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Cost effectiveness of seed fairs relative to direct relief distribution in Zimbabwe

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  • Kizito Mazvimavi
  • Tarisayi Pedzisa
  • Conrad Murendo
  • Isaac J. Minde
  • Patrick V. Ndlovu

Abstract

Seed fairs were being promoted in Zimbabwe as an alternative seed distribution approach to sustain local input markets. Using data from ICRISAT monitoring surveys of 2005–06 and records maintained by non-governmental organisations, this article reveals that seed fairs were more cost effective in distributing local seed compared to direct distribution of imported seed. The article found that, in order to supply one household with a seed pack, it will cost an agency US$5.18 through seed fair compared to US$8.22 through direct seed distribution. Vouchers redeemable in retail shops are proposed as an incentive for local shops to stock and distribute agricultural inputs.Rentabilité des foires aux semences par rapport à la distribution directe d'aide humanitaire au ZimbabweLes foires aux semences étaient promues au Zimbabwe comme une approche alternative de distribution de semences pour soutenir les marchés locaux d'intrants. À l'aide de données tirées d’études de suivi effectuées par ICRISAT en 2005-2006 et de documents conservés par des organisations non gouvernementales, cet article révèle que les foires aux semences étaient plus efficaces au moment de distribuer des semences locales que la distribution directe de semences importées. Cet article constate que, pour fournir à un ménage un paquet de semences, il faudra à une agence 5,18 dollars US si elle passe par une foire aux semences contre 8,22 dollars US à travers la distribution directe de semences. Les coupons échangeables dans les magasins de vente au détail sont proposés comme moyen incitatif pour les magasins locaux de stocker et de distribuer des intrants agricoles.A eficiência das feiras de sementes como parte da distribuição direta de ajuda humanitária no ZimbábueAs feiras de sementes vinham sendo promovidas no Zimbábue como uma abordagem alternativa de distribuição de sementes para sustentar os mercados de produtos locais. Utilizando dados de pesquisas de monitoramento do ICRISAT de 2005–06 e registros armazenados por Organizações Não-Governamentais, este artigo revela que as feiras de sementes foram mais efetivas em termos de custos na distribuição de sementes locais do que a distribuição direta de sementes importadas. O artigo constatou que, para abastecer uma família com um pacote de sementes, o custo será de US$ 5,18 através da feira de sementes comparados com US$ 8,22 por meio da distribuição direta de sementes. São propostos vales que podem ser descontados em lojas varejistas como incentivo para que as lojas locais estoquem e distribuam insumos agrícolas.Rentabilidad de las ferias de semillas en relación a la distribución directa de la ayuda en ZimbabueEn Zimbabue las ferias de semillas han sido una alternativa para distribuir semillas y promover los mercados locales de insumos. Basado en estadísticas de las encuestas de monitoreo ICRISAT de 2005 y 2006 y en datos compilados por organizaciones no gubernamentales, este ensayo concluye que fue más rentable distribuir semillas locales en ferias de semillas que distribuir semillas importadas de manera directa. El ensayo encontró que, en una feria de semillas, a una agencia le cuesta US$5.18 hacer llegar un paquete de semillas a un hogar frente a los US$8.22 que le implica la distribución directa de semillas. El ensayo propone el uso de cupones canjeables en las tiendas minoristas para incentivar a que las tiendas locales se abastezcan de insumos agrícolas y los distribuyan.

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  • Kizito Mazvimavi & Tarisayi Pedzisa & Conrad Murendo & Isaac J. Minde & Patrick V. Ndlovu, 2012. "Cost effectiveness of seed fairs relative to direct relief distribution in Zimbabwe," Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 22(7), pages 978-990, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:22:y:2012:i:7:p:978-990
    DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2012.696580
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