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Acknowledgements<br />

This review exam<strong>in</strong>es the experiences of 21 case studies cover<strong>in</strong>g a wide range of African farm<strong>in</strong>g<br />

systems over broad geographic and historical landscapes. Each case study was reviewed by<br />

access<strong>in</strong>g and analys<strong>in</strong>g exist<strong>in</strong>g data sources, published material and grey literature. It also<br />

<strong>in</strong>volved important consultation with stakeholders <strong>in</strong> each country. We would therefore like<br />

to acknowledge the <strong>in</strong>put of the numerous <strong>in</strong>dividuals <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g policy makers, researchers,<br />

operational project personnel, civil society organisations, farmers, and private agri-bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

groups who provided their valuable time both <strong>in</strong> shar<strong>in</strong>g their experiences, review<strong>in</strong>g prelim<strong>in</strong>ary<br />

case-study f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs and help<strong>in</strong>g us to distil the key lessons emerg<strong>in</strong>g from the review.<br />

For each region we would like to acknowledge the <strong>in</strong>put provided for each case study.<br />

Eastern Africa<br />

Ethiopia’s Sidama Coffee: T Anebo (Sidama Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Union), F Gelaw<br />

(Haramaya University), K Tadesse (Ethiopian Development Research Institute), F Amenu<br />

(M<strong>in</strong>istry of Agriculture), YG Kidan (Ethiopian Coffee Growers, Producers and Exporters<br />

Association) and W Fikru (Ethiopia Commodity Exchange)<br />

Kenya’s Dairy Industry: S Matoke and M Mwambia (M<strong>in</strong>istry of Livestock and Fisheries<br />

Development) and the dairy farmers of Limuru and Kibichiku<br />

Kenya, Sweet Potatoes: S Agili (International Potato Center ) and the farmers of Busia and<br />

Kabondo<br />

Kenya’s Horticulture with Special Focus on Vegetables: L Ma<strong>in</strong>a (Horticulture Section,<br />

M<strong>in</strong>istry of Agriculture), A Gitau, H Boswony, N Kamau and F Wepukhulu (Horticultural Crops<br />

Development Authority), and the vegetable farmers of Buuri and Kir<strong>in</strong>yaga<br />

Rwanda’s Climb<strong>in</strong>g Beans: L Butare and F Murorunkwere (Institut des sciences agronomiques<br />

du Rwanda), G Ngerero (Rwanda Agricultural Development Authority) and the farmers of<br />

Musanze Innovation Platform<br />

Uganda’s Dairy Industry: J Asiimwe (Makerere University), I Muzira (Dairy Development<br />

Authority), M Makuru (Heifer Project International) and K Benon (M<strong>in</strong>istry of Agriculture,<br />

Animal Industry and Fisheries)<br />

Southern Africa<br />

Botswana’s Beef Sector: C Marshall (Botswana Meat Commission), C Hebst (Betta Beef<br />

cattle feedlot), C Nkgowe (Department of Veter<strong>in</strong>ary Services, M<strong>in</strong>istry of Agriculture) and M<br />

Keogale (Agricultural Research and Development, Food and Natural Resources, Southern Africa<br />

Development Community)<br />

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