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Unfulfilled Farmer Expectations: The Case Of The Insect Resistant Maize For Africa (Irma) Project In Kenya, Obidimma Ezezika, Justin Mabeya
Unfulfilled Farmer Expectations: The Case Of The Insect Resistant Maize For Africa (Irma) Project In Kenya, Obidimma Ezezika, Justin Mabeya
Health Studies Publications
Background: Maize is the most important staple food in Kenya; any reduction in production and yield therefore often becomes a national food security concern. To address the challenge posed by the maize stem borer, the Insect Resistant Maize for Africa (IRMA) agricultural biotechnology public-private partnership (PPP) project was launched in 1999. There were, however, pre-existing concerns regarding the use of genetic engineering in crop production and skepticism about private sector involvement. The purpose of this case study was to understand the role of trust in the IRMA partnership by identifying the challenges to, and practices for, building trust in the …
Building Effective Partnerships: The Role Of Trust In The Virus Resistant Cassava For Africa Project, Obidimma Ezezika, Justin Mabeya, Abdallah S. Daar
Building Effective Partnerships: The Role Of Trust In The Virus Resistant Cassava For Africa Project, Obidimma Ezezika, Justin Mabeya, Abdallah S. Daar
Health Studies Publications
Background: Virus Resistant Cassava for Africa (VIRCA) is an agricultural biotechnology public-private partnership (PPP) comprising the Donald Danforth Plant Sciences Center (DDPSC), National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) of Uganda and Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI). The project seeks to develop virus-resistant cassava for farmers in Kenya and Uganda. Yet, there is much public skepticism about the use of genetically modified (GM) crops and private sector involvement in Africa. This case study sought to understand the role of trust in the VIRCA partnership. Methods: We conducted semi-structured, face-to-face interviews to obtain stakeholders’ views on the challenges to, and practices for, building …