The Rwenzori Agroecology Actors Platformed was launched on the second day of the Indigenous Seed and Food Fair. Envisioned to support the Rwenzori region communities to achieve steady socio-economic development premised on sustainable utilization of natural resources, the RAAP aims to transform agricultural practices and policies based on principles of equity, justice, and ecological sustainability for the well-being of present and future generations.
The RAAP’s strategic actions include: Capacity building of farmers; Networking and collaboration among diverse actors; Knowledge generation and dissemination of practical experiences and best practices; Demonstration and Evidence-based documentation; Promotion of Agroecological Markets and Advocacy and Policy Engagement.
During the launch, representations included; JESE, PELUM, KRC, Mountains of the Moon University (MMU), TOPA, Natural Resources Defense Initiatives (NRDI), Bunyangabu Beekeepers Cooperative Society Limited, The Association of Rwenzori Community, Rugarama United Youth Beekeepers Association, Kyenjojo District Coffee and Vanilla Farmers Cooperative Society Limited, Iles De Paix (IDP), Broederlijk Delen (BD), Albertine Interventions for Development (AID), Community Sustainable Initiative Link, Kiima Foods, Care, NARO_Rwebitaba ZARDI, Kabambiro Farmers Marketing Association, Uganda Martyrs University, ISSD, IFDC International, Kabarole Beekeepers Cooperative, Bwamba Cooperative Union among others.
Present were also representatives of the different local governments in the region including Kabarole, Ntoroko Kyenjojo, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa, Bunyangabu Districts, and Fort Portal Toursim City.