Busia County: Growing indigenous vegetables to harvest social and

Busia County: Growing indigenous vegetables to harvest social and environmental benefits

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In this episode we explore the public food procurement in Busia County, Kenya, with the help of food and biodiversity expert Victor Wasike. Victor provides a 360° view of Busia’s public food procurement, which is inspiring for its social, economic and environmental impacts. Busia’s public meals supply chain has a special focus on including indigenous vegetables in public meals, creating a myriad of health benefits for school children. Hosts: Josefine Hintz, Peter Defranceschi Guest: Victor Wasike Editor: Gabriella Waibel To find out more about us, visit our websites: ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability One Planet Network | OPN The Power of the Public Plate Or connect with us on Twitter: @ICLEI_procure @10YFP

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