Comparative analysis of value chain strengthening processes and final remarks

Set out in this closing chapter is a discussion on strengthening value chain processes in El Salvador and Guatemala, along with a comparative analysis of the chains reviewed. Section A looks at what the value chain methodology has contributed to industrial policy implementation. Section B summarizes the best practices identified and lessons learned. Section C outlines the results and highlights the findings of the diagnostic studies, as well as the strategies proposed. Section D looks at a set of strategies proposed for the four chains. Future lines of research are described in section E.

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