July 17, 2020
Research›Case Studies
Revenue through Cotton Livelihoods, Trade and Equity
This study examines CRS’ RECOLTE program in Burkina Faso, funded by USDA and Food for Progress, which focused on upgrading the organic cotton value chain in the country. The study...More
April 13, 2016
Research›Papers/Reports
Farmworker Protections and Labor Conditions in Brazil’s Coffee Sector
This report outlines the findings of more than two years of research by CRS and Repórter Brasil on cases of modern slavery in Brazil's coffee sector. The authors also advance a...More
May 6, 2014
Research›Papers/Reports
Rapid Economic Feasibility Study in Guatemala
This study assesses smallholder opportunities in the cardamom, cinnamon, macadamia and nutmeg value chains in Guatemala. It provides information on how each of these crops is...More
December 6, 2013
Research›Papers/Reports
Revitalizing Vanilla in Madagascar
In Madagascar, CRS studied the feasibility of enhancing small farmer participation in the vanilla value chain and the opportunities this could offer farmers. The study results...More
November 7, 2012
Research›Case Studies
Certified Cocoa
This case study describes efforts to meet growing industry demand for certified cocoa by rapidly scaling up a network of certified farmers in the cocoa-producing countries of...More
November 7, 2012
Research›Case Studies
Dried Beans in Ethiopia
This case study focuses on collaborative efforts to link white pea bean farmers in Ethiopia to canning factories and retailers in the U.K. It explores the benefits and risks of...More
September 9, 2012
Research›Case Studies
The Ethical Agent
An ethical agent is ideally a person or team with both development experience and commercial experience. The agent builds relationships with all the actors along the supply chain...More
May 6, 2012
Research›Papers/Reports
Branding Agricultural Commodities
Raising the value of commodities can do much to reduce poverty. By using commercial marketing principles and supply-chain innovations, farmers in developing countries can create...More
October 4, 2011
Tools for Field Staff›Guidelines
Institutional Strengthening
Institutional Strengthening is a reference for organizations that wish to develop or improve existing institutional strengthening systems and processes. It presents principles,...More
July 14, 2011
Tools for Field Staff›Guidelines
Supply Chain Management
These procedures were designed to guide supply chain management for the AIDSRelief HIV care and treatment programs. This document outlines product selection, forecasting and...More
