What is it about?
This study examines what factors are critical in speeding up the development of smallholder farmer cooperatives by examine three cocoa cooperatives in San Martin Peru. We found that in addition to the importance of strong finances strong relationships with buyers and members were critical in the success of the cooperatives.
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Why is it important?
This article provides shortcuts and the areas to emphasize in efforts to build and strengthen farmers' cooperatives.
Perspectives
Besides the insights in cooperative development, the article provides a new, useful framework in evaluating farmers' associations in developing countries - something has yet to be addressed.
Dr Trent Duane Blare
International Potato Center
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This page is a summary of: Stuck in a rut: emerging cocoa cooperatives in Peru and the factors that influence their performance, International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, February 2017, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/14735903.2017.1286831.
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