Course Information
This course helps enterprise development practitioners to design and implement market driven value chain development initiatives using a participatory approach. The course will present and analyze the principles and rationality behind value chain development, provide a detailed analysis of the different phases (sector selection, value chain analysis, intervention design and implementation), share different techniques for market systems facilitation, and discuss the differences (and benefits) between facilitation and direct delivery. The course content will be based on the experiences in value chain development projects and initiatives implemented in developing and middle-income countries by the ILO and other development organizations.
Description
Description
This course helps enterprise development practitioners to design and implement market driven value chain development initiatives using a participatory approach. The course will present and analyze the principles and rationality behind value chain development, provide a detailed analysis of the different phases (sector selection, value chain analysis, intervention design and implementation), share different techniques for market systems facilitation, and discuss the differences (and benefits) between facilitation and direct delivery. The course content will be based on the experiences in value chain development projects and initiatives implemented in developing and middle-income countries by the ILO and other development organizations.
Target audience
Target audience
The course is designed for practitioners of market-driven small enterprise development projects, including programme staff, managers and development partners. Participants in previous training courses include staff from: UN Women, International Labour Organization, GIZ, Central Banks, International Trade Centre, Ministries of Urban and Rural Development and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Institute among others.
Programme
Programme
The 2018 edition features for the first time a 10 day training programme that includes a basic and advanced module.
You can choose to attend (1) the first week and receive basic training on value chain development, (2) the second week and follow the advanced training programme or (3) come for the full 10 day training programme.
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Information and Costs
Information and Costs
| Location | The International Training Centre of the ILO, Turin, Italy |
| Cost and duration |
Participants can select one of the following three options:
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| Enrol |
The registration deadline is 26 August 2018. |
| Contact |
For more information, please write to Julian for content issues and to Patricia for logistical and administrative support. |
Language requirements
Language requirements
Language: English