TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR MAPPING OF VALUE CHAIN ACTORS (INCLUDING PRODUCERS, PROCESSORS, MARKETERS, AND OTHER VALUE CHAIN SERVICE PROVIDERS) IN OGUN STATE

The overall objective of the assignment is to engage reputable consultants who will undertake the mapping and analysis of all the stakeholders involved in Agricultural Transformation Centres in the selected LGAs viz Ijebu North East, Ikenne, Yawa South and Odeda LGA of Ogun State. Specifically, the consultants shall:

I. Conduct a comprehensive geographical mapping of the targeted LGAs.
II. Identify key agricultural resources, including agricultural lands, water sources, and marketplaces.
III. Provide detailed information of Farmers organization as follows:

Crops grown, production volumes, Land size capacity.
Number of membership count (Women % and Youth %),
Existing Structure and Governance of the FO, and the Legal status
IV. Assess the existing infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and storage facilities, relevant to the agricultural value chain in targeted LGAs.
V. Map out existing private entities involved in production and processing and assess their existing production and processing technologies capacities, states and efficiency.
VI. Analyze socio-economic and environmental factors affecting agro-processing activities in the targeted Local Governments.
VII. Provide comprehensive information on the value chain actors for the various commodities viz: Rice and cassava.
VIII. Provide details of various farmers’ organizations and enterprise groups within the mapped area.
IX. Provide detailed maps and geospatial data for informed decision-making and program planning.
X. Recommendations and initiatives for FOs to enhance their market access, while:
Improving quality and production efficiency
Value chain coordination and alliances
Post harvest management
Financial literacy and business acumen
Value chain collaboration building, marketing and advertising
Capacity building in logistics and business processes