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The value chain approach promoted by USAID’s Microenterprise Development office
is the direct result of nearly ten years of practice and research in the areas
of global value chains, competitiveness and micro-, small and medium enterprise
(MSE) development. Though small firms cannot contribute to the competitiveness
of every industry, some value chains do provide them with opportunities to engage
competitively. In general, situations that support competitive MSE participation
are seasonal and relatively labor intensive, use non-repetitive production
processes, produce small volumes, and require very little capital. The horticulture,
tourism, construction, and apparel industries are among those that are particularly
well-suited to small business involvement on a competitive level.