Value Chains for Development

Public sector roles in agri-food chains : regulatory strategies and functions in food safety, corporate social responsibility and seed sector development

Joosten, Frank and Eaton, Derek | cop. 2006
  • Author(s): Joosten, Frank and Eaton, Derek
  • Publisher: Stichting DLO
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: economic policy, agribusiness, economic development, laws and regulations, food hygiene, social justice, seed industry
Economic strategies in terms of government intervention as regulator and participant in markets and value chains differ in scope and impact on economic development, poverty reduction, sustainability, and consumer protection.

Clients first! : a rapid market appraisal tool kit : theoretical background and experiences from various RMA events

Joss, Stefan and Schaltenbrand, Hans and Schmidt, Peter | [2002]
  • Author(s): Joss, Stefan and Schaltenbrand, Hans and Schmidt, Peter
  • Publisher: Helvetas
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural product marketing, commodity markets, supply and demand, measurement, guidelines
Describes the main characteristics of a basic market study as well as of Rapid Market Appraisal, a methodology to quickly measure the demand and opportunities for a particular product.

Development of national producer organizations and specialized business units in Mozambique : a study for The Royal Norwegian society for development to prepare a new phase of programme collaboration

Kaarhus, Randi and Woodhouse, Philip | 2012
  • Author(s): Kaarhus, Randi and Woodhouse, Philip
  • Publisher: Norwegian university of life sciences (UMB). Department of international environment and development studies (Noragric)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: farmers associations, market access, finance, africa
The report aims to provide a solid and realistic basis for decisions on the further development of national farmers organizations (cooperatives) and specialized input business units in Mozambique.

The global wood furniture value chain : what prospects for upgrading by developing countries : the case of South Africa

Kaplinsky, Raphael | 2003
  • Author(s): Kaplinsky, Raphael
  • Publisher: United nations industrial development organization (UNIDO)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: export development, furniture industry, globalization, trade policy, industrial development, south africa
What producers in developing countries need to do to upgrade their activities is examined, using the case of an initiative for upgrading of a wood furniture sector in South Africa.

Spreading the gains from globalisation : what can be learned from value chain analysis?

Kaplinsky, Raphael | 2000
  • Author(s): Kaplinsky, Raphael
  • Publisher: University of Sussex. Institute of development studies (IDS)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: globalization, manufacturing, international competition, industrial marketing
The theory and practice of value chain analysis is illustrated, using case studies from agricultural and industrial sectors. Practical ways of how value chain analysis can inform policy are outlined.
 

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