Milk value chain analysis: industry competitiveness and the dairy policy environment in Pakistan

This research provides the first detailed analysis of the complex set of economic and social relationships that enable milk to be transferred from the large number of small-scale farmers, on which the industry depends, to urban consumers in Pakistan. These milk value chains generate numerous income and employment opportunities. The research explodes several myths surrounding Pakistan's dairy industry and highlights opportunities for development of policy to improve the operation of this important industry and wellbeing of all involved.