Kaplinsky, Raphael and Morris, Mike | [2001]
- Author(s): Kaplinsky, Raphael and Morris, Mike
- Publisher: IDRC
- Pages: --
- Keywords: economic research, purchasing, reference materials, enterprise development, small enterprises, globalization, information management, social justice
This handbook on researching value chains (VCs) deals with subjects such as globalization, VC analysis, income distribution, VC mapping, market access, production efficiency, upgrading, learning, small enterprises, and policy implications.
Kaplinsky, Raphael and Morris, Mike | 2007
- Author(s): Kaplinsky, Raphael and Morris, Mike
- Publisher: The Open university [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: economic growth, export promotion, international trade, trade liberalization, structural adjustment, trade restrictions, market disruption, globalization
Addresses the question why SSA economies have performed relatively poorly in terms of global export performance despite structural changes that made it more export-oriented?
Kaplinsky, Raphael and Morris, Michael | 2003
- Author(s): Kaplinsky, Raphael and Morris, Michael
- Publisher: Development alternatives (DAI)
- Pages: 11--18
- Keywords: industrial procurement, governance, decision-making, competition, small enterprises, strategy
Analysis of the importance of the structure and functioning of value chain governance for articulating strategies options for building competitive advantage. A crucial aspect is protection against rent erosion.
Kariuki, Leonard Nduati | cop. 2006
- Author(s): Kariuki, Leonard Nduati
- Publisher: Springer
- Pages: 41--48
- Keywords: international trade, small farms, institution building, self-help, partnership, kenya
According to KENFAP (Kenya National Federation of Agricultural Producers) the participation of smallholders in international trade can be enhanced by institution building, self-organization, partnerships, and enabling policies and regulations.
Kasente, Deborah | 2012
- Author(s): Kasente, Deborah
- Publisher: Routledge
- Pages: 111--127
- Keywords: organic farming, standards, gender, women, farmers associations, gender mainstreaming, agribusiness, coffee, gender equality, africa, uganda
Producer organisations’ experience suggests that there is great need for gender equality issues to be integrated into all stages of coffee production and marketing if women are to realise prosperity from their labour, and to move up the value chain as active participants and decision-makers.