January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 0 CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 Justice Munthali Yohane Chideya Jean Claude Rubyogo Date: 31 December 2023 Diversification in East and Southern Africa Annual 2023 Technical Report January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 1 Contents List of Tables.................................................................................................... 2 List of Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................ 3 Acknowledgements ........................................................................................ 4 1. Key Milestones Achieved in 2023 ........................................................... 5 2. Introduction ............................................................................................. 6 3. Objective ................................................................................................. 7 4. Summary of Partnerships......................................................................... 8 5. Key Deliverables and Activities ............................................................... 9 6. Lessons Learnt ....................................................................................... 18 7. Conclusion ............................................................................................. 19 January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 2 List of Tables Table 1: UU Nutrition Component NARES Partners in East and Southern Africa ................................................................ 8 Table 2: UU Nutrition Component Private Sector Players Partners in East and Southern Africa ........................................ 8 Table 3: Processors and grant usage .............................................................................................................................. 10 Table 4: Deliverables and activities per outcome ........................................................................................................... 12 January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 3 List of Acronyms and Abbreviations NARES National Agricultural Research and Extension Services SMEs Small and Medium Enterprises MSMEs Micro Small and Medium Enterprises CIAT Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical/ International Center for Tropical Agriculture PABRA Pan Africa Bean Research Alliance UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change NDC Nationally Determined Contributions DARS Department of Agriculture Research Services SABRN Southern Africa Bean Research Network ECABREN Eastern and Central Africa Bean Research Network ZARI Zambia Agriculture Research Institute TARI Tanzania Agriculture Research Institute ISABU Institut des Sciences Agronomiques du Burundi NARO National Agricultural Research Organisation DR&SS Department of Research and Specialist Services CADECOM Catholic Development Commission in Malawi NASFAM National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi MAAIF Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries KALRO Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization LUANAR Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 4 Acknowledgements The authors would like to acknowledge Ukama Ustawi (UU) Project financiers for making the initiative possible and impactful. We also acknowledge the complementarity between PABRA and UU in the implementation of the activities. Special recognition should go to collaborators, i.e., NARES in Kenya (Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organization-KARLO, AMRI Katumani), Zimbabwe (Department of Research and Specialist Services- DR&SS, Harare), Zambia (Zambia Agriculture Research Institute- ZARI, Kasama) Uganda and Malawi (Department of Agricultural Research Services- DARS, Lilongwe) and processors in Zambia (Trinity super foods, Morning beverages/Don products and beyond bridge enterprise limited), Uganda (SAWA Agricultural Development Company Limited-SADCL), Malawi (Sunfresh Africa, Agriche Foods, Perisha Agro Processors and Packaging and Milele Agroprocessors ), Burundi (ISABU and Kaflob/Kaze Flours), and Rwanda (Aggregator Trust Rwanda) for implementing the activities on the ground. Finally, to fellow CIAT staff for administrative and technical guidance on the project. Contact person: Justice Munthali, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Africa Hub – Malawi Office, P.O. Box 158, Chitedze Agricultural Research Station, Lilongwe, +265 (0) 991 267 997, J.Munthali@cgiar.org https://web.facebook.com/ZambiaAgricultureResearchInstitute?__tn__=-UC*F https://web.facebook.com/ZambiaAgricultureResearchInstitute?