FEATUREDFostering innovation along potato value chains in East AfricaThis project aims to strengthen the capacities in scientific research and innovative technologies in Eastern Africa
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FEATUREDSPIRIT Guidelines on innovative technologies and best practicesA set of four guidelines to promote the adoption of innovations along the potato value chains in East Africa
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FEATUREDProposals for East African policy makers to foster innovationRecommendations to promote innovation along potato value chains through modifications in existing policies, regulations and standards.
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SPIRIT Project guidelines on innovative technologies and best practices have been released

December 16 2016
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The  SPIRIT Project  has published a set of guidelines to promote the adoption of innovative technologies and best practices along the potato value chains in East Africa.

  • Guideline 1 - Innovative technologies and best practices for enhancing quality management along the seed potato value chain in East Africa. 
  • Guideline 2 - Production and post-harvest technologies and practices for improving potato quality in East Africa.
  • Guideline 3 - Enhancing product quality in the potato industry processing sector of East Africa.
  • Guideline 4 - Enhanced control of product quality and management of information along the potato value chain in East Africa.

Document relevant to the topics: Development of new potato varieties , Processing techniques and technologies , Production and post-harvest technologies and practices , Quality management along the seed potato value chain , Research and Innovation
Document relevant to the regions and countries: Kenya , Rwanda , Tanzania , Uganda
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