‘An excellent addition to the literature on the integration of the poor into mainstream value chains, illustrating that even vulnerable households can contribute to economic growth and their own development.’
Linda Jones, international consultant, Canada

‘There is a growing recognition that the principles of value chain management apply to all enterprises – not just major global corporations. The authors of this important new work demonstrate how these ideas can be utilized to create truly “inclusive” supply chains resulting in beneficial outcomes to all parties.’
Dr Martin Christopher, Emeritus Professor of Marketing and Logistics, Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University, UK

‘Importantly, the case studies in this book highlight not only the successes and benefits of “inclusive value chains” but also some of the challenges and potential pitfalls. This book will provide a useful reference for individuals and organisations involved in the planning and development of commercially viable, inclusive value chains in developing economies.’
Dr David Taylor, value chain analysis and improvement specialist and advisor, formerly Co-Director of the Food Process Innovation Unit, Cardiff University Business School, UK

Malcolm Harper Malcolm Harper taught at Cranfield School of Management until 1995, and since then has worked mainly in India. He has published on enterprise development and microfinance. He was Chairman of Basix Finance from 1996 until 2006, and is Chairman of M-CRIL, the microfinance credit rating agency.

John Belt John Belt is an agricultural economist with the Royal Tropical Institute in the Netherlands; he has over 15 years of experience in rural development work in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Rajeev Roy Rajeev Roy teaches entrepreneurship and marketing at the Indian Institute of Management, Raipur, in India.