Food safety standards in developing countries : exploring the role of financial literacy

The global agri-food system is experiencing a far-reaching transformation process. The consequences for small, asset-poor farmers are a topic of special concern in development oriented agricultural research. One main characteristic of the trend is the increasing importance of food safety and quality standards for participating in global agricultural value chains. Small farmers’ market participation may be challenged through this trend, as certification requires major investments and changes in production processes. The increasing importance of standards may be on the other hand a strong inc...