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Partnerships

LEAD Foundation works as a local implementation partner, technical partner or market-systems facilitator.

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How LEAD can contribute

Three roles describe how LEAD can work with you.

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Local implementation partner

Delivering programmes with farming communities, producer groups and local enterprises.

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Technical partner

Bringing technical innovation across dairy, livestock and agriculture, with training and capacity building.

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Market-systems facilitator

Linking smallholders with processors, buyers, development partners and public institutions.

Who we work with

Conversations are open to partners across the sector.

Donors and development partners

Looking for capable local implementing partners.

Government departments and public institutions

Working on agriculture, livestock and rural development.

Agribusinesses, dairy processors and buyers

Private-sector value-chain actors seeking inclusive supply links.

NGOs, producer groups and community organizations

Including women and youth entrepreneurs.

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Getting started

What to include in your first message

A few details help us respond usefully.

Let’s build inclusive rural markets together.

We welcome conversations with development partners, government institutions, donors and responsible private-sector businesses seeking to strengthen agriculture and rural livelihoods.

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