Journal of
Development and Agricultural Economics

  • Abbreviation: J. Dev. Agric. Econ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9774
  • DOI: 10.5897/JDAE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 555

Full Length Research Paper

Producers supplying strategic network, value creation and exporting SME growth

Vinablo K. Dominique Dagbelou
  • Vinablo K. Dominique Dagbelou
  • University Institute of Technology-University of Parakou - (IUT / UP) - Center for Research in Entrepreneurship-Creation and Innovation (CRECI) - Laboratory for Research in Economic and Social Dynamics (LARDES - UP), Benin.
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Souleimane A. Adekambi
  • Souleimane A. Adekambi
  • Institut Universitaire de Technologie-Université de Parakou -Benin (IUT/UP) - Centre de Recherche en Entrepreneuriat-Création et Innovation (CRECI) - Laboratoire de Recherche en Dynamique Economie et Sociale (LARDES – UP), Benin.
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Jacob A. Yabi
  • Jacob A. Yabi
  • Département d’Economie et Sociologie Rurale (ESR), Faculté d’Agronomie, Université de Parakou, Bénin, Laboratoire de Recherche en Dynamique Economie et Sociale (LARDES – UP), Benin.
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  •  Received: 22 October 2019
  •  Accepted: 02 July 2020
  •  Published: 31 July 2020

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