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MARKUP KENYA

  • Implementing Agency:

    United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

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    Kenya National Window: https://www.markupkenya.org

  • Priority Sectors:
  • Duration:

    February 2019 - September 2023

  • Budget:
    EUR 3.73 million
  • Results:
    1. National quality infrastructure regulatory framework and capacities strengthened
    2. Sector smallholders, cooperatives and enterprises supported to better integrate into export-oriented value chains

  • Partners/Direct Beneficiaries:
    • Relevant government ministries, departments and agencies)
    • Private sector apex bodies
    • SMEs, farmers, exporters, processors and cooperatives in the priority value chains
    • Other key stakeholders in the priority value chains
  • Achievements:
    • Three regulatory frameworks developed and validated by key stakeholders
    • Six establishments supported to comply with EU market requirements
    • Two laboratories accredited to ISO17025:2017 with enhanced scope to address market requirements
    • 1,416 farmers trained in GLOBAL GAP and linked to supply chains of certified companies
    • 225 farmers coached to become Farm Assurers under GLOBAL GAP
    • Twelve producers/exporters signed supply agreements with international buyers
  • National Focal Point

    Mr Washington Mijele
    State Department for Trade

  • UNIDO Contact:

    Mr Maina Karuiru
    United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON), Kenya