Collaborative Consumption as a Tool for Agricultural Expansion in Developing Countries

2018 ◽  
pp. 39-59
Author(s):  
Abubakar U. Benna
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Agricultural Expansion ◽  
Collaborative Consumption ◽  
Medium Scale

Collaborative consumption is a broader term encompassing emerging areas, such as crowdfunding and the sharing economy, which enhance consumer enablement through direct interaction. This chapter addresses opportunities and challenges of how to support small- and medium-scale farmers in developing countries. Traditional agriculture, as well as urban agriculture, is rising with the significant urbanization that is occurring in developing economies. There is currently limited research on the value of collaborative consumption as a catalyst for agricultural development. Consequently, the aim of this chapter is to provide an overview of how collaborative consumption in agriculture can be supported. The study is conducted based on the review of literature and case studies related to both agriculture and collaborative consumption. A few key observations are provided in order to assist with the formulation of strategies that increase producer and customer satisfaction, value addition, and engagement.

Collaborative Consumption as a Tool for Agricultural Expansion in Developing Countries

Crowdsourcing ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 705-725
Author(s):  
Abubakar U. Benna
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Agricultural Expansion ◽  
Collaborative Consumption ◽  
Medium Scale

Collaborative consumption is a broader term encompassing emerging areas, such as crowdfunding and the sharing economy, which enhance consumer enablement through direct interaction. This chapter addresses opportunities and challenges of how to support small- and medium-scale farmers in developing countries. Traditional agriculture, as well as urban agriculture, is rising with the significant urbanization that is occurring in developing economies. There is currently limited research on the value of collaborative consumption as a catalyst for agricultural development. Consequently, the aim of this chapter is to provide an overview of how collaborative consumption in agriculture can be supported. The study is conducted based on the review of literature and case studies related to both agriculture and collaborative consumption. A few key observations are provided in order to assist with the formulation of strategies that increase producer and customer satisfaction, value addition, and engagement.

WTO Rules and Agricultural Development Cooperation between Developed and Developing Countries

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Won-Mog Choi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Substantial Effect ◽  
Development Cooperation ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
The North ◽  
Actionable Subsidies

For many developed countries with confined land resources and high costs of labour, agricultural farming in foreign territories provides attractive business opportunities. Such investment projects will also be welcomed by many hosting developing countries given the substantial effect of economic development and employment. In this sense, agricultural development cooperation at an international level could contribute to the solution of the North-South problem. Notwithstanding this necessity and potential contribution, it is doubtful whether the current WTO legal system can fully support this type of cooperation. Various governmental supports involving the cooperation projects could be determined as prohibited or actionable subsidies as well as discriminatory measures. WTO provisions regarding the special and differential treatment for the developing economies are of no help. This paper identifies legal problems involving agricultural development cooperation between developed and developing countries and explores ways to interpret relevant WTO rules and to amend them in order to solve the problems.

scholarly journals Value co-creation in Couchsurfing – the Indonesian host perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
U Sevisari ◽  
Ina Reichenberger
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Social Practices ◽  
Collaborative Consumption ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Social And Cultural Capital ◽  
Intrinsic Nature ◽  
Cultural Self

© 2020, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: Collaborative consumption experiences in tourism have been examined widely, yet predominantly focused on guest perspectives. Using the sharing economy platform Couchsurfing, this study aims to use value co-creation to explore hosting experiences in non-monetary accommodation sharing in a developing country, including hosts’ motivations to participate, the range of social practices during hosting and the value outcomes achieved through hosting. Design/methodology/approach: Based on a social constructivist paradigm, 20 in-depth interviews and 1 focus group were conducted with experienced Couchsurfing hosts in Indonesia. Findings: Findings highlight the exclusively intrinsic nature of hosts’ motivations and their subsequent impact on co-creational practices and value outcomes. Social practices revolve around the establishment and acquisition of social and cultural capital and providing guests with authentic local and cultural tourist experiences. Hosts reported value outcomes relating to friendship, knowledge, an improved sense of self and employment opportunities. Research limitations/implications: The results of this research may not be transferable to Western accommodation sharing settings or more rural and less touristically developed regions within developing countries. Social implications: It is argued that hosting can contribute positively to host communities in developing countries by facilitating intercultural communication and knowledge transfer while enhancing cultural self-identity and professional advancement. Originality/value: The majority of existing research on accommodation sharing has examined guest perspectives while being placed within predominantly Western contexts. This paper adds new knowledge by exploring the host perspective and examining the impacts of the sharing economy in a developing country.

