Access to markets for small actors in the roots and tubers sector. Tailored financial services and climate risk management tools to link small farmers to markets

The roots and tubers industry in sub-Saharan Africa has been growing steadily in recent years. Nevertheless, a series of challenges, including lack of access to finance and climate change related events, has prevented the majority of actors in these value chains, who are mainly small farmers and small processors, from taking advantage of such growth. In order to properly assess such challenges, the project “Strengthening linkages between small actors and buyers in the roots and tubers sector in Africa” conducted a series of studies to identify relevant gaps, constraints and opportunities to develop tailored financial products and risk management strategies for small farmers. The present publication provides a summary of the most important lessons learned, with the related policy recommendations.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	1423211779461 Pera, M. (ed.), 186362 FAO, Rome (Italy). Agricultural Development Economics Div. eng, 1423211779462 Bavagnoli, M. (ed.), 1423211779463 Benni, N. (ed.), 1423211762506 FAO, Rome (Italy). Social Policies and Rural Institutions Div. eng
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Rome (Italy) FAO 2019
Subjects:	agroindustrial sector, roots, tubers, market access, investment, smallholders, climate change, risk management,
Online Access:	http://www.fao.org/3/ca5331en/ca5331en.pdf
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