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Public food procurement from smallholder farmers

Literature review and good practices

Year of publication 2018

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 56

Author Miranda, A.

Publisher FAO & UNDP ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 978-92-5-131042-7

Series number 176

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This publication addresses some of the research gaps in the area of smallholder participation in public food procurement. It identifies good practices, reviews the global body of available literature and draws lessons learned. The findings of this paper have informed the Guidance Note on Public Food Procurement and can assist policy makers in the design and implementation of public food procurement.

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