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Gates Foundation and TechnoServe Launch Food Loss Reduction Program in Kenya
What happened
TechnoServe is implementing the NutriSave program in Kenya, focusing on food loss reduction within the agricultural supply chain. The program is funded by the Gates Foundation and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Current estimates suggest that about nine million tonnes of food produced in Kenya is lost or wasted annually, equating to an economic loss of approximately Sh72 billion.
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Why it matters
The initiative targets the gap between food production and consumer access in Kenya. By focusing on the stages between farm, market, retailer, and consumer, the program aims to increase the availability of affordable and nutritious produce.
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Who's involved
- KenyaGeopolitical state where the food loss reduction program is being implemented.
- TechnoServeGlobal non-profit organization implementing the NutriSave program on the ground.
- Gates FoundationPrivate foundation providing funding for the food loss reduction initiatives.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- KenyaSpeculative
The program could help mitigate the annual economic loss of an estimated Sh72 billion through supply chain interventions.
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The entities involved
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Kenya
country in Eastern Africa
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TechnoServe
non-profit organization in the USA
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Gates Foundation
private foundation founded by Bill and Melinda Gates