CGAP Smallholder Household Data: Analysis and Insights from the National Surveys and Financial Diaries

2021
Page count
273
pages
Description

Based on an analysis of the CGAP’s data from national surveys of smallholder households and smallholder diaries, this paper outlines the profile and needs of smallholder families and their various subgroups. Firstly, the paper looks at the relationship between financial activities and the different livelihood strategies employed by smallholder families. Further, it highlights the characteristics and behaviors that are common to large groups of smallholders, discusses how the overall market can be segmented most effectively, and presents a nuanced picture of the different types of smallholder households. Finally, the paper discusses opportunities available for various stakeholders serving smallholder families.

Publisher
Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP), Nathan Associates
Publish date
Authors
E. P. Neumann
H. Miller
K. Hamilton
K. Hughes
P. Priya
R. Karuppusamy
R. Tamara
V. Thangavel
Language of publication
English
Region/Country
Region
Global
South Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country
Bangladesh
Côte d'Ivoire
Mozambique
Nigeria
Tanzania
Uganda
IB topics