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The overall objective of this intervention is “Organic small-scale farmers livelihood opportunities enhanced through improved organization, agricultural market share and advocacy capacity”. The small-scale organic farmers in this intervention are present in different local settings throughout Vietnam but the common denominator for all the farmers is that they are organized in groups and work through local Participatory Guarantee Systems. "Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) are locally focused quality assurance systems. They certify producers based on active participation of stakeholders and are built on a foundation of trust, social networks and knowledge exchange". Strengthening a network among local PGSs into a formalized National Organic PGS network will enhance the voice and power of organic small-scale farmers to advocate better for policy frameworks which favor their livelihood activities.