Mission: To be the leading value chain research center in Yemen, enhancing livelihoods through targeted market studies and interventions.
Vision: Empower vulnerable populations by improving economic opportunities and resilience through value chain development.
Value Chain Study Objectives
- Conduct critical analyses of high-yield industries in Yemen.
- Analyze demand and supply perspectives for each industry.
- Study gender dynamics and income generation strategies.
- Assess potentials for informal and formal businesses.
- Identify barriers faced by enterprises and inform intervention designs.
Target Industries
- Handloom and Textile: Focus on traditional crafts and modern market integration.
- Solar PV System and Renewable Energy: Promote sustainable energy solutions.
- Beekeeping and High-Quality Honey Production: Enhance agricultural practices and product quality.
- Pottery and Handmade Mud Products: Support local artisans and cultural heritage.
- Fishery: Improve sustainable fishing practices and market access.
- Food Processing: Develop value-added products for local and export markets.
- Poultry: Strengthen supply chains and improve food security.
- Livestock and Meat Production: Enhance breeding practices and market linkages.
Study Scope
- Conduct desk reviews of existing data and reports.
- Develop a comprehensive market study framework.
- Identify high-demand sectors and growth sub-sectors.
- Map the sector value chain and identify gaps.
- Analyze constraints in accessing capital and financial services.
Opportunities for MSMEs
- Identify MSME opportunities for vulnerable populations, including women and youth.
- Determine industries best suited for start-ups and employment.
- Highlight vocational and business skills in demand.
Barriers and Constraints
- Identify internal and external barriers limiting economic engagement.
- Provide recommendations for addressing Microfinance Institutions’ requirements.
Methodological approaches
The Yemen Value Chain series of studies, conducted by Impact, aims to enhance understanding of specific markets that are crucial for the livelihoods of vulnerable populations, with a particular emphasis on value chain development.
The process includes: 1. Reviewing existing secondary data from market studies, monitoring reports, and impact assessments. 2. Developing a framework for market studies. 3. Identifying sectors for goods and services that are in high demand in the targeted areas, as well as determining high-potential growth sub-sectors. 4. Pinpointing sub-sectors that are noticeably lacking in the market. 5. Highlighting sub-sectors where micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are already prevalent. 6. Identifying opportunities within MSMEs that are especially suitable for vulnerable men, women, and youth, and determining which industries and markets are best aligned with their start-up ventures and employment prospects. 7. Assessing potential challenges for MSMEs. 8. Identifying external and internal barriers and constraints that hinder the economic participation of the target groups. 9. Recognizing vocational and business skills that are in demand.
The process includes:
- Reviewing existing secondary data from market studies, monitoring reports, and impact assessments.
- Developing a framework for market studies.
- Identifying sectors for goods and services that are in high demand in the targeted areas, as well as determining high-potential growth sub-sectors.
- Pinpointing sub-sectors that are noticeably lacking in the market.
- Highlighting sub-sectors where micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are already prevalent.
- Identifying opportunities within MSMEs that are especially suitable for vulnerable men, women, and youth, and determining which industries and markets are best aligned with their start-up ventures and employment prospects.
- Assessing potential challenges for MSMEs.
- Identifying external and internal barriers and constraints that hinder the economic participation of the target groups.
- Recognising vocational and business skills that are in demand.
Yemen Value Chain: Past research studies
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Sample studies found here
Other Value Chain Studies:
A list of published reports can also be directly reached from the following links:
- Solar Energy Value Chain Report
- Handloom and Textile Value Chain Report
- Pottery Value Chain Report
- Fisheries Value Chain Report
- Meat and Poultry Value Chain Report
- Food Processing Value Chain Report
- Beekeeping Value Chain Report
- A Synthesis Report on Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises in Yemen with Potential COVID-19 Impact Analysis.
More research is also implemented by Impact that includes:
- Fisheries Click here
- Yemen Housing Sector
- Yemen Banking Sector
- Yemen Financial Inclusions and Fintec
- Yemen Trade Balance
- Coffee Sector in Yemen
- Value addition options
- Over 12 studies on value chains incluing onions, tomatos, dairy, peanuts, wheat, garlic, honey, sesame, among others.
- Yemen Labour Market Assessment