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July 6, 2026European Journal of Development ResearchOpen Access

Competition, Power and Inequality in Agro-food Value Chains in Africa

Reena das Nair Simon Roberts Stefano Ponte

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This research examines how global value chains affect inequality and power dynamics in the agro-food sector in Africa.
Analysis of global and regional agro-food value chains.
Discussion of power imbalances and their impact on value distribution.
Review of literature regarding North-South inequalities and upgrading pathways.
Many actors in the Global South do not retain value-added gains from value chain participation.
Debate exists on whether these chains promote inclusion or heighten inequalities.
Suggests a need for better mechanisms to ensure equitable distribution of benefits.

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Analysis of power dynamics in agro-food value chains highlights uneven gains in inclusion and upgrading.

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Nair et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4f39a72b81a944af5746db https://doi.org/10.1057/s41287-026-00760-w

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