China - Agricultural Technology Transfer Project : environmental assessment (Vol. 6 of 6) : Proposal on the promotion of professional cooperative associations of farmers

Page 1 1 World Bank Financed China Agro-tech Demonstration & Popularization Project Proposal on the Promotion of Professional Cooperative Associations of Farmers CCCC, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University Oct 15, 2003 E1010 v.6 Page 2 2 Contents I. Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 3 II. Brief Retrospect of Evolution of Farmer Association ...................................................... 4 III. Name and Nature of Farmer Association ......................................................................... 4 IV. Types, Problems and Development Trend of PCAF......................................................... 5 4.1 Types of PCAF......................................................................................................... 5 4.2 Problems in Operation of Existing PCAFs............................................................... 8 4.3 Development Trend of PCAFs................................................................................................. 9 V. Suggestions for Development of PCAFs...................................................................................10 5.1 Expectations for PCAFs.........................................................................................................10 5.2 Suggestions for Development of PCAFs.................................................................................11 5.3 Schedule of PCAF Development Stages................................................................................14 Appendix 2. Guide to Foundation of PCAF...................................................................................14 Appendix 1. Sample Memorandum of Understanding...................................................................15 Appendix 2. PCAF Guide ..............................................................................................................17 I. Summary ................................................................................................................17 II. Guide to Foundation of PCAF................................................................................18 III. Guide to Local Government