1st biennial international conference proceedings on bridging the gap between society, science and industry

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dc.contributor.authorWanjohi, Waceke J.
dc.contributor.authorKariuki, George
dc.contributor.authorMwangi, Maina
dc.contributor.authorGichaga, Cyrus
dc.date.accessioned2018-01-18T08:29:26Z
dc.date.available2018-01-18T08:29:26Z
dc.date.issued2014-11
dc.description1st biennial international conference held between 30th November and 5th December 2014 at Business and Student Services Center, Kenyatta University. Edited by Waceke Wanjohi, George Kariuki, Maina Mwangi and Cyrus Gichagaen_US
dc.description.abstractPREFACE Africa’s greatest hope for development and freedom from poverty is closely linked to the performance of the agriculture sector. Agricultural higher education institutions (HEIs) have critical roles to play in developing well trained manpower to support a thriving agriculture sector that effectively addresses Africa’s needs for food, employment, income and other benefits derived from agricultural activities. However, African HEIs face the common challenges of diminishing resources, diminishing interest in agriculture careers, weak linkages to industry and other stakeholders of the development process, and a constant need to remain relevant and responsive to the needs of society. To extend efforts in addressing the challenges facing agriculture higher education institutions, the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development (SAED) at Kenyatta University resolved to organise and host a Biennial Conference (every two years). This is an important forum for various stakeholders to share and exchange their knowledge and experiences, and a platform for developing networks between individuals and institutions, through which capacity and expertise can be shared to spur development. This first conference was organised in collaboration with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the Horticulture Association of Kenya (HAK), with support from the German Academic Exchange Foundation (DAAD). The conference brought together local and international Scholars, Researchers, representatives of public and private sector, development partners, Non-governmental organisations, and Community based organisations, industry and development practitioners, farmers associations and representatives, among others. The deliberations centred on innovative approaches for strengthening the interaction of academia, researchers and industry to more effectively address the needs of African small scale farmers, consumers and other members of society. Core to the theme of the conference was recognition of a need to develop a generation of agricultural researchers and agroentrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills to tackle the challenges of the 21st Century. This book presents the Proceedings of the 1st SAED Biennial International conference that was held from 30th November to 5th December, 2014 at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. It is therefore with great pleasure that we launch the Proceedings of the 1st School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development International Biennial Conference that was held in Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya from 30th November to 5th December, 2014. The five days Conference under the theme “Bridging the gap between the Society, Science and Industry” featured a rich mix of keynote addresses, technical papers and poster presentations, exhibitions, plenary panel discussions and field excursion. The organizing committee members representing Kenyatta University, AGRA, the University of Nairobi, Horticulture Association of Kenya, DAAD, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization and other stakeholders worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the conference. The commitment, diversity of ideas and resources contributed by the various stakeholders in the committee significantly increased the quality of deliberations and eased the task of organizing the conference. The opportunity to host celebrated Pan-African and global scholars, the next generation of young researchers, policy makers and opinion shapers, innovators and industry practitioners was a great motivation to deliver a high quality conference. The committee greatly thanks Kenyatta University Management, Conference Organizers, Collaborators, Sponsors, Participants, Government of Kenya and all other stakeholders for their valuable contributions towards the success of the forum. We particularly thank the then Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Hon. Felix Koskei for officially opening the conference. We are delighted to have worked together to organize this conference successfully.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipThe Organizing Committee wishes to recognize with utmost appreciation the sponsors of this conference, key among them being the University of Nairobi, African Green Revolution on Agriculture (AGRA), Horticultural Association of Kenya (HAK), German Academic Exchange Program (DAAD) and Kenyatta University. The advisory role and the active participation by the Dean , Kenyatta University’s School of Agriculture and Enterprise development, Prof. Waceke Wanjohi is highly appreciated, alongside subcommittee members, paper presenters, chairpersons of sessions, rapporteurs, and exhibitors. We are also indebted to thank the management of Kenyatta University, particularly the Vice Chancellor, Prof Olive Mugenda, for moral and financial support during the organization and hosting of the conferenceen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/18139
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherKenyatta Universityen_US
dc.subjectpovertyen_US
dc.title1st biennial international conference proceedings on bridging the gap between society, science and industryen_US
dc.typePresentationen_US
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