UPDATES
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
Mobilizing Men for Gender-Just Food Systems in Africa
Why engaging men is essential to overcome structural inequalities in agriculture and food systems
30 Million Tons of Opportunity: Rethinking the Cashew Apple
How discarded cashew apples are helping women entrepreneurs build new food and cosmetics businesses in West Africa
PRODUCTS
The Role of Social Protection for Food and Nutrition Security
Desk study with practical examples and reflections on the international discussion
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
VIDEOS
Nourishing the Namibian Child
How families, teachers, and local recipes are transforming school nutrition
Breaking the Teenage Pregnancy Cycle in Maasai Mara
Kevina Wangai on Engaging Men to Protect Girls’ Futures
Integrated Solutions Against the Fall Armyworm
Eco-friendly pest management in Zambia
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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.





