Working Paper 309 - Improving the Poultry Value Chain in Mozambique

El-hadj Bah and Ousman Gajigo ()
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Abstract: This paper examines the poultry industry in Mozambique and makes recommendations about how to improve the value chain in two provinces—Niassa and Zambézia. Understanding the structure and challenges of the poultry value chain is important for the revitalization of the sector and identifying issues that should be tackled through government actions and policy. The paper relies on both primary and secondary data sources to assess constraints and identify opportunities. Particular attention is paid to the nature and scale of job creation in the sector. The analysis finds that segments of the value chain are missing, making the operations of existing businesses very challenging. The high inflation rate and depreciation of the local currency has increased input prices and driven a number of poultry producers out of business. The ones that remain mainly produce small quantities from home to complement their incomes. Government support in establishing the missing links such as feed mills, hatcheries, and veterinary services can revive the sector in the two provinces. JEL classification: D130, Q130 O130

Keywords: Poultry; value chain; Mozambique. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019-02-22
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