Recognizing the need for innovative and cost-effective solutions to address food and nutrition insecurity, the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) has taken significant steps. In collaboration with the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) and with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, EAGC has been implementing the Waste to Value: Accelerating Economic Viability of Insect-Based Value Chain in East Africa (WAVE-IN) project. This initiative aims to scale up the insect-based farming (IBF) industry. It focuses on creating a sustainable and equitable supply of animal-sourced proteins across Africa. Extensive engagement with industry stakeholders and financial institutions has identified opportunities to finance the insect-based feeds and products value chain. These insights are shaping the development of tailored financial products to attract investment and expand the market for insect-based feeds and products. To advance these efforts, EAGC and ICIPE hosted a write shop on December 13, 2024. The event took place from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Convent Guest House in Lavington, Nairobi, Kenya. The objective was to develop financial solutions for the insect-based feeds and products value chain.

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