The SCOPE approach is spreading around the Philippines! Thanks to a heightened interest of government agencies such as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the SCOPE Approach we get the opportunity to share our experiences in various regions. The latest invitation brought Janina and Cris all the way to Samar, an island known for its dependence on agricultural and aqua-cultural resources, limited infrastructure, and exposure to typhoons.
At the same time I was able to share the mechanics of the "SCOPE Approach" - embedding small-scale producers into the value chain of local companies - with Program Development Officers (PDO) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
DSWD puts emphasize on training PDOs in identifying sustainable business models based on a SCOPE (or Value Chain) Approach. Yesterday's training session for PDOs from the National Capital Region (NCR) and Region III will be repeated for Cebu-based PDOs soon.
