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PHASE ONE: MAPPING GENDER ROLESAND RELATIONS ALONG THE VALUE CHAINPhase One of the INGIA-VC process includes (1) mapping men’s and women’s participation and benefits along the chainand (2) identifying the factors that shape current gender roles and relations in value chain operations. The process ofmapping the value chain, in this Handbook, refers to the assembly and collection of gender-related data relevant to thevalue chain, as well as the organization and presentation of that data. This mapping process includes both quantitativeand qualitative data collection. The quantitative-engendered mapping exercise helps practitioners determine laborallocation, returns, and ownership along the chain. The qualitative mapping exercise complements the quantitative databy collecting data on the factors that shape particular outcomes for men and women along the chain. Quantitative andqualitative data collection efforts should use both primary and secondary sources. Secondary sources, such asproject documents, company records, or easily available government records, often contain useful information onthe location of, and the nature and returns to, men and women throughout the value chain. Information on genderdifferences, however, is often unavailable in existing secondary sources. Interviews with key informants and focusgroup discussions can provide needed detail to inform the gendered value chain analysis.QUANTITATIVE DATA COLLECTIONMapping Quantitative Gender InformationMapping helps practitioners understand men’s and women’s differing levels of participation and returns in valuechains. At a minimum, a value chain map should disaggregate participants by sex. A value chain mapping exercisecan also show much more, by illustrating known gender roles and relationships as a starting point and then identifyingthe location and extent of gender inequalities along the chain.RELATING PHASE ONE TO OTHER PROJECT DATA COLLECTION EFFORTSThe data collection methods and principles outlined in Phase One can be applied to other data collection efforts inthe project cycle.✪✪ Baseline assessments. Finding out where men and women are located in project target areas and what they do,will facilitate the establishment of realistic targets, by sex, for projects.✪✪ Gender assessments. The INGIA-VC process is a type of gender assessment that can be conducted tocomplement the quantitative data by revealing gender-based constraints and providing information for thedesign of activities. This process can be modified and conducted at a midpoint in the project to captureadvances and recurring challenges.✪✪ Ongoing technical assistance. The interview guide provides a range of questions that can be used periodicallywith different actors to gain insights into how gender issues may pose challenges or create opportunities forimproving relations along the value chain.73