The AVCD program has met or exceeded nearly all of its initial objectives in the two and a half years since it began, and helped 100,000s farmers and pastoralists improve their lives. #avcdnatconf
April 29, 2018
Accelerating Value Chain Development in Kenya Conference: Highlights
Highlights of a 2-day conference funded by USAID's Feed The Future initiative and organized by ILRI, ICRISAT and CIP at ILRI's Nairobi headquarters 26–27 Apr 2018.
Accelerating Value Chain Development in Kenya Conference: Highlights
Objectives of the -funded Accelerated Value Chain Development National Conference, which is about to open with a VIP speaker on this, the 2nd day of the conference
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The AVCD program seeks to apply technologies and innovations for selected value chains to increase productivity, contribute to inclusive growth, and promote nutrition and food security. #avcdnatconf
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The AVCD Conference #avcdnatconf is all about increasing the business capacities of small-holder farmers and pastoralists in Kenya. For more:
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Distinguished high-level panel of speakers at the opening of the -funded Accelerated Value Chain Development National Conference at in Nairobi, Kenya, this morning.
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The AVCD Conference is an incredible opportunity for all of us to come together and share best practices, learn from each other and recommit ourselves to our shared objectives ~ Tina Dooley-Jones, Mission Director, USAID Kenya #AVCDNatConf
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'This project is proof that research is NO IVORY TOWER but accelerating agriculture as business.'
—Romano Kiome, chief of party of -funded Accelerated Value Chain Development project in Kenya #AVCDNatConf
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Several members of the boards of trustees of and the International Potato Center are participating in the Accelerated Value Chain Development National Conference being held at ILRI's Nairobi headquarters
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'This project, working FROM THE LAB TO THE SPOON, uses a whole value chain approach to benefit 317,000 Kenyan food producers.'
—Romano Kiome, chief of party of -funded Accelerated Value Chain Development project in Kenya #AVCDNatConf
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'Kenyan Farming Is Good Business!'
—Romano Kiome, chief of party of -funded Accelerated Value Chain Development project in Kenya
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. Director General Jimmy Smith (left) and US Ambassador to Kenya Bob Godec at the Accelerating Value Chain Development in Kenya national conference today.
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The AVCD program targets five agricultural value chains: Potatoes, sweet potatoes, dairy, livestock, and drought tolerant crops. #avcdnatconf
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Bruce Scott, senior advisor at ICRAF, will be introducing today’s distinguished speakers. #avcdnatconf
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. Deputy Director General for Integrated Sciences Iain Wright addresses the guests at the -funded Accelerated Value Chain Development project national conference in Kenya
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Wonderful seeing so many people come together to accelerate value chains in #Kenya. Impact takes collaboration, innovation, & hard work. Proud to be part of these efforts to jumpstart the #potato value chain. #AVCDNatConf #USAIDTransforms
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Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta, US Ambassador to Kenya Bog Godec, Ministry of Ag & Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri, Cabinet Administrator Andrew Tuimur and ILRI Director General Jimmy Smith at the #AVCDNatConf today
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How great to have Mission Director Tina Dooley-Jones in Kenya address the guests at the -funded Accelerated Value Chain Development project national conference in Kenya
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Privilege to have Andrew Tuimur, Chief Administrative Secretary in the Kenya Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation, address us at -funded Accelerated Value Chain Development National Conference
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Andrew Mude, who heads 's innovative Index-Based Livestock Insurance project in Kenya & Ethiopia speaks at -funded Accelerated Value Chain Development National Conference
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Five of the speakers at the -funded Accelerating Value Chain Development conference held at in Kenya, which ended on 27 Apr 2018.
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So proud of these and partner innovators working for better lives in the vast northern drylands of Kenya!
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#KAZNET team and @onadata looking sharp as they prepare to demo our livestock market information platform for VIPs. #AVCD @IBLI_Africa @ILRI
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ILRI staff George Wamwere-Njoroge, Romano Kiome & Lance Robinson at the -funded Accelerating Value Chain Development conference held at in Kenya, which ended with a presidential visit on 27 Apr 2018.
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Role playing by Samburu women at the -funded Accelerating Value Chain Development national conference held at in Kenya, which ended with a presidential visit on 27 Apr 2018.
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Coming in a few minutes!
Watch Twitter for a livestream of the VIP speeches on Day 2 of the #AVCDNatConf being held at ILRI's Nairobi campus.
'Making Kenyan agriculture a business'
Videographer= communications specialist David Aronson
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Stay tuned! We may be having a special high-level guest speaker. You’ll want to stay on this feed....
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Today the President of the Republic of Kenya Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta opened the Accelerated Value Chain Development (AVCD) National Conference, at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). Aimed at increasing food and Nutrition Security in line with the #Big4Agenda.
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Jimmy Smith, director general of , welcomes the president of #Kenya to the #AVCDNatConf in Nairobi just now.
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Today we are pleased to announce the Kenya country plan and a funding of KES 11.5 Billion for the next five years. ~ AMB #AVCDNatConf #AVCDConference2018
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The country plan is a framework for implementing the second five-year phase of program. Kenya’s County Plan builds on the successes and lessons over the last five years. ~ AMB #AVCDConference2018 #AVCDNatConf
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Agriculture plays a critical role in Kenya's economy and requires not just public funding financing, but also private sector and development partners' technical and financial support.
Thanks to the Government of the United States of America for the support. #USAID #FeedtheFuture
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emphasizes on the use of technology and innovation as part of the strategy in order to realize the commitment towards food security. He was speaking during the official launch of National AVCD conference.#AVCDNatConf #AVCDConference2018
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'Ensuring no Kenyan ever goes hungry is my priority in this my second term as president. Agriculture is still the driver of our economy.'
—Uhuru Kenyatta official opening the #AVCDNatConf at in Nairobi
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'My government has made food & nutrition security as part of our Big Four Agenda. We welcome this partnership with .'
—Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta now at the #AVCDNatConf at in Nairobi
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We are grateful to the U.S Gov for allocating KES 11.5B for Kenya for the next five years and also for choosing Kenya and supporting my Gov to achieve food security as one of my big four pillars ~ H.E Pres #AVCDConference2018 #AVCDNatConf
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'My government aims to be a facilitator of farmers, of farmer markets.'
—Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta officially opening the #AVCDNatConf today at in Nairobi
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US Ambassador to Kenya , Kenya President , Ministry of Ag & Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri & Accelerating Value Chain Development chief of party Romano Kiome at the #AVCDNatConf today at Nairobi
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We are excited to partner with Kenya in the next phase of U.S. Global #foodsecurity efforts with the new Kenya Country Plan ~ AMB #endhunger #AVCDConference2018 #AVCDNatConf
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We celebrate the +1 million Kenyan farmers whose crops are now reliable sources of income. With our new Kenya country plan, we look forward to working with more farmers over the next five years. #USAIDTransforms
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#GoKThisWeek Officially launched the Kenya Feed the Future Country Plan under the US Government global food security strategy, a plan that focuses on increasing food security and reducing poverty in our country. #Big4ActionPlan #AVCDNatConf
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Kenya is one of 12 countries leading the next phase of our global hunger and food security initiative, . Here’s to 5 more years of smart agriculture to jumpstart local economies + build communities that are resilient to drought and other shocks. #USAIDTransforms
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Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta, US Ambassador to Kenya Bog Godec, Ministry of Ag & Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri, Cabinet Administrator Andrew Tuimur and ILRI Director General Jimmy Smith at the #AVCDNatConf today
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Our work with , & has helped commercialize agriculture in Kenya. We look forward to working with Kenyans to achieve five more years of progress under our new country plan. #endhunger
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