THE EFFECT NEEDS ASSESSMENT ON SUSTAINABILITY OF FOOD SECURITY PROJECTS IN CENTRAL KENYA: THE CASE OF GATANGA SUB-COUNTY
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This paper presents the results of a study which investigated the effect of needs assessment on the sustainability of food security projects. Food security is a condition that exists when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Household food security exists when all members, at all times, have access to enough food for an active, healthy life.
This study used cross section survey. The population includes farmer, producer groups, individual farmers, youth, farmers, agricultural extension officers and stakeholders in Gatanga Sub- County. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16. The instrument of data collection was structured questionnaires. Data was summarized and presented using descriptive statistics including figures and frequency distribution tables. The study found out that, thoroughness of the needs assessment within communities’ was identified as a factor affecting the sustainability of food security projects in the area. It was established that need assessment on food security projects in Gatanga sub - county was not thoroughly done. The study recommends that in needs assessment study, all involved groups, including farmers and interested citizens should be invited and encouraged to participate. The broad representation of all members will enhance the credibility of the process, projects support and the success in the outcomes.
Keywords: Agricultural extension officers, Need assessment, Project and Project sustainability.
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