Value Chains for Development

Linking farmers to markets : exporting Malian mangoes to Europe : good practice note

Danielou, Morgane and Labaste, Patrick and Voisard, Jean-Michel | 2003
  • Author(s): Danielou, Morgane and Labaste, Patrick and Voisard, Jean-Michel
  • Publisher: World bank
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agribusiness, tropical fruits, mangoes, co-operation between organizations, public sector, private sector, project formulation, west africa, mali, europe
Malian mangoes are a successful example of agro-business development and rural private sector promotion. The factors that contributed to the results of the operation are discussed.

Reaching high-value markets : fine flavor cocoa in Ghana

Daniels, Stephanie and Lنderach, Peter and Paschall, Melissa | cop. 2012
  • Author(s): Daniels, Stephanie and Lنderach, Peter and Paschall, Melissa
  • Publisher: International institute for environment and development (IIED)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agricultural products, market access, quality control, exports, africa
This case describes a multi-sector collaboration that aims to equip Ghanaian cocoa farmers to produce fine flavour beans that would carry a substantial premium in the market. The report draws lessons from both the technological and organisational aspects of the project.

Strengthening farm-agribusiness linkages in Africa : summary results of five country studies in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and South Africa

Dannson, Angela and Rottger, Alexandra | cop. 2004
  • Author(s): Dannson, Angela and Rottger, Alexandra
  • Publisher: Food and agriculture organization of the United nations (FAO). Agricultural support systems division. Agricultural management, marketing and finance service (AGSF)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agribusiness, agroindustry, small farms, agricultural product marketing, urban areas, institutional infrastructure, agricultural product marketing, guidelines, southern africa, ghana, kenya, nigeria, south africa, uganda
Analyses successful linkages, highlights different methods and practices, and explores key factors that have led to successful partnerships. The country studies also contain a brief agribusiness sector overview.

Mobile money : how cell phone payments could transform the Zambian value chain

Dasewicz, Agnes and Reid, Sam | 2009
  • Author(s): Dasewicz, Agnes and Reid, Sam
  • Publisher: USAID]
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: microcredit, mobile telecommunication services, telephone, fertilizers, agricultural product marketing, small farms, zambia
Mobile Transactions Zambia Limited provides low-cost mobile-phone-based financial transaction services. The company helps smallholder famers procure fertilizer inputs or market crops.

How can the poor benefit from the growing markets for high value agricultural products?

Davis, Junior R. | 2006
  • Author(s): Davis, Junior R.
  • Publisher: Natural resources institute (NRI)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agribusiness, international trade, small farms, agricultural product marketing, urban areas, poverty alleviation, capital markets, laws and regulations
Identifies critical areas for trade, marketing, capital market development and regulatory reforms to facilitate the sustainable integration of smallholders for high-value crops, livestock, fish and non timber forest products.
 

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The Value Chains for Development portal provides access to selected free, full-text electronic documents on pro-poor value chains.