Smallholder agriculure and market participation
Smallholder Agriculture and Market Participation discusses the evolution of policies for smallholder development, including the role of value chains, and the linkages that exist with the Sustainable Development Goals. Newer, innovative financial mechanisms and linked initiatives are outlined, and their potential to improve the availability of financial services and reduce market transaction costs. Risk management for agricultural smallholders is covered, together with the increasing role of insurance as a mechanism for risk management among smallholders. Empirical data are used to illustrate the more conceptual work. The last part of the book provides case studies of selected commodity value chain investments involving smallholders in Africa (Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe) and South America (Peru), implemented by FAO. The lessons concern project design and targeting, product and market analysis, regulatory issues, sustainability and improved natural resources management. This book should be read by researchers and students of agriculture, agriculture economics, human and economic geography, and international development as well as policy makers within government departments and international development agencies.
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| Format: | biblioteca |
| Language: | eng |
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Roma (Italia) FAO
2017
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| Subjects: | AGRICULTORES, DESARROLLO AGRICOLA, REDUCCION DE LA POBREZA, DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE, AGRICULTURA TRADICIONAL, SEGURIDAD ALIMENTARIA, RECURSOS NATURALES, ECONOMIA RURAL, ECONOMIAS DE MERCADO, |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3362/9781780449401 |
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| Summary: | Smallholder Agriculture and Market Participation discusses the evolution of policies for smallholder development, including the role of value chains, and the linkages that exist with the Sustainable Development Goals. Newer, innovative financial mechanisms and linked initiatives are outlined, and their potential to improve the availability of financial services and reduce market transaction costs. Risk management for agricultural smallholders is covered, together with the increasing role of insurance as a mechanism for risk management among smallholders. Empirical data are used to illustrate the more conceptual work. The last part of the book provides case studies of selected commodity value chain investments involving smallholders in Africa (Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe) and South America (Peru), implemented by FAO. The lessons concern project design and targeting, product and market analysis, regulatory issues, sustainability and improved natural resources management. This book should be read by researchers and students of agriculture, agriculture economics, human and economic geography, and international development as well as policy makers within government departments and international development agencies. |
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