Research Supporting African MSMEs to Provide Safe and Nutritious Food (RSM2SNF)
Principal Investigator
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Saweda Liverpool-Tasie
RSM2SNF Principal Investigator
lliverp@msu.edu
Nigerian Co-PIs/Research team
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Aisha Abdulkadir
Research Team Member
akadir762001@yahoo.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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Sarah Loison
Research Team Member
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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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Oyinkan Chukuka Tasie
Assistant Professor
otasie@msu.edu
517-355-0131
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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
See the rest of the team here.
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.
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 chain
Start Date
November 30, 2021
Anticipated End Date
November 30, 2026
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
Project Documents
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The extenet and drivers of coordinated purchases and sales in Nigerian wholesale food markets
Published on September 24, 2025
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Promoting gender inclusivity in Nigerian food wholesale market leadership
Published on September 24, 2025
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Governance in Informal Market
Published on September 24, 2025
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Food Safety Policy Briefs for Nigeria
Published on December 12, 2024
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Validation Event for Guidelines on Good Hygiene Practices in Nigerian Markets
Published on December 11, 2024
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Policy Brief: Promoting Gender Inclusivity in Nigerian Food Wholesale Market Leadership
Published on December 11, 2024
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Policy Brief: Enhancing Food Safety in Plateau State
Published on December 4, 2024
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Policy Brief: Enhancing Food Safety in Oyo State
Published on December 4, 2024
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Policy Brief: Enhancing Food Safety in Kebbi State
Published on December 4, 2024
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Policy Brief: Enhancing Food Safety in Kaduna State
Published on December 4, 2024
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Policy Brief: Enhancing Food Safety in Abuja (Federal Capital Territory)
Published on December 4, 2024
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Policy Brief: Enhancing Food Safety in Ebonyi State
Published on December 4, 2024
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Policy Brief: Enhancing Food Safety in Borno State: Challenges and Solutions
Published on December 4, 2024
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Policy Brief: Enhancing Food Safety in Cross River State: Challenges and Recommendations
Published on December 4, 2024
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Revisiting the 2013 National Agricultural Policy: Strengthening Inclusivity and Sustainability
Published on December 2, 2024
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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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Review of Policies Related to Food Safety in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities
Published on November 1, 2024
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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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GUIDE FOR SAFE TOMATOES AND GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES ALONG THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Published on April 6, 2023
Publications
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Domestic vegetable value chains in Nigeria and Tanzania: evidence from a Rapid Food System Assessment
Published on August 14, 2025
Despite limited recognition, African domestic value chains (VCs) for vegetables have undergone a dynamic transformation in recent decades. -
Market dynamics and institutional coordination of food marketing among wholesale markets in Nigeria
Published on May 9, 2025
This study explores the extent and drivers of institutional coordination for trader sales and/or purchases among wholesale markets. -
Governing Informality: Drivers of Service Provision in Nigeria’s Food Wholesale Markets
Published on April 1, 2025
Sufficient services, such as water, waste collection, and toilet access, are essential for enhancing the safety of healthy and nutritious foods and improving the welfare of those who depend on informal trade for their livelihoods. -
When washing is not enough: a cross-disciplinary analysis of hygiene and handling practices among vegetable traders in Nigeria
Published on March 29, 2025
Though improper food trader hygiene and handling practices can cause food contamination, few studies have examined both the drivers of their adoption and their impact on the safety of food. -
Measurement for Management: Metrics to Characterize Food Markets in Developing Regions
Published on December 1, 2024
This report proposes metrics to evaluate food markets in developing regions, focusing on nutrition, equity, food safety, infrastructure, economic development, and sustainability. These metrics aim to improve market efficiency, inclusivity, and resilience. -
Guidelines for Good Hygienic Practices for Tomatoes and Green Leafy Vegetables 2023
Published on December 1, 2024
Comprehensive guidelines for safe handling of tomatoes and leafy vegetables in Nigeria, addressing hygiene, farming, transport, and storage. Recommendations aim to reduce contamination and align practices with international standards. -
Guidelines for Good Hygienic Practices for Fish and Fish Products 2023
Published on December 1, 2024
This brief outlines guidelines for hygienic practices in Nigeria's fish value chain. Recommendations target production, processing, and transport, promoting safety and competitiveness while reducing environmental and health risks. -
Transformation of Vegetable Value Chains in Nigeria: Spatial and Seasonal Lengthening
Published on November 4, 2024
Study on tomato and green leafy vegetable (GLV) value chains in Nigeria highlights lengthening supply chains, evolving market roles of wholesalers, and challenges such as infrastructure gaps, environmental impacts, and gender inclusion. -
Rapid Transformation in Aquatic Food Value Chains in Three Nigerian States
Published on November 4, 2024
This research examines rapid transformations in aquatic food value chains in Ebonyi, Kebbi, and Oyo states of Nigeria, highlighting innovations, challenges, and opportunities in aquaculture and capture fisheries sectors. -
Rapid Reconnaissance of the Fish Value Chain in Nigeria
Published on May 22, 2023
Rapid Reconnaissance of the Fish Value Chain in Nigeria by the RSM2SNF project. -
RSM2SNF PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SUPPORT INCREASED ACCESS TO SAFE FISH IN NIGERIA
Published on February 23, 2023
Guide for aquaculture best practices for fish ponds, harvesting, transport, and marketing. -
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.