ADB-funded project supporting pro-poor value chains along East-West Economic Corridor of Greater Mekong Subregion.

This study develops and operationalises a results framework for the overall GMS Core Agriculture and Support Program Phase II (CASP-II) with linkages to a result framework for each project within the program’s ongoing and proposed pipeline. It is intended to serve three purposes: first, to ensure that the priority projects have clear goals and a logical sequence of how the goals will be achieved; second, to serve as a monitoring and evaluation mechanism of the overall and project-specific results to be achieved; and, third, to help communicate expectations about the CASP-II strategy and accomplishments among GMS partner countries, development partners and other stakeholders

The objective of the technical assistance is to (i) develop and deliver a training program for chambers of commerce and industry of nine provinces traversed by the GMS EWEC of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thailand and Vietnam; (ii) carry out a critical review of a previous study on the GMS value chains scoping exercise, and conduct consultations with EWEC countries in the selection of agricultural value chain products(s) and in the preparation of action plans mapping those value chains and the establishment of organic producer clusters along the EWEC; (iii) prepare a brochure outlining the ways, steps, inputs, risks and other requirements in value chain participation for use in the future training by local CCIs and their application by production associations and micro/small and medium size enterprises; and (iv) organize workshops/training courses and a trade forum on value chain integration, cluster development, organic production and certification, and linking producers/clusters established under the RETA to processing/packaging plants, supermarket chains, regional supply chains and high-end export markets.

Successful implementation among 4 large farmer groups of value chain mapping and clustering of organic vegetables along East-West Economic Corridor of Greater Mekong Subregion.

Trade-related poverty impact assessment of cross-border trade impact on poverty and social issues along East-West Economic Corridor of Greater Mekong Subregion.

Strategy and Action Plan for East-West Economic Corridor and results-oriented framework for poverty reduction and growth

Support for border town development along major economic corridors of Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) through value chain development, creation of business development centers, and identification of investment opportunities.

Sub-regional trade agreement growth area strategy for trade and investment policies and projects for East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) of NE Thailand, southern Laos and central Vietnam in Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).