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Determinants Of Competitiveness In The South African Agro-Food And Fibre Complex

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  • Esterhuizen, Dirk
  • van Rooyen, C.J.
  • D'Haese, Luc

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The competitiveness of the South African agri-food and fibre complex depends upon a number of factors: technological, socio-political and economic. This paper attempts to identify and analyse such factors by using a framework of analysis proposed by Michael Porter (1990). Appropriate measures to increase competitiveness are proposed. These include: improved supply chain management, cost reduction, contractual pricing and the establishment of a clear "agribusiness development policy".

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  • Esterhuizen, Dirk & van Rooyen, C.J. & D'Haese, Luc, 2001. "Determinants Of Competitiveness In The South African Agro-Food And Fibre Complex," Working Papers 18047, University of Pretoria, Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:upaewp:18047
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.18047
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    1. Fraser, Gavin C.G., 2010. "How the leopard has changed its spots: past dynamics and future opportunities," Agrekon, Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA), vol. 49(1), pages 1-16, March.
    2. Sterns, James A. & Spreen, Thomas H., 2007. "Industry Networks and Sustainable Competitive Advantages in Brazilian and U.S. Processed Citrus Supply Chains," 2007 1st Forum, February 15-17, 2007, Innsbruck, Austria 6613, International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks.

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