Internal review

FTF Inova value chain analysis

Feed the Future Mozambique Agricultural Innovations Activity (FTF Inova)

Evidence

for market systems approaches

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Published by
FTF Inova
Project implementer
DAI
Donor
USAID
Programme
Feed the Future Mozambique Agricultural Innovations Activity (FTF Inova)
Results level
Intervention
Method
Mixed method
Data source
Interviews
Intervention types
Improved input supply
Improved product / service quality
Improved value chain coordination

Feed the Future Mozambique Agricultural Innovations Activity (FTF Inova) seeks to increase equitable, pro-poor agricultural growth by linking private and public actors to create more effective value chains in high-priority sectors. 

Intervention description

This value chain analysis was carried out to generate an initial strategy for interventions that would:

  • yield short term results
  • test critical assumptions about the evolving market system dynamics through direct engagement with market actors
  • allow FTF Inova’s team to develop its longer-term strategy and activity design

Evidence methodology

The research and analysis process was iterative, beginning with a review of the literature related to the eight targeted value chains.

After desk research, the assessment team conducted key stakeholder meetings with

  • agro-dealers and input suppliers
  • farmer cooperatives in select value chains
  • emerging and contract farmers
  • commercial farmers
  • certified GlobalGAP consultants
  • retailers, supermarkets, agro-processors/pack houses and exporters
  • agri-investors
  • key host government staff
  • a wide range of development partners supporting the Mozambican agriculture sector including donors, implementing partners, and local Non- Governmental Organisations (NGOs)