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Spinning the Kaleidoscope Model

Published on June 22, 2018
The complexity of the policy process can be analyzed with the Kaleidoscope Model that helps identify 16 variables at play during the design and implementation of a policy.
Are Medium-scale Farmers Driving Agricultural Transformation in Africa?

Published on June 21, 2018
The rapid change from small-scale farms and medium-scale one has many implications for the agricultural production of developing countries.
Strengthening National Policy Systems: Bridging the Disconnect between the Evidence and Action

Published on June 18, 2018
Agrilinks "Ask the Experts" on policy process, with FSP's Suresh Babu and Duncan Boughton. Ask your own question, live, June 25, 9:30-10:00 EDT
Guidance and Capacity Critical to National Agriculture and Food Security Investment Plan (NAIP) ...

Published on June 15, 2018
Sheryl Hendriks, Agrilinks, June 15, 2018. Dramatic change has been happening in Africa for at least the past decade.
Building Resilience through Better Policies

Published on June 15, 2018
How is FSP addressing resilience through policies? The multi-pronged strategy is illustrated with examples of the Lab’s outputs, in Agrilinks, June 15, 2018
NAPAS: Malawi Value Chain Studies at the World Banks’ ICABR Conference in DC

Published on June 14, 2018
NAPAS: Malawi published six value chain studies to inform Malawi's policy makers and investors: Cassava, groundnuts, macademia, pigoen pea, potato and tea.
Launch of the Malawi National Agriculture Investment Plan

Published on June 13, 2018
June 13, 2018 - MoAIWD launched the National Agriculture Investment Plan (NAIP) which is the medium-term investment framework for the agricultural sector for the next five years.
ASPIRES Supports Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector Development Program II (ADSP II)

Published on June 12, 2018
In Tanzania, agriculture represents 23% of the GDP while employing 70% of the labor force. ASDP II aims at boosting the agricultural sector.
FSP West Africa Expertise on Herbicide Policies at the International Consortium on Applied Bioeconomy

Published on June 11, 2018
This panel explores the impact of the resulting rapid growth in herbicide use.
Gender-responsive Nutrition Policies – A Myth or a Possibility?

Published on June 11, 2018
Policymakers often incorrectly understand gender to mean addressing women’s issues. E. Mkandawire and S. Hendriks explain in an Agrilinks blog.