The main aim of this report is to provide a wide overview on how different institutions support the establishment of farmer-based organizations. It introduces best practices in terms of cost-effectiveness, replicability, sustainability and the impact on local communities, women and youth. To this end, a desk study was carried out including on-line available databases of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation, including the partnership initiative on South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Agricultural Development and Enhanced Food Security (SSTC-ADFS), and other available data sources, such as interviews with relevant stakeholders and enhanced knowledge exchange.