Course in Analyzing Development Frameworks and Exploring Diverse Value Chains

In light of the rapid changes taking place in global business and economic environments, there is an urgent need to understand modern development frameworks and their connection to diverse value chains. This training course, titled "Analyzing Development Frameworks and Exploring Diverse Value Chains", offered by Geneva Institute of Business Administration, highlights how to build integrated development strategies closely tied to various forms of value chains. The course aims to empower participants to interpret the development landscape through a systematic approach and to analyze value creation concepts from a holistic perspective that supports sustainable development.

Target Audience

• Executive managers and development policy coordinators.

• Economic and social development experts from governmental and non-governmental sectors.

• Professionals in supply chain and value chain management in production and service institutions.

• Consultants working in sustainable development and impact investment.

Objectives

• Enable participants to analyze both theoretical and practical structures of various development frameworks.

• Clarify the interlinkages between development frameworks and multiple value chains.

• Build critical awareness of development challenges and effective value chain evaluation mechanisms.

• Provide participants with conceptual tools to understand evolving development pathways in both local and global contexts.

Course Outline

Core Concepts in Economic and Social Development

• The evolution of development thinking over the decades.

• Key differences between economic development and human development.

• Fundamental pillars of modern development models.

• Factors influencing the success of development programs.

Introduction to Value Chains

• Definition and significance of value chains in advanced and emerging economies.

• Distinction between supply chains and value chains.

• Key components of the value chain.

• Economic and social impacts of value chains.

 Sustainable Development Frameworks and Applications

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a global reference.

• Integration of economic, environmental, and social dimensions.

• Strategies for effective inclusion of local communities.

• Challenges in applying sustainability in dynamic environments.

Analyzing Value Addition Along Value Chains

• Sources of value addition and tools for its measurement.

• Differences between core and support activities.

• Evaluating the contribution of each stage in the value chain.

• Local versus global value creation.

The Role of Technology in Value Chain Development

• Digital transformation and its impact on operational efficiency.

• Use of information technologies to improve chain linkages.

• Artificial intelligence and data analytics in value chains.

• Technical challenges in low-resource environments.

Interaction Between Public Policies and Value Chains

• Impact of trade policies on chain dynamics.

• Government support tools for enhancing local value chains.

• Taxation, incentives, and regulatory frameworks.

• Balancing trade openness with economic protection.

Governance of Value Chains

• Regulatory principles for chain governance.

• Transparency and accountability in production activities.

• Building partnerships between public and private sectors.

• Evaluation and risk control mechanisms in operations.

 Local Development Frameworks and Value Chain Linkages

• Characteristics of local versus national development.

• Identifying and effectively utilizing local resources.

• Linking small and medium enterprises to larger value chains.

• Enhancing regional competitiveness through value integration.

Value Chains in Key Economic Sectors

• Analysis of value chains in agriculture, industry, and services.

• Impact of globalization on sectoral chain structures.

• Comparative experiences in sectoral value integration.

• Opportunities for economic diversification through specialized chains.

The Future of Development Frameworks and Value Chains

• Future trends in development management.

• Innovation as a driver of value chain restructuring.

• Adaptation mechanisms to climate and technological changes.

• Building effective regional and global networks for development cooperation.