Cost-Benefit Analysis of Rwanda’s Dairy Value Chains

Mikhail Miklyaev, Shahryar Afra () and Melani Schultz ()
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Melani Schultz: International Development Group

No 2017-02, Development Discussion Papers from JDI Executive Programs

Abstract: This paper presents the findings of the CBA of Rwanda’s work with the dairy value chain (VC). The analysis looks at evaluating the recent Feed the Future (FtF) activities implemented under the Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Program II (RDCP II). It was discovered that the USAID investments have resulted in an increase in the annual incomes of dairy farmers by more than 40%. The analysis has also revealed that because of project interventions, the VC has reached a stage when investments in dairy farming are financially feasible without government or other donors support. The consumer gains are estimated at US$ 18.83 million. Following the successful piloting of activities aimed at boosting domestic production of butter, cheese, and yogurt under the RDCP II project, it is recommended that future USAID interventions focus on increasing the market for raw milk.

Keywords: cost-benefit analysis; investment appraisal; stakeholder analysis; dairy value chain; marketing; Rwanda. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D13 D31 D61 D62 E23 H42 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 45 pages
Date: 2017-02
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