{"product_id":"9780855985752","title":"Producer Organisations: A Guide to Developing Collective Rural Enterprises","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall-scale producers face huge challenges in today's world. They usually receive few support services from the state; they are forced to compete with large commercial producers; they are required to meet high quality and safety standards; and they have a weak bargaining position. In order to survive this environment, they have to adopt a market-oriented approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can small-scale producers improve their ability to compete in local and global markets and increase their influencing power? This book identifies collective action in the form of producer organizations as a key strategy. It focuses on the role of development NGOs as donors, coordinators, and, especially, as facilitators of support activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing ten case studies from around the world, the author highlights important lessons and key factors affecting producer organizations’ success. The book provides practical step-by-step guidance on how development organizations can help small-scale producers develop effective collective enterprises.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxfam Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022255538416,"sku":"9780855985752","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780855985752_p0.jpg?v=1763826145","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780855985752","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}