Value Chain Development

Value Chain Development

Fonkoze's Value Chain Development programs (also known as Zafèn) strengthen economic opportunities for small businesses in Haiti by establishing and reinforcing market linkages. The program focuses on businesses and associations that are underserved by the financial sector in Haiti.

Program Impact

Small businesses in Haiti face several challenges participating in the formal economy. They often lack a reliable supply of inputs and inventory; they have difficulty reaching consumers; and they do not have strong financial management and business skills. For business associations lacking formal legal status, they are unable to access financial services that would otherwise grow their businesses. Fonkoze’s Value Chain Development programs address these issues by offering loans, providing training, and promoting collaboration through, for example, Village Savings and Loans Associations(VSLAs).

Artisans Business Network

Currently, one of Zafèn’s core programs supports the artisan sector in Haiti in collaboration with the Artisan Business Network and Fonkoze financial services. Zafèn is helping to build the business skills of the artisans while the Artisan Business Network is helping to refine their skills and connect them with domestic and international markets.