Rapid changes are taking place in agri-food markets in middle and low-income countries and small-scale agriculture, which supports the livelihoods of the majority of rural poor, is poorly prepared for these changes. These 8 case studies, which were conducted as part of the Regoverning Markets Programme, provide examples of innovative practices in connecting small-scale producers with dynamic markets at local or regional level.

Based on significant fieldwork activities, the case studies provide examples of market links between small-scale producers and dynamic markets, focusing on four drivers of innovation: public policy principles, private business models, collective action strategies by small-scale farmers, and intervention strategies and methods of development agencies. The studies highlight policy lessons and suggest working methods to guide public and private actors.

The 8 case studies published as part of this programme are as follows:

• Innovative Practice China: case studies of Carrefour's quality lines
• Innovative Practice Kenya: access to high value markets by smallholders of African indigenous vegetables
• Innovative Practice Hungary: successful cooperatives in the Hungarian poultry sector
• Innovative Practice Guatemala: the experience of small producers in competitive markets - a case study of OPCION/Aj Ticonel
• Innovative Practice Pakistan: a case study of mlk production and marketing by small and medium scale contract farmers of Haleeb Foods Ltd
• The inclusion and empowerment of farmers through partnerships: the case of Thandi fruit and wine
• Innovative Practice Sri Lanka: integrating small farmers into dynamic supply chains - case study of Ma's tropical fruit company
• Innovative Practice Hungary: Morakert Cooperative - a successful case of linking small farmers to markets for horticultural produce in Hungary

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