Effectiveness of Gravity Goods Ropeways in market participation of smallholder farmers in uplands

Diwakar Kc (), Tek Maraseni, Chubamenla Jamir, Ritendra Thapa Magar and Florencia Tuladhar
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Diwakar Kc: Griffith University
Tek Maraseni: University of Southern Queensland
Chubamenla Jamir: TERI School of Advanced Studies
Ritendra Thapa Magar: University of Oregon
Florencia Tuladhar: Kathmandu University

Transportation, 2020, vol. 47, issue 3, No 16, 1393-1414

Abstract: Abstract Isolated from the market due to harsh terrain, low farm productivity and poor road connectivity, the majority of farmers in the upland region of Nepal practice subsistence farming characterized by abject poverty. This study investigates whether Gravity Goods Ropeway (GGR) improves market participation and livelihood of smallholder farmers in uplands. 113 households’ surveys, 6 focus group discussions, and 39 key informant interviews were conducted in 3 upland villages of Nepal. The before–after analysis was applied to examine the impact of GGR. With reduced average travel time to end market by 57% (p

Keywords: Gravity Goods Ropeways; Smallholder farmers; Market participation; Travel time (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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