Theme: Conference on Agricultural inputs and Services: Impacts on Agricultural Productivity, Competitiveness and Food Security
Date: Thursday 18th May 2006
Opening Speeches:
1.Speech by Hon Kipruto Arap Kirwa, MP, Kenya Minister for Agriculture.(pdf)
2.Speech by Prof James K. Tuitoek, Vice Chancellor Egerton University.(pdf)
3.Speech by Mr Stephen Haykin, Director Usaid mission to Kenya.(pdf)
Papers:
All Papers Abstracts
1. Factors Driving the Growth in Fertilizer Consumption in Kenya, 1990-2005. Can the Momentum be Sustained? by J. Ariga, T.S. Jayne, and J. Nyoro (pdf)
2.Rural Financial Services in Kenya: What is Working and Why? by Betty Kibaara. (pdf)
3.Agricultural Extension in Kenya: Practice and Policy Lessons by Milu Muyanga and T.S. Jayne (pdf)
4. Beef and Dairy cattle improvement services:A Policy Perspective by Paul Gamba.(pdf)
5.Enhancing Access and Utilization of Improved Seed for Food Security in Kenya by Miltone Ayieko and David Tschirley (ppt)
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
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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.
