SEED FUNDING JOINT PROGRAMMES

Kenya

Assessing scalability of climate-resilient models for food systems transformation in Kenya: the climate-friendly home grown-school feeding programme and the Inclusive and Sustainable coffee value chain

SDG 2 Zero HungerSDG 8 Decent Work and Economic GrowthSDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and InfrastructureSDG 13 Climate ActionSDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

PROJECT TITLE

Assessing scalability of climate-resilient models for food systems transformation in Kenya: the climate-friendly home grown-school feeding programme and the Inclusive and Sustainable coffee value chain

ContextKenya’s ambition, as articulated in its National Pathway and in line with the country’s Vision for 2030, outlines inclusive, innovative, collaborative and dynamic food systems that drive prosperity, especially for the youth. In line with this ambition, the JP assesses the feasibility and scalability of investments as leverages for transformative changes in two critical food systems dimensions: value chains and social safety nets (namely school feeding programs).
PUNOsUNIDO, FAO, UNCDF (coffee value chain) – WFP, FAO, IFAD (school feeding program)
Contribution to SDGsSDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 13 Climate Action, SDG 17 Partnership for the Goals
Contribution to other SDG transitionsDecent Jobs and Universal Social Protection; Climate, Biodiversity, Pollution
DurationJuly 2024 – June 2025
Expected financial leverage$ 1,680,000
Alignment with SG Call to ActionPolicy integration; Food systems governance; Research, data, technology and innovation; Inclusive and participatory design; Private sector engagement; Financing
OutcomesThe JP plays a key role in strengthening coffee value chains, fostering inclusivity, and promoting sustainability and resilience. It identifies strategic entry points for large-scale interventions and financial opportunities that have the potential to drive transformative change and foster the participation of women and youth in the value chain.
Additionally, the JP supports the transition to sourcing locally grown, diverse, nutritious, and plant-based foods for school feeding programs, delivering significant benefits across economic, nutritional, and environmental dimensions.
Partners
  • Ministry of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
  • Ministry of Agriculture
  • National Council of Nomadic Education
  • National Chapter of the Global School Meals Coalition
  • Rockefeller Foundation
  • Tharaka-Nithi County Government
  • Novo Nordisk Foundation
  • Global School Meals Coalition
Outputs

Coffee value chain track

  • Develop a full-fledged project document for scaling-up inclusive and sustainable, resilient coffee value chains based on:
    • Assess needs and challenges of marginalized groups, including youth and women, affecting their participation in the coffee value chains.
    • Identification of gaps and opportunities across markets, regulations, and policy frameworks for the inclusion of small holder farmers, women, youth and marginalized groups in the coffee value chain.
    • Training and awareness raising on sustainable consumption and production practices among coffee value chain actors, including women, youth and marginalized groups.
    • A mapping of the needs and entry points to de-risk and enhance access to finance for coffee value chain actors.

School feeding programs track

  • Set-up a coordination mechanism for government and non-government actors at national and county level
  • Test a model to connect smallholder producers and schools in one county
  • Awareness raising and dedicated trainings on nutrition, food hygiene, post-harvest loss management, for local communities, children, parents, school authorities, smallholder producers, value chain actors and other stakeholders.
Value chains Inclusivity Unlocking finance School feeding program Nutrition