About the Conference and Exhibition
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) announces the First KALRO Socio-Economics and Policy Development (SEPD) Conference. Research in KALRO SEPD research sheds light on trends and drivers of change that shape food systems, guiding informed decision-making to enhance productivity, resilience, and sustainability for improved livelihoods.
The conference is organized in collaboration with partners and stakeholders in the agricultural sector. It provides a platform for experts and practitioners in various fields to explore, share, and exchange experiences in building resilience and transforming the agri-food systems.
Objectives of the Conference
- Exchange knowledge in current research methods in socioeconomics and policy analysis.
- Propose actionable strategies to enhance resilient food systems.
- Provide a platform to forge collaborations among researchers.
- Provide a platform for sharing evidence-based research with policymakers and development partners.
- Provide a mentorship space for young and upcoming socio-economists and policy analysts.
Conference and Exhibition Theme
Building Resilient Agri-food Systems through Socio-economic and Policy Research
Present agri-food systems are not sustainable. Chronic hunger and malnutrition remain high and have increased recently due to several overlapping crises.
Profound system transformations are required for agri-food systems to contribute more effectively to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs align with Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Sub-themes
The submitted papers will cover the following thematic areas:
- Adoption and impact assessment
- Agricultural digitalization innovations
- Agricultural financing and investment
- Agricultural marketing and market systems
- Agricultural policy research
- Agricultural research methods and analytics
- Agribusiness models in agri-food systems
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies
- Dissemination of agricultural research outputs
- Gender roles and social equity in agri-food systems
- Institutional and behavioral studies in agriculture
- Novel approaches in agri-food systems research and policy analysis
- Sociology and anthropology in agri-food systems
Conference Procedure
This will be a hybrid conference where corresponding authors shall either present papers in person at KALRO Headquarters or virtually. Those presenting virtually will be required to share a pre-recorded presentation as a backup.
| Activity |
Start Date |
Deadline |
| Abstract Submission |
Ongoing |
30th March 2025 |
| Full Paper Submission |
Ongoing |
20th April 2025 |
| Revised Paper |
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20th May 2025 |
| Conference Dates |
10th June 2025 |
12th June 2025 |
- Title and Author Details: Title, author name(s), institutional affiliation(s), complete mailing addresses, and email(s). The corresponding author should be indicated.
- Sections: Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Recommendations, Acknowledgment, and References.
- Maximum length: 3000 words
- Language: British English
- Formatting: Typed on A4 paper, double-spaced, Times New Roman, font size 12
- File format: MS Word (Windows 2003, 2007-2016)
Papers presented at the conference will be published in "Proceedings of the First KALRO Socioeconomics and Policy Development Conference." Selected papers will also be published in a special issue of The East African Agriculture and Forestry Journal (EAAFJ), which is part of African Journals Online (AJOL).
Poster sessions will be available during the conference. Authors who prefer to present posters should specify this during submission. However, they should submit full papers initially.
Poster Guidelines:
- Poster size: 33.11 × 46.81 inches (A0)
- Should be simple, visually appealing, and informative
- Must be easy to read with clear legends
- Should combine text and illustrations harmoniously
- Must tell a complete story
Submission of Papers
All submissions related to the conference theme are welcome and encouraged.
Papers should be submitted through the link below
Submitted papers will undergo a pre-review screening and peer review process.
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