| Economic and Financial Analyses of Small and Medium Food Crops Agro-Processing Firms in Ghana Contributor(s): Afful-Koomson, Timothy (Author), Fonta, William (Author), Frimpong, Stephen (Author) |
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ISBN: 9988633858 ISBN-13: 9789988633851 Publisher: United Nations University Institute for Natur OUR PRICE: $57.48 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Crop Science |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (0.82 lbs) 230 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book reports on a research project that analysed agro-processing firms' economic and financial situation in Ghana. The main objective of the book is to provide an empirical evidence for stakeholders in the agricultural value-chain to improve efficiencies in food crops agro-processing in Ghana. The research project, undertaken by economic and financial research experts, focussed on food crops agro-processing firms' structure and concentration, ownership and employment characteristics, operational capacities, use of technology, productivity, and credit conditions. It also discusses constraints facing firms in the food crop agro-processing industry regarding standardisation, quality control and marketing. The book categorically outlines the context, opportunities and challenges in promoting food crops agro-processing in Ghana. It also provides a framework that will enable policy makers and other actors to prioritise interventions needed for using agro-processing to rationalise industrialisation, substitute import, create jobs and promote inclusive growth. |