Network analysis of vegetable trade & trade-related communications

Presentation on vegetable and trade communications flows. It explains the need for a network analysis, the components of the network – from the basic elements and parameters to the statistics of the vegetable and inputs trade and associated revenues. The presentation also discusses the differences between male and female involvement in trade.

Topic: Gender equality and social inclusion, Research and analysis
Sector: Agriculture
Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone
Published by: Sierra Leone Opportunities for Business Action (SOBA)
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