__tn__=-UC*F https://alliancebioversityciat.org/ mailto:J.Munthali@cgiar.org January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 5 1. Key Milestones Achieved in 2023 • More than 731 field demonstrations, using food basket approach, were mounted (100 in Zambia, 17 in Uganda, 9 in Zimbabwe and 605 in Malawi). • High iron bean seeds and bean-based food products were distributed to more than 3,457 farmers in these countries. • More than 1,503 (531M; 972F) farmers were trained on and benefited from food basket approach and gender sensitive interventions in Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Uganda. • Reviews of two policies were conducted in Uganda and Kenya. Four dialogue meetings were held in Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe to influence policies. Additionally, five (5) stakeholders have been engaged to influence policies in Uganda, Kenya, and Zimbabwe, therefore four policies were poised to be influenced in Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. • Eleven processors (SMEs) were identified and received UU grants to support in strengthening and efficiency of their businesses. Out of the eleven, six (6) already purchased various small processing machines, one processor’s machine is still under fabrication, one processor is yet to receive funds due to funds transfer errors and three processors are yet to provide status update. • More than 10 SMEs in Zimbabwe were trained on value addition and commercialization of bean products to fight malnutrition in the country. Processors in Malawi, Zambia and Uganda were coached and mentored on business topics. • Nineteen SMEs were linked to 19 stakeholders for business advisory services. • More than 29 recipes were promoted in Malawi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia. The recipes were adopted from existing recipe booklets. However, one recipe booklet was developed using UU project funds in Kenya. January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 6 2. Introduction The impacts of climate change in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) are well-known to farmers. Agricultural production worth USD 45 billion is at risk from climate chocks such as higher temperatures, shorter growing seasons, more extreme and frequent droughts and floods, increased water scarcity as well as little accessible data to support preparedness to responses. The CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa, also known as Ukama Ustawi, aims to address food and nutrition security risks in the region, arising from an overreliance on maize through a climate-resilient, water-secure, and socially inclusive approach. Amongst the outcomes, UU strives to achieve the following by 2024: i. Ensure that 50,000 farmers, value chain actors and consumers (40% being women, 40% being youth) in maize- mixed systems are using climate-smart intensification and diversification practices with improved water and land management practices. ii. 1 million farmers and other value chain actors (40% being women, 40% being youth) are accessing bundled agro- advisory and agricultural risk management (ARM) products and services that support their response to climate risks and manage land and water systems more sustainable for climate resilience. iii. At least 50 start-ups and SMEs – 40% run by women and 40% run by youth will have scaled climate smart solutions supporting diversification and intensification of maize systems through at least USD 5 million of new finance. iv. 20,000 hectares under improved sustainable and improved management from USD 100 million of investments enabled by 4 strategies/policies and ex-ante analysis which supports collaborative governance and management of multifunctional landscapes. Together, these outcomes will provide a foundation for co-development and rapid scaling of climate-resilient agricultural innovations co-designed with partners on-the ground and guidance for transforming agro-ecological systems to be more productive, resilient, and equitable. Under WP 1, the Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/PABRA promotes beans as means of contributing to the improvement of the food system, including climate adaptation, as well as the business environment. Strategies and activities of WP1 work towards improving and fostering dietary diversification and healthy diets and supporting agribusiness to scale climate adaptation interventions is critical for vibrant agribusiness communities leading to transformation of livelihoods for many people. As the midstream of the food value chain, MSMEs are particularly important, as they act as linkage between consumers and farmers, and constitute about 40% of the total gross value of value chains in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). New finance sources and scaling through the private sector are identified by the UNFCCC - NDC partnership as critical means of catalyzing climate adaptation. January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 7 3. Objective • Under WP 1 and Intermediary Outcome 1.3, UU thrives to promote utilization and consumption of nutrient-dense crops and diversification for wellbeing of farmers and the general