Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Directorate of Economics, Republic of Mozambique

Though Zambia has considerable agricultural potential, the sector’s contribution to growth and poverty reduction has been limited. The sector remains one of the most important employers of labour and remains the main source of livelihood for most rural households in Zambia. Thus key...

This study looks at the urban consumption patterns of fresh fruits and vegetables and the major supply chain systems used in the distribution of fresh produce. The study integrates issues of supply chain organization and performance into the analysis of consumer demand for fresh produce. In...

COMMON MARKET FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA Twenty Fourth Meeting of the Trade and Customs Committee Nairobi, Kenya 2-4 November, 2009

Calculation of rice and maize parity prices in Niger.

During the first quarter of 2008, the nominal prices of major food items have reached their highest level in nearly 50 years, while prices reached their actual level record in nearly 30 years. Indeed, prices of agricultural products rose sharply in 2006 and 2007 reported an increase more marked...

Reports (in French) on Stakeholders' Market Information Needs to Engage in Regional Trade. Senegal

Reports (in French) on Stakeholders' Market Information Needs to Engage in Regional Trade. West Africa synthesis report.

Calculation of maize and rice parity prices in Guinea.

Background paper for the Geneva Trade and Development Forum Crans-Montana, Switzerland September 17-20, 2008