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    Impact Assessment for the Reform of the Seed & Plant Varieties Act by STAK
    Impact Assessment for the Reform of the Seed & Plant Varieties Act by STAK
    Impact Assessment for the Reform of the Seed & Plant Varieties Act by STAK
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    Impact Assessment for the Reform of the Seed & Plant Varieties Act by STAK

    By JOHN KABAA KAMAU

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    The Seed Trade Association of Kenya (STAK) is a membership organization which draws members from actors across the seed value chain. They represent and promote the interest and competitiveness of the seed industry through advocacy, provision of information and capacity building for the members.

     

    The Seeds and Plant Varieties (SPV) Act (Cap 326), and the Regulations to the Act, were causing significant hindrances and distortions to the production, importation and distribution of seeds in Kenya. This severely limited the availability of seeds in the market and the activities of seed distributors. The report shows how the Business Advocacy Fund made a point of attempting to assess the impact made by STAK and projects that it supported. In this particular case, it has made a big difference to farmers by allowing an easier approval system for new plant varieties.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJOHN KABAA KAMAU
    Release dateFeb 22, 2022
    ISBN9798201473945
    Impact Assessment for the Reform of the Seed & Plant Varieties Act by STAK
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    JOHN KABAA KAMAU

    Mr John Kabaa is a thinker, innovator, strategy and risk management professional with over 12 years of experience in various industries. John has worked in quality and risk analytics at several major corporations in the US and Kenya. In his consulting role, he has worked on projects that required critical problem-solving skills to bridge the gaps in organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and physics from the University of Nairobi and Kalamazoo College, and a Master of Science in physics from Central Michigan University. John is the co-founder of BellTower, a multidisciplinary consultative design group that tailors its solutions to match needs and aspirations while ensuring value addition and impact in each process. John is married and enjoys travelling, socializing, swimming, playing basketball and chess.

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