Managing food security policies in Kenya: A case study of Thailand’s corporate outlook in the agricultural sector

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Oketch, E. A.
International College, Panyapiwat Institute of Management, 85/1 Moo 2, Chaengwattana Rd., Bang Talad, Pakkred, Nonthaburi, 11120 Thailand
Thanabordeekij, P.
International College, Panyapiwat Institute of Management, 85/1 Moo 2, Chaengwattana Rd., Bang Talad, Pakkred, Nonthaburi, 11120 Thailand

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Kenya has come to be known as Africa’s powerhouse in terms of economic growth and investment, yet the country is crippled by food insecurity, with over 10 million people suffering from chronic food insecurity and poor nutrition. This has been attributed to failed food and agriculture policies with varying scope, either through their effectiveness or their implementation process. This study seeks to determine ways of managing food security policies in Kenya, using a case study of Thailand’s corporate view in the agricultural sector. The study explores the following question: What are the approaches of managing food security policies in Kenya through the counsel of corporate Thailand in the agricultural sector? This is a qualitative case study based on Food Security and Nutrition Strategies and Policies framework. The study recommends among other things the Use of technology to maximize production and control environmental conditions and linking demographic dynamics to technological advancement in food production and utilization.

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Oketch, E. A., & Thanabordeekij, P. (2016). Managing food security policies in Kenya: A case study of Thailand’s corporate outlook in the agricultural sector. International Journal of Agricultural Technology, 12(6), 955–972. retrieved from https://li04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJAT/article/view/6679
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