Abt links stakeholders along the value chain so small business owners can respond to market demand. We help producers identify buyers, build links to domestic and international markets, and create a climate of trust among stakeholders. We also promote vertical linkages between firms, and horizontal linkages among firms at the same level. These linkages allow stakeholders to transfer benefits, learning, and services.
In addition, Abt organizes Business to Business Forums to allow buyers and small producers to exchange ideas and interests. By connecting isolated micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises with local, regional, and international markets, we facilitate relationships that promote sustainable growth. Small producers can reduce transaction costs, lower input costs, increase bargaining power, and create industry standards and marketing campaigns.
Finally, recognizing that the private sector can provide viability and sustainability, Abt leverages private sector technical and financial resources. For instance, we partner with private developers to support production and commercialization of a product.
By strengthening and professionalizing players all along the value chain, Abt moves the industry as a whole into more lucrative and modern methods of agribusiness management and income generation.