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This program aims to support innovation and competitiveness in the agri-food sector in order to strengthen Kenyas food security and build a lasting partnership between France and Kenya.
CONTEXT
Kenya and France are both agricultural and agri-food leaders in their respective regions, each seeking to strengthen mutual understanding between the two countries.
In 2023, Kenya and France entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening food security and sovereignty, with transfers of technical experience seen as a means of promoting this collaboration.
DESCRIPTION
This project will strengthen the skills and capacities of the Kenyan private agricultural sector and encourage the sharing of experiences and expertise with French companies through a bipartisan fund for technical expertise and transfer of experience (FEXTE) .
The actors targeted by the financing will all be active actors in sectors contributing to the countrys food security such as cereals, oilseeds, protein crops, tubers, milk, etc. Priority will be given to the most vulnerable populations such as livestock farmers in remote regions most affected by drought.
Between 15 and 20 agribusinesses whose activity is vital for the development of local agribusiness production in Kenya will participate in a 12-month business acceleration program, including: A 360° diagnostic, training, coaching and mentoring sessions, as well as two visits to France. This program will promote experience sharing and networking between Kenyan and French companies.
3 discovery missions will be organized for delegations composed of ministerial, public and private entities to visit France and learn about pre-identified themes; cereal and plant protein chains, traceability of animal identification, logistics, wholesale markets, and agri-food innovation ecosystems. |
