Inclusive Value Chains

Driving more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient MSMEs.

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Our approach

MSMEs are the engine of the economy in Latin America and the Caribbean. For more than 20 years, UNDP's Inclusive Value Chains Programme has driven their growth through proven methodologies that strengthen value chains, connect strategic actors and generate sustainable results. Because when MSMEs grow, communities, territories and economies grow too.

 

Our numbers

Our numbers tell a story of impact. For 23 years, the Inclusive Value Chains Programme has worked alongside MSMEs across 21 countries, turning hands-on technical support into concrete, measurable results for businesses and their communities. 

35k

MSMEs

empowered to unlock their full potential and grow

25%

Average

increase in sales, driving real economic momentum

28%

Average

boost in customer acquisition, expanding market reach

61%

Businesses

of female leadership, driving diversity and innovation across sectors

MSMEs, drivers of prosperity

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MSMEs - UNDP’s Inclusive Value Chain Programme

Real stories. Inspiring voices. Discover how UNDP's Inclusive Value Chains Programme has brought together governments, businesses and communities to strengthen businesses, create opportunities and build resilience in the territories.

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Publications

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Publication summarizing of UNDP’s Inclusive Value Chains Programme.

For 23 years, UNDP’s Inclusive Value Chains Programme has empowered MSMEs to boost their resilience, productivity, and competitiveness. By integrating businesses into dynamic value chains, the program delivers rapid, measurable results—such as increased sales and improved management—while laying the foundations for long-term economic transformation. 

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Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) for MSMEs

 A practical introduction to Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) for MSMEs, offering simple guidance to measure and manage social, environmental and economic impact. 

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Stories

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Peru — From traditional market aisles to national policy 

How Peruvian vendors like Tomasa Alzamora helped shape a national digital strategy for over 2,300 traditional markets across the country.

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Zambia — Growing Local Dreams 

How Zambia's Supplier Development Programme connected small businesses to giants like Shoprite and Mopani Copper Mines

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Barbados Going Digital
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Fisherfolk and Farmers Going Digital

In response to COVID-19, UNDP partners with Farmfinder to boost e-commerce growth among fisherfolk and farmers for the #eFUTURE.

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SDG Value Chain Haiti
Story
Women entrepeneurs

Following disasters in Haiti, women entrepreneurs from working-class neighborhoods, have strengthened their businesses. Armed with new skills and tools, they have built more resilient ventures capable of growing and overcoming economic challenges, contributing to their community’s recovery.

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Reactivating Albania’s Economy Post-Earthquake

After the 2019 earthquake and the pandemic, UNDP adopted the SDG Value Chains Program to strengthen MSMEs in Albania. Through consulting and training, businesses improved their management. Dini, a local vendor, increased his income by 66% thanks to his newly acquired skills.

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UNDP and Produbanco Strengthen SMEs in Ecuador (in Spanish)

Through technical assistance under the GYB methodology, 10 Ecuadorian companies have improved their financial and productive management. In addition, 20 PRODUBANCO advisors were certified in the methodology, with a focus on sustainability and gender, driving inclusive economic recovery.

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Our partners

We work in synergy with various partners to promote and institutionalize the programme.

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