Module 2: Chain functions, social inclusion and climate risk

AMC Module 2 is designed to provide participants with key principles and frameworks around inclusive value chains. At the completion of this module, participants are expected to be able to:

• Building on Module 1, increase understanding of value chain concepts and frameworks, including chain functions
• Develop an understanding of the importance of social inclusion in values chains and the use of frameworks for the creation of inclusive agri-business models
• Understand risk and vulnerability in value chains with a focus on climate change and how to prepare for the future
• Design and conduct value chain studies adding a social inclusion and climate lens
• Effectively communicate results and findings

Throughout the week, AMC participants will be provided with activities and challenges to test new tools and principles. The module will be conducted over five days, with one day allocated for a field visit. Participants may be expected to work outside of their usual hours, particularly during the field day. The field day is designed to expose participants to a ‘rapid appraisal value chain analysis’ exercise. In addition, participants will given time to work on their mini-projects.

Resources

Full Agenda: AMC_Module 2_Program_Final

Day 1:

• Opening remarks by Dr Ernie Brown, AMC Module 2_Dr Ernie Brown_Opening-Remarks
• Mini-project presentations
• Chain functions AMC Module 2 Day 1_Chain functions_Lilly Lim-Camacho

Day 2:

• Inclusive value chains AMC Module 2 Day 2_Social inclusion
• Special Guest: Department of Foreign Affairs Third Secretary, Ms Sophie McPhate: AMC Module 2 Day 2_DFAT social inclusion presentation

Day 3:

• Climate risk and value chains AMC Module 2 Day 3 Climate risk and value chains Steve Crimp
• Tools for social inclusion: AMC Module 2 Day 3_Social inclusion (skip to slide 48)

Day 4: Field work!

Day 5: Presentations and closing remarks by Dr Melvin Carlos, Dr Melvin Carlos, Deputy Executive Director for Administration, Resource Management and Support Services (DED-ARMSS), PCAARRD: AMC Module 2_Dr MB Carlos_Closing Ceremony