Productivity effects of agroecological practices in Africa: insights from a systematic review and meta-analysis
This article evaluates empirical evidence on the effect of agroecological practices on land and labour productivity in Africa.
PARI Research Outputs
PARI research focuses on identifying and scaling promising agricultural innovations for agricultural growth and food security in Africa and India.
Is there Unrecognized Potential in Neglected Livestock Species in Sub-Saharan Africa?
This paper presents a systematic review of the literature on four neglected species, which could contribute to meeting increasing demand for animal protein in Sub-Saharan Africa: grasscutter, guinea fowl, guinea pig, and rabbit.
Mapping of Agroecology Interventions in Ghana
This study maps agroecological interventions in Ghana and qualitatively analyzes their design and perceived impacts.
Not all is lost – A case study of agrobiodiversity trends in Ghanaian and Burkinabe villages
This study assesses the status and patterns of crop and genetic diversity in selected regions of Burkina Faso and Ghana.
From the herd’s perspective: Rethinking livestock classification systems
This study proposes a new approach that complements existing farm level classifications with a classification of livestock management practices at herd level.
PARI Policy Brief No. 38: Technologies and infrastructure to reduce the work burden of women
This policy brief presents the distribution of men’s and women’s time use between paid work, unpaid work and leisure and shows how technologies and infrastructure that can reduce unpaid work.
Innovations, Technology and Time Allocation: Implications for Labour Productivity and Welfare in Ghana
This report investigates the dynamics of time allocation of men, women, and children in various types of work in rural households in Ghana.
Redefining livestock systems for sustainable transitions in Africa
This study explores the sustainability implications for an expanding livestock sector in Africa.
PARI Policy Brief No. 36: How to reduce the impact of mothers’ time demands on children’s diets
This policy brief assesses the impact of mothers’ time demands in Ghana on the quality and quantity of children’s diets.
PARI Annual Report 2023
The PARI annual report 2023 presents the highlights of PARI research conducted in 2023.
External Review of PARI 2014-23
This review examines the progress PARI has made over the last ten years in achieving its stated objectives and through its contribution to the development of the food and agriculture sector in Africa.
Impacts of mothers’ time on children’s diets
This paper assesses the impacts of women's time burden on child nutrition in Ghana.