Challenges and Possibilities for Sustainable Marketing in the Agricultural Sector of Sub-Saharan Africa

Takawira M. Ndofirepi
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Takawira M. Ndofirepi: University of South Africa, Graduate School of Business Leadership

Chapter Chapter 10 in Fostering Long-Term Sustainable Development in Africa, 2024, pp 189-210 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter discusses the obstacles and opportunities for sustainable marketing in the agricultural sector of sub-Saharan Africa. Sustainable marketing, as a strategy, seeks to promote environmentally friendly and socially responsible processes in the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The goal of sustainable marketing is to support methods for creating, distributing, and consuming goods and services that are socially and environmentally conscious. However, numerous barriers such as limited access to resources and technology, poor market linkages, and low levels of consumer awareness and education impede the adoption and implementation of sustainable marketing practices in the sub-Saharan agricultural sector. Despite these difficulties, numerous possibilities for sustainable marketing exist in the region. This chapter takes a theoretical approach and uses extant literature and the author’s reflections to delve into the key components of agricultural marketing sustainability, discuss the challenges and opportunities for implementation in sub-Saharan Africa, and provide case studies of successful regional initiatives. The chapter ends with suggestions for practitioners, decision-makers, and researchers on how to advance sustainable marketing in the agricultural sector of sub-Saharan Africa.

Keywords: Agriculture; Marketing; Sustainability; Sub-Saharan Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-61321-0_10

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