The participatory, action-oriented approach

This approach is based on a series of workshops with stakeholders from different parts of a given value chain. Using the Metaplan technique, a possible sequence is as follows:

 

	Workshop format	Expected result
First Workshop	Inviting stakeholder from different parts of a value chain to elaborate a first rough mapping, usually mixing technical features and organizations	Mapping of the value chain, based on the knowledge of insiders Identification of other stakeholders to be involved
Second Workshop	Inviting a wider group of stakeholders to assess / verify or adjust the results of the first workshop identify main bottlenecks in the value chain	Identification of main bottlenecks Motivation of stakeholders to continue process
Third Workshop	Inviting the same stakeholders to identify and specify activities to address one or two bottlenecks	Action plan
Fourth Workshop	Invite the same stakeholders to assess the implementation of the action plan and define further action	Revised action plan

The first three workshops can be organized within two to three months. The fourth workshop will be organized some months later, as practical activities have unfolded.

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