June 28, 2022
Tools for Field Staff›Learning Briefs
The Case for Inclusive Agricultural Development
With this policy brief, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs aspires to add to the growing conversation about inclusive development through the lens of agriculture and food...More
July 17, 2020
Research›Case Studies
Revenue through Cotton Livelihoods, Trade and Equity
This study examines CRS’ RECOLTE program in Burkina Faso, funded by USDA and Food for Progress, which focused on upgrading the organic cotton value chain in the country. The study...More
July 17, 2020
Research›Case Studies
Revitalizing Vanilla in Uganda
This study examines CRS’ Revitalizing Vanilla in Uganda, funded by Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings Inc, which focused on upgrading the Vanilla Value Chain in the country. The...More
August 10, 2018
Tools for Field Staff›Tool Kits
Market Support Interventions in Humanitarian Contexts
This tip sheet defines what market support programming in humanitarian contexts is and what it can look like in practice. Its goal is to enable humanitarian practitioners to...More
August 8, 2014
Research›Papers/Reports
Building Livelihoods on the Front Lines of Climate Change
This report assesses various market opportunities in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali. It examines priority crop, livestock and forestry value chains for men and women. It also...More
May 6, 2014
Research›Papers/Reports
Rapid Economic Feasibility Study in Guatemala
This study assesses smallholder opportunities in the cardamom, cinnamon, macadamia and nutmeg value chains in Guatemala. It provides information on how each of these crops is...More
December 6, 2013
Research›Papers/Reports
Revitalizing Vanilla in Madagascar
In Madagascar, CRS studied the feasibility of enhancing small farmer participation in the vanilla value chain and the opportunities this could offer farmers. The study results...More
November 7, 2012
Research›Case Studies
Dried Beans in Ethiopia
This case study focuses on collaborative efforts to link white pea bean farmers in Ethiopia to canning factories and retailers in the U.K. It explores the benefits and risks of...More
September 24, 2012
Tools for Field Staff›Manuals
A Guide to Rapid Market Appraisal (RMA) for Agricultural Products
This manual seeks to provide a basic understanding of marketing concepts and how this knowledge can be used to assist farmer groups to produce goods. It also aims to identify...More
May 6, 2012
Research›Papers/Reports
Branding Agricultural Commodities
Raising the value of commodities can do much to reduce poverty. By using commercial marketing principles and supply-chain innovations, farmers in developing countries can create...More
