Cynthia Onyangore Shares Observations from the Inclusive Market Development Course
Cynthia Onyangore, serving as the Product Expert for the vegetables value chain, provides valuable insights from the Inclusive Market Development course conducted by Wageningen Center for Development Innovation. With participants from diverse regions such as Ghana, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Mozambique, the course offers a comprehensive understanding of market systems and strategic action plans to enhance the vegetables value chain.
The past week has been dedicated to exploring market dynamics and gaining a deeper understanding of the vegetables market. Cynthia and her team have immersed themselves in studying various aspects of the market system, including stakeholders, challenges, and opportunities. Through interactive sessions and workshops, participants have engaged with key stakeholders such as traders, government representatives, private sector entities, and researchers.
A highlight of the week was the Chainwide Learning Workshop held at the University of Eldoret, where stakeholders came together to discuss leveraging Multi-Stakeholder Platforms (MSPs) to foster inclusive value chains. The workshop facilitated meaningful discussions on collaboration, innovation, and sustainable practices within the vegetables value chain.
As the course progresses, Cynthia and her team are poised to develop strategic action plans aimed at addressing the identified challenges and maximizing opportunities in the vegetables value chain. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, they aim to drive positive change and create a more inclusive and resilient market environment for vegetables.
