Azerbaian Beef and Dairy Value Chain

The theme of this case study is the critical role that supporting markets can play in value chain growth. The case ex-
amines how small-scale livestock farmers in Azerbaijan benefited from greater access to supporting markets for vet-
erinary products and services. Constrained by the remoteness of their farms and low incomes, small-scale farmers had difficulty accessing veterinary services, which were a critical gap to competitiveness. Because small-scale farmers are the principal production unit
for the beef and dairy value chains in Azerbaijan, closing this gap was viewed as a prerequisite for value chain growth.