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Generating employment and increasing income in agricultural value chains and thereby fostering food security: Case studies of rice and cotton in Benin and Senegal

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  • Mbaye, Ahmadou Aly
  • Bèye, Assane
  • Guèye, Adama
  • Lokonon, Boris
  • Ndione, Yacor

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In this paper, we use a case study approach to investigate the patterns of employment and income generation in cotton and rice value chains in Senegal and Benin. The purpose of the paper is to provide a comprehensive description of both value chains in both countries, emphasizing export potential and innovation entry points with the goal of assessing capacity to generate income, create jobs, and bring about food security. To this end, we have combined quantitative and qualitative data to identify direct and indirect value chains’ effects on employment and income, paying special attention to vulnerable groups such as youth, women, and informal employees. Surveys data as well as Social Accounting Matrix, have been used to assess the effects of these value chains on employment and income. Our results show strong relationships between value chains and jobs and income patterns.

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  • Mbaye, Ahmadou Aly & Bèye, Assane & Guèye, Adama & Lokonon, Boris & Ndione, Yacor, 2018. "Generating employment and increasing income in agricultural value chains and thereby fostering food security: Case studies of rice and cotton in Benin and Senegal," Discussion Papers 270850, University of Bonn, Center for Development Research (ZEF).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ubzefd:270850
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.270850
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