Can the agroprocessing sector create jobs in Africa? Evidence from Ethiopia, Ghana and Tunisia
This paper analyzes the potential of the agroprocessing sector to create jobs in Africa, based on the evidence from Ethiopia, Ghana and Tunisia.
Program of Accompanying Research for Agricultural Innovation
PARI brings together partners from Africa, India and Germany to conduct research on sustainable agricultural development, food systems transformation, and food and nutrition security in Africa and India. PARI is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
What we do
Identifying
Innovations
We analyse the potential and impact of innovations in food systems and rural areas.
Scaling
Innovations
We identify framework conditions for the generation and dissemination of innovations.
Policy
Engagement
We inform policy reforms and investment decisions for food security and income generation.
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
Documenting the digital transformation of African agriculture: Use and impact of digital technologies among agricultural intermediaries
This study investigates how intermediaries in the African agriculture sectors are making use of and are impacted by digital technologies in their professional activities.
The challenges of rural youth employment in Africa: A literature review
This paper provides a literature review on youth employment challenges in rural Africa with the objective of addressing the question of how to productively engage rural youth.
TWITTER FEED
EVENTS
Prospects for Aquaculture Development in Africa: A review of past performance to assess future potential
Etienne Hinrichsen, John Walakira and Heike Baumüller presented a PARI study that assesses African countries’ performance in the development of their aquaculture sectors.
Innovations for agriculture growth, food systems transformation and food security in Africa
The event consisted of four workshops, discussing the use and impact of digital technologies among agricultural intermediaries, local agricultural machinery manufacturing, enhancing youth engagement in agribusinesses as well as the African poultry sector.
Africa and India: Experiences with transformation of food and agriculture and opportunities for learning and collaboration
This event discussed opportunities for fostering India-Africa learning and collaboration to promote food and nutrition security in the two global regions.