Analysis of the operations of the Barangay Bagsakan Centers and benefits to producers and consumers, National Capital Region, 2010

Date

4-2011

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Isabelita Pabuayon.

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Abstract

The study aimed to assess the operations of and benefits from the Barangay Bagsakan Centers in the National Capital Region. Ten operating and five non-operating Barangay BagsakanCenters were visited to determine the operations of and problems encountered by the centers. One hundred consumers were interviewed to determine their perceptions and level of satisfaction with the program. Fifty producers were interviewed to determine their linkage to the center and their perceptions and level of satisfaction with the program. The Barangay BagsakanCenters were operated by either LGU, cooperative or private organization. Nine out of the 10 Centers engaged only in retailing because their main market comprised of low income families with relatively small daily purchases. All visited Centers were accessible in terms of location as they were located in either the Barangay Hall, Barangay Plaza or Police Station. There was no direct link between the producers and consumers because operators of the Centers procured goods from the producers who were located in other markets. The Barangay BagsakanCenters sold basic commodities like rice, meat, vegetables and fruits. Majority of the Centers acted like a sari-sari store to generate extra income. The Barangay Bagsakanshowed only a little benefitto the barangays. The number of employees per Barangay Bagsakanranged only from one to two. A total of 14 staffs were involved in the operations with a total salary of PhP 72,440 per month. Also, there was no small food packaging and food processing facility that was established in any of the Barangay BagsakanCenters. Regular consumers were highly satisfied with the accessibility of the Centers, stability of the prices of the commodities and the availability of products in the Centers with satisfaction ratings of 81.82, 86.36 and 72.73, respectively. Prices of the commodities sold at the Centers were monitored by the DA. Producers noted a high satisfaction level of 78 on the thought of having the Centers as assured markets. However, 24 percent of the producers were not satisfied with the increase in their income due to the low prices of commodities. The major problems encountered by the Centers were insufficient capital, lack of managerial skills, and competition with nearby markets. It is recommended that 1) the government should provide additional capital to the potentially viable centers including technical assistance and seminars on good management and 2) design the Barangay BagsakanCenter as a business for sustainability.

Language

English

Location

UPLB College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Document Type

Thesis

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