03288oam 22007215 450 991079165410332120200520144314.01-282-96657-X97866129665760-8213-8650-610.1596/978-0-8213-8649-1(CKB)2560000000054509(EBL)660561(OCoLC)704395744(SSID)ssj0000470989(PQKBManifestationID)11306030(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000470989(PQKBWorkID)10415728(PQKB)10569482(MiAaPQ)EBC660561(Au-PeEL)EBL660561(CaPaEBR)ebr10440509(CaONFJC)MIL296657(The World Bank)ocn696561290(US-djbf)16700002(EXLCZ)99256000000005450920110321d2011 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierLogistics in lagging regions : overcoming local barriers to global connectivity /Charles KunakaWashington, D.C. :World Bank,c2011.xi, 76 pages illustrations, maps ;26 cmWorld Bank studyDescription based upon print version of record.0-8213-8649-2 Includes bibliographical references.Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Executive Summary; List of Acronyms; 1. Connecting Lagging Regions to Export Markets; 2. Assessing Logistics Performance at the Sub-National level; 3. Logistics Intermediaries; 4. Case Study One: Cooperative Approach to Logistics Intermediation; 5. Case Study Two: Electronic Intermediation; 6. Role of Logistics Intermediaries in Lagging Regions; 7. Conclusions and Lessons for Low-Income Countries; References; Back CoverSmall scale producers in developing countries lack easy access to efficient logistics services. They are faced with long distances from both domestic and international markets. Unless they consolidate their trade volumes they face high costs which diminish their ability to trade. However, the process of consolidation is not without cost nor does it occur on its own accord. As a result, the consolidation is typically handled by intermediaries. Using case studies of sisal and soybean supply chains in Brazil and India respectively, this study explores the role and impact of intermediaries in faciWorld Bank e-Library.Delivery of goodsBrazilCase studiesDelivery of goodsDeveloping countriesDelivery of goodsIndiaCase studiesFarm produceTransportationEconomic aspectsDeveloping countriesDelivery of goodsDelivery of goodsDelivery of goodsFarm produceTransportationEconomic aspects381.41065Kunaka Charles1513550YDXCPYDXCPINUCDXSTFBWXDLCBOOK9910791654103321Logistics in lagging regions3748113UNINA