Human rights criteria for making contract farming and other business models inclusive of small-scale farmers 2011, para. 38
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Farmers (generally through their organizations) and private investors may establish joint ventures, with each party contributing in cash or in kind. Such business models ensure, in theory, that both sides are equal partners and are co owners of the project. Both sides hold equity shares in the joint venture, while retaining their individual legal status and sharing in profits or losses made by the joint venture. Enabling farmers to be shareholders allows them to influence company governance and negotiate price policy, to share in the benefits (whether profit is reinvested or distributed as dividends) and to improve access to credits and other farm-related services.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the right to food
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Economic Rights
Food & Nutrition
Governance & Rule of Law
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N.A.
Year
2011
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Other
Reference
SR Food, Report to the UNGA (2011), A/66/262, para. 38.