Guidance
Partnering with agri-SMEs for development impact: lessons from CASA
- Published by
- FCDO
This paper shares key lessons from the FCDO-funded CASA Programme, which partnered with 101 agri-SMEs across Africa and Asia to boost smallholder farmer incomes and climate resilience.
It outlines best practices for selecting and working with agri-SMEs through all stages - from value chain selection to partnership exit.
The guide is useful for development implementers and donors designing market systems or agribusiness support programmes.
It emphasises co-productive approaches, tailored technical assistance, adaptive management, and ensuring sustainability and scalability of interventions.