Making markets work for the most vulnerable
We use the market systems development approach in our programmes to generate viable livelihood opportunities by supporting the most marginalised to engage in markets, on better terms, and strengthening demand for the goods or services they produce. We aspire to market systems which work better for the poorest and most vulnerable people. It is a holistic approach, which analyses all stages and actors in a market to identify weaknesses, and define strategies to address them, in order to ensure the most marginalised are included and improve efficiency of the market system as a whole.
For example, our camel milk project in Kenya worked with all of the key actors in the camel milk value chain – camel milk producers, primary milk traders, secondary traders and consumers – to identify weaknesses and improve the competitiveness of the entire value chain, tailoring activities to the needs of each key actor at each stage.
Market systems approach in action
Camili: Building Sustainable Livelihoods Through Camel Milk in Kenya
Phase Three of this project starting in April 2021 will enable poorer families to earn a good income, improve access to nutritious food and build the local economy. We’ll work with camel owners, traders and thousands of small-scale enterprises who collect and sell camel milk to members of the community, improving the efficiency of the whole process from production to consumer.
Women and their community thrive on the Camili project