Challenges Faced by SMEs in Developing Countries in Implementing Cleaner Production (CP)

2011 ◽  
Vol 367 ◽  
pp. 257-263
Author(s):  
J. Agwa-Ejon ◽  
S. Fore
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Cleaner Production ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Medium Scale ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Cement Manufacturing ◽  
Community Pressure

Cleaner production (CP) has been widely recognized as a useful approach to mitigate pollutions during industrial production. Small-to Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) contribute immensely to most developing economies and provide a vital source of employment and incomes for many millions of people in developing countries, but there is often disregard for the negative implications on the environment. The aim of the study was to assess barriers to cleaner production implementation in the small scale industries and recommend ways of addressing these. The research focuses upon some of the key environmental issues in the Zimbabwean small-to medium scale industry. An application of CP to two industries, namely the foundry and cement manufacturing industry is highlighted and the challenges faced during the implementation are discussed. A review of literature is also carried out to relate the challenges to other countries in order to have a global view and ascertain common inter-phases and the possibility of common solutions in the developing world. It was discovered that in the absence of external motivators, such as government regulation and community pressure, SMEs are less likely to adopt rapid advances in environmental performance. Lack of information also impacts negatively on efforts to inculcate a culture of environmental conscious manufacturing. There is a great need to actively inform the SMEs enterprises on the merits and demerits of not employing environmentally friendly methods of production. The other big barrier is the lack of expertise to champion the implementation of a companywide CP programme. Changes in systems and technology may also make certain employees obsolete, and therefore induce organisational structural protection of the existing system.

scholarly journals Value co-creation in Couchsurfing – the Indonesian host perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 473-488
Author(s):  
Undhan Sevisari ◽  
Ina Reichenberger
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Social Practices ◽  
Collaborative Consumption ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Intrinsic Nature ◽  
Cultural Self

Purpose Collaborative consumption experiences in tourism have been examined widely, yet predominantly focused on guest perspectives. Using the sharing economy platform Couchsurfing, this study aims to use value co-creation to explore hosting experiences in non-monetary accommodation sharing in a developing country, including hosts’ motivations to participate, the range of social practices during hosting and the value outcomes achieved through hosting. Design/methodology/approach Based on a social constructivist paradigm, 20 in-depth interviews and 1 focus group were conducted with experienced Couchsurfing hosts in Indonesia. Findings Findings highlight the exclusively intrinsic nature of hosts’ motivations and their subsequent impact on co-creational practices and value outcomes. Social practices revolve around the establishment and acquisition of social and cultural capital and providing guests with authentic local and cultural tourist experiences. Hosts reported value outcomes relating to friendship, knowledge, an improved sense of self and employment opportunities. Research limitations/implications The results of this research may not be transferable to Western accommodation sharing settings or more rural and less touristically developed regions within developing countries. Social implications It is argued that hosting can contribute positively to host communities in developing countries by facilitating intercultural communication and knowledge transfer while enhancing cultural self-identity and professional advancement. Originality/value The majority of existing research on accommodation sharing has examined guest perspectives while being placed within predominantly Western contexts. This paper adds new knowledge by exploring the host perspective and examining the impacts of the sharing economy in a developing country.

