Aplicación del índice de capacidad organizacional en la Asociación de productores agroindustriales del piedemonte llanero Villavicencio - ASPRA con enfoque de asociatividad.

Abstract

Producer associations in the agricultural sector are one of the main means to strengthen the involvement of agro-industrial producers in agricultural and agri-food production chains, since they manage to generate a differential value in their production and allow a fairer redistribution of the wealth generated. Collective action allows access to production factors, reduces risks, and shortens distribution channels; allows direct contact with consumers by reducing the action of intermediaries, allows producers to carry out a series of actions such as improving processes, learning new techniques, accessing credit promotion and strengthening through institutions. The organization is a means to insert itself in a favorable and fairer way in the market, identifying its competitive potential.

Associations are fundamental actors for the development of the region and country, because they contribute to the generation of family income, rural jobs and sustainable management of natural resources. It is relevant not only that these initiatives be managed, but that they must be strengthened in associative and business schemes. What elements must be strengthened to be an organized association that can be sustained over time?