Value chain development for decent work : a guide for development practitioners, government and private sector initiatives

Value chain development for decent work : a guide for development practitioners, government and private sector initiatives / Matthias L. Herr, Tapera J. Muzira, International Labour Office.

Sheet: project setup and initial research2.1 Setup of a value chain initiative -- 2.1.1 Team building and organization -- 2.1.2 Team workshops and events during the setup phase -- 2.2 Initial research and networking with market players -- 2.3 Identifying core objectives for value chain research (pro...

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Main Author: Herr, Matthias L.
Corporate Author: International Labour Organization
Other Authors: Muzira, Tapera J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Geneva : International Labour Office, 2009.
Subjects:
Business logistics.
Employee rights.
Work environment.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Labor.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Labor & Industrial Relations.
Business logistics
Employee rights
Work environment
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Table of Contents:
  • Title page
  • Copyright information
  • Foreword
  • CONTENTS
  • Acknowledgements
  • Prologue: Itâ€?s the stupid cows!
  • Introduction: What it's all about
  • Chapter 1: Sector selection for Decent Work
  • Summary sheet: sector selection
  • 1.1 Defining sectors as socio-economic system frameworks
  • 1.2 Why is sector selection an important decision?
  • 1.3 Who selects sectors?
  • 1.4 How to select sectors using Decent Work criteria
  • 1.5 Further reading on sector selection
  • Chapter 2: Project setup and initial research & evaluation
  • Summary sheet: project setup and initial research2.1 Setup of a value chain initiative
  • 2.1.1 Team building and organization
  • 2.1.2 Team workshops and events during the setup phase
  • 2.2 Initial research and networking with market players
  • 2.3 Identifying core objectives for value chain research (problem definition)
  • 2.4 Further reading on project setup and initial research
  • Chapter 3: Value chain mapping: understanding relationships
  • Summary sheet: value chain mapping
  • 3.1 What is a value chain map and why is it useful?
  • 3.2 How to map value chains
  • 3.2.1 Value chain map as a flow chart3.2.2 Value chain map as a grid chart
  • 3.3 Further reading on value chain mapping
  • Chapter 4: Value chain research: identifying Decent Work deficits
  • Summary sheet: value chain research
  • 4.1 What is value chain research?
  • 4.2 Developing a framework for value chain research
  • 4.3 Focusing on specific Decent Work deficits and markets in value chain systems
  • 4.3.1 Social Dialogue in value chain systems: how market players cooperate
  • 4.3.2 Working conditions in value chain systems: more than just CS
  • 4.3.3 Value addition in value chains: understanding who gains most4.3.4 Gender equity in value chain systems: understanding the position of women
  • 4.3.5 Calculating costs in value chains
  • 4.3.6 Lead firms in value chain systems: understanding power relations
  • 4.3.7 Business services and value chains
  • 4.3.8 Star diagrams: measuring sector performance against buyer requirements
  • 4.4 Methodology: Interviews and focus group discussions
  • 4.4.1 Interviews
  • 4.4.2 Focus group discussions
  • 4.5 Further reading on value chain research topics
  • Chapter 5: Value chain analysis: developing a vision for sustainable Decent Work outcomesSummary sheet: value chain analysis and intervention strategies
  • 5.1 A framework for finding sustainable upgrading solutions in value chain systems
  • 5.1.1 Identifying constraints and their underlying systemic causes
  • 5.1.2 Identifying incentives of market players and agents of change
  • 5.1.3 Formulating a vision and strategy for sustainable systemic change: the intervention framework
  • 5.1.4 Defining sustainable outcomes and indicators for monitoring

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