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This Conference is made possible by a research granto Mzumbe
university from the Danish Government,hrough the Danish Fellowship
Center as Part of the
Southen Driven Development Research Programme.
ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY, MARKETS ACCESS & INCOME OF SMALL
FARMING BUSINESS :POTENTIAL LIMITATION OF CONTRACT FARMING
(POLICOFA)| MZUMBE UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CONTRACT FARMING IN AFRICA.2 - 3
OCTOBER at WHITE SANDS HOTEL, DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
ORGANIZER Mzumbe University (in collaboration with Institute Of
Rural Development
Planning),Department of Geology and Geography-University Of
Copenhagen& Institute of Food and Resource Economics-University
of Copenhagen.
ANNOUNCEMENT & CALL FOR PAPERS
Aim:Studies on contract farming in Africa have fora long time
been divided between two differentapproaches. One is focusing on
household-basedsurveys with the aim to examine income-
andproductivity bene ts of farmers involved in con-tract farming.
The other approach is focusing oncommunity dynamics and
institutional aspects ofcontract farming. While economists dominate
therst approach, rural sociologists, anthropologistsand geographers
pursue the other.This conference seeks to bring together the
differ-ent strands of social science by inviting research-ers and
policy makers to engage in a dialogue bydiscussing the strength and
weakness of eachof the approaches and by looking for
potentialoverlaps and entry points for integrative efforts.It is
envisaged that the conference will assist inthe formation of new
networks for exchange ofknowledge and experience with contract
farmingand rural transformations in Africa.Themes to be discussed:
Contract farming and agricultural develop-
ment, e.g. the effects of contract farming onfarm productivity,
technical ef ciency, andproduct standards.
Communal and sociological implications ofcontract farming, e.g.
the role of farmersorganizations and cooperatives.
Contract farming and rural transformations,e.g. the implications
for market access,diversi cation of household income and
localspin-off effects to other activities.
The role of government and state institutions,e.g. legal and
judicial development, regulatorypractice of crop boards, and the
importance oflocal Government.
Conference format: The conference will last for two days.
Inter-nationally recognized keynote speakers havebeen invited to
participate and presentation ofparticipants papers will be
organised in thematicsessions. It is planned to publish selected
papersin an edited volume and/or a special issue of
aninternational, peer-reviewed journal. However,submission and
presentation of a paper is not aprerequisite for participation in
the conference.The conference will conclude with a workshopsession
in which participants will discuss pos-sible policy recommendations
and elaborate onimportant points that needs to be decided uponas a
result of a political process.Important Dates:Schedule for
conference papers submissions May 15: Deadline for submission of
abstracts
of not more than 500 words June15: Con rmation of successful
abstracts August 3: Deadline for Submission of Full
PapersPlease submit the abstracts in electronic formatby e-mail
[email protected] For detailed information, please check
ourwebsite
athttp://www.mzumbe.ac.tz/http://policofa.mzumbe.ac.tzConference
Registration Fees:There is no registration fee. The conference
willprovide conference materials, and refreshment.Participants will
be responsible for their traveland accommodation to and from the
conference.Those who would like to stay at the Conferencehotel, ie.
White Sands Hotel, the hotel rates varybetween 150 US$ to 210 US$.
Participants willhave to make their own reservation using
thefollowing contacts:Phone: +25 522 264 7020/4Fax: +255 22 264
7875
Email: [email protected]:+255784467150 |
+255758818697
