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A Qualitative Study to Understand the Factors Influencing Competitiveness in the Dairy Sector

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  • Hyder Kamran

    (College of Business, University of Buraimi, Oman)

  • Umair Waqas

    (College of Business, University of Buraimi, Oman)

  • Sonia Umair

    (Managerial and Financial Sciences Department, Al Zahra College for Women, Oman)

  • Ibrahim Rashid Al Shamsi

    (College of Business, University of Buraimi, Oman)

  • Ilya Bystrov

    (College of Business, University of Buraimi, Oman)

Abstract

Despite being one of the highest milk producer countries, Pakistan is still unable to manage an organized supply channel in the dairy sector. The analysis of competitiveness is of profound importance for any sector as it provides a base to understand certain underlying factors that can influence individual farms and industries in that sector. The main objective of the present study was to explore certain factors that limit the competitiveness in the dairy sector of Pakistan and to develop certain management and policy recommendations to boost this sector. A qualitative approach was used to uncover some of the factors that can influence the competitiveness of dairy farmers. The purposive sampling technique was used among the dairy farmers of Punjab. Four main themes were identified. These factors are human capital, production value, logistics cost, and investments. Traditional and outdated production mechanisms are the main obstacles to competitiveness in the dairy sector of Pakistan. The major structural changes and technological advancements are crucial for the improvement and growth of this sector. Institutions, particularly in Pakistan, are required to provide formal education, and training to the farmers to boost the competitiveness and ultimately the performance of this sector.

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  • Hyder Kamran & Umair Waqas & Sonia Umair & Ibrahim Rashid Al Shamsi & Ilya Bystrov, 2024. "A Qualitative Study to Understand the Factors Influencing Competitiveness in the Dairy Sector," Economic Alternatives, University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria, issue 1, pages 209-216, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:nwe:eajour:y:2024:i:1:p:209-216
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    Keywords

    competitiveness; human capital; Investment; Pakistan; production value; logistics cost; dairy sector;
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    • M1 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration

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