Value Chain Analysis
Value Chain Analysis aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the island’s agricultural sector, vital for sustaining the local economy, food security, and rural livelihoods. By identifying opportunities and challenges, the analysis aims to facilitate informed decision-making and drive strategic actions to enhance economic resilience, food security, and self-sufficiency on Hawai'i Island.
Overview
Hawai'i Island's agricultural market system is complex, involving numerous stakeholders, functions, and rules that collectively influence agricultural production and trade. The system is characterized by:
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Value Chains: These include all activities directly involved in bringing agricultural products from farms to consumers.
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Supporting Functions: Essential services and resources that enable core functions to operate efficiently.
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Rules: Formal and informal regulations and norms governing the market ecosystem.
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Stakeholders: Individuals, groups, and institutions performing various functions, enforcing rules, and enabling agricultural products to reach end-markets.
By examining these elements, this analysis offers a holistic view of how different parts of the agricultural economy interact and impact each other, highlighting systemic constraints and opportunities for sustainable growth.
Value Chains
In 2023 and 2024, the Market Systems Development Initiative (MSDI) facilitated value chain analysis of three segments of of Hawai'i Island's agricultural economy.
This effort was made possible by grants and support for the Market Systems Development Initiative (MSDI) by the following donors and partners:
