Value Chains

Value Chain Case Studies

To prepare two in-depth case studies in value-chain development for USAID.

Synthesis of Practical Lessons from Value Chain Projects in Conflict-Affected Environments

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ACDI/VOCA
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Date: 
May 15, 2008

The goal of this paper is to extract larger lessons that emerge from these implementing organizations and the programs they developed across 14 value chains in conflict-affected environments.

Paraguay Case Study

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April 7, 2010

Financiera El Comercio, a regulat

Value Chain Finance_Primer.pdf.

Source: 
Chemonics International
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PDF
Date: 
September 1, 2009

 FS Share produced FS Series #5: Value Chain Finance in order to provide US government program designers with a basic technical understanding of value chain finance and how to design approaches that will increase access to financial services to promote value chain competitiveness. The series includes a primer, diagnostic checklist and model scope of work.

WTO Implementation and Linkages to Reform and Rural Value Chain Development

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DAI
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PDF
Date: 
September 5, 2008

This report first summarizes a strategic approach with preliminary findings and recommendations, which is followed by a series of annexes and appendices that provide more in depth information and analysis.

Value Chain Checklist

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BGI
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PDF
Date: 
September 17, 2008

This checklist presents a methodology for selecting and incorporating, in projects and initiatives that especially emphasize enterprise development and the role of business, individual value chain approaches described in the World Bank Value Chain Guide. This Checklist, created by BGI, is best used in conjunction with that report and walks practitioners step-by-step through implementing value chain projects specifically related to enterprise development.

Value Chain Checklist

Source: 
BGI
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
September 18, 2008

This checklist presents a methodology for selecting and incorporating, in projects and initiatives that especially emphasize enterprise development and the role of business, individual value chain approaches described in the World Bank Value Chain Guide. This Checklist, created by BGI, is best used in conjunction with that report and walks practitioners step-by-step through implementing value chain projects specifically related to enterprise development.

Supporting Buyer-Supplier Relationships (Technical Note)

Source: 
BGI
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PDF
Date: 
July 11, 2007

This brief includes key questions on the topic of sustainable buyer-supplier relationships, the framework around which the case studies were considered, lessons learned and recommended steps for donors in facilitating market linkages and buyer-supplier relationships. The six case studies are summarized at the end of this brief.

The Ties that Bind: Making Buyer-Supplier Relationships Last

Source: 
BGI
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PDF
Date: 
November 12, 2007

A frequent question for enterprise development officers is "What are the factors of success and failure in delivering on export opportunities for producers and manufacturers in lower income countries?" This research seeks to provide guidelines for project designers and implementers. The approach seeks to identify lessons learned from both the international buyer’s perspective and from the supplier’s perspective.

Extracting Value for Enterprises

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Source: 
BGI
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Date: 
August 10, 2009

Social mining programs include encouraging ―local content – the capture of supply chain opportunities by local enterprises. This promotes local development and provides direct benefits to mining companies as local businesses provide them with a multitude of services. Local content programs generally include training and mentoring as well as procurement systems’ modifications.

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