1. The Competitiveness of Beef Exports From Burkina Faso to Ghana
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Karl M. Rich, Abdrahmane Wane, International Livestock Research Institute, Oklahoma State University [Stillwater], Systèmes d'élevage méditerranéens et tropicaux (UMR SELMET), Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (Cirad)-Centre international d'études supérieures en sciences agronomiques (Montpellier SupAgro)-Institut national d’études supérieures agronomiques de Montpellier (Montpellier SupAgro), Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro)-Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro)-Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement (INRAE), Département Environnements et Sociétés (Cirad-ES), and Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (Cirad)
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Veterinary medicine ,[SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio] ,Ghana ,Agricultural economics ,0403 veterinary science ,SF600-1100 ,Exportation ,health care economics and organizations ,Original Research ,2. Zero hunger ,0303 health sciences ,1. No poverty ,Commerce agricole ,04 agricultural and veterinary sciences ,E71 - Commerce international ,Viande bovine ,E16 - Économie de la production ,value chain ,Circuit de commercialisation ,Market integration ,chaînes de valeur ,040301 veterinary sciences ,Pastoralism ,E70 - Commerce, commercialisation et distribution ,03 medical and health sciences ,Market segmentation ,Burkina Faso ,Value chain ,Productivity ,exports ,030304 developmental biology ,Downstream (petroleum industry) ,Upstream (petroleum industry) ,General Veterinary ,business.industry ,Économie agricole ,livestock ,Production de viande ,social accounting matrix ,system dynamics ,Veterinary Science ,business ,Social accounting matrix - Abstract
International audience; Despite large volumes of cattle stocks in the Sahel, most exports of cattle products remain as live animal sales rather than meat. However, there is increased interest amongst donors and governments to increase value-added exports of beef. In this paper, we provide results from a simulation analysis that explores the prospective competitiveness and benefits of exporting beef from Burkina Faso to Ghana rather than live animals. The paper reviews trading patterns in live animals along the corridor and meat imports from overseas destinations to Ghana. Model results highlight limited competitiveness of the main products demanded in destination markets (offals). Market segmentation strategies, infrastructure development, and animal productivity all generate marginal improvements in competitiveness, but not enough to compete with third-country supplies. Only specific, largely external macroeconomic conditions provide for significant improvements in competitiveness. The paper further reveals the relatively modest employment gains associated with increased exports of meat in lieu of live animals. The analysis suggests a re-think on large-scale investments in downstream functions in the value chain, instead illustrating the fundamental role of upstream investments in productivity, animal health, and collective action to promote greater market integration between pastoralists and formal sector buyers.
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- 2021
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