Quality upgrading in dairy value chains: Mixed methods evidence from southwestern Uganda

Richard M. Ariong, Jordan Chamberlin, Sarah Wairimu Kariuki and Bjorn Van Campenhout

No 2264, IFPRI discussion papers from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Abstract: Quality upgrading may be lagging in value chains where the assessment and traceability of the quality of the underlying commodity is challenging. In Uganda's southwestern milk shed, a variety of initiatives are trying to increase the quality of raw milk in dairy value chains. These initiatives generally involve the introduction of technologies that enable measurement of key quality parameters at strategic nodes in the value chain, in conjunction with a system that allows for tracking of these parameters throughout the supply chain. In this paper, we use a combination of focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and quantitative data that is generated by these initiatives to document outputs, describe emerging outcomes, and reflect on the potential impact. We find clear evidence that milk quality improved, but the effects on milk prices are more subtle.

Keywords: dairy value chains; raw milk; research methods; technology; Uganda; Africa; Eastern Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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