scholarly journals Value co-creation in Couchsurfing – the Indonesian host perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
U Sevisari ◽  
Ina Reichenberger
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Social Practices ◽  
Collaborative Consumption ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Social And Cultural Capital ◽  
Intrinsic Nature ◽  
Cultural Self

© 2020, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: Collaborative consumption experiences in tourism have been examined widely, yet predominantly focused on guest perspectives. Using the sharing economy platform Couchsurfing, this study aims to use value co-creation to explore hosting experiences in non-monetary accommodation sharing in a developing country, including hosts’ motivations to participate, the range of social practices during hosting and the value outcomes achieved through hosting. Design/methodology/approach: Based on a social constructivist paradigm, 20 in-depth interviews and 1 focus group were conducted with experienced Couchsurfing hosts in Indonesia. Findings: Findings highlight the exclusively intrinsic nature of hosts’ motivations and their subsequent impact on co-creational practices and value outcomes. Social practices revolve around the establishment and acquisition of social and cultural capital and providing guests with authentic local and cultural tourist experiences. Hosts reported value outcomes relating to friendship, knowledge, an improved sense of self and employment opportunities. Research limitations/implications: The results of this research may not be transferable to Western accommodation sharing settings or more rural and less touristically developed regions within developing countries. Social implications: It is argued that hosting can contribute positively to host communities in developing countries by facilitating intercultural communication and knowledge transfer while enhancing cultural self-identity and professional advancement. Originality/value: The majority of existing research on accommodation sharing has examined guest perspectives while being placed within predominantly Western contexts. This paper adds new knowledge by exploring the host perspective and examining the impacts of the sharing economy in a developing country.

scholarly journals Innovative entrepreneurship in emerging and developing economies: the effects of entrepreneurial competancies and institutional voids

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amirmahmood Amini Sedeh ◽  
Amir Pezeshkan ◽  
Rosa Caiazza
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Institutional Voids ◽  
Developed Economies ◽  
Key Drivers ◽  
Innovation Barriers ◽  
Entrepreneurial Competencies ◽  
Emerging And Developing Countries ◽  
Different Levels

AbstractInnovative entrepreneurship is one of the key drivers of economic development particularly for less developed economies where the economic growth is at the forefront of policymakers’ agenda. Yet, the research on how various factors at different levels interact and bring about innovative entrepreneurship in emerging and developing countries remains relatively scarce. We address this issue by developing a multilevel framework that explains how entrepreneurial competencies attenuate the negative impact of innovation barriers. Our analysis on a sample of individuals from 24 economies, 17 developing and 7 emerging countries, reveals that entrepreneurial competencies become more instrumental for innovative entrepreneurship when general, supply-side, and demand-side innovation barriers are higher. The findings offer unique insights to policymakers particularly in developing countries interested in promoting innovative entrepreneurship and to entrepreneurs and investors seeking to establish and support innovative ventures.

Sharing economy versus collaborative consumption: What drives consumers in the new forms of exchange?

2021 ◽  
Vol 128 ◽  
pp. 124-137
Author(s):  
Adriana Luri Minami ◽  
Carla Ramos ◽  
Adriana Bruscato Bortoluzzo
Keyword(s):  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Collaborative Consumption

Electricity Liberalisation in Developing Countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Hall ◽  
Tue Anh Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Electricity Sector ◽  
Power Markets ◽  
The Public ◽  
Private Sector Investment ◽  
The World Bank ◽  
Generating Capacity ◽  
Global North ◽  
Extensive Growth

Liberalisation of the electricity sector by unbundling the networks from generation and creating power markets has been promoted to developing countries by the World Bank and others for nearly two decades, in order to stimulate private sector investment. The paper presents cross-country comparisons of progress with liberalisation in the largest developing economies along with investment indicators of generating capacity and access to electricity networks, showing extensive growth in investment regardless of the extent of liberalisation, predominantly by the public sector. The liberalisation model is now losing credibility even in the global north.

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