UPDATES
Rwanda Prepares Coffee Sector for EU Due Diligence Rules
A national roadmap outlines priority actions to align Rwanda’s coffee sector with emerging EU sustainability legislation
What Makes Responsible Supply Chains Work in Practice
Experiences from pilot projects across Africa highlight the role of local partnerships, practical tools and long-term engagement in building sustainable agricultural value chains
12 Years of Agricultural Innovation: Lessons from the Green Innovation Centres
A new compendium consolidates practical experience from 16 countries on strengthening agricultural production, value chains, and rural incomes
PRODUCTS
Contract Farming Handbook – A practical guide for linking small-scale producers and buyers through business model innovation | Volume II – Selected tools and case examples
The second volume of this handbook focuses on practical aspects. Especially because of the high demand for training
Contract Farming Handbook Vol. 1 Manual — 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
VIDEOS
Scaling Agribusiness Skills
From Training to Digital Learning and Mentoring
Tackling Land Fragmentation in Ethiopia
Endeshaw Habte on land governance reform and consolidation strategies
Nourishing the Namibian Child
How families, teachers, and local recipes are transforming school nutrition
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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.
