Chain-Wide Learning Guide for Inclusive Agrifood Market Development - A Guide

Publication by: Sonja Vermeulen, Jim Woodhill, Felicity Proctor, Rik Delnoye

Modern agrifood markets are dynamic. Rapid changes in how food is produced, processed, wholesaled and retailed affects the entire value chain - from producer to consumer. Particularly in countries with developing and emerging economies, the pace of change brings significant challenges for small-scale producers, policy makers and business.

This guide provides concepts and tools for working with actors along the entire value chain so that modern markets can be more inclusive of small-scale producers and entrepreneurs. It:

• Explains the drivers of change in modern agrifood markets
• Provides a framework for analysing how institutions and policies shape the risks and opportunities for small-scale producers and entrepreneurs
• Shows how to design multi-stakeholder processes that help actors from along the chain work together to realise common interests and secure domestic and regional markets inclusive of small-scale producers and entrepreneurs
• Offers practical ideas for facilitating workshops and policy dialogues

This guide provides concepts and tools for working with actors along the entire value chain so that modern markets can be more inclusive of small-scale producers and entrepreneurs. It:

· Explains the drivers of change in modern agrifood markets

· Provides a framework for analysing how institutions and policies shape the risks and opportunities for small-scale producers and entrepreneurs

· Shows how to design multi-stakeholder processes that help actors from along the chain work together to realise common interests and secure domestic and regional markets inclusive of small-scale producers and entrepreneurs

· Offers practical ideas for facilitating workshops and policy dialogues

Single copies of the guide can be obtained free of charge from the Regoverning Markets Programme. To obtain your copy, please send an email to regoverning.markets@iied.org  providing your name, the name of your organisation and full mailing address. Please also state whether you would prefer a CD or hardcopy.

The full guide can be downloaded below. Individual chapter downloads are also available below for the following sections:

• Cover page
• The publication and contents  

1. Introduction
2. Modern dynamic markets
3. Understanding institutions and their influence on markets
4. The methodology in practice: an overview
5. The methodology in practice: a step-by-step guide
6. Additional tips for facilitating multi-stakeholder processes and workshops
7. Appendix 1 List of chain-wide learning events
8. Appendix 2 List of references and resources 

See interview with Wageningen International's Jim Woodhill, one of the authors of the Chain-Wide Learning guide, at http://blip.tv/file/1275417