Value Chains for Development

An assessment of the opportunities to increase the value-add in KwaZulu-Natal's dominant export industries

Robbins, Glen | 2006

• Author(s): Robbins, Glen
• Publisher: UKZN
• Pages: --
• Keywords: exports, value, market potential, industrial development, south africa

The value added in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is analysed with special attention to the structure of the export base and to the quality and nature of exports.

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Collective marketing for smallholder farmers

Robbins, P. | 2004]

• Author(s): Robbins, P.
• Publisher: International center for tropical agriculture (CIAT). Rural agro-enterprise development project
• Pages: --
• Keywords: agricultural product marketing, agricultural co-operatives, small farms, decision-making, information management, market research, merchants, financial institutions, east africa, uganda

This step-by-step guide outlines the benefits of collective marketing and the types of strategies that could be used by different types of farming communities in Uganda.

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Synthesis of the ninth VCRD cycle : 'from a strategic action plan to result and impact monitoring'

Roduner, Daniel | 2007

• Author(s): Roduner, Daniel
• Publisher: Swiss agency for development and cooperation (SDC). Employment and income division
• Pages: --
• Keywords: produce markets, small enterprises, development strategies, poverty alleviation, evaluation

An online discussion was held on how to measure, assess, and evaluate donor interventions in value chain development? The aim was to see what works and whether VCD reduces poverty.

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Donor interventions in value chain development

Roduner, Daniel | 2007

• Author(s): Roduner, Daniel
• Publisher: Swiss agency for development and cooperation (SDC)
• Pages: --
• Keywords: agribusiness, development projects, guidelines, development strategies

These guidelines highlight the most important issues that development agencies need to consider when they engage in value chain development in rural areas, e.g. do not substitute local entrepreneurs.

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Synthesis of the fourth VCRD debate cycle (June 2005) : the main area of debate was 'value chains and poverty reduction'

Roduner, Daniel | 2005

• Author(s): Roduner, Daniel
• Publisher: Swiss agency for development and cooperation (SDC)]
• Pages: --
• Keywords: agribusiness, development projects, project implementation, development assistance, poverty alleviation, rural areas

Value chains are discussed in a context of poverty alleviation. Often, market approaches will lead to exclusion. Improved market access is paramount. Information management is important. Project cycles should be long enough.

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