The EFFICIENT protocol : A pragmatic and integrated methodology for food loss and waste quantification, analysis of causes and intervention design

Kok, Marjan; Castelein, R.B.; Broeze, J.; Snels, J.C.M.A.

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“…In this report we focus on FLW reduction in Bangladesh and we use the EFFICIENT protocol (Kok et al, 2021a) for intervention selection in six different food value chains: beef, chicken, fish, onion, potato and rice.…”

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“…The next chapter presents the intervention roadmap approach in more detail, consisting of the first step where the EFFICIENT protocol (Kok et al, 2021a) is elaborated. Next, we elaborate about how an implementation strategy can be formulated.…”

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“…Research (WFBR) developed the EFFICIENT protocol (Kok et al, 2021a). As Kok et al (2021a) explain, instead of starting by conducting FLW measurements, FLW information per value chain link or actor is first collected based on estimates of expert panels, relying on the principles of the Delphi method Linstone, 2002, in Kok et al, 2021a, see also Linstone and Turoff, 2011). We use a tailored approach to the EFFICIENT protocol.…”

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“…The roadmap approach consists of two main components: 1) Selection of FLW reducing interventions and 2) implementation strategy of FLW reducing interventions in the food system. For the first component we use the EFFICIENT protocol developed by Kok et al (2021a), and for the second component we elaborate on intervention criteria as presented by Soethoudt et al (2021). This document provides a structured, yet adaptable approach to sketch possible pathways and structure coherent action towards improved food value chains -a roadmap, not a blueprint.The selected products for which FLW will be addressed in more detail are a selection of most frequently consumed items by households in Bangladesh, and continue work on earlier conducted value chain studies.The products are beef, chicken, fish, onion, potato and rice.…”

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Roadmap approach for improving food value chain efficiencies : How to identify and implement interventions for reducing Food Loss and Waste in Dhaka's food system?

Kok¹,

Vernooij²,

Castelein³

2023

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Improving food value chain efficiencies can support greater availability of and access to safe and nutritious food for all, and help shape more resilient food systems, particularly in Low-and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). Acting effectively on value chain inefficiencies is a complex task and many variables and food system dynamics should be considered relevant for making intervention decisions. Lasting long-term change needs a combination of interlinking, inclusive interventions acting on different components of the food system (e.g. the food value chain itself, as well as the enabling environment), and attention to critical success factors (e.g., affordability and accessibility) to be able to provide the right conditions for success. This document serves to support intervention and implementation decisions towards the goal of reducing food value chain inefficiencies, focusing on the reduction of Food Loss & Waste (FLW) in Bangladesh, specifically in Dhaka Metropolitan Area (DMA).As FLW represents a major food value chain inefficiency, this document specifically aims to answer the question 'How to identify and implement interventions for reducing Food Loss and Waste in Dhaka's food system?', to support greater availability of and access to safe and nutritious food for all. This approach can be used by value chain stakeholders (including policymakers, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and financiers) to develop their own strategies for improving food value chains at the local, regional, or national level, as well as by private sector actors who wish to strategically explore how and where to intervene to reduce FLW. It can also be used by researchers and other knowledge experts to build on and add to for purposes of enhancing knowledge and expertise on the topic of FLW reduction interventions for the specific food value chains that are elaborated, and new food value chains.The framework includes the description of a value chain intervention roadmap. In this report, a roadmap focuses on addressing FLW, but the steps of the presented approach could be relevant for assessing other value chain inefficiencies as well, such as greenhouse gas emissions, food safety hazards, water use or food production issues. The roadmap approach consists of two main components: 1) Selection of FLW reducing interventions and 2) implementation strategy of FLW reducing interventions in the food system. For the first component we use the EFFICIENT protocol developed by Kok et al. (2021a), and for the second component we elaborate on intervention criteria as presented by Soethoudt et al. (2021). This document provides a structured, yet adaptable approach to sketch possible pathways and structure coherent action towards improved food value chains -a roadmap, not a blueprint.The selected products for which FLW will be addressed in more detail are a selection of most frequently consumed items by households in Bangladesh, and continue work on earlier conducted value chain studies.The products are beef, chicken, fish, onion, potato and ric...

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Castelein³

2023

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Primary data collection using the EFFICIENT protocol : case studies for optimizing food value chains

Kok,

Castelein,

Broeze

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Approaching Urban Food Waste in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Framework and Evidence from Case Studies in Kibera (Nairobi) and Dhaka

Pedrotti¹,

Fattibene

Antonelli

et al. 2023

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Increased urbanization rates pose crucial challenges in terms of food systems’ sustainability, including urban food waste (FW). The global narrative around FW has focused mainly on Western countries, but recent evidence shows that FW is also a major issue in the developing world. The objective of this article is to define the characteristics and drivers of urban FW in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). We firstly present a tailor-made three-step approach to identify urban FW hotspots in LMIC, understand the main drivers and design and implement prevention and reduction interventions considering LMIC food system characteristics. We then draw on results from four different urban FW case studies based in Nairobi (Kenya) and Dhaka (Bangladesh) and discuss their characteristics in light of the proposed approach. The case of Nairobi focuses on quantifying and understanding possible drivers of household FW in Kibera and characterizing FW disposal through a household survey (N = 774). The other three studies examine FW at retail, food service and institutional levels for onions, mangoes and beef in Dhaka. The results confirm that FW happens at the urban supply chain level, particularly among mobile vendors but also among households living below the poverty line. The article thus urges LMIC municipalities to consider urban FW strategies as a key action to tackle food security, environmental issues and FW management challenges.

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The EFFICIENT protocol : A pragmatic and integrated methodology for food loss and waste quantification, analysis of causes and intervention design

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Roadmap approach for improving food value chain efficiencies : How to identify and implement interventions for reducing Food Loss and Waste in Dhaka's food system?

Roadmap approach for improving food value chain efficiencies : How to identify and implement interventions for reducing Food Loss and Waste in Dhaka's food system?

Primary data collection using the EFFICIENT protocol : case studies for optimizing food value chains

Approaching Urban Food Waste in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Framework and Evidence from Case Studies in Kibera (Nairobi) and Dhaka

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