Title: Outgrower schemes : why big multinationals link up with African smallholders

Authors: Felgenhauer, Katharina and Wolter, Denise

Place: [Paris etc.

Publisher: OECD

Year: ca. 2009]

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Subject: Value Chains for Development

Keywords: agribusiness, transnational corporations, small farms, rural development

Abstract: In this short document the attractiveness of partnerships, e.g. outgrower schemes or contract farming, between producers and private firms is described. Key ingredients for success are a long-term business interest and the development of mutual trust.

URL: http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/47/27/41302136.pdf

Document type: Portal