New Publication by: Sonja Vermeulen, Jim Woodhill, Felicity Proctor, Rik Delnoye. IIED, Wageningen International and Regoverning Markets, 2008
Modern agrifood markets are dynamic. Rapid changes in how food is produced, processed, wholesaled and retailed affects the entire value chain - from producer to consumer. Particularly in countries with developing and emerging economies, the pace of change brings significant challenges for small-scale producers, policy makers and business.
This guide provides concepts and tools for working with actors along the entire value chain so that modern markets can be more inclusive of small-scale producers and entrepreneurs. It:
- Explains the drivers of change in modern agrifood markets
- Provides a framework for analysing how institutions and policies shape the risks and opportunities for small-scale producers and entrepreneurs
- Shows how to design multi-stakeholder processes that help actors from along the chain work together to realise common interests and secure domestic and regional markets inclusive of small-scale producers and entrepreneurs
- Offers practical ideas for facilitating workshops and policy dialogues
Single copies of the guide can be obtained free of charge from the Regoverning Markets Programme. To obtain your copy, please send an email to regoverning.markets@iied.org [1] providing your name, the name of your organisation and full mailing address. Please also state whether you would prefer a CD or hardcopy.
The Guide can be downloaded from the website in full and on a chapter-by-chapter basis here [1]