Programme Publication Series

The Regoverning Markets Programme publishes several series of papers and reports as detailed below. You can also find further links and non-programme resources of interest both in the Global Resources section and in regional specific resources sections - e.g. for Southern Africa specific resources click "Southern Africa" in the Main Menu on the left and then Resources along the top menu.

 


Inclusive Business in Agrifood Markets: Evidence and Action

A report based on the proceedings of the conference of the same name which took place in Beijing on March 5-6, 2008. It addresses the challenges of small-scale producers' inclusion in dynamic domestic and regional agrifood markets in developing and transition economy countries.


  

Chain-Wide Learning for Inclusive Agrifood Market Development

From Wageningen International and Regoverning Markets: A guide to 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.

 


Innovative Practice series

Innovative Practice is a series of country case studies from the Regoverning Markets programme providing examples of specific innovation in connecting small-scale producers with dynamic markets at local or regional level. Based on significant fieldwork activities, the studies focus on four drivers of innovation: public policy principles, private business models, collective action strategies by small-scale farmers, and intervention strategies and methods of development agencies. The studies highlight policy lessons and working methods to guide public and private actors.


Innovative Policy series

These are short studies addressing a specific policy innovation in the public or private sector that improves the conditions for small-scale producers to access dynamic markets at national, regional and global level.


Agrifood Sector Studies

These studies look at specific agrifood sectors within a country or region. Research studies have been carried out in China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, Turkey, Poland and Zambia covering the horticulture, dairy and meat sectors. The sector studies describe the observed market restructuring along the chains, and the determinants of that restructuring.

The studies were coordinated by: Jikun Huang, Centre for Chinese Agricultural Plicy (CCAP), China; and Thomas Reardon, Michigan State University (MSU), USA


Global Policy Briefs series

Short policy-focused summaries of the findings from the Regoverning Markets programme, targetted at each stakeholder group.

 


Opportunities for small-scale producers' inclusion in dynamic markets in developing countries and transition economies: A synthesis of findings from eight country level chain-wide learning workshops

The objective of the workshops was to open up the space for dialogue on the key issues and opportunities that currently, or could in the future, exist, and be further developed for enhanced participation in modern agrifood markets by small-scale producers and entrepreneurs. A key focus of these workshops was to build up single stakeholder voice and views and to bring together the views and opinions of multiple stakeholders. The specific emphasis was to deepen the assessment of policies and institutions that can help or hinder the inclusion of small-scale producers and to seek an agreement on interventions that can remove barriers and foster the broad-based participation in domestic and regional modern agrifood markets.


Regional Resources

Compilations of research from the regions of Regoverning Markets, including CE Europe, SE Asia and southern Africa.

 

Associated publications

Publications from researchers using data and analysis collected through the Regoverning Markets programme.

 


Regoverning Markets: A Place for Small-Scale Producers in Modern Agrifood Chains?

Book of findings from Phase 1 of Regoverning Markets, edited by Bill Vorley, Andrew Fearne and Derek Ray. Gower Sustainable Food Chain Series, 2007.

Making a difference - An impact assessment of the Regoverning Markets Programme

This paper reviews the extent to which the Regoverning Markets (RM) programmes' outputs and activities have contributed directly and indirectly to the wider vision of more secure and enhanced inclusion of small-scale producers and small- and medium-scale entrepreneurs in dynamic modern agrifood value chains. It focuses specifically on domestic and regional agrifood markets within developing and emerging market-economy countries.

Standard bearers: Horticultural exports and private standards in Africa 

Private standards are set by the food producing industry and retailers, mainly to assure food safety and good agricultural practice. However their proliferation is a major concern in developing countries where these standards are regarded as too expensive for smallholders to comply with. So what really are the benefits and costs of private standards for small-scale producers?


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