Quarterly Report – January-March 2015

The report covers the period from January to March 2015 and is submitted to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under Contract No. AID-624-C-13-00002-00. The report emphasizes the importance of professionalization and market liberalization of the transport sector, as well as improvement in road governance. Key achievements in this area include the implementation of Strategy #1, which aimed to professionalize the transport sector, and Strategy #2, which focused on improving road governance. The report also highlights the importance of institutional capacity building for partner organizations, as well as the improvement of the trade policy environment. In the area of supporting regional value chains, the report focuses on the livestock and cereals value chains. Key achievements include the implementation of activities aimed at improving the competitiveness of these value chains, such as the development of market linkages and the provision of technical assistance to farmers. The report also highlights the importance of addressing constraints and solutions in these value chains, including issues related to market access and infrastructure. The report also covers the support to global value chains, with a focus on the cashew, shea, mango, and apparel value chains. Key achievements include the implementation of activities aimed at improving the competitiveness of these value chains, such as the development of market linkages and the provision of technical assistance to farmers. The report also highlights the importance of addressing constraints and solutions in these value chains, including issues related to market access and infrastructure. The report highlights the importance of addressing constraints and solutions in all areas of the trade and transport sector, including issues related to market access, infrastructure, and institutional capacity building. The report also emphasizes the need for continued support to regional and global value chains, as well as the importance of improving the trade policy environment. The Trade Hub and African Partners Network Quarterly Report for January-March 2015 provides a comprehensive overview of the progress made in improving the trade and transport sector, supporting regional value chains, and supporting global value chains. The report highlights key achievements and results, as well as constraints and solutions, and provides recommendations for continued support to these areas. The report covers the period from January to March 2015 and is submitted to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under Contract No. AID-624-C-13-00002-00. The report is prepared by Abt Associates Inc. for the Trade Hub and African Partners Network. The report highlights the importance of continued support to the trade and transport sector, regional value chains, and global value chains. The report emphasizes the need for addressing constraints and solutions in these areas, including issues related to market access, infrastructure, and institutional capacity building. The report also highlights the importance of improving the trade policy environment and providing technical assistance to farmers and other stakeholders.