An Agri-Food Systems Analysis to Establish a Supportive Environment for Kenya’s Flour Blending Policy

Melesse, M B (2024) An Agri-Food Systems Analysis to Establish a Supportive Environment for Kenya’s Flour Blending Policy. [Policy Briefs]

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Abstract

Kenya’s forthcoming national flour blending policy mandates the incorporation of at least 10% of traditional high-value crops, such as sorghum and millet, into maize flour. This policy represents a significant shift in the country’s food system, with the potential to drive increased demand for these drought-tolerant crops, promote agricultural diversification, and enhance food security. Taking an agri-food systems perspective, this study provides a critical analysis of the policy, identifying key constraints, knowledge gaps, and leverage points necessary for its successful implementation.

Item Type:	Policy Briefs
Divisions:	Research Program : East & Southern Africa
CRP:	UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	agri-food aystems, flour blending policy, kenya
Subjects:	Mandate crops > Millets Others > Food Processing & Technology Mandate crops > Sorghum Others > Food Security
Depositing User:	Mr Nagaraju T
Date Deposited:	19 Dec 2024 09:42
Last Modified:	19 Dec 2024 09:42
URI:	http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/12889
Acknowledgement:	UNSPECIFIED
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