Impacts of Supermarkets on Farm Household Nutrition in Kenya

B-Tier
Journal: World Development
Year: 2015
Volume: 72
Issue: C
Pages: 394-407

Authors (3)

Chege, Christine G.K. (not in RePEc) Andersson, Camilla I.M. (not in RePEc) Qaim, Matin (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-...)

Score contribution per author:

0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Many developing countries experience a food system transformation with a rapid growth of supermarkets. We analyze impacts of supermarkets on farm household nutrition with survey data from Kenya. Participation in supermarket channels is associated with significantly higher calorie, vitamin A, iron, and zinc consumption. We use simultaneous equation models to analyze impact pathways. Supermarket-supplying households have higher incomes, a higher share of land under vegetables, and a higher likelihood of male control of revenues. Furthermore, income and the share of land under vegetables have positive impacts, while male control of revenues has negative impacts on dietary quality. Policy and further research implications are discussed.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:wdevel:v:72:y:2015:i:c:p:394-407
Journal Field
Development
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-29