Seed Systems Regulatory Flexibility to Address...
This paper addresses a gap in current literature regarding the role of law and regulation in linking the informal and formal seed sectors. Drawing...more
Papers/Reports | May 1, 2012
Impacts of Food Vouchers on Local Markets
Reflections from CRS' Experience in Niger
Food vouchers, as well as local and regional procurement programs, are assuming greater importance as alternatives to traditional food aid. CRS commissioned a study to analyze the effects of food vouchers and procurement programs in Project ADVANCE, which CRS implemented in Niger between August and October 2010.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Food vouchers in the context of food assistance
Southwestern Niger
Local and Regional Staple Food Markets
Project ADVANCE
Impacts on Market
Lessons Learned
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Standard Seed in Kenya
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