13. Four types of trade relations FORMALIZED MARKETS CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS AD HOC SPOT TRADING STABLE TRADE RELATIONS stronger market institutions stronger chain relations 4
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15. Onion trade Ghana – Burkina Faso stronger market institutions stronger chain relations 1 3 2 Individual farmer sells on the spot to the trader who bids the best price Farmers and traders get organized and start to coordinate their linkages Market information system, contracting, bank finance, and legal support
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19. Many thanks to the more than 40 authors, resource persons, and facilitating staff A special word of gratitude to our donor-partners: And thanks for your attention!