Abstract: The agricultural sector greatly influences economic performance in Ethiopia. About 11.7 million smallholder households account for approximately 95 percent of agricultural GDP and 85 percent of employment. This study was initiated to analyze chickpea market chains in Gondar Zuria Woreda, North Gondar Zone, Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. The objectives of the study were to identify key chickpea market chain actors and their roles;to analyze structure, conduct and performa...
ABSTRACT This research studies the logistics of distribution system in breweries ( A case study of golden guinea breweries). The research started with the background of the study in chapter one, statement of the petroleum, objective of the study, research question and hypo significance of the study, scope, limitation and delimitation of the study and definition of terms This is followed by chapter two which deals with the review of related literature In chapter three I discussed the rese...
Abstract: Sesame is an important cash crop and plays vital role in the livelihood of many people in Ethiopia. In Melokoza district, sesame is a source of income for the people. However a number of challenges hampered the development of sesame sector along the market. Therefore this study was initiated to analyze Sesame market chain in Melokoza District, Gamo Gofa Zone of Southern Nation Nationality Peoples’ Regional State with the objectives of identifying sesame market chain actors and th...
ABSTRACT The overall objective of the study was to analyse the institutions and cost efficiency along the formal and informal milk value chains in Bagamoyo district. The specific objectives were to: (i) identify the institutional constraints in the formal and informal milk value chains, (ii) analyse the cost added efficiency in the formal milk handling and processing, (iii) analyse the producer cost efficiency in the formal and informal milk value chains and, (iv) analyse the factors that aff...
ABSTRACT The general purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between inventory control and profitability of private health institutions in Uganda and the specific objectives were, to examine the inventory control practices at Comboni hospital, to determine the importance of of inventory control at Comboni hospital and to determine the challenges faced with inventory control at Comboni hospital. The findings revealed that at Comboni hospital inventory control is practiced and re...
ABSTRACT This study assessed the competitiveness of the High Quality Cassava Flour (HQCF)Value Chain in Imo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; describe the socioeconomic characteristics of HQCF value chain players in the study area, examine the composition as well as functions of the stakeholders in the chain, identify and examine the effect of policies on the HQCF in the study area, assess the factors which influenced access to credit by stakeholders in the HQCF value chain , ...
Abstract: Pepper is an important cash crop for its contribution to income generating, employment opportunity and improvement of food security to majority of the rural household. However, enhancing pepper producers to reach market and actively engage in the pepper value chain is a key issue needed in the study area. This study was undertaken to map red pepper value chain actors and identifying their roles and linkage; analyzing marketing margins across the channel; analyzing determinants of m...
Abstract: Transaction costs are pervasive barriers in agricultural supply chains as they exclude farmers from profitable markets. Identification of these costs without reliance on proxy variables and their effects on smallholder profitability has not been empirically analyzed. The Heckman 2-step model was used to assess the effects of magnitudes of these costs on farmer profitability. Indirect monitoring and negotiation-related transaction costs had significant, positive, association with se...
ABSTRACT This study assessed the competitiveness of the High Quality Cassava Flour (HQCF)Value Chain in Imo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; describe the socioeconomic characteristics of HQCF value chain players in the study area, examine the composition as well as functions of the stakeholders in the chain, identify and examine the effect of policies on the HQCF in the study area, assess the factors which influenced access to credit by stakeholders in the HQCF value chain , ...
Abstract This study assessed the barriers to maintenance of vaccine cold chain among primary health care workers in Enugu metropolis, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive cross sectional design. From a target population of 267 health workers in health centres in Enugu Metropolis, a sample size of 176 health workers who met the inclusion criteria were selected for this study. Data were collected using two instruments: a 41 item researcher-developed questionnaire used to elicit information...
Abstract This study assessed the barriers to maintenance of vaccine cold chain among primary health care workers in Enugu metropolis, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive cross sectional design. From a target population of 267 health workers in health centres in Enugu Metropolis, a sample size of 176 health workers who met the inclusion criteria were selected for this study. Data were collected using two instruments: a 41 item researcher-developed questionnaire used to elicit information...
Gender issues have taken a global dimension in the recent times especially in Nigeria. Women are increasingly being involved in agricultural food value chain which contributes to economic development. Policy agenda has for decades given priority to the production sphere, where men generally predominate, and has largely neglected processing and marketing activities, where women often play a key role. The paper draws on available empirical literature evidence for the study. Aggregate data shows...
Abstract: Cow milk is a daily produced high value product that plays a significant role for both home consumption and income generating. However, the level of marketable surplus supply and benefits of the different market actors were not attained potential returns. Thus, this study attempted to analyze cow milk market chain of smallholder producers with the objectives of estimating profit margin, identifying factors affecting farmers’ decision to participate in cow milk market and determin...
ABSTRACT Fish from artisanal sources constitute the most important animal protein in the Ghanaian diet. The availability and safety of fish on the Ghanaian market is however now unpredictable owing to potential rapid microbial growth which results from high ambient temperatures and poor handling along the artisanal value chains. Little is known about the artisanal fish value chains as well as the food safety knowledge and handling practices of key stakeholders involved. This study aimed at ma...
ABSTRACT The study 1I’as set to examine the effect of logistics management on organizational performance of selected manufacturing organizations in Monrovia, Liberia. The study objectives included assessing the effect ofpackaging on performance of manufacturing organizations, to establish the effect of warehousing on performance and third objective transportation on performance of the manufacturing organizations in Monrovia, Liberia. The study was based on a descriptive survey in a context ...