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| Oyewumi, Olubukola Ayodeju. |
| One of the fundamental characteristics of a well functioning market is the ability to transmit useful information to decision makers at the micro-level, which will ultimately culminate in the development of effective macro-level policies. A key assumption in economics is that market information is readily available to role players in business and marketing. In reality however, farmers in the developing world, unlike their developed countries counterpart, are still faced with the challenge of accessing credible market information. Market information is an essential component of agricultural production, distribution and marketing. The availability of timely and accurate market information to farmers by means of fast and effective modern information... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Information and communication technology (ICT); Agricultural markets; Market information; Agribusiness. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/8196 |
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| Akegbejo-Samsons, Y.. |
| Information for agricultural and rural communities is a crucial tool in the fight against poverty in order to achieve food security. This paper presents the result of pilot fishnet initiative (FNI) of the Ilaje local government area of Ondo State. A model information network that provided data on fish production techniques and methodologies was established with the aim of networking all the fishers in the administrative area. Information on marketing and fish distribution were disseminated through traditional village meetings and modern communication devices such as TVs, leaflets, radio, posters etc under the roof of chairmen of fishermen cooperative groups. The level of effectiveness was measured for a period of 6 months. The results showed a high... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Fisherfolks; Market information; Cooperatives; Coastal communities; Agribusiness; Marketing. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/54402 |
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| Cochrane, Nancy J.. |
| This paper examines the role of international technical assistance in building the institutions critical to the success of market reform in the Transition Economies. While there have been many successful grass roots projects aimed at helping individual firms or associations compete in the market, projects aimed at institution building (credit markets, market information, agricultural extension, food safety and animal health regulations, etc.) are not always so successful. These projects succeed only when the recipient Government truly buys into the project and is willing to commit its own resources. These services tend to be public goods, so attempts on the part of donors to bypass Government institutions and privatize these activities are usually not... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Institution building; Technical assistance; Market information; Armenia; Serbia; Montenegro; Bosnia and Hercegovina; Marketing. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/7785 |
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