Tackling the Farmer-to-Market-Linkage Problem for Small-Scale-Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
  • Secondary Data
  • Primary Data
• Introduction to the Area under Study
  • Introduction to Zambia
  • Introduction Western Province/Mongu District
• Market-Linkage Pre-Conditions
  • Agro-Ecological Preconditions
    • Region - Southern Parts of Western Province
    • Region llb - Zambezi Flood Plains Western Province
  • Physical Input Preconditions
  • Intellectual Preconditions
  • Informational Preconditions
    • Market Information
• Markets
  • Schools
  • Healthcare Centers
  • Catering Sector
  • Supermarkets
• Market Linkage Model
• Discussion and Incitation
• Conclusion
  • Limitations and Suggestions
• References
• Appendix

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis explores the challenges faced by small-scale farmers in Western Province, Zambia, in accessing markets for their produce. It aims to develop a market-linkage model that improves the connection between these farmers and potential buyers, ultimately contributing to increased agricultural production and economic prosperity.

• The impact of market access on small-scale farmer livelihoods
• Analysis of the market-linkage pre-conditions in Western Province, Zambia
• Development of a market-linkage model tailored to the specific needs of the region
• Evaluation of the feasibility and potential impact of the proposed model
• Recommendations for future research and interventions

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction chapter establishes the context for the study, highlighting the importance of market access for small-scale farmers in Zambia. The literature review chapter explores existing research on market-linkage models and their impact on rural development. The methodology chapter details the research methods employed, including data collection and analysis techniques. The chapter “Introduction to the Area under Study” provides an overview of Zambia and Western Province, including its geographical, demographic, and agricultural features. The chapter “Market-Linkage Pre-Conditions” examines the factors that influence the effectiveness of market linkages in the study area, focusing on agro-ecological, physical, intellectual, and informational pre-conditions. The "Markets" chapter explores potential buyers for small-scale farmer produce, including schools, healthcare centers, the catering sector, and supermarkets. The “Market Linkage Model” chapter presents the proposed model for improving market access, outlining its key components and potential benefits. The "Discussion and Incitation" chapter analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed model and its potential impact on the region.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The study focuses on market linkages, small-scale farmers, agricultural production, rural development, Western Province, Zambia, agro-ecology, market information, and economic development. The research highlights the importance of improving market access for small-scale farmers, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and contributing to the overall economic well-being of the region.