Regoverning Markets programme announces call for proposals

billv — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:12:22 +0000

Regoverning Markets is pleased to announce a call for case study analyses for Component 2. We are seeking case study analyses of two types: (1) Full studies of innovative practices in connecting small-scale producers with dynamic markets; and (2) Short policy snapshots of policy innovations in the public or private sectors that have led to enhanced market participation by small-scale producers

The participation of the poor in supermarkets and other distribution value chains

billv — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 14:41:49 +0000

Authors: Moustier, P. (et al.)
Produced by: International Finance Corporation (IFC) (2005)

The study assesses conditions for an increased involvement of the poor in the food value chains driven by supermarkets and other value-adding outlets. The trends of the different distribution chains were analysed through the gathering of secondary data. Surveys on poor consumers' access to different retailing points were made in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Moc Chau, as well as comparison of prices between the different points of sale in these cities. Four case studies investigated poor farmers' and traders' participation in distribution value chains.

Global Learning Network of Producer' Organizations launched

billv — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 11:14:31 +0000

A Global Learning Network was launched today [to be completed].A video of the First Study Tour and Workshop is available at www.rimisp.org/video/