GIS Mapping of Nepal Economic Value Chains

From HTN

Objective: To map the value chains of high value products in Nepal’s economic corridors. By creating a visual representation of the value chain, we hope people involved in each sector can identify gaps in the existing market and areas with high potential for investment.

What are we mapping? The production areas, market hubs, trade flows, access to financial services and work of NGO/Government actors related to high value commodities. We have selected products, including cardamom, ginger, tea, pulses, coffee, and medicinal plants, identified by the International Trade Center to have both high-medium export potential and highmedium socio-economic impact. Additional products are being considered, but have not yet been finalized. The final contents of the map will be influenced by data availability and comments from concerned stakeholders.

Link to demo: [1]

Intended audience: Actors involved in each sector including businesses, investors, non governmental organizations, governmental bodies and intergovernmental bodies.

Anticipated uses: Understanding value chains across the country, understanding the economy and areas of growth potential within a corridor, understanding the location and activity or different actors within these markets, indentifying areas and products with high potential for investment

Partners: Mercy Corps, University of Washington

Categories: Computational Intelligence | Earth Observation | Social Implications of Technology