population. January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 8 4. Summary of Partnerships The nutrition component implemented its planned activities through partnerships with NARES and private sector players (SMEs). Eight NARES partners were engaged (three in SABRN and 5 in ECABREN) (Table 1) and eleven private sector players were engaged (seven in SABRN and four in ECABREN) (Table 2). Table 1: UU Nutrition Component NARES Partners in East and Southern Africa ID Description Status Program 1 ZARI – Zambia Ongoing SABRN 2 DR&SS – Zimbabwe Ongoing SABRN 3 KALRO Katumani – Kenya Ongoing ECABREN 4 DARS Malawi Ongoing SABRN 5 ISABU - Burundi Ongoing ECABREN 6 NARO- Uganda Ongoing ECABREN 7 Agriculture Board - Rwanda Ongoing ECABREN 8 TARI Maruku – Tanzania Ongoing ECABREN Table 2: UU Nutrition Component Private Sector Players Partners in East and Southern Africa ID Description Status Type of Partner 1 ISABU – Burundi Ongoing BEAN PROCESSOR 2 Don Products (Morning Beverage) _ Zambia Ongoing BEAN PROCESSOR 3 Sawa (SADCL) – Uganda Ongoing BEAN PROCESSOR 4 Agriche – Malawi Ongoing BEAN PROCESSOR 5 Trinity Super Nutrition - Zambia Ongoing BEAN PROCESSOR 6 Sunfresh Africa – Malawi Ongoing BEAN PROCESSOR 7 Beyond Bridge – Zambia Ongoing BEAN PROCESSOR 8 Milele (MAPL) – Malawi Ongoing BEAN PROCESSOR 9 Aggregator Trust Rwanda – Rwanda Ongoing BEAN PROCESSOR 10 Perisha Agroprocessing and Packaging – Malawi Ongoing BEAN PROCESSOR 11 KAFLOB/ Kaze Flours– Burundi Ongoing BEAN PROCESSOR January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 9 5. Key Deliverables and Activities Under nutrition, the implementing partners will produce, achieve, or deliver activities as detailed in the workplan leading to the achievement of Intermediary Outcome 1.3: Nutrient-dense crops and diversification strategies are used by farmers and the general population towards healthier diets. Key deliverables and activities include: 1.3.1.1: Promote the consumption of nutrient dense foods including biofortified foods, using the food basket approach. Various approaches and methodologies were used to promote consumption of nutrient dense foods, including biofortified foods. In the eight countries implementing nutrition activities: i. At least one food basket field demonstration was planned to be mounted at each selected site. A total of 731 field demonstrations using food basket approach were mounted (100 in Zambia, 17 in Uganda, 9 in Zimbabwe and 605 in Malawi). DARS- Malawi achieved more due to collaboration with CADECOM in Mzuzu, Zomba and Karonga (160); NASFAM (20); Neema (30); East Seeds (10); Mgomera Seeds (10) and DARS government projects (35). ii. High iron bean seeds and bean-based food products were distributed to 3,457 farmers. Biofortified bean varieties promoted in Zimbabwe under UU are NUA45, NUA674, Cherry, Sweet Violet, and Jasmine; in Malawi is NUA45 and NUA35; in Zambia are Mbereshi, Lui, Lunsenfwa and Luswishi; and in Uganda, the promoted varieties including NAROBEAN 1, 2,3, 6 and 7. a. 3,234 show goers (1398 males and 1836 females) received seed starter packs of 100 seeds each. b. Distribution of seeds to 30 farmers (13 females and 17 male) to promote adoption of improved agricultural practices. c. 30 farmers who hosted field demonstrations received seed packs of five biofortified bean varieities to be planted on demo plots. d. 163 farmers who attended cooking displays also received seed starter packs of (500g each) of NUA674 for seed increase in 2023/24 season. iii. Farmers trained on and benefitted from food basket approach interventions. a. A total of 1,503 (531M; 972F) farmers were trained on and benefited from food basket approach and gender sensitive interventions in Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Uganda. i. In Kenya, nutrient dense foods were promoted using gender sensitive trainings incorporating messages on the food basket approach, balanced diets, quantity, quality, and decision making on food grown, bought and prepared. iv. Nutrition technical reports produced. Two nutrition technical reports produced: 1 Technical report for nutrition in Kenya produced: https://hdl.handle.net/10568/135460 and another in Malawi. 1.3.1.2: Influence country policies to support inclusion of nutrient dense foods in policies and strategies. Nutrition activities also aimed to influence policies to incorporate biofortified crops including beans in the eight countries implementing nutrition activities: i. Two policies reviews were conducted in Uganda and Kenya. In Uganda, NARO and the MAAIF and NARO initiated the process of reviewing the existing food and nutrition policy which was developed in the early 20002 and published in 2003. ii. Four dialogue meetings were held in Kenya Uganda and Zimbabwe to influence policies. a. Uganda have identified areas that need to be reviewed in the proposed new Uganda Food and nutrition policy and these include and may not be limited to the following. