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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Non-Fiction, Academic, Economics, Agriculture, Development Studies, Technical Guide, Public Policy

Book Review:
This World Bank publication is a seminal and highly technical work aimed at development practitioners, economists, and project analysts focused on the agroindustrial sector. It moves beyond traditional evaluation methods by advocating for an integrated ''systems approach'' that analyzes an agroindustry as a coherent link in the chain from farm to table. The book's strength lies in its practical framework, complete with checklists for critical analysis of marketing, procurement, and processing stages. It also importantly incorporates nutritional considerations into project design—a forward-thinking aspect for its time. While not light reading for the general public, it is an invaluable reference for professionals involved in designing, funding, or evaluating agricultural and food-processing projects in developing economies. Its methodology helps ensure that such projects are not only financially viable but also economically efficient and nutritionally beneficial.