UPDATES
Why Rangelands Matter for Food Systems Transformation in Africa
Sustainable livestock systems link land, livelihoods and food security
Better Projects Won’t Transform Food Systems – Governance Will
We're not lacking ideas or policies. Kenya’s experience shows that stronger institutional alignment is the real lever.
What Fair Compensation for Ecosystem Services Requires
Lessons from CompensACTION
PRODUCTS
Social and Behaviour Change Lessons Learned from the Global Programme Food and Nutrition Security, Enhanced Resilience
What has worked? What has not?
Protected Area Governance and Management
A resource book for practitioners in development cooperation
Biochar from Namibian Encroacher Bush
Bush control and biomass utilisation
VIDEOS
Policy Begins Where Reality Works
How can policies truly strengthen resilience?
Conference Opening
🧩 Opening speech of the 2025 SNRD Conference by Speaker Heike Hoeffler
🧩 Connecting Policy and Practice
How can policy processes in Africa become more inclusive, connected, and impactful?
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Launched in 1995 in Lesotho, the Sector Network Rural Development Africa today deals with all aspects related rural development and sustainable management of natural resources in Africa. In addition, rural development issues are linked to broader aspects of economic development as well as good governance processes.