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/135460 January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 10 b. In Zimbabwe, the meetings were held to encourage household and individual consumption of biofortified beans. iii. Five stakeholders have been engaged to influence policies in Uganda, Kenya, and Zimbabwe: a. Two (Kenya Nutrition Department and Agriculture Department of Makueni) in Kenya. b. One (Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries) in Uganda. c. Two (Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Health) in Zimbabwe. iv. At least 1 policy was planned to be influenced or produced per Country. Policies were to be influenced by providing technical support to policy makers and implementors, conducting dialogue meetings with policy makers. a. Four policies were poised to be influenced in Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. i. Kenya will implement strategies through its programs to promote increased production and consumption. The county will also see how to include Nyota bean grain in the school feeding program. 1.3.1.3: Train SME food processors on use and maintenance of improved, affordable, and ergonomic equipment (Grinder, mixer, oil extractor, dryers, roasters, sealer, boiler for precooked beans etc). Small scale processors were identified by assessing if they process beans. i. Based on previous experience working with the processors, eleven processors were identified and received grants. a. Three bean processors (Trinity super foods, Morning beverages/Don products and beyond bridge enterprise limited) in Zambia. b. One bean processor (SAWA Agricultural Development Company Limited-SADCL) in Uganda. c. Four bean processors (Sunfresh, Agriche, Perisha and Milele) in Malawi. d. Two (ISABU and Kaflob Kaze Flours) in Burundi e. One (Aggregator Trust Rwanda) in Rwanda. Table 3: Processors and grant usage ID Description Grant usage Status 1 ISABU – Burundi Not yet reported 2 Don Products (Morning Beverage) Bean sorting machine and sealing machine Purchased 3 Sawa (SADCL) – Uganda Digital weighing scale, moisture meter and vacuum Sealer Purchased 4 Agriche – Malawi Noodles making machine. Purchased 5 Trinity Super Nutrition - Zambia Autoclave, destoner and sealing machine Purchased 6 Sunfresh – Malawi Vacuum sealing machine Purchased 7 Beyond Bridge – Zambia Electric Jack Oil pots 8 Milele (MAPL) – Malawi Heavy duty bean thresher On going 9 Aggregator Trust Rwanda – Rwanda Not yet reported 10 Perisha - Malawi Hammer miller Purchased 11 KAFLOB – Burundi Not yet reported ii. At least one training targeting processors on equipment use and promotion of biofortified beans was conducted. January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 11 a. 10 SMEs in Zimbabwe trained on value addition and commercialization of bean products to fight malnutrition in the country. b. In Zambia and Malawi- ZARI and DARS, together with Alliance staff conducted backstopping visits to the SMEs and worked closely in identifying gaps were SME needed tailored assistance, including in use and maintenance of equipment purchased to enhance processing. Coaching and mentorship were done to the processors. c. In Uganda, coaching and mentorship were done to the processor (SAWA). 1.3.1.4: Link potential SME food processors to SME Business Advisor partners to make informed decision when selecting equipment from manufacturers. iii. Nineteen SMEs were linked to stakeholders for business advisory services: a. 3 SMEs in Zambia linked to 4 stakeholders (ZARI, Zambia Bureau of Standards, Suppliers, and other SMEs) for technical support. b. 2 SMEs in Uganda linked to 5 stakeholders (NARO, ICAN, IAM, CARE International) for technical and business support. c. 10 SME in Zimbabwe linked to 6 stakeholders and or SME Business advisor partners (DR&SS, AGRITEX, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Women Affairs, Ministry of Youth, and Harvest Plus). d. 4 SMEs linked to 4 stakeholders (DARS, Malawi Bureau of Standards, LUANAR and other SMEs) for technical support. 1.3.1.5: Document and promote recipes/formulations of value-added products. Documentation of recipes was done for use during social and behaviour change communication interventions. The plan was to promote at least 5 bean-based recipes per country. i. A total of 29 recipes were promoted in Malawi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda and Zambia. The recipes were adopted from existing recipe booklets. However, Kenya developed a special 5-recipes booklet developed in Kenya using UU funds, link: https://alliancebioversityciat.org/publications-data/kenya-nyota-bean-based-nutrition- recipes. https://alliancebioversityciat.org/publications-data/kenya-nyota-bean-based-nutrition-recipes https://alliancebioversityciat.org/publications-data/kenya-nyota-bean-based-nutrition-recipes January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 12 Table 4: Deliverables and activities per outcome Deliverables and activities KARLO Katumani- Kenya ZARI Zambia NARO Uganda DR&SS Zimbabwe DARS Malawi Comments 1.3.1.1: Promote the consumption of nutrient dense foods including biofortified foods, using the food basket approach At least one food basket demonstration mounted in each selected site. Not reported 100 sites mounted food basket demos in 4 out of 6 target districts. 