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Projects implemented by Foodnet are supported through a competitive grant scheme. These projects are complimented with a limited number of commissioned studies.

Competitive Grant Projects Round 1 Competitive Grant Projects Round 2 Commissioned studies: Year 2001-02 Studies, Trainings and Project cont'd

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1. Competitive Grant Projects Round 1

Project No/
Status

Title of Project

Project Leaders

Fnet 1
Final Report

Tanzania

Commercialization of Agricultural Market information and Commodity exchange services in Tanzania.

Dr Emmanuel Mbiha Dept. of Agric Econ & Agribusiness, Sokoine University

mbiha@suanet.ac.tz

Fnet 2
Final report

Kenya

Investigation of the viability of a farmer based network  for on-line market information centres in Kiambu District, Kenya

Dr C.G.Gitao Immediate Communications Ltd (ICL), Nairobi

tgitau@nbnet.co.ke

Fnet 3
Final Report

Kenya

Market study to establish demand for Value added Cassava Products, Starch, Flour and Snack foods in Kenya

Prof E.G. Karuri, University of Nairobi, Dept. of Food Science & Nutrition

dftn@africaonline.co.ke

Fnet 4
Progress
Report

Rwanda

Cassava processing & marketing of products in Umtara & Bugesera regions of Rwanda for improved income and food security.

Ms Katengwa Speciose ATDT-ISAR, Rwanda

Atdt1@rwandatel1.rwanda1.com

Fnet 5
Final Report

Uganda

Establishment of Commercialization of Small Scale Integrated Cassava Processing Enterprises in Lira District, Uganda

Dr Ambrose Agona
National Post Harvest Program
NARO Kawanda

karihave@starcom.co.ug

Fnet 6
final Report
Tanzania

Introduction  & demonstration of Cassava processing equipment in the Eastern Zone of Tanzania

Kiddo J. Mtunda
Sugarcane Rsch Institute, Kibaha c/o Sicco Kolijn
SARRNET@cats-net.com

No report yet

Popularization of the chipper / slice machine for Cassava processing in Tanzania

Dr. Valerian C.K. Silayo, Sokoine University, Ag Eng Dept.             

vcsilayo@suanet.ac.tz
  or  SARRNET@cats-net.com

Fnet 8
Final Report


Rwanda

Market study to determine the options within the ware and seed potato markets within the region

Vas Aggraval                    
ATDT-ISAR, Rwanda                                   iita@rwandatell.rwanda1.com

Fnet 9
Final Report

Kenya

A market survey for Potatoes in Njabini, Kenya

Nancy Nganga National Potato RschCentre

nprckari@arcc.or.ke

Fnet 10
Final Report


kenya

Feasibility study on commercial Establishment & Operation of Irish Potato storage facilities in Kenya

Prof S.K Mbugua
University of Nairobi Food Sci & Nutr. Dept.      

dftn@africaonline.co.ke 

Fnet 11
Final Report

Ethiopia

Assessment of Potato Production, Marketing & Utilization systems in the highland of Ethiopia

Chilot Yirga Holeta Agr. Rsch. Center   

harc@telecom.net.et
             berga@imul.com

Fnet 12
Final Report

Ethiopia

Sweet potato market survey in the North Omo zone, South Ethiopia

Million

arc@telecom.net.et
       
berga@imul.com

Fnet 13
Final Report


DRC Congo

Potato Market Analysis in the DRC

Ir Phemba Phezo                  Mulungu, Bukavu DRC                                               
phembap@yahoo.fr

Fnet 14
Final Report


Sudan

Development of convenience foods from traditionally fermented Sorghum flour

Prof Ali Mubarak,
Food Research Center North Khartoum, Sudan    

frc@sudanmail.net

Fnet 15
Final Report

Sudan

Pigeon Pea processing and Utilization

H.A. Hassan, Ahmed Zakaria Food Research Center North Khartoum, Sudan    

frc@sudanmail.net

Fnet 16
Final Report

Sudan

Improvement of marketable traditional dairy products

Tagelsir Khidir Ahmed Food Research Center North Khartoum, Sudan

frc@sudanmail.net

Fnet 17
Final Report

Tanzania

Strategies for the improvement of the Poultry Feed Industry in Tanzania

Dr G.H.Laswai Sokoine University, Morogoro Tanzania

Laswaig@suanet.ac.tz

Fnet 18
Final Report

Kenya

Analysis of Potential Market for Vit.A rich S. Potatoes for Improved Nutrition & Food security in Rural House holds of Siaya District, Kenya

Mary A. O. Ogubi                                       National Potato Rsch Center, Tigoni, KARI  Fax: 254-151-73060

nprckari@arcc.or.ke

Fnet 19
Final Report


Kenya

Establishment of a Small Scale Fruit & Vegetable processing Plant in Machakos District of Kenya

Fredrick M. Kiilu Kamumo Products, Machakos

kamumoproducts@yahoo.com

Fnet 20
Final Report

Conduct a market survey for Bread Fruit in Madagascar

 

Rakotanaina Victor FOFIFA-DRD

fofifa@dts.mg

 

2. Competitive Grant Projects Round 2

Project No.

