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Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Agribusiness Success of Small-scale Farming Systems in Northern Vietnam

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  • Tuan M. Ha
  • Ockie J. H. Bosch
  • Nam C. Nguyen

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This study was conducted in Haiphong (Vietnam) during 2013-2014 to analyse the requirements for the success of small-scale agribusinesses. Following two baseline studies on the current state of the local farming systems and market situations, various stakeholders were engaged in a number of workshops with support of a causal loop diagram (CLD) modelling tool to redefine the pre-requisites for agribusiness success and their interplays. As a result, multi-stakeholder collaboration and government support via its policies and development programs were identified as the necessary conditions for success. Nonetheless, strengthening the capacity of local cooperatives and investing in human and social capitals are of equal importance as sufficient conditions, which generate multiple benefits towards achieving agribusiness success. Values of full participation by all stakeholders and the use of the CLD in defining systemic interventions are also discussed.

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  • Tuan M. Ha & Ockie J. H. Bosch & Nam C. Nguyen, 2015. "Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Agribusiness Success of Small-scale Farming Systems in Northern Vietnam," Business and Management Studies, Redfame publishing, vol. 1(2), pages 36-44, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:rfa:bmsjnl:v:1:y:2015:i:2:p:36-44
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    1. Ha, Tuan M. & Bosch, Ockie J.H. & Nguyen, Nam C. & Trinh, Chung T., 2017. "System dynamics modelling for defining livelihood strategies for women smallholder farmers in lowland and upland regions of northern Vietnam: A comparative analysis," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 150(C), pages 12-20.

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    Keywords

    agribusiness; contract farming; market linkages; small farmers; systemic interventions;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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