2. Objectives of the Consultancy
To conduct an in
– depth, field – based assessment of opportunities for cooperative
aggregation among 10 Fairtrade
– certified vanilla cooperatives in the SAVA region,
generating the evidence base needed to identify and prioritise the most impactful
aggregation model and to design a pilot.
The Value Chain Expert will assess how aggregation can help cooperatives increase
value capture (curing and quality management), strengthen market access, and reduce
inefficiencies through cost sharing, pooled services, and economies of scale.
3. Scope of Assignment
To design and deliver a 2-month structured feasibility study assessing the viability of a
“super aggregation” model in Madagascar’s vanilla sector, enabling Fairtrade producers
to increase value capture through improved curing, quality management and market
access.
The study aims to identify and prioritise where a super aggregation model will have the
most impact for participating Fairtrade vanilla cooperatives in the SAVA region.
The study responds to six (6) key research questions:
1.What are the key differences between producers/cooperatives in curing and
processing facilities and capacities?
2. What structural and economic bottlenecks prevent producer upgrading in the
vanilla value chain?
3. What technical and financial requirements are needed for shared curing and
quality enhancement?
4. Which aggregation models (clusters, shared testing, processing centres) are
most viable given current conditions?
5. What are the potential returns for producers and cooperatives under different
scenarios?
6. How can donor or blended financing de-risk initial investment in aggregation
infrastructure?
4. Deliverables
The desired outcome from the Services is to have a decision-ready feasibility
assessment and pilot design for a cooperative aggregation model in Madagascar’s
vanilla sector, enabling FTA and its partner cooperatives to move from feasibility to
piloting in the SAVA region.
The deliverables are as follows:
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1Research Workplan Concept
2 Comprehensive Value Chain Value chain assessment;
3. Final Report with aggregation Pilot Model & Implementation Roadmap
5. Fees
Estimated at approximately 30 working days at a local daily rate of USD 400, plus a
provisional budget of USD 5,000 for travel and other direct costs including workshop
logistics, subject to local market conditions and agreed sample size.
6. Reporting
The Value Chain Expert reports to the Study Lead, with quality-assurance oversight
from the FTA commercial team. Progress will be reviewed through bi-weekly Jour Fixe
meetings.
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