Abstract

LONDONO FRANCO, ISABEL CRISTINA; BOTERO VILLA, JUAN JOSÉ  and  TARAPUEZ CHAMORRO, EDWIN. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MOST PROMISING CHAINS FOR AGRO INDUSTRY IN QUINDÍO (COLOMBIA). Rev.fac.cienc.econ. [online]. 2014, vol.22, n.1, pp.189-214. ISSN 0121-6805.

This paper's purpose is to identify the most promising chains of agro-industry sector in Quindio (Colombia), examining national and regional political framework of productivity and competitiveness, secondary sources and reference documents information. A correlational study was conducted, the variables found in those units (productive chains) were reviewed, analyzed and interpreted and then organized into convergence matrices that allowed associating common issues. Topics in which pro- grams and strategies were identified and focused to five chains in Quindio: Coffee, banana, bamboo, fruit crops from warm and cold weather and aromatic and medicinal plants.

Keywords : Agro-industry; Competitiveness; Productivity Chains.

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