Title of Project

Project Leaders

Fnet 1
(Phase 2)

Progress

The East Africa Sesame Market Study

Tom Remington
CRS, Kenya


tremington@crsearo.org

Fnet 2
(Phase2)

Progress

Snack Development Project

House of Quality Spices

A. Khan, H. Khan
House of Quality Spices

hoqaspice@yahoo.com

Fnet 3
(Phase 2)

Progress

Eastern Africa Trade Analysis Towards Improved Market Access for Maize Grain & Flour

Dr V. Kasenge
Makerere Univ.
Agric. Economics Dept.

agecon@infocom.co.ug

Fnet 4
(Phase 2)

Progress

Assessment of improved Technology for the Value added Soy Blend flour

Mrs. Anna Temu
Power Foods Ltd
Tanzania

powerfoods@hotmail.com

Fnet 6
(Phase 2)

Progress

Promotion of sustainable Potato Processing, into Frozen Fries in Kenya

Dr J. Kabira
KARI-NPRC, Tigoni nprckari@arcc.or.ke

 Rajesh Patel
(Private Sector)

Fnet 7
(Phase 2)

Progress

Banana Market Study in the Great Lakes Region

Jackson Nkuba
LZARDI – Maruku
Bukoba, Tz

jmnkuba@yahoo.com

Fnet 8
(
Phase 2)

Report

Commercialization of Solar Drying of Mango and Pineapple Fruits

Dr Ambrose Agona
NARO – PHP
FIT (Uganda)

karihave@starcom.co.ug

Fnet 9
(Phase 2)

Progress

Determinants of Sudan's Cereals Comparative Advantage in East Africa

Dr Eltighani Elamin
El Obeid Rsch. Station

eltighani@yahoo.com

Fnet 11
(Phase 2)

Progress

Economics of Milk Production & Marketing Systems in East and Central Africa

Makhokha Odera
(NARC-Muguga, Kenya)

mikemakokha@hotmail.com

Fnet 12
(Phase 2)

Progress

Improving National Cereal Market Information Systems

In East Africa

Hugo De Groote

CYMMIT

h.degroote@cgiar.org

Fnet 14
(Phase 2)

Progress

Production and marketing of cassava starch and flour in Uganda

Hon Syda Bumba
Progressive Farmer /

Cabinet minister, Uganda

Fnet 15
(Phase 2)

Progress

Use of quality protein maize in Feed trials

Alpha Diallo
CIMMYT-ECAMAW

a.o.diallo@cgiar.org

 

3. Commissioned studies for Year 2001

Project No.

Title of Project

Project Leaders

Comm. 1

Spatial analysis of MIS information to measure efficiency of transaction costs over time

Stanley Wood
IFPRI – Washington

S.WOOD@CGIAR.ORG
A.K. Muganga (FOODNET)
mis@imul.com

Comm. 2

Proposal

Medicinal Plant Study

P. Wright (ASNAPP)
E. Renaud (ASNAPP)

erica_renaud@hotmail.com
J. Brown
jbrown@afr-sd.org

Comm. 3

Proposal

Regional Market Analysis of Poultry Feed Sector

J.N. Jagwe (FOODNET)

Foodnet@imul.com
J. Spilsbury

spilsbury@utlonline.co.ug
CLAYUCA, CIAT,
Private sector partners

Comm. 4
Final Report
Regional Starch Market Survey in Lake Zone J. Casey, FOODNET, EARRNET, NARO, Prof. Karuri

Comm. 5
Final Report

Engaging ASARECA into the Globalization debate

P. Robbins.

I. Minde, (ECAPAPA)
ecapapa@imul.com

R.S.B. Ferris (FOODNET)
s.ferris@imul.com
S. Ziwa

Comm. 6

Engaging ASARECA into the Globalization debate

PhAction

Comm. 7

Translation of Feed Book

B. Ospina

Comm. 8
Report

Developing a Public-Private sector consortium

G. Laswai
(Sokoine Univ.)
S.Kolijn (SARRNET)

sarrnet-tz@acexnet.com
CLAYUCA

Comm. 9
Proposal

Marketing Information Linkage with KACE

A. Mukhebi (KACE)

amukhebi@eafex.or.ke
A.K. Muganga
mis@imul.com

4. Studies, Trainings and Projects cont'd

Project No. / Status

Title

Project Leaders / Partners

C401

Final report

Cassava Marketing in Uganda (Supply Chain Analysis)

NRI, FOODNET

C402

Final report

Cassava Marketing in Uganda (Demand Analysis)

NRI, NARO, FOODNET

C403

Final report

Cassava Marketing in Madagascar

Opportunities & Constraints for Growth

FOFIFA, CIRAD

C404

Final report

Market Opportunities Study for Cassava in Tanzania.

SUA, SARRNET, TFNC, FOODNET

C405

Final report

Evaluating Marketing Opportunities for Shea nut in Uganda

 USAID, NRI, FOODNET,

C406

Final report

Export Competitiveness for Potatoes in Uganda

FOODNET, PRAPACE

G. Okoboi, R.S.B Ferris,

B. Lemaga

C407

Final report

Transaction Cost Analysis for Coffee, Cotton, Banana, Cassava, Fish & Dairy