17 schools mounted food basket demos 9 demonstrations mounted in three districts. 3 sites per district. 605 demonstrations mounted across Malawi DARS- Malawi achieved more due to collaboration with CADECOM in Mzuzu Zomba and Karonga (160); NASFAM (20); Neema (30); East Seeds (10); Mgomera Seeds (10) and DARS government projects (35) High iron bean seed and bean-based products distributed to farmers Not reported 3,234 show goers (1398 males and 1836 females) received seed starter packs of 100 seeds each. Distribution of seeds to 30 farmers (13 females and 17 male) to promote adoption of improved agricultural practices 30 farmers who hosted field demonstrations received seed packs of five biofortified bean varieties to be planted on demo plots. 163 farmers who attended cooking displays also received seed starter packs of (500g each) of NUA674 for seed increase in 2023/24 season. Not reported in Zimbabwe under UU are NUA45, NUA674, Cherry, Sweet Violet and Jasmine; in Malawi is NUA45 and NUA35; in Zambia are Mbereshi, Lui, Lunsenfwa and Luswishi; and in Uganda, the promoted varieties including NAROBEAN 1, 2,3, 6 and 7. January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 13 Deliverables and activities KARLO Katumani- Kenya ZARI Zambia NARO Uganda DR&SS Zimbabwe DARS Malawi Comments Farmers trained on and benefitted from food basket approach interventions. 147M 97M 153M 50M 84M In Kenya, nutrient dense foods were promoted using gender sensitive trainings incorporating messages on the food basket approach, balanced diets, quantity, quality and decision making on food grown, bought and prepared. In Zambia, A total of 78 farmers were trained in food basket approach in both Malende (CIMMYT site) and Masamba (ZARI site). However small seed packs of 100 seeds each were given a total of 286F 124F 308F 113F 141F Total 433 221 461 163 225 A total of 1,503 (531M; 972F) farmers were trained on and benefited from food basket approach and gender sensitive interventions At least one technical report specifically for nutrition per partner produced 1 Technical report for nutrition in Kenya produced: https://hdl.ha ndle.net/1056 8/135460 Not reported Not reported Not reported 1 Technical report for nutrition in Malawi produced 1.3.1.2: Influence country policies to support inclusion of nutrient dense foods in policies and strategies Number of policy review done 1 policy review done in Kenya Not reported 1 policy review done in Uganda Not reported Not yet reported In Uganda, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) and NARO have initiated the process to review the existing food January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 14 Deliverables and activities KARLO Katumani- Kenya ZARI Zambia NARO Uganda DR&SS Zimbabwe DARS Malawi Comments and nutrition policy which was developed in the early 20002 and published in 2003. Number of meetings to influence policies held. 1 meeting held in Kenya Not reported 2 meeting held in Uganda 1 meeting held in Zimbabwe to encourage household and individual consumption of biofortified beans Not yet reported Uganda so far, the meetings have been held to identify areas that need to be reviewed in the proposed new Uganda Food and nutrition policy and these include and may not be limited to the following Stakeholders engaged to influence policies 2 (Kenya Nutrition Department and Agriculture Department of Makueni) Not reported 1 (Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries) 2 (Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Health) Not yet reported Number of policy brief developed. Reported but not yet shared Not reported Not reported Not reported Not reported At least 1 policy is influenced or produced per Country. 2 policies On-going 1 policy 1 policy (food fortification policy) influenced to encourage household and individual consumption of biofortified beans Not yet reported Kenya will implement strategies through its programs to promote increased production and consumption. The county will also see how to include nyota bean grain in the school feeding program 1.3.1.3: Train SME food processors on use and maintenance of improved, affordable and ergonomic equipment (Grinder, mixer, oil extractor, dryers, roasters, sealer, boiler for precooked beans etc January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 15 Deliverables and activities KARLO Katumani- Kenya ZARI Zambia NARO Uganda DR&SS Zimbabwe DARS Malawi Comments Bean processors supported with grant No grant to processors in Kenya 3 bean processors (Trinity super foods, Morning beverages/Don products and beyond bridge enterprise limited) received grants from UU to enhance their businesses. 