Value Chain Coordination in Coffee Sector: An Analysis of Influencing Factors for Smallholders Upgrading in Tanzania

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dc.creatorChalu, Henry
dc.creatorNguni, Winnie
dc.date2016-09-22T13:47:22Z
dc.date2016-09-22T13:47:22Z
dc.date2014-08-13
dc.date.accessioned2018-04-18T12:28:23Z
dc.date.available2018-04-18T12:28:23Z
dc.descriptionThis study aims to provide understanding of how value chain coordination in coffee sector influences smallholders upgrading in Tanzania. The study’s conceptual framework is based on global value chains and institutional perspective. Qualitative data collection approach through interviews, focus group discussions and documentary review was employed. Results indicate that critical factors can be grouped into institutional framework, standards, financing, and business management. The study recommends that to achieve a wellcoordinated value chain that enhances smallholders upgrading, there is a need to improve institutional infrastructure, encourage local investment, facilitate good business models, and create financing mechanism for coffee production and selling.
dc.identifierChalu, H. and Nguni, W., 2014. VALUE CHAIN COORDINATION IN COFFEE SECTOR: AN ANALYSIS OF INFLUENCING FACTORS FOR SMALLHOLDERS UPGRADING IN TANZANIA.
dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/4247
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/4247
dc.languageen
dc.publisherAcademy of International Business Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter
dc.subjectQualitative method
dc.subjectTransaction cost Analysis
dc.subjectValue chain coordination
dc.subjectUpgrading
dc.subjectCoffee
dc.subjectTanzania
dc.titleValue Chain Coordination in Coffee Sector: An Analysis of Influencing Factors for Smallholders Upgrading in Tanzania
dc.typeJournal Article, Peer Reviewed

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