UPDATES
Risk Supplement to the Vulnerability Sourcebook — French edition
Guidance on how to apply the Vulnerability Sourcebook’s approach with the new IPCC AR5 concept of climate risk
First Biennial Review on the Status of Agriculture at the AU Summit
Unique momentum for agricultural development on the African continent
The Consultative International Cashew Council Boasts of Nine Member Countries
The dynamic cashew sector has enabled national and regional economies to rake in substantial revenues and balance their trade
PRODUCTS
Contract Farming Handbook – A practical guide for linking small-scale producers and buyers through business model innovation
Recognising the recent rise in the prominence of contract farming in practical approaches and debates on inclusive business
Analysis of GIZ Approaches to Improve Access to Agricultural Finance
Access to demand-driven financial services is key for the agribusiness sector. This study looked at how far GIZ programmes and other stakeholders provide what is needed
La gestion durable des ressources naturelles au niveau communal
L’intégration des secteurs agriculture, élevage et foresterie dans les planifications et actions communales – une comparaison des expériences de la Coopération allemande au Bénin, Mali, Niger, Sénégal et à Madagascar
VIDEOS
Bridging the Digital Gender Gap — Webinar Recording
Introduction to the latest ICT tools available in Africa and how you can effectively use them to empower women in rural areas
Rural Youth Employment – The Next Big Thing in Development Cooperation?
Stefan Schmitz elaborates on the G20 rural youth employment initiative and German collaboration activity, where the subject will receive special attention from now on
The New ValueLinks 2.0: What Does It Offer and How Can It Be Used?
The webinar had a look at selected topics of the new ValueLinks 2.0 manual. Participants were invited to suggest areas for a close-up at the upcoming series of webinars on agricultural value chains
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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.