Policy atlas on food and nutrition security: Kenya

Marivoet, Wim; Ulimwengu, John M.; Sall, Leysa Maty

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“…A second cross-section of the same survey type was conducted in 2012-2013. Despite having more geographical precision, this new round was not considered for the present analysis due to various data issues as highlighted in the work of Marivoet et al (2019). In addition, to monitor progress regarding the sustainable development goals, another consumption survey (called EDI-ODD) was implemented in 2020.…”

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Food Markets and Diets in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—A Geographical Overview (2004–2005)

Marivoet

2022

Journal of Asian and African Studies

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To inform policy makers concerned with food security, this paper relies on the 1–2–3 household survey (2004–2005) to provide a geographical overview of Congo’s food markets and dietary status. The results of this descriptive study point to inefficient domestic food markets, with Kinshasa being a case in point: it is deficient, poorly connected to its hinterland and highly dependent on imports. Food markets in the Kasaï provinces and the northeastern region are two minor exceptions, while the most competitive food producers are found in Équateur and North Kivu. Despite differential access, five diet types can be identified, with the most energy rich (cassava/palm oil) being consumed in Maniema, Orientale, Équateur, and rural Bas-Congo. In contrast, households in South Kivu and Kinshasa suffer from large calorie deficiencies, which is due to low purchasing power for the former and relatively higher food prices and more demanding social norms for the latter.

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Food Markets and Diets in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—A Geographical Overview (2004–2005)

Marivoet

2022

Journal of Asian and African Studies

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“…Guided by previous work by Marivoet et al (2020) and Ramos et al (2021) on the obstacles to affordability and the potential gains in reducing transaction costs, three simulations (Sim) were undertaken: Sim 1: 20% total factor productivity (TFP) increase on all focus ASF commodities (eggs, milk, chicken and beef).Given the inelastic nature of supply and demand, it is expected that the increase in availability through more supply would put more pressure and yield lower prices and make ASF more affordable. …”

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“…Iron deficiency anaemia affects 26% of pregnant women and 14% of nonpregnant women (Kenya Medical Research Institute et al, 2011). Analysis by Marivoet et al (2020) also suggests the prevalence of household dietary micronutrient inadequacies is very high across population groups.…”

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“…Small dried fish and liver were particularly affordable ASFs in terms of nutrient content provided per unit price. Finally, Marivoet et al (2020) found that unaffordability of micronutrients such as iron and zinc was partly because they are often found in their densest and most bioavailable forms in ASF, which tend to be comparatively expensive.…”

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“…Increasing the affordability of ASF is therefore a key element when designing policies to reduce nutrient deficiencies and achieve food and nutrition security (GAIN, 2016; Marivoet et al, 2020; GAIN & UNICEF, 2021). Thus, the overall objective of this study was to identify various means of improving the affordability of ASF through increased availability and accompanying policies to reduce transaction costs between producers and consumers.…”

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In Kenya 26% of children under age 5 experience stunted growth, 4% are wasted and 11% are underweight. In pregnant women, the prevalence of iron deficiency is 36% and iron‐deficiency anaemia prevalence is 26%. Previous studies have identified affordability as a key barrier to the intake of nutrients, particularly from animal‐source foods (ASFs). Thus, this study analyzes to what extent the affordability of ASF in Kenya can be improved. It focuses on four ASFs: eggs, milk, chicken and beef. Using a computable general equilibrium model, three policy simulations were undertaken to establish the impact of potential changes on nutritious ASF availability and affordability: a 20% increase in total factor productivity (TFP) for the four products; a 20% TFP increase plus a 25% reduction in trade and transportation margins; and a 20% TFP increase for ASF and maize (a key input in animal feed). Simulations suggest increasing the productivity of the four ASF products would increase their availability and lower consumer prices (up to 17% lower). Household consumption of the four commodities would increase, resulting in improved household dietary diversity. Rural households would gain more compared with urban households. Poor households (the lowest 40%) would register larger welfare (Equivalent Variation) gains than other households in both urban and rural areas. The richest 20% of the population would neither lose nor gain following the policy changes. Reducing transportation costs and trade margins and increasing maize productivity could further reduce the price of ASFs through lower production costs and increased consumption.

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Policy atlas on food and nutrition security: Kenya

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Food Markets and Diets in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—A Geographical Overview (2004–2005)

Food Markets and Diets in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—A Geographical Overview (2004–2005)

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