This guide is a companion to that on wholesale markets. . It will assist those engaged in the development of retail markets. Chapter 1 considers different types of rural and urban retail markets and how they operate. This is followed by an examination of the planning context for markets: how they function and how their role varies according to location. Chapter 3 outlines a practical methodology for rapid and cost-effective surveys and provides basic guidelines on how to make projections of market throughput and how to estimate the size of the market area and sales space and what facilities are required. Subsequent chapters are concerned with detailed design, including zoning of specialized activities, buildings and infrastructure, traffic circulation and typical market equipment. Chapter 7 reviews management factors including market regulations. The guide concludes with a chapter on the formulation of a simple market project, including the necessary financial and economic analysis.

Retail Markets Planning Guide, FAO Agricultural Services Bulletin No. 121, Price US$17.00 (to order see below)

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