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Fish distribution from coastal communities in Bangladesh - market and credit access issues. Final technical report (NRI report no. 2713)
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Improved food crops marketing through appropriate transport for poor farmers in Uganda. Proposal for Phase II of the project (April 2003 - March 2005)
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The potential for selected Indian horticultural products on the European market (NRI Marketing Series 11)
The current situation regarding imports of selected horticultural products from India into the European market in general, and the UK market in particular, is examined. The products selected for review are mango, melon, pomegranate, sapodilla, onion, and various Asian vegetables (okra, tindori, kantola and parval). The potential for either beginning or increasing volumes of sea-shipment is also investigated. In 1994, India exported about 3000 tonnes of mango to Europe, 1000 of which went to the UK There have already been some sea-shipments of mango to the UK, but it is noted that although mango has the most potential of all the products examined for increasing volumes of sea-freight, the very fragile Alphonso variety may not survive the long transit time. The Kesar and Pairi varieties may have some promise in this respect, but the low demand for the Rajapuri variety in the UK may limit its potential. Indian exports of melon to Europe are insignificant and accounted for only 0.001% of the European market in 1994. The market for melon in the UK is growing substantially, but few traders are optimistic about the possibility of sea-freighting Indian melon, partly because the Indian season coincides with that of Spain against which it has little chance of competing, and partly because many believe that the fruit could not be preserved for the 30 or so days of transit. There is some optimism about the development potential of papaya on European markets. The UK is attracted to good 'eating' papaya with good 'visual quality', but the sources are limited. The main suppliers are currently Brazil, Jamaica and Costa Rica. If the technical problems associated with importing papaya could be overcome, this could be a fast growth area. No disaggregated data are available on the supply of pomegranates to Europe, but small volumes are imported into the UK both by sea and by air. It is generally felt that the UK demand is too low for pomegranates to have much potential. An improvement in the visual quality of the fruit would probably have the greatest impact on its expansion in the UK market. Sapodilla is only traded by Asian wholesalers. It is a very low volume product in the UK and its extremely short shelf-life means that its potential for sea-shipment is not high. Speciality bananas occupy a niche market with small sales. Although there is some potential for market growth, traders feel that the process is unlikely to be rapid. There is little enthusiasm amongst traders for the import of Indian onions. Demand is very low and India would not be able to compete against the high domestic and European supply. There is also a low demand in the UK for the other Asian vegetables reviewed. Of them all, okra (ladies finger) has the most potential for expansion on the UK market, but there is strong competition from suppliers in Africa, particularly from Kenya. Many traders feel that vegetables are too perishable for successful sea-transport, and their relatively low value on the UK market may not justify increasing exports from India. Fruit and vegetable consumption in the UK is relatively low compared to the rest of Europe, but the UK market does appear to offer opportunities for expansion of horticultural export from India provided that Indian exporters can strengthen their competitive position
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Methodological framework integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches for socio-economic survey work. Final technical report (NRI report no. 2590)
The main objective of this project was to improve survey methodologies used in the natural resources sector, leading in turn to improved quality of information required for decision-making at the various stages of RNR programmes and projects. The project attempted to bridge the gap between informal I qualitative methods on the one hand and formal I quantitative ones on the other. It is expected that improved decision making in natural resources projects will ultimately lead to more sustainable livelihoods and poverty reduction in rural areas of developing countries
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Community access to marketing opportunities: options for remote areas in Sub-Saharan Africa. Literature review (NRI report no. 2459)
The goal of this project is "to provide guidance for policy makers by establishing a complete picture of market access related issues and the options available, with special emphasis on institutional issues." There is general recognition of the role that improved market access can play in enhancing rural development and poverty reduction, though there is limited information on the extent and nature of the problem and of options for developing appropriate mechanisms to enable rural communities to take advantage of market opportunities. The focus of the project is on remote communities in sub-Saharan Africa, though experiences from around the world will be drawn upon to deepen understanding and provide approaches to overcoming constraints. This first activity of the project aims to identify the key issues and experiences relating to community access to market opportunities by way of literature review. A draft of the report was produced in August 1998 as the first project output. The current version incorporates comments received on the draft plus some additional references obtained prior and during project work in Malawi, Mali, and Uganda
Empowering Smallholder Farmers in Markets: Changing agricultural marketing systems and innovative responses by producer organizations
Though some producer organizations have enabled developing country farmers to exploit new opportunities and/or cope with emerging challenges through developing and/or taking advantage of innovative mechanisms and institutions, there are many farmers who lack sustainable access to inputs and services as well as to remunerative output markets. This paper is intended to generate a better understanding of the conditions which make producer organizations capable vehicles by which farmers, especially small-scale farmers in developing countries, can reach markets in a dynamic and demanding trading environment, and respond to the needs of their clients and members. It aims at identifying lessons on the forms of organizations as well as the innovative mechanisms and institutions that producer organizations can adopt and/or help promote in response to challenges in the changing agricultural marketing systems, in particular, to strengthen the bargaining position of farmers.agricultural marketing systems; producer organizations; innovative rural finance
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