1 bean processor (SAWA Agricultural Development Company Limited (SADCL) received grant from UU to enhance their business No grant to processors in Zimbabwe 4 bean processors received grants (Sunfresh, Agriche, Perisha and Milele received grants from UU to enhance their business NARO uganda is pomoting Super Kawomera, a bean composite instant porridge flour, and precooked dehydrated beans together with partners, i.e., Nutreal and SAWA Agricultural Development Company Limited (SADCL) for the production and distribution of these nutrition products. Also, engaged various stakeholders including ICAN, IAM, CARE International. https://www.pabra-africa.org/thrusting-small-scale- agro-processors-in-eastern-and-southern-africa- towards-transformation/ and https://www.pabra-africa.org/how-financial-support- to-processors-can-enhance-bean-processing- efficiency-lessons-from-trinity-super-nutrition/ Type of equipment purchased No grant to processors in Kenya Trinity super nutrition targeted procurement of an autoclave, sealing machine and a vibrating screen, Morning beverages targeted procurement of a bean sorting machine and a sealing machine while beyond bridge targeted the SAWA purchased a digital moisture meter, vacuum sealer, and a digital weighing scale to improve its processing capacities and efficiency. No grant to processors in Zimbabwe Sunfresh vacuum sealer; Perisha hammer miller; Agriche noodles processing machine; and Milele bean thresher https://www.pabra-africa.org/thrusting-small-scale-agro-processors-in-eastern-and-southern-africa-towards-transformation/ https://www.pabra-africa.org/thrusting-small-scale-agro-processors-in-eastern-and-southern-africa-towards-transformation/ https://www.pabra-africa.org/thrusting-small-scale-agro-processors-in-eastern-and-southern-africa-towards-transformation/ https://www.pabra-africa.org/how-financial-support-to-processors-can-enhance-bean-processing-efficiency-lessons-from-trinity-super-nutrition/ https://www.pabra-africa.org/how-financial-support-to-processors-can-enhance-bean-processing-efficiency-lessons-from-trinity-super-nutrition/ https://www.pabra-africa.org/how-financial-support-to-processors-can-enhance-bean-processing-efficiency-lessons-from-trinity-super-nutrition/ January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 16 Deliverables and activities KARLO Katumani- Kenya ZARI Zambia NARO Uganda DR&SS Zimbabwe DARS Malawi Comments procurement of a vacuum cooker. Type of training SMEs received. Not reported Training needs assessment conducted, however coaching and mentoring were done. Training needs assessment conducted, however coaching and mentoring were done. 10 SMEs trained on value addition and commercialization of bean products to fight malnutrition in the country. Training needs assessment conducted, however coaching and mentoring were done. In Zambia and Malawi, ZARI and DARS, together with Alliance staff conducted backstopping visits to the SMEs and worked closely in identifying gaps were SME needed tailored assistance, including in use and maintenance of equipment purchased to enhance processing. Coaching and mentorship were done to the processors. 1.3.1.4: Link potential SME food processors to SME Business Advisor partners to make informed decision when selecting equipment from manufacturers. Number of stakeholders linked to SMEs Not reported 3 SMEs linked to 4 stakeholders (ZARI, Zambia Bureau of Standards, Suppliers, and other SMEs) for technical support. 2 SMEs linked to 5 stakeholders (NARO, ICAN, IAM, CARE International) for technical and business support. 10 SME linked to 6 stakeholders and or SME Business advisor partners (DR&SS, AGRITEX, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Women Affairs, Ministry of Youth, and Harvest Plus) 4 SMEs linked to 4 stakeholders (DARS, Malawi Bureau of Standards, LUANAR and other SMEs) for technical support. 1.3.1.5: Document and promote recipes/formulations of value-added products. January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 17 Deliverables and activities KARLO Katumani- Kenya ZARI Zambia NARO Uganda DR&SS Zimbabwe DARS Malawi Comments Number of recipe booklets developed. 1 recipe book developed Used existing recipe booklets: https://cgspace.cgiar.o rg/server/api/core/bits treams/8f5ecd7e- b241-4b83-8de1- f5e638964491/content Used existing recipe booklets Used existing recipe booklets Used existing recipe booklets: https://cgiar- my.sharepoint.co m/:b:/g/personal/ j_munthali_cgiar_ org/ESTxluoV2th Dgj2qCGOJ4OQ B5QQXkA4ajp- PmrrdpzaS_g?e= aPkuFc 1 recipe book developed in Kenya, link: https://alliancebioversityciat.org/publications- data/kenya-nyota-bean-based-nutrition- recipes. At least 5 recipes promoted per country 5 recipes promoted from the developed Kenya recipe booklet 5 recipes adopted and promoted from ZARI recipe booklet 2 recipes promoted including dehydrated bean and commercial super Kawomera A total of 7 recipes were promoted from DR&SS recipe booklet A total of 10 recipes were promoted from CIAT recipe booklet https://cgspace.cgiar.