Browsing Brage NMBU by Author "Lie, Helene"
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An empirical evaluation of policy options for inclusive dairy value chain development in Nicaragua: A system dynamics approach
Lie, Helene; Rich, Karl M.; Hoek, Rein van der; Dizyee, Kanar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Achieving inclusive value chain development is a challenging task due to the complex and dynamic nature of interconnected value chains and their social, economic, and ecological dimensions. While many policies and intervention ... -
An empirical evaluation of policy options for inclusive dairy value chain development in Nicaragua: A system dynamics approach
Lie, Helene; Rich, Karl M.; Hoek, Rein van der; Dizyee, Kanar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Achieving inclusive value chain development is a challenging task due to the complex and dynamic nature of interconnected value chains and their social, economic, and ecological dimensions. While many policies and intervention ... -
Comparative perspectives on rural development and policy challenges in Sogn og Fjordane
Baardsen, Sjur; Bryden, John Marshall; Refsgaard, Karen; Nordskog, Kjersti; Cappelen, Katja Strøm; Lie, Helene; Soltani, Arezoo (NILF-Report, Research report, 2011) -
Inclusive value chain development : applying systems thinking and participatory modeling to dairy value chain analyses in Nicaragua and Tanzania
Lie, Helene (PhD Thesis;2017:45, Doctoral thesis, 2017)This thesis explores how policy-makers and other stakeholders can support smallholder participation in higher-value marketing chains despite the many challenges faced by smallholders in developing countries. The overall ... -
Making better use of goats in Tanzania : Improving smallholder livelihoods through local value chains for goat milk yoghurt: a case study
Lie, Helene (Master thesis, 2011-10-31)The objective of this research is to assess the potential for local dairy value chains as an approach for smallholder farmers to improve their livelihood. The main research problems are whether local dairy value chains ... -
Modeling Dynamic Processes in Smallholder Dairy Value Chains in Nicaragua: A System Dynamics Approach
Lie, Helene; Rich, Karl M. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)In Nicaragua, the production of dairy and beef is the most important source of household income for many smallholder producers. However, erratic volumes and quality of milk limit the participation of small- and medium-scale ... -
Participatory system dynamics modelling for dairy value chain development in Nicaragua
Lie, Helene; Rich, Karl M.; Burkart, Stefan (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The use of system dynamics tools can add valuable insights when identifying and evaluating priorities for pro-poor value chain upgrading. However, to better understand the complex systems in agricultural value chains and ...