Analysis of Samtskhe-Javakheti Milk Collection Center Market
“This research project was conducted as part of the development and analysis of the Mercy Corps Alliances’ work with Market Trade and Terms of Access, in this case Milk Collection Centers. Mercy Corps contracted GeoWel Research to investigate the operation of milk collection centers (MCCs) and cheese producers in the region. This research included analysis of national statistics, expert interviews, field interviews in Samtskhe-Javakheti and two closed-questionnaire surveys"
Gender Mainstreaming in the
Alliances Program
roles of women & men, productive roles of women & men, decision making at household, community and local government levels; in addition, the survey revealed access to and control over resources, income rates and expenses in addition to drafting according recommendations for further action. The survey findings are constantly utilized to inform program decisions.
Alliances-SJ Mini Case Sudy
Strengthening provision of hay-making services
Machinery service providers exist in most reasonably sized villages and own one or two old tractors and some machinery, usually for cultivation such as ploughs and tine cultivators but also some old balers in various states of repair. The replacement cost of machinery is high and in most case prohibitive. The cost of credit through formal banks is also high (16-25%), and most lenders see lending to agribusinesses as too risky and require property in the regional capital as collateral.This case study presents two phases of intervention in strengthening machinery service provision between 2009 and 2011 primarily by addressing the high cost of capital for machinery investment by small service providers.
Dear All,
Alliances program wishes Merry Christmas and  Happy New 2012 Year.
May Christmas and New Year Brings you love, lots of surprise,
gifts and bundles of joy and fun!
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