Improving food value chains for cereal doughs in West Africa: case study of mawè in Benin

Purpose A body of literature and case studies has developed as part of the reporting, outreach and evaluation of the local and regional food system projects supported by grants and other funders. Yet, there is concern that food value chains are promoted without adequately evaluating the viability of these businesses, or how these markets affect the performance and welfare of key stakeholders: farm vendors and local communities/economies. Design/methodology/approach This paper reviews and summarizes a comprehensive set of U.S.-based case studies focused on food value chains. We conduct a meta-analysis to systematically capture what available case study evidence tells us about: 1) trends in the viability of food value chain businesses; 2) the impact of these businesses on participating farm vendors; and, 3) the associated community economic development outcomes (framed in terms of ‘wealth creation’). Findings In addition to sharing findings from the meta-analysis, we demonstrate how the lack of standardized protocols for case study development is a barrier to learning about metric comparisons, best practices, and what impacts these food value chain businesses may have. We conclude with some recommendations of how the field can move forward to evaluate and share lessons learned using more uniform, project-driven case study development. Originality/value This is the first study to conduct a systematic meta-analysis of U.S. food value chain businesses.

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Multi-Disciplinary North-South Collaboration in Participatory Action Research on Food Value Chains: a German-Tanzanian Case Study on Perceptions, Experiences and Challenges

Systemic Practice and Action Research ◽

10.1007/s11213-018-9458-7 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

pp. 359-378 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

F. Graef ◽

K. D. Mutabazi ◽

S. Sieber ◽

F. Asch ◽

B. Makoko ◽

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Keyword(s):

Action Research ◽

Participatory Action Research ◽

Value Chains ◽

Participatory Action ◽

Food Value

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Local food 2.0: How do regional, intermediated, food value chains affect stakeholder learning? A case study of a community-supported fishery (CSF) program

Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences ◽

10.1007/s13412-019-00577-6 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 68-82 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gabriel Cumming ◽

Kristin Hunter-Thomson ◽

Talia Young

Keyword(s):

Local Food ◽

Value Chains ◽

Food Value ◽

Stakeholder Learning

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When challenges impede the process

Management Decision ◽

10.1108/md-09-2018-1056 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 57 (4) ◽

pp. 995-1017 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Yogesh Kumar Sharma ◽

Sachin Kumar Mangla ◽

Pravin P. Patil ◽

Shaofeng Liu

Keyword(s):

Supply Chains ◽

Circular Economy ◽

Point Of View ◽

Value Chains ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Content Type ◽

Food Supply Chains ◽

Developed Nations ◽

Food Value

Purpose The food organisations are pushing to adopt circular economy initiatives to enhance economic–ecological–social sustainability of supply chains. The adoption of circular economy and sustainability aspects is complex from the point of view of developing nations compared to the developed nations. In this sense, the purpose of this paper is to develop a model of the challenges for implementing the successful circular economy-led sustainability concepts in food supply chains in emerging economies, especially in the Indian context. Design/methodology/approach The authors recognised 11 circular economy-led sustainability-related challenges and analysed appropriate interactions among the identified challenges. The Delphi method was used for the confirmation of identified challenges. The challenges were identified initially with the help of literature. Interpretive structural modelling method was used for modelling the challenges. In addition, MICMAC analysis was used for classifying the challenges based on their dependence and driving power. A case study of diary food processing company in India was conducted. Findings According to the findings, poor government policies, lack of technology and techniques and lack of farmers’ knowledge and awareness come under the driving challenges. Practical implications Understanding of circular economy-led sustainability-related challenges would help managers and policy makers in the sustainable management of natural resources in food value chains. Originality/value This is one of the initial works conducted on identifying and evaluating the challenges to circular economy-based sustainability aspects in food value chains.

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The rise of supermarkets and challenges for small farmers in South African food value chains

ECONOMIA AGRO-ALIMENTARE ◽

10.3280/ecag2013-003003 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 15-34

Author(s):

Peter Dannenberg

Keyword(s):

South African ◽

Value Chains ◽

Small Farmers ◽

Food Value

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The Influence of Wharfs on School Children: A Case Study of Portee Wharf in Freetown, Sierra Leone

Asian Journal of Interdisciplinary Research ◽

10.34256/ajir19311 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 128-140

Author(s):

Alhaji Bakar Kamara

Keyword(s):

West Africa ◽

Sierra Leone ◽

School Children ◽

Research Area ◽

Background Information ◽

Control Problems

The focus of this research is to investigate the influence of wharfs on school children. Therefore it will report the findings of the result on the influences of wharfs on school children with specific case on Portee Wharf in Freetown, Sierra Leone in West Africa. In this regard, the introduction describes the research area, stating the statement of the problem, the overall goal and specific objectives that will be attained in this study, justification for selecting the topic, problems to be encountered during the course of carrying out this research and major influences. Besides, an indication of the methods used to investigate the topic will also be highlighted. Moreover, the studies will analyze the actual responses of the respondents of the activities of the wharf on school-going children. It will address the questionnaire in accordance with the following: Background information of respondents, this investigated areas such as sex, age, religion, occupation and tribe; It enquires about the activities of the wharfs, reasons and consequences of children engaged in wharfs and strategies to control problems that may emanate from the wharf. The paper will show the findings, gives the summary, conclusion and recommendations of problems identified while carrying out the research.

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