Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development of Egerton University and Centre for African Bio-Entrepreneurship (CABE) in partnership with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) convened a national stakeholder workshop to engage policymakers, a range of seed industry players, and development practitioners at the country level to discuss the findings of the research and share ideas and insights for strengthening seed systems and promoting market development in Kenya.

Objectives of the convening

1. Disseminate the findings of the research
2. Validate the findings of the research
3. Provide a platform for the stakeholders to engage in conversations that generate insights to support and influence policy for strengthening seed systems and promoting market development in Kenya.

Expected Outcome

1. Findings of the research shared with and validated by a diverse group of stakeholders in the maize and potato seed systems in Kenya.
2. Insights for supporting and influencing policy for strengthening seed systems and promoting market development in Kenya generated and shared with various stakeholders.
3. A platform/mechanism for continued seed systems stakeholders’ interaction and engagement  mutually agreed upon.