Experience shows that orthodox economic prescriptions for developing countries such as privatisation and price liberalisation do not necessarily lead to efficiency and growth. The critical role of complementary institutions emerges as a central issue.
Among M4P1 publications, the Markets and Development Bulletin (MDB) series presents information in a different manner to other publications. It is written in direct language, and highlights particular aspects of research results.
Supermarkets are playing an increasingly important role in food retailing systems, and exerting a significant impact upon food production and distribution systems as Viet Nam’s economy grows rapidly and, becomes increasingly urbanized and integrates