Free Access | 2024-04-12

The role of Public Private Producer Partnerships in fostering Agricultural value chains in Uganda: The case of Oil palm

Authors/Editors: Florence Nakazi ,  Francis Mwesigye (PhD) ,  Mildred Barungi (PhD)

Abstract:

Attempts have been made by government to boost vegetable oil production in Uganda. Notable among these is the Public, Private, and Producer Partnerships (PPPPs) in oil palm production. PPPPs have enhanced increased collaboration between stakeholders’ involved, improved access to finance, extension, pre-determined prices, and ready market for fresh fruit oil palm bunches. However, challenges such as limited access to land, weak linkages between private players and research and development, inadequate extension have emerged which could affect the effectiveness of the targeted oil palm programme. In order to ensure the sustainable manufacture of palm oil, there is need to identify land owners with large tracts of land that are willing to enter into partnerships with private players, strengthen research and development, and build capacity of extension workers within the mainstream extension service to ensure timely delivery of services.