Enterprise Development &
Value Chain Resourceswww.microLINKS.org/valuechains USAID’s approach to enterprise development has evolved from facilitating markets for business services to a broader value chain perspective. The premise of USAID’s approach is that enterprise development can create wealth in poor communities and promote economic growth by sustainably linking large numbers of MSEs into international, national, and/or local value chains. To achieve this goal, the approach calls for linking small firms to economic growth opportunities, while ensuring both the incentives for and the capability to compete in and benefit from market participation. To be able to compete, MSEs need access to supporting markets: finance, business services, technical assistance, and improved inputs. To be able to benefit from market participation, MSEs need knowledge, skills, and bargaining power in the marketplace.
How To Navigate?
- The Value Chain Development Wiki provides practical guidance and resources organized by the Value Chain Framework and the Project Cycle
- USAID Activities summarizes the key research and learning initiatives supported by the Microenterprise Development office
- Events include workshops, seminars, and trainings sponsored by USAID and others related to value chain development
- Resources feature our most important reports, notes, presentations, briefs, scopes of work, and training curriculum.
