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| Barham, James; Chitemi, Clarence. |
| The primary inquiry of this study is to identify and understand the underlying factors that enable smallholder farmer groups to improve their market situation. The specific objective of this paper is to examine to what extent certain group characteristics and asset endowments facilitate collective action initiatives to improve group marketing performance. This objective is approached through an evaluation of a government-led program in Tanzania, which is attempting to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes and food security through a market-oriented intervention. Findings suggest that more mature groups with strong internal institutions, functioning group activities, and a good asset base of natural capital are more likely to improve their market situation.... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Collective Action; Agricultural Marketing; Farmer Groups; Social Capital; Planned Change Initiatives; Tanzania; Marketing. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/44347 |
