces at least one of the
others.
This integrated solutions approachwill increase the overall viability of coffee farming systems of 90.000
smallholders by:
· improving net revenue from coffee production,
· reducemajor recurrent household’s costs and
· diversify income streams, thereby contributing to improved livelihoods and self-reliance.
In addition, large-scale application will permit a viable private sector-led farmer support system built on
marketing serviceswith embedded farmer support services, whichwill directly contribute to sustainable
economic growth.
Henry Ngabirano Managing Director Uganda Coffee Development Authority addressing
participantsat theLaunchof4S@Scaleon28thNovember2014atSilverSpringshotelBugolobi.
In picture is Jorn Leeksma First Secretary Economic Cooperation Netherlands Embassy, Hon. Tress
Bucanayandi Minister of Agriculture Animal Industries and Fisheries, Justin Archer ECOM East Africa
Regional Director, Caroline Gribnau Head Sustainable Economic Development Bureau, Hivos Head
Office-Hague
