Harambee Pulling Together for Kenya (KARI, 32 p.): (introduction...)

Harambee Pulling Together for Kenya (KARI, 32 p.)

		*(introduction...)*
		Definition of Abbreviations
		In the Spirit of Harambee - foreword by Dr. C.G. Ndiritu, Director of Kari
		Maize is the Preferred Food for Many Kenyans
		Scientists Zero in on Maize Streak Virus
		Sorghum Helps Provide Better Food Security
		Finger Millet Makes Strong Comeback
		Sweet Potato Chapatis Sell Well, Provide Cash
		Private-Public Partnership Pays Off in Sweet Potato Potential
		Dual-Purpose Goats Produce More Meat and More Milk
		Simple Drip Irrigation Makes a Big Difference on Small Farms
		Raising Vegetables and Fruits Provides Food as Well as Income
		Flowers Brighten Export Trade for Kenyans
		The Farmer's Viewpoint is the Best Starting Point
		Agricultural Research Fund Attracts Strong Support
		Trained Scientists Improve Kari's Research Capabilities
		Future Will Bring Global Involvement
		Maps
		Back Cover

(introduction...)

The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute Strengthens Kenya's Economy & Food Security

This publication reports how Kenyans have benefited from the National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) at the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI). Started in 1987, NARP is a cooperative undertaking of KARI and several international donors who have sponsored separate but coordinated activities to reach the project's goals.

This report will focus on those parts of the project supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which supported NARP in three ways: strengthening of KARI's research management including development of a socio-economics unit; commodity research in maize, sorghum/millet, horticulture and small ruminants; and assisting with the design and implementation of an Agricultural Research Fund.

Implementation of the USAID NARP was primarily through a host country contract between KARI and MIAC with the University of Missouri as lead institution.

Major purpose of this publication is to show how:

· The lives of Kenyans have been improved because of NARP's influence on KARI research and training.
· NARP provided key technical and commodity aid to KARI as the young research institution developed in its formative years.
· KARI now has great potential to provide a continuing stream of essential technological help to Kenyan agriculture - and serve as a premier agricultural research institution for all of Eastern Africa.

· The support of USAID, through NARP, played a key role in the development and operation of KARI.