Value Chains for Development

[Institutions working with a value chain approach]

Merlin, Bettina | 2005
  • Author(s): Merlin, Bettina
  • Publisher: Deutsche Gesellschaft für technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ). Trade programme
  • Pages: 27--104
  • Keywords: agribusiness, market access, development strategies, development assistance
An overview of institutions and organizations working with the value chain approach is presented. The emphasis is on institutions using the approach in development cooperation and on agricultural supply chains.

The value chain approach in development cooperation

Merlin, Bettina | 2005
  • Author(s): Merlin, Bettina
  • Publisher: Deutsche Gesellschaft für technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ). Trade programme
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agribusiness, market access, development strategies, development assistance
An overview of institutions and organizations working with the value chain approach is presented. The emphasis is on institutions using the approach in development cooperation and on agricultural supply chains.

Analyzing and financing value chains : cutting edge developments in value chain analysis

Meyer, Richard L. | 2007
  • Author(s): Meyer, Richard L.
  • Publisher: Food and agriculture organization of the United nations (FAO). Rural finance learning centre (RFLC)]
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: agroindustry, agricultural product marketing, small farms, agricultural credit, financing, private sector
Key features of value chain analysis are highlighted and ways in which this analysis can help identify interventions to expand financial services to small farmers and rural communities are identified.

Integrating developing country SMEs into global value chains

Meyer-Stamer, Jِrg | 2007
  • Author(s): Meyer-Stamer, Jِrg
  • Publisher: Mesopartner
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: industrial procurement, globalization, developing countries, private enterprises, enterprise development, small enterprises
This study looks at structurally different sectors: the automotive value chain, the global software value chain, and the global audiovisual entertainment value chain.

Good practices in the promotion of business linkages from an operational perspective : evidence from the field

Meyer-Stamer, Jِrg | 2006
  • Author(s): Meyer-Stamer, Jِrg
  • Publisher: Mesopartner
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: purchasing, enterprise development, advisory services, development strategies, co-operation between organizations, private sector, public sector
The reasons for weak business linkages of developing country producers are analysed, the factors that shape their evolution are identified, and different approaches to promote business linkages are described.
 

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The Value Chains for Development portal provides access to selected free, full-text electronic documents on pro-poor value chains.