RSM2SNF
Overview
This project, based in Nigeria and Tanzania, dives deep into the wholesale, logistics, processing, and retail segments of the value chains of several products, such as fish and tomato. The goal is to understand the midstream and downstream of these food value chains with a focus on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and to inform policies and interventions to support MSMEs in providing safe and nutritious foods at affordable prices.
This five-year project (2022–2026) will be led by Michigan State University working with partners in Nigeria and Tanzania.
Our Team Events Project Documents National Advisory Committee
Objectives
- Government, development partners, and other policymakers will be equipped with knowledge and tools to support MSMEs in delivering affordable, safe, and nutritious foods to low-income consumers.
- Key stakeholders will have greater capacity to design and implement policies and interventions that improve the availability, affordability, and safety of nutritious foods offered by MSMEs.
- Researchers will have greater capacity to conduct and share research to shape policy on the midstream and downstream of food value chains.
Funding
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Partnering Institutions
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU Zaria)
- Babcock University
- Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
- National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS)
- Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)
- University of Ibadan
Fieldwork
Upcoming Events
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Project Launch of RSM2SNF - Research Supporting MSMEs to Supply Affordable, Safe and Nutritious Food
Research Supporting African MSMEs to Provide Safe and Nutritious Food (RSM2SNF) project trailer
Project Launch of RSM2SNF (Yoruba language)
Research Supporting African MSMEs to Provide Safe and Nutritious Food (RSM2SNF) project trailer translated into the Yoruba language.
Project launch (Hausa language)
Research Supporting African MSMEs to Provide Safe and Nutritious Food (RSM2SNF) project trailer translated into the Hausa language.
RSM2SNF in Photos
Our Team
Principal Investigator
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Saweda Liverpool-Tasie
RSM2SNF Principal Investigator
lliverp@msu.edu
Nigerian Co-PIs/Research team
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Femi Adegoke
Nutrition Lead
fadegoke@gmail.com
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Yetunde Eniola Agbeja
Fish Marketing Lead
eniolagbeja@yahoo.com
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Babalola Akinola
Research Team Member
babalolada@babcock.edu.ng
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Ben Belton
Fish Lead
beltonbe@msu.edu
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Paul Bolorunduro
Fish Value Chain Lead
pimo93@yahoo.com
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Christogonus Daudu
Climate Smart Agriculture Lead
chrisdaudu@yahoo.com
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Mywish Maredia
Market Metrics Lead
maredia@msu.edu
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Adewale Obadina
Food Safety Lead
obadinaw@gmail.com
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Bolarin Omonona
Agribusiness/Agricultural Econonomics Lead
btomonona@yahoo.com
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Bukola Osuntade
Gender Lead
osuntadeo@babcock.edu.ng
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Thomas Reardon
Co-Principal Investigator
reardon@msu.edu
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Danielle Resnick
Political Economy Lead
D.Resnick@cgiar.org
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Y.A. Sani
Horticulture Lead
yusufah2@yahoo.com
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Bolatito Shobo
Horticulture Lead
shobob@babcock.edu.ng
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Ayala Wineman
Co-Principal Investigator
wineman1@msu.edu
Tanzanian Co-PIs/Research team
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Lydia Gaspare
Fish Lead
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Innocensia John
Fish Lead
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Isaac Joseph Minde
Tanzania Country Director
mindeisa@msu.edu
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John Msuya
Horticulture Lead
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Lilian Victor
Gender Lead
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Alex Wenaty
Fish Lead
Nigerian Early Career Scholars
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Mayomi Afolabi
Food Safety Team
mayo.taiwo@gmail.com
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Abdulmalik Bashir
Fisheries Team
bashirabdulmalik02@gmail.com
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Itohan Martin
Food Safety Team
itohanmartins@gmail.com
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Olawale Olunuga
Gender Team
olunugaolawale@gmail.com
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Victoria Olutunmogun
Horticulture Team
victoriaolutunmogun@gmail.com
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Olubukola Oyediji
Value Chain Analysis Team
bukkytolulope@yahoo.com
