Abstract
Effects of certification schemes for agricultural production on socio‐economic outcomes in low‐ and middle‐income countries: a systematic review
Highlights
Certification schemes (CS) set and monitor voluntary standards to make agricultural production socially sustainable and agricultural trade fairer for producers and workers
What is the aim of this review? This Campbell systematic review examines the effectiveness of certification schemes in improving the welfare of farmers and workers
What did the review study? Certification sets and monitors voluntary standards, and can encompass systems engaging in a wider range of activities in policy, advocacy, and capacity building, and in building markets and supply chains, to make agricultural production socially sustainable and agricultural trade fairer
Summary
Certification schemes (CS) set and monitor voluntary standards to make agricultural production socially sustainable and agricultural trade fairer for producers and workers. Certification schemes do not seem to improve household incomes for farmers and wages for workers There is no guarantee that farmers’ and workers’ living standards improve due to certification schemes This Campbell systematic review examines the effectiveness of certification schemes in improving the welfare of farmers and workers.
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