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A Software for Value Chain Analysis [VCA Tool 3.00]: Calculations Performed by the Software

Year of publication 2010

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Category Technical study

Series title EASYPol: Resources for policy making

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This module explains the computing procedures of the value chain analysis software VCA Tool 3.00 after the insertion of data in the database. It provides a detailed computing procedure of reference prices, value added, “cost and benefit”, the policy analysis matrix (PAM), competitiveness indicators, scenario comparison and the value chain graphic chart. The VCA Tool 3.00, allows you to analyse and assess the impact of policy measures simulated on a value chain or its agents.

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