The Supermarket Revolution in Developing Countries: Policies for "Competitiveness with Inclusiveness"

by Thomas Reardon and Ashok Gulati, IFPRI Policy Brief No. 2, June 2008.

The supermarket revolution has progressed far and will continue apace for years to come in developing countries. This revolution will present opportunities for small farmers who have access to infrastructure and possess needed nonland assets, but it will present a challenge for assetpoor farmers and traditional retailers. It is important for governments to build policies and make investments that prepare farmers and retailers to face the challenges and meet the requirements of the modernized food markets whose development is spurred by the supermarket revolution.

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