Project
Extension of Appropriate Postharvest Technology in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Postharvest Training and Services Center
Details
Project Code:
Not Available
Start Date:
2011/10/01
End Date:
2013/10/01
CRSP Phase:
Phase 1
Budget:
$500,000
Countries:
Benin, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Participants
Lead University:
University of California - Davis
Other Partners:
World Food Logistics Organization, University of Georgia (US); AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center (Tanzania)
Principal Investigator(s):
Diane Barrett
Co-Principal Investigator(s):
Lisa Kitinoja; Rob Shewfelt (US); Victor Afari-Sefa (Tanzania)
Links
Overview
This unique pilot project combines a wide variety of training programs, adaptive research and demonstrations of postharvest services. It provides access to needed tools and supplies in order to reduce postharvest losses and improve market access and incomes for small women farmers affiliated with established cooperatives.
Objectives
Coming soon
Outcomes
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