Case study

Sweetening the potential for decent work

A market systems analysis of the honey sector in the Republic of Moldova

Published by
ILO

This report is focused on the honey market system. The core research question it seeks to answer is: what are the systemic constraints to and opportunities for generating greater value and decent employment in the honey value chain in Moldova?

The scope of the research includes all those currently working in the honey sector as well as those with the potential to enter into employment in the sector. Additional considerations are given to women and persons with disabilities where possible. The geographical scope covers the entire Republic of Moldova.

Background
The Good Governance Fund (GGF) is an FCDO initiative which aims to support focus countries in the Eastern Partnership region and the Western Balkans develop greater resilience against internal and external shocks. One of the GGF’s priority areas is Sustainable Economic Growth and Enabling Business Environment. Within this context, the ILO has been tasked with conducting studies on the honey and berry value chains in Moldova to better understand the market constraints that limit job creation, better incomes and business performance, and to identify a practical set of evidence-informed actions that address and remove those constraints.