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7 Unmistakable Signs of Agri-food Systems Transformation in Africa
Published on April 10, 2018
It's happening, and offers many investment opportunities. A seminar by Jayne & Kray, Ministry of Agriculture, Gvt of Tanzania, April 10, 2018 -
Youth for Growth, Transforming Economies through Agriculture
Published on March 29, 2018
A Report by Felix Kwame Yeboah, Principal Author (FSP C4a), sponsored by the Chicago Council for Global Affairs -
What Is a Value Chain? The Example of Aquaculture
Published on March 22, 2018
Aquaculture (fish farming) is a fast growing economic sector in SE Asia. Farmed fish is an integral part of the poor diet, and contributes to food security. -
Let Them Eat Carp
Published on March 8, 2018
Fish farms (aquaculture) are helping to fight hunger. An article by B. Belton (FSP Myanmar team) in The Conversation -
FSP Researchers Lead Special JDS Issue
Published on March 2, 2018
FSP C4a (Upstream Global Research Policy) leader T. Jayne, and collaborators, are guest editors of a special issue of the Journal of Development Studies. -
The Economist: How the Growth of Cities Changes Farming
Published on March 1, 2018
Ben Belton and Saweda Liverpool-Tasie in The Economist, Feb 15, 2018 -
Aflatoxins Jeopardize Food Safety and Entrepreneurial Food Processing Opportunities in Nigeria
Published on February 16, 2018
Aflatoxins make their way into numerous locally produced and processed maize based food items. -
4th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference in Tanzania
Published on February 16, 2018
Theme: Integrating Food and Nutrition Security into Economic Transformation and Industrialization Agenda in Tanzania, 14–16 February 2018, Dodoma, Tanzania -
Malawi Land Symposium video
Published on February 12, 2018
The 2016 Malawi Land Symposium summarized in a video, told by Flora Nankhuni, FSP NAPAS: Malawi Chief of Party. -
The "Hidden Middle," FSG's faculty T. Reardon's Top Cited Paper
Published on January 29, 2018
Relatively ‘hidden’ from mainstream debate are the middle segments (processing, logistics, wholesale) of agrifood value chains in developing countries—and yet this ‘midstream’ forms 30–40 per cent of the value added and costs in food value chains. -
Call Deadline Extended and Now Open to All Nigerian Scholars
Published on January 25, 2018
Scholars from ALL states of Nigeria are eligible. Deadline extended to Feb. 28, 2018. -
FSP’s Mid-term Performance Evaluation Is Featured on USAID DEC Newsletter
Published on December 21, 2017
This report summarizes the principal findings of the evaluation, and includes 20 priority recommendations for strengthening implementation of the project for the length of the project, -
Malawi’s National Agriculture Policy: How a Policy Reform Comes About
Published on December 20, 2017
FSP NAPAS: Malawi supported Malawi’s Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development in developing the National Agriculture Policy. -
Empowering an Agricultural Policy Research System: The Case of the Network of Local Centers ....
Published on December 11, 2017
Creation of the Local Analysis Network that regroups Senegal’s centers of expertise to support evidence-based policy making. -
Red Cherries and Farmers Who Do it Right
Published on December 11, 2017
Keeping the quality of Rwanda coffee through support of best cherry picking practices. -
From Data Collection to Policy Implementation
Published on December 10, 2017
Training workshops support state government staff with collecting and analyzing data to inform government and executive policy makers. -
A Policy Reform Boosts Business and Promotes Diversification: The E-Voucher Program in Zambia
Published on December 8, 2017
The government of Zambia to revise the mode of delivering its Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) to an electronic voucher payment system (e-FSIP). -
From Paper to Digital: E-Payment Benefits Local Governments and Taxpayers
Published on December 8, 2017
The Government of Tanzania implemented a transparent, reliable and efficient e-payment system -
Coffee Means Cash
Published on December 8, 2017
Establishing the cost of production of coffee to farmers in Rwanda supported a substantial adjustment in the national coffee floor price, benefitting over 355,00 households. -
How to Tell Fake from Real? Consequences of Rapid Herbicide Market Growth in Mali and West Africa
Published on December 8, 2017
With a rapid increase in herbicide use, the West Africa region needs to implement regulations to fight counterfeit products.
