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4.2.5. Lessons Learned from the Case Study 98 4.3. Oilseeds and Pulses in Senegal 98 4.3.1. Status and Importance 98 4.3.2. Assessment of Postharvest Losses and Economic Burden 99 4.3.3. Causes of Postharvest Losses 102 4.3.4. Measures and Strategies Implemented for Postharvest Loss Reduction 102 4.3.5. Lessons Learned from the Case Study 103 4.4. Tomatoes in Bangladesh 103 4.4.1. Status and Importance 103 4.4.2. Assessment of Postharvest Losses & Economic Burden 105 4.4.3. Causes of Postharvest Losses 107 4.4.4. Measures and Strategies Implemented for Postharvest Loss Reduction 107 4.4.5. Lessons Learned from the Case Study 109 4.5. Meat and Meat Products in Oman 109 4.5.1. Status and Importance 109 4.5.2. Assessment of Postharvest Losses and Economic Burden 110 4.5.3. Causes of Postharvest Losses 113 4.5.4. Measures and Strategies Implemented for Postharvest Loss Reduction 114 4.5.5. Lessons Learned from the Case Study 114 4.6. Milk and Dairy Products in Uganda 116 4.6.1. Status and Importance 116 4.6.2. Assessment of Postharvest Losses and Economic Burden 119 4.6.3. Causes of Postharvest Losses 122 4.6.4. Measures and Strategies Implemented for Postharvest Loss Reduction 122 4.6.5. Lessons Learned from the Case Studies 123 4.7. Fish and Seafood Products in Indonesia 124 4.7.1. Status and Importance 124 4.7.2. Assessment of Postharvest Losses and Economic Burden 126 4.7.3. Causes of Postharvest Food Losses 126 4.7.4. Measures and Strategies Implemented for Postharvest Loss Reduction 127 4.7.5. Lessons Learned from the Case Study 130 4.8. Summary of the Case Study Findings 131 5. CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF POSTHARVEST LOSSES..............................................133 5.1. Comparison of Postharvest Losses Identified in the Literature Review, Online Survey and Case/Field Studies. 133 5.1.1. Physical Losses Identified in the Literature Review, Online Survey and Case/Field Studies 133 5.1.2. Economic Losses Identified in the Literature Review, Online Survey and Case/Field Studies 137 5.1.3. Quality and Nutrition Losses Identified in the Literature Review, Online Survey and Case/Field Studies 139 5.1.4. Summary of Comparison of Postharvest Losses Identified in the Literature Review, Online Survey and Case/Field Studies. 141 5.2. Generic Causes of Postharvest Losses 141 5.3. Consequences of Postharvest Losses in the OIC Member Country 143 5.3.1. Effects on Production 143 5.3.2. Effects on the Value Chain 144