The pineapple value chain in Suriname – Analysis and strategy design 2019–2030

29/09/2026

In Suriname, ASTA has focused on the pineapple value chain as a key sector for economic diversification, given the country’s reliance on extractive industries and growing interest in sustainable agriculture. Through a comprehensive analysis, ASTA identified market opportunities, sustainability hotspots, sector strengths and gaps across production, processing and marketing, and developed a 2030 vision with actionable strategies.

The dairy and beef value chains in Bangladesh. Analysis and strategy design 2019–2024

19/06/2026

The strategy aims to strengthen the competitiveness, inclusiveness and sustainability of the dairy and beef sectors by improving productivity, enhancing product quality and food safety, expanding market access, and fostering stronger linkages among producers, processors, traders and service providers to create more integrated and commercially viable value chains.

The table grape value chain in the Republic of Moldova: analysis and strategy design 2026–2036

19/06/2026

FAO One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative, the joint FAO–UNIDO ASTA Programme, in coordination with the Government of the Republic of Moldova, conducted a rapid assessment of the table grape value chain and developed an innovative strategy to support its transformation and enhance its resilience and sustainability.

Zambia’s soya bean value chain analysis and strategy design 2024-2033

19/06/2026

Zambia’s soya bean value chain has grown rapidly, driven by small-scale farmers, but faces challenges in productivity, value addition and market efficiency. ASTA proposes a 2024–2033 strategy to strengthen competitiveness and sustainability through increased public and private investment.

United Republic of Tanzania: The palm oil value chain in the United Republic of Tanzania. Analysis and strategy design 2019–2023

19/06/2026

The strategy aims to enhance the competitiveness, inclusiveness and sustainability of the United Republic of Tanzania’s palm oil sector while improving smallholder livelihoods and mobilizing private-sector investment.

The coconut value chain in Lagos State, Nigeria: analysis and strategy design 2023–2037

19/06/2026

In Lagos State, Nigeria, ASTA has developed a 15-year strategy to upgrade the coconut value chain, addressing low productivity, limited processing capacity and market access. The USD 5.4 million strategy promotes investment, cooperative models and inclusive growth to improve livelihoods and position Lagos as a regional coconut hub in West Africa.