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Why Kenyan Farmers Lose Money at Harvest: The Savings Club Experiment That Changed Everything
In rural Kenya, farmers face a brutal cycle: sell low at harvest, buy high later. But a simple savings club experiment flipped the script. This video breaks down the 'Grain Today, Gain Tomorrow' study from the NBER, revealing how collective storage and a simple bag helped farmers boost sales by 37% and get 6% higher prices. No fancy tech, no handouts—just smart design. Discover the hidden social barriers that trap farmers in poverty and the real-world solution that works. By Shilpa Aggarwal, Eilin Francis, and Jonathan Robinson.
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