On April 1st, “Agri-food Value Chain Analysis” training successfully took place within the framework of “Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir Marzes” (IADAAM) project. The training aimed at enhancing and strengthening the knowledge of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia (MoE) agricultural departments’ employees.

The course was led by IADAAM’s international value chain expert, Dario Caccamisi, who presented the key elements of agri-food value chain analysis, strategic tools, and their practical application methodology.

During the training, participants explored the essential tools and strategic approaches for value chain analysis, including:
✅Concepts and international frameworks of agri-food value chain analysis,
✅ Key steps and methodology of value chain analysis (IADAAM-VCA),
✅ Application of strategic tools such as SWOT, PESTEL, Porter’s Diamond, and Boston Matrix,
✅ Data collection, mapping, and analysis of the value chain,
✅ Value chain modernization strategies and investment opportunities,
✅ Action planning.

Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir Мarzes (IADAAM) project, financed through European Union (EU) with implementation by French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement) is an integrated initiative aimed at transforming irrigated agriculture in Armenia.

Within IADAAM project a technical assistance component is implemented jointly by AESA - Agriconsulting Europe SA, Avenue Consulting Group LLC, Strategic Development Agency NGO and 3R Strategy LLC consortium and aims to provide institutional support to the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia (MoE) in the formulation of agricultural policies and reforms in priority areas, provide technical support to the MoE in the implementing project activities, ensure communication and reporting for the IADAAM project.