Contact Person : sammy ; Last Date for the submission of abstract : 05/11/2018; Training Course on Value Chain Development And Market LinkagesINTRODUCTION This approach combines the strengths of value chain analysis with the promotion of sustainable, market-based solutions MBSs that respond to the recurrent needs of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises MSMEs, including farmers. Value chain analysis is important in understanding markets, inter-firm relationships, and critical constraints that limit growth and industry competitiveness. Collaboration among private sector and market actors to address value chain constraints can result in MBS that are sustainable in the long run and that do not distort local markets. This training course aims at guiding participants towards development of sustainable value chains.TARGET GROUP The course is designed mainly for agricultural extension actors, governmental and non-governmental institutions, researchers and other people interested in the topic.DURATION5 DaysCOURSE Training Center: Datastat Training Center, Nairobi, KenyaStart Date: 11052018End Date: 11092018Fee: Ksh 80000, $900APPLY ONLINE: https:bit.ly2pTWBGA WEBSITE: www.datastatresearch.orgEMAIL: [email protected] : 254724527104