This toolkit has been prepared for practitioners who have familiarity with value chain development, either through training or practical experience. This toolkit is used to make key program design decisions, in conjunction with market research and stakeholder consultations. The tools can also be used to present information to stakeholders in order to seek their input on key design decisions. In particular the Tool denominated “implementation planner” provides a method for estimating the time and other resources required for putting the program into action. It is a reality check for designers to think through action steps for the program, and compare necessary resources with those available to the implementing agency.