Title: Unravelling local sourcing in Africa : position paper on opportunities for doing sustainable business

Authors: Boomsma, Marije and Mangnus, Ellen

Place: [Amsterdam

Publisher: Royal tropical institute (KIT)]

Year: 2012

PAGE: --

Subject: Value Chains for Development

Keywords: agricultural product marketing, agribusiness, domestic trade, africa

Abstract: This position paper examines why companies are increasingly sourcing their agricultural supplies in Africa, and whether they are doing so in ways that are helping to reduce poverty. It concludes that local sourcing in Africa offers significant opportunities for both companies and small farmers.

URL: http://www.search4dev.nl/document/442088

Document type: Portal