Global value chain development

Participation in global value chains presents countries with significant opportunities to increase value addition, create jobs, and diversify exports. 

We support partner countries and firms in identifying strategic entry points into global value chains and upgrading their positions within them. Our approach combines systemic policy advice with targeted enterprise support, enabling both governments and businesses to capitalize on opportunities in priority sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, manufacturing, and services. 

Drawing on deep expertise in trade, governance reforms, skills development, and employment promotion, we ensure that value chain strategies are not only economically robust but also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable. Our technical assistance covers standards compliance, logistics, and export promotion, while we facilitate linkages between MSMEs and international buyers. Through tailored training and capacity-building activities, we equip enterprises and workers with the skills required to meet global market demands. At the same time, we promote responsible business conduct and sustainable resource use across all segments of the value chain.

In agriculture and value chain finance, we are dedicated to advancing productivity and sustainability through innovative financial solutions. Recognizing agriculture’s critical role in food security and economic growth, especially in emerging and developing economies, we focus on enhancing efficiency and quality from production and post-harvest handling to processing, wholesale, retail, and essential support services like storage and transport.

With decades of experience, we offer tailored consultancy services that address core challenges in agricultural finance. We provide capacity building and specialized training for financial service providers, helping them develop and refine products, services, and delivery channels. Our institutional diagnostics streamline procedures and boost efficiency, ensuring financial institutions can better serve the agricultural sector. We conduct comprehensive studies of agricultural value chains and their financing needs, supporting informed decision-making at policy levels and fostering enabling environments for effective financial markets.

Our holistic approach extends to supporting smallholder farmers and agricultural MSMEs through diverse training programs, policy advice, and the development of innovative financial tools such as the AgFin Score, which can be tailored to project-specific needs. We have also developed an interactive e-learning course, "Introduction to Agricultural Finance for Bankers," equipping loan officers with essential principles and operational approaches in agricultural finance. By bridging the gap between financial institutions and agricultural stakeholders, we foster resilient agricultural systems that can adapt to market fluctuations and environmental challenges, ultimately contributing to sustainable economic development and improved livelihoods in rural communities.

Through this integrated approach, we strengthen the competitiveness of partner countries, position them more strategically within global markets, and foster inclusive, resilient economic growth.