This paper aims to provide initial thoughts and options for integrating conflict-sensitive approaches (CSA) into value chain analysis and interventions in conflict situations. It uses a value chain framework as a starting point and explores how CSA can be applied to the analysis both of different levels and the various components of the chain. While the focus is on the initial analysis stage of a project cycle, the paper also presents preliminary points for practitioners to bear in mind in implementation. The paper is structured to cover three aspects of conflict-sensitivity (discussed more in Section 1) as they relate to value chain analysis:

1. Conflict analysis (Sections 2 and 3)
2. Identifying value chain/conflict interactions (Section 4)
3. Options for project design and implementation based on (i) and (ii) (Section 5)

For each value chain component, the study poses questions to help practitioners analyze the links between conflict dynamics and a given value chain to ensure that interventions minimize negative impacts and maximize those that are positive. Following this process, asking conflict-related questions and factoring answers into strategy development and
subsequent interventions should enable project designers, implementers and monitors to work more effectively in conflict-prone and affected environments.