Value Chains for Development

Standard bearers : horticultural exports and private standards in Africa

Borot de Battisti, Adeline and MacGregor, James and Graffham, Andrew | 2009
  • Author(s): Borot de Battisti, Adeline and MacGregor, James and Graffham, Andrew
  • Publisher: International institute for environment and development (IIED)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural product marketing, horticulture, vegetables, standards, purchasing, private sector, international trade, africa
This report examines evidence of smallholder exclusion as a result of private standard setting. It also looks at the costs and benefits of inclusion in demanding export markets.

Challenging preconceptions about trade in sustainable products : towards win-win-win for developing countries

Borregaard, Nicola and Dufey, Annie | 2005
  • Author(s): Borregaard, Nicola and Dufey, Annie
  • Publisher: International institute for environment and development (IIED)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: international trade, sustainable development, social justice, environmental protection, export policy, developing countries
International trade, sustainable products, eco-labelling and production and process methods are discussed, with a view for developing country governments to draw up suitable policies to support sustainable products.

\"Proof\" vs \"improve\" : enhancing learning within certification schemes

Boselie, Dave and Hiller, Sabine and Onduru, Davies | 2010
  • Author(s): Boselie, Dave and Hiller, Sabine and Onduru, Davies
  • Publisher:
  • Pages: 30--32
  • Keywords: sustainable agriculture, agricultural product marketing, technology transfer, certificates of origin, standards
Certification can yield positive results; it is not a \"silver bullet\" that guarantees sustainability. The benefits can be multiplied by paying attention to the development of skills and knowledge, and the learning processes in which farmers, extension agents and company representatives are involved.

Knowledge management in value chains

Braun, Mathias and Wetzer, Andrea and Bosotti, Lucie | 2004
  • Author(s): Braun, Mathias and Wetzer, Andrea and Bosotti, Lucie
  • Publisher: GTZ
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agribusiness, information management, capacity building, agricultural development, agricultural product marketing, africa, latin america
The concept of knowledge management in value chains is discussed, using case studies from Ghana, Bolivia, Morocco, and Central America, supplemented with accounts of recent developments in the industry.

Think big, go small : adapting business models to incorporate smallholders into supply chains

Bright, David and Seville, Don and Borkenhagen, Lea | cop. 2010
  • Author(s): Bright, David and Seville, Don and Borkenhagen, Lea
  • Publisher: Oxfam international
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: small farms, private enterprises, agricultural product marketing, retail trade
Consumers are holding food and drink companies to account for their purchasing and sourcing decisions. Sourcing from smallholders can help companies to reach and retain more consumers, generating positive brand or corporate value, and achieving greater corporate sustainability.
 

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The Value Chains for Development portal provides access to selected free, full-text electronic documents on pro-poor value chains.