Stratégies pour le développement de la chaîne de valeur de l'abricot à Chitral, au Pakistan

This research study in English was designed for development practitioners, agricultural experts, policymakers, and researchers interested in rural livelihoods and value chain development.

By completing this report, you will be able to:

• Understand the structure and challenges of the apricot value chain in Chitral, Pakistan
• Identify key constraints such as limited processing, weak market linkages, and climate-related risks
• Analyse opportunities for improving income generation through capacity building, infrastructure, and producer associations
• Explore strategies for developing a pro-poor, climate-resilient value chain in mountain regions

This study was developed by ICIMOD and the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) as part of the “Rural Livelihoods and Climate Change Adaptation in the Himalayas (Himalica) Initiative” in Chitral, Pakistan.