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Introduction to special issue: smallholder value chains as complex adaptive systems

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  • Alastair Orr
  • Jason Donovan

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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to introduce a new conceptual framework for smallholder value chains based on complex adaptive systems. Design/methodology/approach - The authors review the application of the framework to three case studies and explore their implications. The authors reflect on the value of a framework based on complex adaptive systems compared to alternative frameworks. Findings - The authors argue that the dynamics of smallholder value chains have received insufficient attention. Research limitations/implications - By focusing on these dynamics and on the capacity for adaptation among value chain actors the framework provides a new perspective on smallholder value chains. Originality/value - Complex adaptive systems provide a useful framework for analyzing value chain dynamics.

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  • Alastair Orr & Jason Donovan, 2018. "Introduction to special issue: smallholder value chains as complex adaptive systems," Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 8(1), pages 2-13, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jadeep:jadee-11-2017-0123
    DOI: 10.1108/JADEE-11-2017-0123
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    1. Joseph & Elda Nduka Okolo-Obasi & Justitia Odinaka Nnabuko & Geraldine Egondu Ugwuonah & Josaphat, 2024. "Mainstreaming Gender Sensitivity in Cash Crop Market Supply Chains: the Role of CSR in Nigeria’s Oil Producing Communities," Working Papers of The Association for Promoting Women in Research and Development in Africa (ASPROWORDA). 24/005, The Association for Promoting Women in Research and Development in Africa (ASPROWORDA).
    2. Joseph Ikechukwu Uduji & Elda Nduka Okolo-Obasi & Justitia Odinaka Nnabuko & Geraldine Egondu Ugwuonah & Josaphat Uchechukwu Onwumere, 2024. "Mainstreaming Gender Sensitivity in Cash Crop Market Supply Chains: the Role of CSR in Nigeria’s Oil Producing Communities," Working Papers of the African Governance and Development Institute. 24/026, African Governance and Development Institute..
    3. Jason Donovan & Dietmar Stoian, 2023. "Value chain research and development: The quest for impact," Development Policy Review, Overseas Development Institute, vol. 41(5), September.
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    5. Joseph Ikechukwu Uduji & Elda Nduka Okolo-Obasi & Justitia Odinaka Nnabuko & Geraldine Egondu Ugwuonah & Josaphat Uchechukwu Onwumere, 2024. "Mainstreaming Gender Sensitivity in Cash Crop Market Supply Chains: the Role of CSR in Nigeria’s Oil Producing Communities," Working Papers 24/026, European Xtramile Centre of African Studies (EXCAS).
    6. Balkan, Büsra Atamer & Lindqvist, Andreas Nicolaidis & Odoemena, Kelechi & Lamb, Robert & Tiongco, Monique Ann & Gupta, Stueti & Peteru, Arpitha & Menendez III, Hector Manuel, 2021. "Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Agriculture and Food Supply Chains: System Dynamics Modeling for the Resilience of Smallholder Farmers," International Journal on Food System Dynamics, International Center for Management, Communication, and Research, vol. 12(03), September.
    7. Aswathy Sreenivasan & M. Suresh, 2024. "Enabling technologies influencing the start-up operations 5.0," Operations Management Research, Springer, vol. 17(3), pages 869-890, September.

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