Tegemeo Conference 2008
Date : 17 & 18 September 2008
Venue: The Kenya School of Monetary Studies Nairobi, Kenya
Tegemeo Institute organized a two days conference to disseminate the finding of its research work on the trends and drivers of the agricultural productivity diversification and poverty reduction over the last decade (1997-2007). This research output is based on data collected over the last 10 years using the Tegemeo panel household survey. The study has tracked trends in agricultural productivity, changes in technology adoption, household incomes, poverty reduction and inequality.
Results of the study show that implementation of various strategies by the government has resulted in positive changes in agricultural and rural development in the country. Specifically, the results show increasing productivity of certain crops such as maize, tea and horticulture. Household incomes have also improved and poverty levels reduced. These changes however have not been uniform across commodities and agro-ecological zones. As the country embarks on the implementation of the Kenya Vision 2030, it is necessary to search for evidence of success in various sub-sectors and agro ecological zones to categorize the drivers of such successes. This would also facilitate identification of strategies that could be up-scaled or replicated and thereby contribute to the attainment of the agricultural sector's goal in the Kenya Vision 2030 strategy of becoming an innovative and commercially oriented modern sector.
The Conference took place on the 17th and 18th September, 2008 at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies . The theme of the conference was Agricultural Productivity, Competitiveness and Rural Poverty in Kenya: Laying the Foundation for the Kenya Vision 2030. The conference output is in line with the vision of the agricultural sector in the Kenya Vision 2030 and the sector's strategic thrusts of increasing productivity through provision of widely accessible inputs and services to the sector operators to move agriculture to the next level and thereby lay the foundation for the attainment of the aspirations in the Vision.
Participants of the conference were drawn from Government Ministries, producers, the private sector, Development Partners, Universities, and Policy Research Institutes, including the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).
The meeting was officiated by Dr. Romano M. Kiome Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture on behalf of the Kenya Minister for Agriculture Hon William Ruto EBS, MP.
DAY 1
1. Tegemeo Rural Household Panel Data 1997-2007
Click to download the Presentation(ppt)
2. Trends in Kenyan Agricultural Productivity: 1997-2007 by Betty Kibaara-Tegemeo Institute, Joshua Ariga-Tegemeo Institute, Prof Thomas Jayne-Michigan State University and John Olwande-Tegemeo Institute
Click to download the Presentation(ppt)
Click to download the Paper(pdf)
3.Trends and Patterns in Fertilizer Use by Smallholder Farmers in Kenya, 1997-2007 by Joshua Ariga-Tegemeo Institute,Prof T.S. Jayne-Michigan State University,Betty Kibaara-Tegemeo Institute, and J.K. Nyoro-Director Tegemeo Institute
Click to download the Presentation(ppt)
Click to download the Paper(pdf)
4.Agriculture and Livelihood Diversification in Kenyan Rural Households by Simon C. Kimenju-Tegemeo Institute and Prof David Tschirle-Michigan State University
Click to download the Presentation(ppt)
Click to download the Paper(pdf)
5. Assessment of Kenya's domestic horticultural production and marketing system and lessons for the future by Prof David Tschirley-Michigan State University and Miltone Ayieko-Tegemeo Institute
Click to download the Presentation(ppt)
6. Rural Incomes, Inequality and Poverty Dynamics in Kenya, 1997-2007
by Prof Tavneet Suri-MIT Sloan School ,Prof David Tschirley-Michigan State University,Dr Charity Irungu-Tegemeo Institute ,Raphael Gitau-Tegemeo Institute and Daniel Kariuki-Tegemeo Institute
Click to download the Presentation(ppt)
Click to download the Paper(pdf)
DAY 2
1. Summary of Key Findings by J. Nyoro Director Tegemeo Institute
Click to download the Presentation(ppt)
2. Food Policy Challenges in Eastern and Southern Africa in Light of the Current World Food Price Situation by Prof T. Jayne-Michigan State University
Click to download the Presentation(ppt)
3. The role of technology development in agricultural transformation in kenya by Dr. E. A. Mukisira Director Kenya Agricultural Research Institute - KARI
Click to download the Presentation(ppt)
4. Policies challenges and opportunities for producer organizations in Kenya by Dr. John K. Mutunga CEO - Kenya National Federation of Agricultural Producers (KENFAP)
Click to download the Presentation(ppt)
5. Public Sector Role in Agricultural Transformation in Kenya:ASCU 's Perspective By Dr. Wilson Songa, Agriculture Secretary, MoA, Chairman SRA-TC
Click to download the Presentation(ppt)
6. Role of Development Partners in Kenyan Agriculture growth By J.K.Kiara
Click to download the Presentation(ppt)
For more information on the conference, Please Contact Elizabeth on
Tel: + 254 20 2717818, +254 734 658222, +254 720 895454
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Theme: Conference on Integrating Consumers in Policy and Program Agenda in Kenyan Agriculture
Date: 19th April 2005
Venue: Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi
Speeches:
1. Opening speech by Hon Kipruto Arap Kirwa, MP, Kenya Minister for Agriculture.(pdf)
2. Opening speech by the Vice chancellor Egerton University.(pdf)
3. Speech by Chief Agriculture business and Environment office, Usaid Mission to Kenya.(pdf)
Papers:
Paper 1. - Wp15-Effects of government maize Marketing trade Policies on maize Market Prices in Kenya by T.S Jayne, Robert J. Meyers and James Nyoro.
This paper identifies the effects of NCPB's activities and government maize trade policy on maize market price levels and volatility. The paper also identifies the welfare implications and distribution effects of these policies
Download the paper (pdf)
Paper 2. - Wp19-Staple Food Consumption Patterns in Urban Kenya: Trends and Policy Implications: Muyanga M, T.S Jayne, Gem Argwings Kodhek and J Ariga.
