The agro-food chains and networks for development
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In: Wageningen UR Frontis series 14
In: The journal of environment & development: a review of international policy, Band 28, Heft 3, S. 253-281
ISSN: 1552-5465
Indonesia is the world's largest producer of palm oil, and its smallholder oil palm plantations involve more than 2.3 million farmers. The rapid expansion of the oil palm area, and resulting negative environmental and social impacts, has increased the demand for sustainability certification for palm oil products. This study investigates whether different types of smallholders face different barriers in complying with certification standards. The study uses survey data from 829 smallholders in Riau, Sumatra. First, an assessment is made of the gap between current management practices and practices required by Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil standards for different types of smallholders. Second, the article explores explanations for the gap between current and required practices. Finally, an investigation is made of the different starting points of different types of smallholders. Results indicate that the diversity between smallholders affects their prospects for certification. To date, this diversity in smallholders has not been taken into account in the application of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil standards. This can help to explain the limited success of smallholder certifications in Indonesia.
In: The journal of development studies, Band 56, Heft 3, S. 596-612
ISSN: 1743-9140
In: Journal of international development: the journal of the Development Studies Association, Band 29, Heft 4, S. 431-453
ISSN: 1099-1328
AbstractTo what extent can co‐operatives strengthen rural development in sub‐Saharan Africa? This paper explores the development of agricultural co‐operatives in Ethiopia, particularly the changes in economic functions. Co‐operative development in Ethiopia has been strongly influenced by various political regimes. Based on expert interviews and a literature review, we explore the factors that influence a shift in economic functions from provision of inputs to commercialization of farm products. Our review shows that the impact of commercialization on farmer welfare is still inconclusive. Both the institutional environment and the internal governance structure have a hard time adjusting to changing economic conditions. © 2016 The Authors Journal of International Development Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
In: The journal of development studies, Band 56, Heft 3, S. 596-612
ISSN: 1743-9140
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In: Scale-sensitive Governance of the Environment, S. 56-72
In: Ecology and society: E&S ; a journal of integrative science for resilience and sustainability, Band 16, Heft 1
ISSN: 1708-3087
In: Environmental science & policy, Band 27, S. 195-205
ISSN: 1462-9011
In: The European journal of development research, Band 32, Heft 1, S. 152-175
ISSN: 1743-9728
In: The European journal of development research, Band 32, Heft 1, S. 152-175
ISSN: 1743-9728
World Affairs Online
In: Land use policy: the international journal covering all aspects of land use, Band 130, S. 106660
ISSN: 0264-8377
In: Ecology and society: E&S ; a journal of integrative science for resilience and sustainability, Band 13, Heft 2
ISSN: 1708-3087