A Framework for Effective Transitioning of The Zambia’s Food Reserve Agency from a Maize-Centric Model to a Comprehensive Strategic Grain Reserve in Zambia
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https://doi.org/10.59413/ajocs/v5.i.4.15Keywords:
Maize centric, Food Reserve Agency, Procurement, Reforms, Commercialization, Public-private partnerships, ZambiaAbstract
The main aim of the research was to develop a framework for effective transitioning Zambia’s FRA from a maize-centric model to a comprehensive SGR in Zambia. In doing so, the research aimed to propose reforms that could enable the FRA to fulfill its broader role as a comprehensive food reserve agency in Zambia. The qualitative methodology was employed under the interpretivist philosophy. Data was gathered using key informant interviews and focus group discussions and analyzed using thematic analysis. The expert purposive sampling technique was employed. Through data saturation, a total of 12 individuals were interviewed, while 15 participated in the focus group discussions. The study revealed that stakeholder engagement through PPPs and de-commecialization, infrastructure, and technology integration are possible reforms that can drive the transition from the maize-centric approach of Zambia’s FRA. The study concluded that the developed framework can be a guiding tool for the management at the FRA and government of Zambia towards an effective and smooth transition from the maize-centric model to a comprehensive and diversified SGR in Zambia. The study recommended the management of the FRA and the government of Zambia consider engaging in PPPs in order to realize the smooth transition from the maize-centric model. The study further recommended the government of Zambia to undertake reforms to decommercialize the FRA in order to transition from the maize-centric approach to a comprehensive SGR in Zambia.
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