Sub-programs
 

Socio-economics

• Determination and analyses of production constraints. 

• Determination, problem identification and priority setting. 

• Economic feasibilities and social acceptance of new technologies. 

• Establishment of preferences for production methods, implements and inputs. 

• Establishment and management of sugarcane and sugar database.

• Packaging modes and their influence on consumer behavior.

• Sugarcane and sugar price stability and its effects on production and consumption.

• Sugar and co-products promotion studies.

• Analysis of production costs of cane growing and the processing of sugar and its co-products

• Study of the production trends for sugarcane and sugar in the industry; the main emphasis is to examine the trends and provide information and recommend intervention measures

• Determination of the economics of sugar production, sugar processing and the use of milling co-products

• Optimization of resource use through developing and analyzing appropriate production technologies and models

Market and policy

• Problems associated with channels of sugar and co-products distribution in Kenya

• Market behavior and consumer preferences.

• Efficiency of channels of distribution.

• Problems associated with influx of cheap COMESA sugar

• Market behavior under saturation

• Market behavior under cheap sugar

Statistical Analysis/Biometrics

• Sensitizes and advises research scientists in study designs (experimental and/or surveys) 

• Assists in the management, analyses and interpretation of scientific data using appropriate statistical analysis methods and software

• Build capacity of research scientists to address the constraints faced during research trials to effectively integrate biometrics in their research work. 

• Collaborates with other relevant scientists and institutions for mutual exchange of knowledge and skills.

 

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Keep project/programmes on track

• Ensures effectiveness and timely completion of projects

• Quarterly M&E exercise undertaken on the R&D projects