PARI Annual Report 2022
The PARI annual report 2022 presents the highlights of PARI research conducted in 2022.
PARI Research Outputs
PARI research focuses on identifying and scaling promising agricultural innovations for agricultural growth and food security in Africa and India.
Building digital bridges in African value chains
This study examines the use of ICTs by African agriculture intermediaries to facilitate networking and information exchange in markets, highlighting the benefits and differences in usage across dealer types, and the potential for digital platforms to improve service delivery.
Carbon farming in Africa: Opportunities and challenges for engaging smallholder farmers
The study explores carbon farming's potential to reduce emissions and increase sequestration, emphasising payments for farmers and challenges, opportunities in emerging carbon markets.
Productivity growth and the role of mechanisation in African agriculture
This study compares agricultural productivity in African countries using two methods, finding a growth rate of 1-1.7%, influenced by mechanisation, research and development , weather, and population. