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Collective action for market chain innovation in the Andes

Collective action for market chain innovation in the Andes

Authors :
Devaux, André
Horton, Douglas
Velasco, Claudio
Thiele, Graham
López, Gastón
Bernet, Thomas
Reinoso, Iván
Ordinola, Miguel
Source :
Food Policy. Feb2009, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p31-38. 8p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Abstract: The Papa Andina network employs collective action in two novel approaches for fostering market chain innovation. The participatory market chain approach (PMCA) and stakeholder platforms engage small potato producers together with market agents and agricultural service providers in group activities to identify common interests, share market knowledge and develop new business opportunities. These forms of collective action have generated commercial, technological and institutional innovations, and created new market niches for Andean native potatoes grown by poor farmers in remote highland areas. These innovations have benefited small farmers as well as other market chain actors. This paper describes Papa Andina’s experiences with collective action for market chain innovation. It then discusses the implications of these experiences for the understanding of collective action and the policy implications for research and development organizations. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03069192
Volume :
34
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Food Policy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36195222
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodpol.2008.10.007