Agricultural commercialisation and the political economy of value chains: Tanzania rice case study

This paper presents the political economy of rice commercialisation in Tanzania

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
31 March 2021
Country:
Tanzania
Document Type:
Working Paper
Theme:
Agriculture, Economic Growth
Authors:
Mdoe, N.S.Y., Mlay, G.I.

Abstract

This paper presents the political economy of rice commercialisation in Tanzania. It is based on a review of trade policies, regulations, strategies, and programmes implemented since the 1960s to promote rice commercialisation, and the views of key informants. Key findings that emerge from the review of literature and key informant interviews indicate that the performance of the value chain over time has been negatively affected by the combined effects of the policies, regulations, strategies, and programmes implemented concurrently.

This work is part of the APRA (Agricultural Policy Research Policy in Africa) Programme

Citation

Mdoe, N.S.Y. and Mlay, G.I. (2021) Agricultural Commercialisation and Political Economy of Value Chains: Tanzania Rice Case Study, APRA Working Paper 57, Brighton: Future Agricultures Consortium

Working Paper 57: Agricultural commercialisation and the political economy of value chains: Tanzania rice case study

Published 31 March 2021
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