03/05/2012 - 00:00
03/11/2012 - 00:00

The value chain approach has been adapted by many enterprises to impprove the quality of its products and increase its profitability. Value chain ensures that all steps in the production process are considered, and buyer's requirement, industry standards, efficiency of suppliers and market information are analyzed. The effectiveness of value chain development in an enterprise is evident with the improved production process, focused market niche identification and upragraded product quality, all resulting to higher selling prices and increased profits for social enterprise. This course will guide the participants on: how to collect baseline data for their products; map selected value chains including addressing gaps in the market; identify appropriate interventions to fill the gaps; and create a business plan to map out strategies in implementation, required technical asistance and upgrading of existing products to meet market demands and requirements

More info: Training@iirr.org ; http://www.worldagroforestry.org/learning/group/external_courses