How informal markets increase access to natural food and natural remedies
Rising demand for wild foods and local herbs in most African informal markets demonstrate the desire for the public to return to natural remedies. In…
Informal food markets as pathways for bringing science closer to society
Food demand and supply systems like informal markets can be powerful pathways for bringing science closer to local communities in developing countries. More than 70%…
A dozen shades of middlemenship in African agribusiness
Although it has existed for more than 100 years, middlemenship or intermediation continues to be misunderstood in agro-based African countries. Contrary to what most farmers…
Using questions to uncover solutions and spark change in 2018
While many people have made resolutions for 2018, eMKambo is devoting this brand new year to questions that open doors, uncover solutions and spark positive…
Using the market to cultivate a global mindset among farmers and entrepreneurs
One of the most seductive assumptions in African agriculture is that farmers and aspiring agricultural entrepreneurs can succeed through following a specific set of steps.…
The evolving role of smart intermediaries in African agriculture
While digital technology is threatening to diminish the role of intermediaries in African agriculture, there are signs that smart intermediaries will be around for some…
When is a disadvantage actually an advantage?
If it was true that more resources always lead to better results, African communities in high rainfall areas and favorable climatic conditions would be the…
Using evidence to connect with a bigger purpose
In their pursuit for survival, most value chain actors in developing countries do not clarify their contribution to a big purpose like economic growth. For…
The power of an end to end view of agricultural value chains
Very few actors in African agriculture can see the entire value chain and its nodes. As a result, production activities continue to be based on…