TY - UNPB
T1 - Distinguishing Patterns of Learning and Inclusion Through Patterns of Network Formation in Developing Agricultural Clusters.
AU - Ramirez, Matias
AU - Bernal, Paloma
AU - Clarke, Ian
AU - Hernández Umaña, Iván Darío
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - This paper discusses how network theory can help explain different patterns of inclusion of small and medium sized producers in the development of agricultural clusters. A framework based on contrasting network structures and levels of involvement of producers in the design and implementation of practices is discussed. An empirical analysis of two emerging agricultural clusters finds diverse approaches to inclusion exist. Significantly, where small producers have agency power, tensions can emerge between communities with collective values and larger producers focussed on individualized gains. Bridging these networks may be the key to combining growth opportunities with inclusion of different local producers.
AB - This paper discusses how network theory can help explain different patterns of inclusion of small and medium sized producers in the development of agricultural clusters. A framework based on contrasting network structures and levels of involvement of producers in the design and implementation of practices is discussed. An empirical analysis of two emerging agricultural clusters finds diverse approaches to inclusion exist. Significantly, where small producers have agency power, tensions can emerge between communities with collective values and larger producers focussed on individualized gains. Bridging these networks may be the key to combining growth opportunities with inclusion of different local producers.
UR - http://www.mendeley.com/research/distinguishing-patterns-learning-inclusion-through-patterns-network-formation-developing-agricultura
U2 - 10.2139/ssrn.2743096
DO - 10.2139/ssrn.2743096
M3 - Working paper
BT - Distinguishing Patterns of Learning and Inclusion Through Patterns of Network Formation in Developing Agricultural Clusters.
ER -