Training Course on Agricultural Value Chain Management and Market Linkages (ACC003)
Training Course on Agricultural Value Chain Management and Market Linkages
This training program provides a practical and in-depth understanding of agricultural value chains and market linkages. Participants will explore the full process of taking a product from concept to market—including production, processing, and distribution—while identifying opportunities to strengthen each link in the chain. The course also emphasizes building effective connections between producers and markets to ensure competitiveness, sustainability, and profitability.
Through interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and hands-on activities, participants will be empowered to analyze, design, and manage agricultural value chain projects that enhance market access and livelihood outcomes.
Course Duration
Online Training: 5 days (4hrs per day)
Classroom Training: 5 days (7hrs per day)
Course Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the components and dynamics of agricultural value chains
- Conduct value chain and market system analysis
- Identify and apply tools for strengthening market linkages
- Design and implement effective value chain development projects
- Apply principles of governance, financing, and gender inclusion in value chains
- Monitor, evaluate, and assess the impact of value chain and market linkage interventions
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Agricultural Value Chains
- Definition and core concepts
- Importance and structure of value chains
- The value chain cycle
Module 2: Value Chain Analysis
- Introduction to value chain development
- Steps in value chain analysis
- Mapping agricultural value chains
- Tools and techniques for analysis
- Case study: Practical analysis of a value chain
Module 3: Market Analysis and Development
- Market systems and dynamics
- Supply, demand, and price-setting mechanisms
- Market standards and certification
- Competition analysis
Module 4: Market Linkages
- Types of market linkages
- Key success factors for effective market connections
- The role of policy and enabling environments
Module 5: Value Chain Governance
- Governance models and structures
- Analyzing and improving value chain coordination
- Stakeholder roles and power dynamics
Module 6: Value Chain Financing
- Overview of value chain finance
- Types and sources of finance
- Instruments to facilitate agricultural finance
Module 7: Designing Agricultural Value Chain Projects
- Developing project goals and objectives
- Causal pathway and logical framework design
- Planning for sustainable impact
Module 8: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- Key indicators and performance frameworks
- Tools for evaluation and impact assessment
- M&E of market linkage interventions
Module 9: Gender Mainstreaming in Agricultural Value Chains
- Gender analysis in agricultural projects
- Approaches to integrating gender into value chains
- Addressing gender-based constraints
Note: The specific content, activities, and duration of each session may be adjusted based on the target audience, learning objectives, and available time.
Course Language
English
Training Methodology
Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, a plenary presentation, and group work. Participants are encouraged to bring any data relevant to their job responsibilities. This is hands-on, product-oriented training and will mostly involve practical exercises. Each participant MUST bring along their own working laptop and android phone.
Certification
Upon completion of training, the participant will be issued with a certificate of Completion.
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