1. The following methodologies can be used to be able to identify existing formal rules such as laws, treaties, policies, international trade agreements, regulations and standards relevant to the commodity being analyzed:

- Focus Group Discussion

- Key Informant Interview

- Desk Research

2. Emphasize and discuss the part/section of the identified rules/policies relative to the commodity/industry.

3. Collect and assess the effects of the identified rules/policies by listing its negative and positive impact to the commodity/industry/players in the value chain.

4. Gather recommendations from stakeholders on how to address concerns or issues (negative impact) in the enabling environment, what improvements, strategies, and reforms that can be implemented.

5. Table below may be used in preparing summary of formal rules affecting the value chain under study:

6. Present and discuss results of the findings to validate salient findings during the stakeholders' consultation.