How can we implement AgriParks in South Africa?

Success = Communities + Farmers + Innovation + Support

1. This is what a successful Agricultural Centre of Excellence might look like: See more...
2. Meet the man, Mr Martin Burt...
3. See an Agricultural Centre of Excellence  that AFSD has implemented, "Jobs in a Box". See more...
4. See a study conducted for the provincial co-operative strategy. Read more...
5. Conduct a Community Needs Analysis that takes cognisance of what the community "wants" and refine this to what the community "needs". Respect the community structures that are in place, even if you do not agree with the leadership. Dispense with the "divide and rule" approach,it only succeeds to increase the complexity of dispute resolution. Bring the communities along, it is their project. Contact AFSD is you'd like more information regarding community needs analysis frameworks.
6. AFSD believes that the greatest catalyst to the sustainable socio-economic upliftment of communities is energy, and in particular, biogas. Read more...
7. Ensure that we mainstream gender, women are the greatest asset.

In order to develop the teachers, artisans, doctors, lawyers, engineers – we have to change the paradigm at the stage of early childhood development

Infrastructure Africa, Sandton Convention Centre, 09-10 June 2016

Our MD, Harvey Keown, was invited to be a panelist at the above event. See the programme and his presentation...

Rural Development Summit at the Cape Town Convention Centre, 25-26 May 2016

Our MD, Harvey Keown, was invited to be a panelist at the above event. See more...

See the programme and his presentation...

MWVS Community Development Program. Project Management Course

We would like to take this opportunity to share with you the amazing achievements that have been made possible by the MWVS Community Development Programme

Under the stewardship of George Meko, Edmon Buni, David Bili and Secret Buya the community leaders and their project teams concluded their project coordination training on the 29th March 2016, received their framed certificates, followed by some light snacks and drinks and parted around 11pm.

 

Having walked the journey with all parties concerned, we have to commend the community leaders and their project teams for demonstrating tenacity, patience and courage to attend these weekly classes – those of you that live in PE are aware of the very unforgiving weather conditions, especially in winter. It is now incumbent on all parties to assist the community leaders and their project teams secure bite-sized projects that they can start implementing. The intention has always been that AfriCoast with its extensive network would be able to provide these opportunities and assist their communities develop their skills and gain the project experience.

The next phase was intended to take the current incumbents to the next level of project implementation and recruit a new cohort of project teams. In this manner creating real skills that the communities can use to deliver their own outcomes.

To conclude, we’d like to acknowledge Mr. George Meko for his commitment to seeing the program to its conclusion.

To Messrs Buni, Bili and Buya – the journey has only just begun!

Visit to Piggery & Biogas Plant in Cuba

During my visit to the rural areas of Cuba we visited a piggery/biogas operation that was completely odorless. See more...

We are planning to replicate this project at the AFSD retreat/Social Hub in Magaliesburg. Read more about our ambitious plans...

European Commission: Executive Agency for SMMEs - AFSD appointed as Expert Evaluator

Exciting start of the day as we begin the SMME evaluation process. 

Thabiso is waiting to receive you!

Does the thought of food insecurity scare you? Does the impact of climate change keep you awake at night? Are you thinking about the future of your children, grand children and how well prepared they will be to survive the future challenges? See more...

AFSD has a bold plan to to address these issues and have fun at the same time! 

Give Thabiso a call to find out more.

• Relax
• Unwind
• Reflect
• Do!

You are welcome - Thabiso's waiting

Thabiso Masigo

t.masigo@af-sd.com

+27 73 534 4879

+27 81 395 3587