Agribusiness development and the role of value chain business associations
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Date
2014-11-16
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AJEMS
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the rationale for value chain business associations
and construct a conceptual framework for establishing and managing a value chain association, using
the value chain for dried fruits and vegetables in Tanzania as the empirical basis.
Design/methodology/approach – To achieve the objectives of the paper, a conventional approach
involving literature review, framework development, and data collection and analysis was used to
conceptualise the organisation of a value chain association in a developing country context.
Findings – The study finds rationale for a value chain-based business association based on the
literature review, observations and discussions from the stakeholder workshop.
Research limitations/implications – It has been suggested that upgrading the currently fragmented
dried fruit and vegetable value chain to encompass all value chain actors might have implications towards
“creativity”, “innovation” and “entrepreneurial abilities” along the value chain, i.e. resources and
competences that could enhance the value of the market offer and thus the competitiveness of the whole
value chain. A value chain-based business association might be one of the stepping-stones to enhance
innovative and entrepreneurial abilities for strong and competitive value chain activities.
Originality/value – If the literature has been relatively silent on business associations understood
primarily as industry associations, it has been completely silent on value chain associations.
This paper therefore makes explicit contribution on the conceptualization of value chain association
with a particular focus on the developing country setting.
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Keywords
Tanzania, Value chain, Business associations, Dried fruits and vegetables
Citation
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