Conflict- sensitive approaches to value chain development

This paper aims to provide initial thoughts and options for integrating conflict-sensitive approaches (CSA) into value chain analysis and interventions in conflict situations. It uses a value chain framework as a starting point and explores how CSA can be applied to the analysis both of different levels and the various components of the chain. While the focus is on the initial analysis stage of a project cycle, the paper also presents preliminary points for practitioners to bear in mind in implementation. The paper is structured to cover three aspects of conflict-sensitivity as they relate to value chain analysis: (i) Conflict analysis; (ii) Identifying value chain/conflict interactions; (iii) Options for project design and implementation based on (i) and (ii).