Striving for sustainable value chain establishment: a multiple feasibility analysis approach

Marie Ingrid Herman and Minh Thi Thai

Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, 2020, vol. 11, issue 4, 379-395

Abstract: Purpose - Over the last decade, value chain for development has shown its bias towards global value chain approaches. This article proposes a holistic framework to carry out feasibility analysis for the establishment of a value chain. Design/methodology/approach - A qualitative research approach was used to collect and analyse data from a wide range of stakeholders potentially involved in establishment of a global cut-foliage value chain based on wild harvesting of ornamental ferns in New Caledonia. Findings - Multiple feasibility analyses revealed issues that need to be addressed, priorities for different stakeholders and possible ways forward in the establishment of a value chain. Research limitations/implications - The framework supports businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, donors and governments in proceeding with value chain establishment with significant consideration of social, economic and environmental drivers for sustainability. Originality/value - Relevant concepts in several fields are integrated into a single framework that can guide feasibility analysis of value chain establishment.

Keywords: Multiple feasibility analyses; Holistic framework; Stakeholder feasibility; Value chain establishment; Value chain for development; New Caledonia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1108/JADEE-01-2020-0002

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