dc.contributor.author |
Gichure, Josphat N. |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2020-10-13T07:14:00Z |
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dc.date.available |
2020-10-13T07:14:00Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2020-06 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Discovery Agriculture, Volume 6, Issue 16, Pages 127-134 |
en_US |
dc.identifier.issn |
2347–3819 |
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dc.identifier.issn |
2347–386X |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://www.discoveryjournals.org/agriculture/current_issue/2020/v6/n16/A2.pdf |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://repository.seku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/6100 |
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dc.description.abstract |
The novelty of the emerging concept “alternative food network” provides a great potential to boost the organic sector in Kenya. A
census of all stakeholders in Nairobi’s organic fresh produce value chain was done using semi-structured questionnaires with Ucinet
Version 6 used to analyze connections. The results revealed varying connectedness with a high degree (67%) and low Eigenvector
(28%) centralities. Proximity varied with low Betweenness (4%) and high nearness (76%) centralities. Most produce was marketed
using short supply chains (47% direct to customers and 16% through wholesalers). Spatial proximity, high social embeddedness, and
trust were observed with production concentrated in urban and peri-urban areas. Structural holes were evident and characterized by
farmers' exploitation, unequal distribution of benefits, and mismatch between supply and demand. Governmental organizations and
produce-led sector support institutions have the potential to influence activities, relationships, and performance if utilized, they have
unique access to non-redundant information. Emphasis on sharing critical information on demand and supply is vital if the sector is
to achieve its optimal potential. |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Alternative food network |
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dc.subject |
social network analysis |
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dc.subject |
organic fresh produce |
en_US |
dc.subject |
value chain analysis |
en_US |
dc.title |
Assessing the positions of actors in alternative food networks using connectedness and proximity: Kenyan organic vegetables |
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dc.type |
Article |
en_US |