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Value chains
Value chains in developing countries: research situation & relevance to development policy
This paper examines the changing nature of international trade along agricultural value chains and the impact of these changes on farmers and agricultural manufacturers in developing countries. (Annual Conference on Tropical & Subtropical Agricultural & Natural Resource Mgmt: 2005) More info >>
Participatory value chain analysis for improved farmer incomes, employment & food security
This paper describes how a value chain approach can help inform agricultural development strategies and programs focusing on job and income generation. Case studies are provided in the Pacific islands context. (Pacific Economic Bulletin, Australian National University: Oct 2007) More info >>
Chain empowerment: supporting African farmers to develop markets
This book describes two basic strategies that groups of farmers in Africa can use to improve their incomes: vertical and horizontal integration. (Royal Tropical Institute: 2006) More info >>
Global value chains in the agrifood sector
This UNIDO paper looks at agriculture and poverty reduction in the context of globalization and examines the opportunities for growth in developing nations by accessing the global agricultural markets. (UNIDO) More info >>
Cambodia agriculture sector diagnostic report
This AusAID diagnostic study analyses the value chains for rice-based farming systems in Cambodia and determines the potential value and the feasibility of different program activities. (AusAID: June 2006) More info >>