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Ya’u Rabi’u
Climate Smart Agriculture Team
ryau@abu.edu.ng
Tanzanian Early Career Scholars
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Anastazia Bikuba
Fish Team
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Victoria Gowele
Horticulture Team
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Nassir Milao
Fish Team
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Samwel Nassari
Fish/Land Team
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Livinus Renatus
Fish Team
RSM2SNF Support Staff
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Grace Amadi
RSM2SNF Nigeria Management Assistant
grcraji@gmail.com
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Gideon Boniface
RSM2SNF Tanzania Project Assistant
thegideking@gmail.com
Project Documents
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Divergent Policy Preferences on Food Safety and Affordability in Nigeria: Stakeholder Perspectives
Published on November 5, 2024
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Transformation of Vegetable Value Chains in Nigeria: Spatial and Seasonal Lengthening
Published on November 4, 2024
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Rapid Transformation in Aquatic Food Value Chains in Three Nigerian States
Published on November 4, 2024
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Review of Policies Related to Food Safety in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities
Published on November 1, 2024
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RSM2SNF at the NIFST Ogbomoso Conference: Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in Vegetable Markets
Published on October 31, 2024
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2nd ACAFP Food Safety Conference: Toward a Safer Food Supply for Africa
Published on October 30, 2024
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RSM2SNF at the NIFST Conference: Promoting Food Safety and Best Practices Among Vegetable Traders
Published on October 29, 2024
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GATES Visit to RSM2SNF Project: Enhancing Safe and Nutritious Food Practices in Nigerian Markets
Published on October 25, 2024
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Co-Creation Stakeholder Engagement on Evidence-Use for Nigerian Food Markets
Published on October 24, 2024
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Food Safety Training for Rahama Market Fish Processors and Traders: Enhancing Hygiene and Practice
Published on October 23, 2024
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Validation Event Summary for Rapid Reconnaissance Survey on Agrifood Value Chains
Published on October 23, 2024
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Rapid Reconnaissance of the Fish Value Chain in Nigeria
Published on May 22, 2023
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Rapid Reconnaissance of the Value Chains for Tomato and Green Leafy Vegetables in Nigeria
Published on May 22, 2023
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A Review of the 2021-2025 National Policy on Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria
Published on April 17, 2023
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RSM2SNF Tanzania Launch - Full Report
Published on April 14, 2023
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RSM2SNF Tanzania Project Launch - Summary
Published on April 14, 2023
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Gender issues along the fish and vegetable value chains in Nigeria: A call for policy action
Published on April 6, 2023
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GUIDE FOR SAFE TOMATOES AND GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES ALONG THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Published on April 6, 2023
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RSM2SNF PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SUPPORT INCREASED ACCESS TO SAFE FISH IN NIGERIA
Published on February 23, 2023
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Summary report of RSM2SNF project’s validation event for the Stakeholder perception
Published on October 4, 2022
Publications
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Challenges and Opportunities for MSMEs in the Vegetable Value Chain in Ebonyi State
Published on December 7, 2022
Report on rapid reconnaissance study for the vegetable value chain to discover challenges and opportunities for MSMEs in Ebonyi State -
Challenges and Opportunities for MSMEs in the Fish Value Chain in Ebonyi State
Published on December 7, 2022
Report on rapid reconnaissance study for the fish value chain to discover challenges and opportunities for MSMEs in Ebonyi State -
Stakeholder Perceptions of the Fish and Vegetable Value Chains in Nigeria Executive Summary
Published on December 2, 2022
RSM2SNF Executive Summary #1. Summary of a report on stakeholder perceptions of the fish and vegetable value chains in Nigeria. -
Stakeholder Perceptions of the Fish and Vegetable Value Chains in Nigeria
Published on November 29, 2022
RSM2SNF Report #1. Findings on stakeholder perceptions of the fish and vegetable value chains in Nigeria.