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  • Publication | 2020
Value Chain Analysis for Development (VCA4D) - Providing Value Chain Analysis for improving operations
Global Food and Nutrition Security
The European Commission proposal for a New European Consensus on Development highlights inclusive and sustainable growth and jobs as an overarching priority. In this context, sustainable agriculture, together with fisheries and aquaculture, remain a key driver for poverty eradication and sustainable development. The EU is committed to develop agricultural value chains which benefit the poor by taking advantage of the opportunities off ered by local and global markets to create decent jobs and value added. It is also committed to the principles of Development Eff ectiveness on results, transparency and accountability. The European External Investment Plan provides an integrated financial package to finance investments, based on three pillars: investment funds, technical assistance, and the investment climate and policy environment. The AgriFI initiative promotes blended finance to increase investment in smallholder agriculture and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).