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Browsing by Author "Clements, Corinna"

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    Assessing the Impact of the Jepara Furniture Value Chain Project
    Clements, Corinna (Virginia Tech, 2016-09-07)
    This thesis assesses the impact of the Jepara Furniture Value Chain (FVC) project, which was conducted by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) to address challenges faced by small-scale furniture producers in Jepara, Indonesia. This assessment focuses on the effect of membership in the APKJ, a producer association started as part of the project. The propensity score for association membership was estimated using unchanging firm and owner characteristics, as well as information recalled about firm operations in 2009 (before the association was formed). Propensity score matching was used to compare outcome variables of association members and non-members. Results suggest that membership in the APKJ does not have a significant effect on profit levels. Using differenced current and recalled marketing and production behaviors as outcome variables with propensity score matching indicates that members have improved their bargaining position and marketing behaviors more than non-members since 2009. Additionally, APKJ members are more likely to have obtained certificates of timber legality
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    Value chain approaches in a stagnant industry: The case of furniture production in Jepara, Indonesia
    Alwang, Jeffrey R.; Clements, Corinna; Achdiawan, Ramadhani (Routledge, 2018-12-31)
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    Value Chain Approaches in a Stagnant Industry: The Case of Furniture Production in Jepara, Indonesia
    Clements, Corinna; Alwang, Jeffrey R.; Achdiawan, Ramadhani (Informa, 2021-10-14)
    This article assesses impacts of the Jepara Furniture Value Chain project, which was intended to address challenges faced by small-scale furniture producers in Jepara, Indonesia. The assessment focuses on effects of membership in the APKJ, an association started as part of the project. Propensity score matching was used to compare differences in outcome variables for association members and matched non-members. A limited, positive impact of APKJ membership was found. Members have improved their marketing behaviors in ways that will allow them to retain more value compared to non-members. APKJ members are also more likely to have obtained certificates of timber legality. Membership in the APKJ does not have a significant effect on firm profit and there is little evidence of an industry transformation. The paper also provides a critique of indiscriminate use of a value chain approach.