UPDATES
Private Sector Challenges to Unlock Food Systems Transformation
How women-led agrifood businesses in Zambia lead the way to better nutrition, climate resilience and jobs
Building Food Systems Governance: Working Through Existing Institutions
Zambia’s pathway from policy ambition to coordinated action on the ground
Why Rangelands Matter for Food Systems Transformation in Africa
Sustainable livestock systems link land, livelihoods and food security
PRODUCTS
Use of ICT for Agriculture in GIZ Projects – Status Quo, Opportunities and Challenges
A practical guideline for projects and planning officers alike. Digitalisation is bringing sweeping change
Experiences with the Farmer Business School Approach in Africa
Improving business skills of farmers is an important prerequisite to adopting improved techniques
Good Practices in Soil and Water Conservation
Good practices compiled from the point of view of reducing vulnerability and improving resilience of agro-silvo-pastoral systems
VIDEOS
Zambia’s Smart Ponds
🎣 Aquaculture meets climate adaptation — built on local knowledge in Zambia
Digital Tools for Farmers
Moving from 10% to champion usage
Biodiversity Conservation Based on Traditional Rules
🌿 How traditions help protect biodiversity in Cameroon
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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.






