SMEs

A spotlight on value chains

Over the last two years, COPLA has investigated a wide range of topics relating to trade, poverty and social exclusion in Latin America. Given the failings of orthodox trade theory to deal with these issues, our researchers have applied cutting-edge research techniques to help them to understand these complex linkages.

February 2008: Trade and Youth in Latin America

A key aim of COPLA is to address the effect of trade policies on those who are socially excluded.

DFID's Experience with Integrated Approaches Supporting SME Growth

DFID's experience with integrated approaches to support SME growth. It is a short presentation outlining the approach and some of the roles that donors can take.

Author:
Andrew Kidd
Publisher:
DFID

A pro-poor Analysis of the Artichoke Value Chain in Peru

Author:
GATE

This report was prepared for USAID/Peru by the Greater Access to Trade Expansion (GATE) project with support from the Centro Peruano de Estudios Sociales (CEPES) under the USAID Women in Development (

Greater Access to Trade Expansion (GATE) Factsheet

Author:
Development and Traning Services Inc

Promoting Gender in USAID Trade-related Economic Growth Activities
Implemented by Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)
Duration: September 30, 2004 – 2009
Funding: $6.1 million

GATE: Greater Access to Trade Expansion

The GATE Project strengthens the capacity of USAID/Washington and Missions worldwide to institute gender-equitable practices and policies in USAID-funded economic growth and trade activities.