Feeding the Market: South American Farmers, Trade and Globalization

The debate about the pros and cons of globalization has become increasingly polarized and yet the voices of the rural poor are seldom heard. This book rises above the fray to examine what is happening at the interface between globalization and producers in the South. The authors illustrate the practical obstacles that farmers face in accessing markets especially with respect to the difficulties of meeting market demands for quality of produce along with quantity and continuity of supply.

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Getting Small Forest Enterprises into Certification: How standards constrain the certification of small forest enterprises (2002)

With input from Fernando Aguilar, Aurea Nardelli and Hannah Scrase This report examines the constraints facing small forest enterprises which derive specifically from forestry certification standards, discusses the causes of these constraints, and offers a number of options for reducing the barriers. The report will be of interest to anyone working in forest certification or standard-setting, especially where they are likely to be working with small enterprises.

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How standards constrain the certification of small forest enterprises - Annexes 1-4

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Involving Harvesting Contractors in Forest Certification (2002)

Guidance for loggers, harvesting contractors and others involved in forest operations with an interest in certification.

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An analysis of the barriers faced by small-scale farmers and communities producing timber outside a conventional forest matrix, and recommendations for progress: Final Report (2000)

An analysis of the problems faced by small landowners providing timber outside a forest environment.

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An Analysis of Current FSC Accreditation, Certification and Standard-Setting Procedures Identifying Elements Which Cause Constraints For Small Forest Owners (2000)

The FSC's requirements for accreditation, certification and national standards and the constraints these cause to small forest enterprises seeking certification. An analysis of the issues and recommendations for action.

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