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Journal, magazine, bulletinWholesale markets: Action against COVID-19 2020
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The FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean and FLAMA will establish a joint strategy to monitor and advertise the activities of regional wholesale markets and supply centres during this period of crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this newsletter is to periodically share the main prevention strategies adopted by the wholesale markets and report on their activities and operating conditions to guarantee the food supply since they continue to fulfill their strategic and critical role in the food supply of cities. By delivering objective information and electronic links, we hope that this document can contribute to jointly face and overcome the enormous challenges that lie ahead. The information gathered presents the official initiatives developed by wholesale markets, governments, interest organizations and productive and commercial associations in different locations, and must be evaluated together with the competent national authorities. -
Book (stand-alone)Wholesale Markets in African Cities. Diagnosis, Role, Advantages, and Elements for further Study and Development
Food Supply and Distribution to Cities in French-Speaking Africa
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The paper discusses the importance, potential and limitations of wholesale markets in the supply and distribution of food in African cities. A brief overview of food marketing systems shows that most major African cities lack specialized and efficient wholesale markets, even though their function is a critical factor in the effectiveness of any food marketing system. In general urban food markets in Africa are characterized by inadequate marketing infrastructure leading to congestion and the ove rflow of traders onto streets and pavements, inefficient storage, handling and packaging of produce resulting in excessive waste (through spoilage), poor produce quality and rather high distribution costs. Another common problem in African food marketing systems is information asymmetry between traders and producers, which weakens the bargaining position of the producers and exposes them to considerable price uncertainty. The underdevelopment of the wholesale sector is in part a consequence of t hese problems and also accentuates inefficiency in food marketing. -
Journal, magazine, bulletinWholesale markets: Action against COVID-19
15/07/2020
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The third bulletin of wholesale markets presents the market survey that was carried out in 64 markets in Latin America and the Caribbean. The bulletin also has information on the different averages that are being applied in different wholesale markets in the region. This newsletter is a tool for governments and markets to stop the COVID-19 pandemic.
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