This working paper presents findings from a rapid appraisal and field study of the walnut value chain in Jalal-Abad province between March 28 and April 1, 2011. Thereafter, the Rural Development Fund research team devoted considerable time and effort to checking data and producing graphs and market maps for the report. The report was revised at the end of September 2011 following comments from stakeholders. The study methodology used was based on an Agro-enterprise and Market Development Process developed by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). The data analysis and structure was based on a Market and Value Chain Framework developed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The study work began in walnut forest areas of the Toskool-Ata leskhoz (upstream); then surveys were undertaken of key walnut (in-shell) and kernel wholesale, retail, and export markets (downstream) to understand the actors in the supply chain, their functions, and value added. A review is made of support sectors (finance, cross-cutting, and sector support) government policies, and the legal framework and finally a review is made of global trade arrangements with the Kyrgyz Republic and the ability of Kyrgyz producers and entrepreneurs to apply bioorganic standards for product differentiation to compete more fully in overseas markets.

Type of Case
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)

Publisher
PROFOR

Region
Asia Pacific

Biome
Temperate

Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)

Primary Designated Function
Multiple use