Modern WSM Roles and Functions: Current Marketing Context, Trends, Food Security, Price Stability and Food Safety

Event: Wholesale Agricultural Markets: Innovations for a Competitive Future

Modern WSM Roles and Functions: Current Marketing Context, Trends, Food Security, Price Stability and Food Safety

20 April 2021

Author / Speaker:

Hans Woldring, ADB - Other materials by the author

Key roles and functions of wholesale markets (WSMs) and agricultural logistic centers are shared through this presentation, as well as its important role for food security, which is linked to WSM facilities for collection, storage, distribution, efficient supply chains. In addition, it is discussed how modern WSM delivers productivity gains through different means, such as expanded links and market opportunities for farmers and value-adding functions.

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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