i-VCA

Step 2: Establish the Study Objectives, Rationale and Methodology

Section 1: Introduction

Objectives of Step

To establish the objectives of conducting the preparation/updating of the VCAs, the rationale for conducting the study, identify possible methodologies to attain the objectives of the study, and establish scope and limitations of the study

Methodologies:

Desk review of reference documents; One-day workshop; Facilitated open forum

Participants: Core Planning Team (level depends on the scope of the VCA)

Possible Tools & Reference:

Commodity Prioritization, Rapid Market Appraisal, EVSA, VC Assessment; Statistical Tools

Expected Output:

Background information on DA-PRPD, VCA, Commodity and Region/Cluster/ Province;
4 subsections of the Rationale (Reason, Previous information, Significance and Need, Justificaction)
Methodologies in data gathering

Guide Questions

What are the Objectives of the VCA?
Why are we selecting the commodity and the region for the conduct of the VCA?
What research and data gathering methodologies should we use to attain the objectives of the study?
What is the coverage of the study in terms of product forms and area?
What are the possible statistical and data limitations of the study?
How to determine number and type of participants who will represent the key players per segment?
What data will be gathered and what tools/ methods to use in data gathering?

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