Village Market Network Checklist

Community Assessment and Planning

Identify the needs and demands of the local community and potential market opportunities.

Conduct surveys focus groups and market research.

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Needs Identification Varies

Engage key stakeholders including local farmers producers artisans community leaders and consumers.

Build partnerships and foster collaboration.

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Stakeholder Engagement Varies

Define clear objectives for the village market network such as increasing local food access supporting local businesses or promoting community development.

Establish measurable goals and targets.

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Market Objectives Varies

Market Structure and Organization

Secure a suitable market location with adequate space infrastructure and amenities such as stalls parking and restrooms.

Consider accessibility and transportation options.

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Market Location and Infrastructure Varies

Establish clear market rules and regulations for vendors and attendees including operating hours product standards and safety guidelines.

Ensure fairness and transparency.

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Market Rules and Regulations Varies

Develop a market management structure with defined roles and responsibilities for overseeing market operations and administration.

Establish a market committee or appoint a market manager.

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Market Management Structure Varies

Vendor Recruitment and Support

Recruit local farmers producers artisans and other vendors to participate in the market network.

Promote the market and provide vendor information.

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Vendor Recruitment Varies

Provide support and training to vendors on topics such as marketing pricing product display and food safety.

Offer workshops and resources.

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Vendor Support and Training Varies

Maintain regular communication with vendors and address their questions and concerns.

Establish a communication channel such as email or a vendor newsletter.

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Vendor Communication Varies

Promotion and Sustainability

Promote the village market network to local residents and visitors through various marketing channels such as social media local media and community events.

Create promotional materials and signage.

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Market Promotion Varies

Engage the local community in market activities and events to build community ownership and support.

Organize special events and demonstrations.

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Community Engagement Varies

Evaluate the success and sustainability of the village market network based on defined objectives vendor performance and community impact.

Collect data and gather feedback to inform future improvements.

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Market Evaluation and Sustainability Varies