Terms of reference for the Feasibility Study “Exploring Cooperative Aggregation models in Madagascar’s vanilla sector” – value chain expert

• Conduct an in-depth, field-based feasibility study assessing opportunities for cooperative aggregation amongst 10 Fairtrade-certified vanilla cooperatives in Madagascar's SAVA region
• Analyse structural and economic bottlenecks preventing producer upgrading, curing capacity disparities, and technical requirements for shared quality enhancement infrastructure
• Evaluate aggregation models (clusters, shared testing, processing centres) against current conditions to identify the most viable and impactful approach for participating cooperatives
• Assess potential financial returns for producers and cooperatives under different scenarios, including donor and blended financing mechanisms to de-risk initial infrastructure investment
• Deliver a decision-ready feasibility assessment and pilot design enabling Fairtrade Africa and partner cooperatives to implement the recommended super aggregation model

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