“In the development world, the term ‘middlemen’ comes with somewhat negative connotations. They have been called ‘coyotes,’ ‘hyenas,’ and ‘predatory rent-seekers,’” said Stephen McCarthy, a Chemonics value chain expert with 35 years of experience. Mr. McCarthy was a director in Chemonics’ Agriculture and Food Security practice and the former chief of party on the Feed…
Tropical deforestation, driven mostly by domestic and global demand for timber, palm oil, and other commodities, as well as the need to fulfill basic agricultural needs in developing countries, is a major contributor to global climate change. Globally, the conversion of forests to other land uses contributes 15 to 20 percent of CO2 emissions, exceeding…