IC Objective in Value Chain approach IC Objective

IC Objective in Value Chain approach

IC Objective in Value Chain approach Making value chain work for the poor

Making value chain work for the poor Process

Levels (Parts) of a value Chain Three main levels Micro level: includes players of the value Chain Meso Level: Supporters of the value Chain Macro Level: Influencers of the vale Chain

What is a Value Chain? Value Chain Supporters Meso o Technical Services - (Training, R&D, MIS) o Financial Services -(Credit, Leasing; Saving) A Generic Model Business advice, training, trade promotion Business Development Services (BDS) Input Suppliers seed, equipment, pesticides etc. Value Chain Players Micro Producer Rural dealers, Stockiest, Processors / Value Addition Wholesaler / Retailers Framework conditions Value Chain Influencers Macro §Laws & regulations §Quality & quarantine measures §Customs and taxes §Incentives §Free trade agreements etc. Regulatory and administrative: Exporters Consumers

Process of Doing the Business

Process for making value chain work for the poor Value Chain Selection Analysis Designing for Competitiveness Implementation Action Plan Monitoring Performance & Assessing Impact

Making value chain work for the poor (Process) Calculation of gross margins for the different segments of the value chain Identification of weaker & stronger players of the chain (strengths of the various players) How to increase the profit margin of the weaker players (with main emphasis on the producers)

Making value chain work for the poor (Process) Institutional Development & Strengthening Product Development (value addition) Market linkages (Backward & Forward)

Value Chains of the project (LP) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Pine Nut Walnut Honey Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (MAPs) Ground Nut Onion Seed Embroidery Anardana (Pomegranate Seeds) Dairy Sector