Smallholder farmers in developing countries face substantial constraints that limit their ability to reach their production potential. Two constraints—risk exposure and limited access to liquidity—pose particular challenges.
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Smallholder farmers in developing countries face several different constraints limiting their ability to reach their production potential.
This report describes the present state of agricultural value chain finance in Indonesia and suggests policies that could help expand its availability where formal financial services have been unable to meet value chain actors’ needs.
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Markets for high-value commodities in Indonesia
Linking collective action to non-timber forest product market for improved local livelihoods
The paper draws on findings from research in South Sulawesi and Jambi Provinces, Indonesia, looking at the role of collective action in helping two local community groups enhance their bargaining power vis a vis other market players (such as colle
This article assesses the impact of the East Asian financial crisis on farm households in two of the region's most affected countries.