Actor-centric value chain development has the potential to play a critical role in enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of agricultural value chains in Western Nepal while also supporting adaptation to climate change.

It is a methodology used to enhance the competitiveness of value chains. It focuses on understanding the different actors involved in a particular value chain, such as producers, processors, distributors, and retailers, and identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each actor. The aim is to improve the overall functioning of the value chain by enhancing the competitiveness of individual actors.