Inter-professional association
Inter-professional associations are state-recognized
Inter-professional associations in developing countries
In developing countries, inter-professional associations are becoming an increasingly important form of participatory development.[4] Factors influencing the importance of these associations in the development of the agro-food sector include:
- A clear definition of the mandate of the association;
- The level of resources at its disposal;
- The skills of its management and directors;
- The level of support and commitment from members towards the association.
The main functions of an association are to define, represent, defend and promote the interests of its members. Inter-professional associations are much more prevalent in Latin America than in other developing regions,
References
- ^ Coronel, C.; Liagre, L. (2006). "Les interprofessions agroalimentaires en France" (PDF) (in French). Paris: Ministère Français des Affaires Etrangères. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
- ^ Cadilhon, J.; Dedieu, M.-S. (2011). "Commodity associations : a widespread tool for marketing chain management". Analysis no.31. Paris: Centre for Studies and Strategic Foresight, Ministry of Agriculture. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
- ^ a b c Shepherd, A. W., Cadilhon, J-J and Galvez, E. (2009). "Commodity Associations – A tool for supply chain development?" (PDF). Rome: FAO.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ World Bank (John E. Lamb) (2012): Establishing and Strengthening Farmer, Commodity, and Interprofessional Associations. Agricultural and Rural Development, Washington
- ^ Giuliani, E., Pietrobelli, C. & Rabellotti R. 2005. Upgrading in Global Value Chains: Lessons from Latin American Clusters. World Development 33(4), 549–573
- ^ Duteurtre, G. 2007. Panorama des organisations interprofessionnelles dans le monde. PACD, Sénégal.