Contribution of Kenya: Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting on Measures for Increased Production and Utilization of Non-Conventional Food Resources as Source of Food in Africa

Abstract

The report discusses Kenya's efforts in promoting indigenous food resources to enhance food security. It highlights the Indigenous Foods project and the USAID Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation for Africa project. Key activities include research, collaboration, and community involvement in vegetable and seed production. The report emphasizes the importance of indigenous crops for nutritional security, income generation, and sustainable resource management. Recommendations focus on participatory research, community engagement, and policy support to promote non-conventional food resources.