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/8f5ecd7e-b241-4b83-8de1-f5e638964491/content https://cgspace.cgiar.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/8f5ecd7e-b241-4b83-8de1-f5e638964491/content https://cgspace.cgiar.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/8f5ecd7e-b241-4b83-8de1-f5e638964491/content https://cgspace.cgiar.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/8f5ecd7e-b241-4b83-8de1-f5e638964491/content https://cgspace.cgiar.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/8f5ecd7e-b241-4b83-8de1-f5e638964491/content https://cgiar-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/j_munthali_cgiar_org/ESTxluoV2thDgj2qCGOJ4OQB5QQXkA4ajp-PmrrdpzaS_g?e=aPkuFc https://cgiar-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/j_munthali_cgiar_org/ESTxluoV2thDgj2qCGOJ4OQB5QQXkA4ajp-PmrrdpzaS_g?e=aPkuFc https://cgiar-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/j_munthali_cgiar_org/ESTxluoV2thDgj2qCGOJ4OQB5QQXkA4ajp-PmrrdpzaS_g?e=aPkuFc https://cgiar-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/j_munthali_cgiar_org/ESTxluoV2thDgj2qCGOJ4OQB5QQXkA4ajp-PmrrdpzaS_g?e=aPkuFc https://cgiar-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/j_munthali_cgiar_org/ESTxluoV2thDgj2qCGOJ4OQB5QQXkA4ajp-PmrrdpzaS_g?e=aPkuFc https://cgiar-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/j_munthali_cgiar_org/ESTxluoV2thDgj2qCGOJ4OQB5QQXkA4ajp-PmrrdpzaS_g?e=aPkuFc https://cgiar-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/j_munthali_cgiar_org/ESTxluoV2thDgj2qCGOJ4OQB5QQXkA4ajp-PmrrdpzaS_g?e=aPkuFc https://cgiar-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/j_munthali_cgiar_org/ESTxluoV2thDgj2qCGOJ4OQB5QQXkA4ajp-PmrrdpzaS_g?e=aPkuFc https://cgiar-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/j_munthali_cgiar_org/ESTxluoV2thDgj2qCGOJ4OQB5QQXkA4ajp-PmrrdpzaS_g?e=aPkuFc https://alliancebioversityciat.org/publications-data/kenya-nyota-bean-based-nutrition-recipes https://alliancebioversityciat.org/publications-data/kenya-nyota-bean-based-nutrition-recipes https://alliancebioversityciat.org/publications-data/kenya-nyota-bean-based-nutrition-recipes January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 18 6. Lessons Learnt • Need for strong partnerships weaved on continuous collaboration and communication with stakeholders, i.e., NARES and private sector players (SMEs). • Proper grant management has power to unleash processors’ business prowess and enhance bean processing efficiency regardless of grant size/amount - the case of seven processors who accessed and purchased processing equipment. • Farmers are eager to learn about biofortified crops, but coverage and unavailability of planting materials is still a challenge. • Late disbursement of funds to partners affects timing of planting, overall quality of work and contributes to problems during reporting (under-reporting and non-compliance on reporting due dates). • Need to strengthen NARES and privates sector players capacity and willingness to document success and impact stories. January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 19 7. Conclusion The interventions and activities implemented to promote bean-based nutritious products were generally good. Issues of gender and were mainstreamed, and private sector players were engaged. The link between beans and climate change is understood by partners and can be seen in practice amongst private sector players and farmers. Achievements per activity were dependent on how each country planned and reported. Some objectives were implemented excellently in other countries but not others. Other countries had not sent reports at the time of reporting, and this could have contributed to under-reporting. However, it was encouraging to note that farmers and private sector players are very active during the training sessions and expressed enormous interest by asking meaningful questions. This will contribute to increasing awareness creation of biofortified bean varieties, its benefits, production agronomic practices and bean based nutritional products preparation. January 24 | CIAT/PABRA UU Annual Nutrition Deliverables Summary Report for 2023 20 Justice Munthali, Senior Research Associate for Nutrition, J.Munthali@cgiar.org CGIAR is a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. Its research is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector. www.cgiar.org We would like to thank all funders who support this research through their contributions to the CGIAR Trust Fund: www.cgiar.org/funders. To learn more about this Initiative, please visit this webpage. To learn more about this and other Initiatives in the CGIAR Research Portfolio, please visit www.cgiar.org/cgiar-portfolio © 2023 CGIAR System Organization. Some rights reserved. 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