dc.contributor.author | Ricker-Gilbert, J. |
dc.contributor.author | Omotilewa, O.J. |
dc.contributor.author | Kadjo, D. |
dc.date.accessioned | 2022-08-12T08:24:18Z |
dc.date.available | 2022-08-12T08:24:18Z |
dc.date.issued | 2022 |
dc.identifier.citation | Ricker-Gilbert, J., Omotilewa, O.J. & Kadjo, D. (2022). The economics of post-harvest loss and loss-preventing technologies in developing countries. Annual Review of Resource Economics, 14, 1-41. |
dc.identifier.issn | 1941-1340 |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/7632 |
dc.description.abstract | This article reviews the recent literature that has evaluated the effectiveness of postharvest loss (PHL)-reducing technologies for grains among smallholder farmers and small-scale traders in sub-Saharan Africa. We also develop a conceptual framework for identifying and quantifying different types of PHL that include physical quantity losses along with quality losses that are both observable (e.g., discoloration, insect damage, mold growth, and odor) and unobservable (e.g., aflatoxin contamination, chemical residues, and nutrient content losses). The framework considers how PHL affects producers, consumers, and society as a whole. We find that although reducing postharvest quantity losses often receives more attention from researchers, it is the loss of quality, particularly unobservable quality issues, that has a large effect on food safety and nutrition. A review of the literature suggests that cost-effective technologies to reduce PHL exist, but facilitating their adoption requires action from both the public and private sectors. |
dc.description.sponsorship | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation |
dc.description.sponsorship | United States Agency for International Development |
dc.format.extent | 1-41 |
dc.language.iso | en |
dc.subject | Postharvest Losses |
dc.subject | Postharvest Technology |
dc.subject | Food Safety |
dc.subject | Food Security |
dc.subject | Food Policies |
dc.subject | Sub-Saharan Africa |
dc.title | The economics of post-harvest loss and loss-preventing technologies in developing countries |
dc.type | Journal Article |
cg.contributor.affiliation | Purdue University |
cg.contributor.affiliation | African Development Bank |
cg.contributor.affiliation | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture |
cg.coverage.region | Africa |
cg.coverage.region | Africa South of Sahara |
cg.coverage.hub | Headquarters and Western Africa Hub |
cg.researchtheme | Social Science and Agribusiness |
cg.identifier.bibtexciteid | RICKERGILBERT:2022 |
cg.isijournal | ISI Journal |
cg.authorship.types | CGIAR and advanced research institute |
cg.iitasubject | Agribusiness |
cg.iitasubject | Agronomy |
cg.iitasubject | Food Science |
cg.iitasubject | Food Security |
cg.iitasubject | Handling, Transport, Storage and Protection of Agricultural Products |
cg.iitasubject | Post-Harvesting Technology |
cg.iitasubject | Value Chains |
cg.journal | Annual Review of Resource Economics |
cg.notes | Published online: 15 Jun 2022 |
cg.accessibilitystatus | Limited Access |
cg.reviewstatus | Peer Review |
cg.usagerightslicense | Copyrighted; all rights reserved |
cg.targetaudience | Scientists |
cg.identifier.doi | https://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-resource-111820-020601 |
cg.futureupdate.required | No |
cg.identifier.volume | 14 |