Kumar, Raj | 2012
- Author(s): Kumar, Raj
- Publisher: Association of African development finance institutions (AADF)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agriculture, finance, development plans, africa
The paper is focused on the institutional framework governing agricultural finance and various instruments available for financing agricultural development at several stages along a specific value chain. Various enabling policy and regulatory aspects that have evolved recently are then discussed.
Kurokawa, Kiyoto and Tembo, Fletcher and Te Velde, Dirk Willem | 2008
- Author(s): Kurokawa, Kiyoto and Tembo, Fletcher and Te Velde, Dirk Willem
- Publisher: Overseas development institute (ODI) [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural product marketing, labelling, branded merchandise, rural development, community participation, private sector, economic assistance, malawi, japan
This study examines how the Japanese One Village One Product (OVOP) approach relates to development of small and medium enterprises in developing countries, using the OVOP experience in Malawi.
Kyomugisha, Elizabeth | cop. 2009
- Author(s): Kyomugisha, Elizabeth
- Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural product marketing, export policy, investment policy, private sector, trade liberalization, uganda
This brief examines several Ugandan agricultural export value chains to identify key bottlenecks. Recent growth in agricultural exports is largely attributed to a series of institutional reforms that increased private investment and reduced the role of government.
Laan, Janno van der | 2011
- Author(s): Laan, Janno van der
- Publisher: Agri-ProFocus
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agribusiness, small enterprises, small farms, domestic trade, rural development, africa
A report on how the Minimex company in Rwanda can source from local farmers. It presents an interesting case on how small-scale farmers can be linked to domestic markets and how companies based in developing countries can ensure reliable local supply.
La Cruz, Gonzalo | cop. 2006
- Author(s): La Cruz, Gonzalo
- Publisher: Springer
- Pages: 69--78
- Keywords: agribusiness, agricultural product marketing, bananas, social justice, organic farming, development assistance
The potential benefits and problems in developing a sustainable chain of fair trade and organic banana are discussed, using the case of two fair trade organizations: Agrofair and Biorganika.