Month: November 2017
Making sense of wealth distribution in the new networked economy
Just as they distribute commodities and knowledge to all classes of people and income levels, informal markets in developing countries continue to play a central role in redistributing wealth. African economies have traditionally been characterized and driven by community knowledge sharing and individual innovation. While individual innovation was privatized, local ideas were shared through the Read more about Making sense of wealth distribution in the new networked economy[…]
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 time. Although it is spreading connectivity among farmers, traders, consumers and policy makers, digital technology will always need people who translate services between value chains actors, most of whom may Read more about The evolving role of smart intermediaries in African agriculture[…]
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 richest and happier than everyone else. Development organizations and policy makers are slowly awakening to the reality that dumping resources on communities does not guarantee a beneficial end. For instance, Read more about When is a disadvantage actually an advantage?[…]
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 instance, instead of seeing how their work contributes to national food and nutrition security, most farmers and manufacturers tend to be interested in the colour of the money. That is Read more about Using evidence to connect with a bigger purpose[…]
Changes in Consumption Patterns ( Video )
Changes in Consumption Patterns