To provide an overview and understanding of the commodity being studied and its industry; and
To present hazards, risks and other environmental factors that may have potential impact on the commodity value chain.
Methodologies:
Desk study; Primary and secondary data collection and analysis; Consultations
Participants: Core Planning Team, key players of the VC, involved stakeholders; Experts
Possible Tools & Reference:
CRVA, Soil suitability index, Hazard Hunter, and other tools in the Planners’ portal
Expected Output:
Product Description (background, appearance, parts, crop cycle, growing environment requirements, varieties/breeds, industry users);
Domestic and Global production
Impact of the Environment to the VC
Impact of the VC to the Environment
Guide Questions
What are the product forms and its market of the commodity?
Who are the major buyers or market of the different product forms?
What opportunities can be explored/maximized by the commodity industry?
What is current production level of the commodity as compared to other countries?
How competitive is the commodity value chain of the country when compared to other countries?
What are environmental factors that affects the value chain?
The analysis of the Value Chain will provide an overview and understanding of the industry in which the commodity under study is being produced, processed, traded, and consumed.
This section contains 3 sub-sections: Product description; Supply Analysis and Environment.