Restructured Agricultural Cooperative Marketing System in Uganda: A Study of the 'Tripartite Cooperative Model'

Author(s):  
Nana Afranaa Kwapong

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-36
Author(s):  
Liudmila Shulgina

The task of this article is to work out methodical positions and practical recommendations for formation of the cooperative marketing system. This system is considered to be the preferred means of Ukrainian travel agencies for effective functioning in conditions of globalization. The subject of research is scientific and methodological issues and praxeological aspects of marketing activity of the tourism agencies, the prospects for effective implementation of the cooperative marketing concept in tourism. The methodology of research includes such methods as: system analysis, morphological analysis, the historical method, desk review, methods of marketing research (desk and field). The foundation of cooperative marketing system development for tourism agencies has been accentuated. The way of organizing a general cooperative marketing system is proposed in the form of three-level closed cycle: macro-, meso- and micro-level. The article confirmed that the concept of balanced tourism is an important condition of development of the cooperative marketing system in Ukraine. The stages of organizing tourism centers have been highlighted. The development of those proses is a necessary requirement to create a cooperative marketing system for tourism agencies. The elements and logic for creating the infrastructure of information support have been worked out for the tourism agencies.



1932 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Albert C. Agnew ◽  
C. K. Bullard


Author(s):  
Tran Thi Ngoc Nho

Sa Dec Flower Village provides flowers for southern Vietnam and as a result makes an important contribution to the socio-economic development of the region, especially via tourism. This article aims to discern the factors affecting the economic and social changes of the Sa Dec Flower Village to establish appropriate development strategies. The impact on the economic changes of the flower village based on the following five key factors (1) Local orientation, (2) Urbanization, (3) Market economy, (4) Agricultural cooperative model, and (5) Traditional Flower Village engagement. There have been many previous related studies examining the relationship between these factors and household economic development in the context of urbanization; however, each study was done separately without combining all analyses in the same study. To test this impact, the paper applies the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) model to find out which factors have the most impact on the dependent variable Household Economic Development. The study surveyed 350 cases in two areas of Tan Quy Dong ward and Tan Khanh Dong ward which have strong urbanization rate and a long history of development of ornamental flower craft villages as well as the largest flower production areas in Sa Dec flower village. The results show that factors of Urbanization, Market economy and Traditional Flower Village engagement (of which Urbanization is the strongest one) have the impact on the household economic development. The two left variables Local Development Orientation and Agricultural Cooperative Model do not have a significant relationship or impact on the dependent variable and are excluded from the regression model. Based on the research results presented, this paper suggests possible solutions to improve the efficiency of the economic development of Sa Dec flower village.



2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Panagiotis Pliakoura ◽  
Grigorios Beligiannis ◽  
Achilleas Kontogeorgos

PurposeLiterature contributions to agricultural cooperative (AC) entrepreneurship model are fragmented and show some significant limitations. The purpose of this paper is to identify the existing important barriers to this entrepreneurship model as well as to group them into respective themes.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review (SLR) of peer reviewed journal articles was carried out by the authors in well-known databases, such as Scopus, Emerald, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, IDEAS/RePEc search and Web of Science. In total, 78 articles from 26 different countries during 2010–2019 were collected.FindingsA large number of important barriers are identified in the literature and meaningful dimensions of these barriers are also revealed.Practical implicationsThe study has important implications regarding the ways to improve the effectiveness of AC model. Researchers and practitioners can use the results presented in this study for further development of this model.Originality/valueThis study presents the important barriers in AC model in global scope analytically and groups them into meaningful themes, which significantly differentiate the present SLR study from those published so far.



2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Eniola Fabusoro ◽  
M. MARUYAMA ◽  
H. Y. FU ◽  
C. I. ALARIMA

Japan agricultural cooperative known as JA in Japan is the citadel of small farmers’ livelihoods. For almost 60 years, JA was the driving force behind small farmer-supportive policy in Japan. The reverse is the case in Nigeria where agricultural cooperatives are not tailored towards organized support; therefore Nigerian farmers face the brunt of the market, policy and economy. While there are emerging challenges for JA, its relevance remains undaunted in marketing, farm guidance, credit, insurance, and subsidy among others. The paper examines the need for adapting the JA agricultural cooperative model in Nigeria and the needed institutional contexts. Alleviating rural poverty in Nigeria requires building farmers capacity through cohesive farmers’ organizations that will act as channels for introducing agricultural technologies for production and processing, gaining access to quality inputs, credit and technology, reduce farm gate losses and enhance harmers access to market and generally improving their capacity for negotiating better deals in the political system and gaining more control over their socioeconomic position in the Nigerian social system. The JA model of agricultural cooperatives is a relevant case study to building an organization that would meet farmers’ needs and help in agricultural development.  





Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar

Poverty reduction and economic development are the focus of both developed and developing countries. Internationally, cooperatives make an immense contribution to poverty reduction and economic development. However, in Namibia, agricultural cooperatives have not done much in this regard. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to identify and analyze the elements of the agricultural cooperative model as an organizational mechanism for poverty reduction and economic development. Adopting a qualitative approach with a cross-section case method as a research design, the study intends to address the research question: What are the strategies that can be implemented based on the best practices and elements of the cooperative advantage in the agricultural cooperative model as an organizational mechanism for poverty reduction for economic development? Findings reveal that cooperatives still face numerous challenges and recommendations include government and other stakeholders' support mechanisms for the provision of capital, training, and land acquisition.





1937 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 746
Author(s):  
Milton D. Sapiro ◽  
Frank Evans ◽  
E. A. Stokdyk


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