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Apr 24
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Apr 24
The Devastating Impact of Counterfeit Seeds and Fertilizers on Kenya’s Agriculture Sector: A Call for Urgent Action
Kenya’s agriculture sector is a vital contributor to the country’s economy, accounting for 26% of the GDP and providing employment to over 40% of the population (KNBS, 2020). However, the proliferation of counterfeit seeds and fertilizers is threatening the sector’s growth and long-term sustainability. The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service…
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Mar 24
Financing Agriculture Sustainably
Financing agriculture for the low-income group is a crucial aspect of ensuring food security, poverty alleviation, and sustainable rural development. Here are some key strategies to support this endeavor: By implementing these strategies, we can ensure that low-income farmers have access to the necessary resources and support to improve their…
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Mar 24
Reference Investors (RI’s) key to success of County Aggregation and Industrial Parks
Reference investors are established individuals or entities within the investment community who are regarded as benchmarks or examples for others to follow or compare against as they have a track record of successful investments, a strong understanding of market trends, or a reputation for making sound financial decisions. Reference investors…
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Mar 24
Operations Excellence Framework for a Resilient Agriculture Enterprise
Agriculture has come long way from animal-drawn plows and manual labor to use of Internet of Things (IOT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). In today’s rapidly changing global environment, Sub Saharan agriculture enterprises must adapt and innovate to maintain a competitive edge and be able to feed its growing population and…
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Mar 24
Special Economic Zones (SEZ’s) must adopt climate neutral energy management solutions
Special economic zones (SEZs) serve as key drivers of economic growth, attracting investment, fostering industrialization, and generating employment opportunities and with their rapid development often comes at a cost to the environment, as conventional energy sources used within these zones contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. To…
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Mar 24
AGOA Renewal: Committing to Trade and Development in Africa
The 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, held in Johannesburg, South Africa in November 2023, reignited debates about the future of AGOA and its effectiveness in improving United States-Africa trade relations. AGOA, which aims to promote broad-based trade, economic development, product diversification, and human rights in beneficiary countries,…
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Mar 24
Africa Visa Openness Index 2023: Progress in visa openness in Africa to ease cross border travel, boost trade, investment and regional integration
Africa is making strides in its visa openness policies boding well for cross border travel, ease of movement and trade in 2024 and beyond. The Africa Visa Openness Index 2023, published on Tuesday, reveals much progress since the seventh edition of the report was published in December 2022. The visa…
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Oct 23
Process Improvement Using Muda Mura & Muri (3M)
Process Improvement Using Muda Mura & Muri (3M) In Lean thinking, the goal is to identify and eliminate Muda, level out Mura, and reduce Muri to create more efficient, consistent, and sustainable processes. By focusing on these three concepts, organizations can improve productivity, reduce waste, enhance quality, and ultimately deliver…
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Oct 23
Writing Data Management Plan During Grant Application
Writing Data Management Plan During Grant Application In addition to other essential grant application requirements, funders increasingly require applicants to submit a data management plan (DMP). The grant proposal can be viewed as a preliminary draft of a comprehensive data management plan. According to the European Commission’s Horizon 2020, project…
