OBSERVATIONS ON AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD MARKETING IN THE DOMINICAi'l"REPUBLICVJITH SOME IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT PLANNING ~~D RESEARCH A Report
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About the Repor~ The purposes of this report are (1) to provide observations which may contribute to the Agricultural Sector Assessment by the Dominican Government; (2) to provide observations which may be helpful to the USAID Mission in assessing the agricultural marketing situation and related programs with emphasis on major commodities for domestic consumption;and (3) to suggest. elements of a program of marketing system analysis and activities designed to contribute to improved performance of the Dominican ~c& food and agricultual •• Yiil"lR.
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