Introduction

Value chain studies allows for an in-depth understanding of the interrelationships among firms that operate in a supply network and of factors that determine the structure, dynamism, and competitiveness of these chains.

The Jobs in Value Chains Survey Toolkit will help illuminate the number of jobs, where they are located in the value chain, and the extent and nature of relationships among actors in a value chain. The approach involves value chain mapping and firm-level surveys which quantify employment potential (inclusive of the informal sector), cover the extent and nature of relationships among actors in a value chain and identify possible constraints to business operations and growth. Data emerging from these studies can be analyzed to provide solutions to value chain gaps and existing constraints, as well as, to measure the impact of specific job interventions on job creation.

The toolkit contains a Jobs in Value Chain Guide that provides an overview of key items to consider when designing and delivering value chain analysis with the help of the Jobs in Value Chains survey toolkit. It also includes a variety of tools that support the planning and implementation of the Jobs in Value Chains study.