Title: Farmer groups enterprises and the marketing of staple food commodities in Africa

Authors: Coulter, Jonathan

Place: Washington, DC

Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI) : for CGIAR systemwide program on collective action and property rights (CAPRi)

Year: 2007

Journal: CAPRi working paper

Volume: no. 72

PAGE: --

Subject: Value Chains for Development

Keywords: agricultural product marketing, food crops, farmers associations, small enterprises, food storage, project appraisal, africa south of sahara

Abstract: The paper advocates an approach to the marketing of staples which involves analysing the value chain and identifying opportunities for collective marketing. The conditions for success are also outlined.

URL: http://www.capri.cgiar.org/pdf/capriwp72.pdf

Document type: Portal