INTRODUCTION

Value chain analysis and market-based solutions (MBSs) are combined in this course to address corporate and enterprise needs. Value chain analysis aids in identifying markets, business relationships, and obstacles to organizational growth. By working together to overcome value chain constraints, markets and the private sector have made MBS possible. As a result, the main objective of this course is to prepare participants for the creation of sustainable value chains.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Assess the significance of the value chain approach;

• Learn value chain concepts that improve organizational competitiveness;
• Recognize the basis for market development and value chain promotion.
• Establish strategies, interventions, and methodologies for the development of value chains.
• Determine the market's needs and constraints.
• Understand the responsibilities of stakeholders in value chains.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All those interested in learning about value chain development, professionals working in the agricultural extension sector, NGOs, and governmental organizations are the course's primary audience.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to Value Chain Development

• Value chains concepts
• •Functions of value chains
• •Significance of value chains
• •Limitations of value chains

Value Chain Project Design Overview

• Selection of value chain
• Analysis of value chain
• New or existing market-based solutions (mbss) identification
• MBS facilitation identification
• Market-based solutions assessment
• Collaboration structuring and performance monitoring
• Practical examples of value chains in agriculture

Value Chain intervention concept and its relationship to

• Value chain finance
• Partnerships with lead firms
• Enabling environments
• Local economic development

Risk Identification and Management in Value Chains

• Framework of Risk management
• Techniques of the risk management

Strengths & Constraints Analysis in Value Chains

• Analysis of End market
• Governance of Value chain
• Inter-firm relationships
• Sustainable Solutions

Gender Engagement in Value Chains

• Gender analysis and agricultural markets, services and value chains
• Women’s access to productive resources and markets
• Influencing the policy and legal environment

Market Linkages in Value Chain

• Types of market linkages
• Principles for adopting market development approach for enterprise development
• Profitable markets
• Stakeholders’ role in value chains
• Factors affecting the linkages success
• The enabling environment for market linkages

GENERAL NOTES

• Our seasoned instructors, who have years of experience as seasoned professionals in their respective fields of work, will be teaching this course. A combination of practical exercises, theory, group projects, and case studies are used to teach the course.
• The participants receive training manuals and supplementary reading materials.
• Participants who complete this course successfully will receive a certificate.
• We can also create a course specifically for your organization to match your needs. To learn more, get in touch with us at training@dealsontrainers.org.
• The training will take place at DEALSON TRAINERS IN NAIROBI, KENYA in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee includes lunch, course materials, and lodging for the training session. Upon request, we may arrange for our participants' lodging and transportation to the airport.
• Payment must be made to our bank account before the training begins, and documentation of payment should be emailed to training@dealsontrainers.org