Approach

Leading the way

AgriGRADE leads the cooperative landscape towards graduation, encouraging upward movement and progression via five steps:

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Map and scope cooperative landscape

First, AgriGRADE scopes the cooperative landscape so the agribusinesses can be segmented by level.

Next, the agribusinesses are assessed with an in-depth assessment to determine their professionalism.

Based on the assessment results, the agribusinesses receive targeted BDS, tailored to their needs.

Next, the value chain is developed through working with the agribusinesses and their partner companies.

Finally, the agribusinesses gain access to finance and markets, thanks to their improved business performance.

Analyze selected agribusinesses and design strategy

Graduate cooperatives and monitor graduation

Improve service delivery value chain performance

Link advanced cooperatives to finance, inputs, and markets

Methodology