Value chain development in Nicaragua: prevailing approaches and tools used for design and implementation
This article draws on four contrasting cases of value chain development (VCD) in Nicaragua to assess approaches and tools used in design and implementation. We interviewed 28 representatives from the international NGOs leading the interventions, the local NGOs that participated in implementation, pr...
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| author | Donovan, J. Stoian, D. Poe, K. |
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| description | This article draws on four contrasting cases of value chain development (VCD) in Nicaragua to assess approaches and tools used in design and implementation. We interviewed 28 representatives from the international NGOs leading the interventions, the local NGOs that participated in implementation, principal buyers, and cooperatives. Despite the complexity of market systems, results showed a relatively basic approach to VCD, reflected in: 1) reliance on a single tool for design and implementation; 2) expected outcomes based on technical assistance and training for smallholders and cooperatives; 3) local NGOs and cooperatives with key roles in implementation; and 4) limited engagement with other
chain actors, service providers, and researchers.
We conclude with a call for a broader approach to VCD, based on a combination of tools to account for multiple, context-specific needs of diverse stakeholders, deeper collaboration between key actors within and outside value chain, and evidence-based reflection and learning. |
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| spelling | CGSpace825672025-10-16T12:13:37Z Value chain development in Nicaragua: prevailing approaches and tools used for design and implementation Donovan, J. Stoian, D. Poe, K. supply chain smallholders cooperatives marketing techniques methodology impact assessment This article draws on four contrasting cases of value chain development (VCD) in Nicaragua to assess approaches and tools used in design and implementation. We interviewed 28 representatives from the international NGOs leading the interventions, the local NGOs that participated in implementation, principal buyers, and cooperatives. Despite the complexity of market systems, results showed a relatively basic approach to VCD, reflected in: 1) reliance on a single tool for design and implementation; 2) expected outcomes based on technical assistance and training for smallholders and cooperatives; 3) local NGOs and cooperatives with key roles in implementation; and 4) limited engagement with other chain actors, service providers, and researchers. We conclude with a call for a broader approach to VCD, based on a combination of tools to account for multiple, context-specific needs of diverse stakeholders, deeper collaboration between key actors within and outside value chain, and evidence-based reflection and learning. 2017-03 2017-06-23T09:30:14Z 2017-06-23T09:30:14Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82567 en https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82571 Open Access image/jpeg Practical Action Publishing Donovan, J.; Stoian, D.; Poe, K. (2017) Value chain development in Nicaragua: prevailing approaches and tools used for design and implementation. Enterprise Development and Microfinance 28(1–2), p. 10-27. ISSN: 1755-1978 |
| spellingShingle | supply chain smallholders cooperatives marketing techniques methodology impact assessment Donovan, J. Stoian, D. Poe, K. Value chain development in Nicaragua: prevailing approaches and tools used for design and implementation |
| title | Value chain development in Nicaragua: prevailing approaches and tools used for design and implementation |
| title_full | Value chain development in Nicaragua: prevailing approaches and tools used for design and implementation |
| title_fullStr | Value chain development in Nicaragua: prevailing approaches and tools used for design and implementation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Value chain development in Nicaragua: prevailing approaches and tools used for design and implementation |
| title_short | Value chain development in Nicaragua: prevailing approaches and tools used for design and implementation |
| title_sort | value chain development in nicaragua prevailing approaches and tools used for design and implementation |
| topic | supply chain smallholders cooperatives marketing techniques methodology impact assessment |
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