A POLICY-ORIENTED ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (PPPS) IN AGRICULTURAL LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Agricultural logistics and supply chains form the effective support system of modern Agri- product systems. still, inefficiencies in warehouse, transportation, processing and distribution limit productivity, increase losses after crop and lower the farmers income in numerous developing economies. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) offer an institutional medium to uplift the infrastructure and service delivery in these disciplines. This paper provides a policy- oriented and relative analysis of PPPs in agrarian logistics and force chains across India, Indonesia, China and Vietnam. It explores the enabling policy environment, models of collaboration, success factors and challenges. The study tries to conclude to the conclusion that logistics transformation can be driven in well- designed PPPs, but inclusive governance, transparent contracting and strong institutional capacity are needed.