Applying the Butterfly Framework to appraise stakeholder assessments of biochar and black soldier fly as circular innovations in Kenya

Carlos Alho; Somaya Naser El Deen; Bram G.H. de Groote; Mark A. van der Poel; Asaah Ndambi; Nienke M. Beintema

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Applying the Butterfly Framework to appraise stakeholder assessments of biochar and black soldier fly as circular innovations in Kenya

Carlos Alho, Somaya Naser El Deen, Bram G.H. de Groote, Mark A. van der Poel, Asaah Ndambi, Nienke M. Beintema

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The aim of this research is to explore if the Butterfly Framework, developed by Wageningen University and Research (WUR), can be effectively used to guide stakeholder assessments of emerging circular innovations, specifically biochar and black soldier fly (BSF) products in Kenya’s agri-food system. The findings show that the framework successfully supports holistic thinking, encourages a shared language among stakeholders, and helps identify key impact themes. While promising, its broader application depends on the local context and development of circular economy sectors.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Wageningen
Publisher	Wageningen Social & Economic Research
Number of pages	29
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18174/690957
Publication status	Published - 2025

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Name	Report / Wageningen Social & Economic Research
No.	2025-045

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How to assess the performance of CE interventions in agri-food systems in low- and middle-income countries (KB-34-001-010, KB-34-001-003)
Beintema, N. (Project Leader)
1/01/23 → 31/12/24
Project: LVVN project

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Alho, C., Naser El Deen, S., de Groote, B. G. H., van der Poel, M. A., Ndambi, A., & Beintema, N. M. (2025). Applying the Butterfly Framework to appraise stakeholder assessments of biochar and black soldier fly as circular innovations in Kenya. (Report / Wageningen Social & Economic Research; No. 2025-045). Wageningen Social & Economic Research. https://doi.org/10.18174/690957

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