Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development Volume 17 | Number 2 | 105 Non-timber Forest Products Value Chain Toward Sustainable Livelihood: Exploring Linkages and Trends Using Visual Optimization Network Analysis Ravi Sharma ab and Nisha Bharti ac a Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India; b ravisharma_16@yahoo.co.in; c nisha.bharti@siib.ac.in ABSTRACT Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) contribute signifcantly to the livelihood, food, and nutrition security of rural communities and forest dwellers. Earlier studies on NTFPs emphasized the economic importance, sustainability aspects, and commercialization of NTFPs, and highlighted the importance of strong value chains if NTFPs were to fulfll their economic potential for communities and people who rely on them. Formulation of proper policy and commercialization of NTFPs through their value chain will require a thorough review of existing research to identify the policy loopholes. A review of literature sought to determine whether research on NTFPs links to sustainable livelihood, policy, and value chains using clustering and visual network visualization. The results of the study reveal four domain clusters indicating a mix of traditional and evolved approaches toward strengthening of the NTFP value chain. Policy issues on NTFP have also evolved as one of the important clusters of research. The study recommends the mapping of value chains in the NTFP research to guide the pursuit of holistic and sustainable livelihood security. Keywords: non-timber forest products, NTFP, development, trends, network visualization, policy, value chain, livelihood security JEL Classifcation: Q100, Q22 Contact Ravi Sharma ravisharma_16@yahoo.co.in https://doi.org/10.37801/ajad2020.17.2.7 Foreign Labor Shortages in the Malaysian Palm Oil Industry:  Impacts and Recommendations Megan Zellers Crowley Rice Value Chain Analysis in the Philippines: Value Addition, Constraints, and Upgrading Strategies Alice B. Mataia, Jesusa C. Beltran, Rowena G. Manalili, Betzaida M. Catudan, Nefriend M. Francisco, and Adrielle C. Flores Sustaining Rice Productivity, Soil Fertility, and Income from Prawn-Rice Joint Culture in the Gher System in Bangladesh Basanta Kumar Barmon and Sanzidur Rahman Impact of Climate Change on Paddy Production: Evidence from Nepal Niranjan Devkota and Nirash Paija Emergence of Producer Companies as Innovative Institutions for Agriculture Development in India: Issues and Challenges S K Shilpa Upland Rice: Cultural Keystone Species in a Philippine Traditional Agroecosystem Florence L. Zapico, Josefna T. Dizon, Edwino S. Fernando, Teresita H. Borromeo, Kenneth L. McNally, and Jose E. Hernandez Non-timber Forest Products Value Chain Toward Sustainable Livelihood: Exploring Linkages and Trends Using Visual Optimization Network Analysis Ravi Sharma and Nisha Bharti Check the complete lineup of the Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development (AJAD) 17.2