Sautier Denis.
2000. Local agrifood systems : a territorial approach to small enterprises in the Africanfood sector.
In : Proverty livelihoods and enterprise development in a globalizing economy : research directions in Africa and the middle east : IDRC Planning Meeting, Cape Town, april 13-15, 2000. IDRC
Autre titre : Systèmes agroalimentaires localisés : approche territoriale des petites entreprises du secteur alimentaire africain
Résumé : This paper presents some relevant issues related to agri-food enterprises development in Africa, with a particular focus on the territorial dimension of this activity. Drawing on empirical results, particularly from Western and Central Africa, it argues why and how a better appraisal and recognition of this territorial dimension might give a significant contribution to promoting competitiveness for the small-scale food processing sector, as well as sustainable employment, especially for women. Knowledge gaps are identified and needs for research support are indicated. The exposé is divided in three parts. The first one summarises some basic facts and trends relative to small, medium and micro-enterprises from the African food sector. The second section puts forward a conceptual framework for small enterprise analysis in the context of regional development. Finally, strategic opportunities are pointed out for research to play an increased role in tightening relationships between small-scale processing of food and other products, and the markets. These opportunities may have important implications for poverty alleviation, rural livelihoods, employment and the status of women.
Mots-clés Agrovoc : petite entreprise, secteur agroindustriel, traitement, marché, développement régional
Mots-clés géographiques Agrovoc : Afrique
Mots-clés complémentaires : Développement local
Classification Agris : E21 - Agro-industrie
Auteurs et affiliations
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Sautier Denis, CIRAD-TERA-AF (FRA)
ORCID: 0000-0003-1615-5747
Autres liens de la publication
Source : Cirad - Agritrop (https://agritrop.cirad.fr/477587/)
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