Finding Missing Markets (and a Disturbing Epilogue) : Evidence from an Export Crop Adoption and Marketing Intervention in Kenya

Finding Missing Markets (and a Disturbing Epilogue) : Evidence from an Export Crop Adoption and Marketing Intervention in Kenya

Farmers may grow crops for local consumption despite more profitable export options. DrumNet, a Kenyan NGO that helps small farmers adopt and market export crops, conducted a randomized trial to evaluate its impact. DrumNet services increased production of export crops and lowered marketing costs, l...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ashraf, Nava, Gine, Xavier, Karlan, Dean
Format: Journal Article
Language:EN
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Country and Industry Studies of Trade F140
Economic Development: Agriculture
Natural Resources
Energy
Environment
Other Primary Products O130
International Linkages to Development
Role of International Organizations O190
Agricultural Markets and Marketing
Cooperatives
Agribusiness Q130
Agriculture in International Trade Q170
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10986/4774

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http://hdl.handle.net/10986/4774

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