Refine the project concept for the modernization of an agriculture wholesale market in Almaty, Astana, and Chui Oblast including financial flows, ownership structure, benefits for involved stakeholders, and possible tenant agreement structure. Prepare at least 2 options, discuss them with the involved stakeholders and conduct a SWOT-analysis for the agreeable options.

A detailed feasibility study and engineering design aimed at achieving our key outputs: (1) Value Chain Analyses for Selected Agricultural Products; (2) Investment Feasibility Studies and Due Diligence; (3) Design of agricultural value chain Financing Mechanism(s); and (4) Project Readiness Activities Completed Including Preparing Detailed Engineering Designs and Bidding Documents.

Knowledge products: Provided an overview of value chain development in the GMS region and derived lessons relevant for the Central Asian Countries.

Climate change, food safety and cross-border trade: Addressed emerging challenges to agricultural development, specifically those linked to expanding cross-border trade in agri-food products, climate change adaptation, and food and bioenergy security within the six GMS countries.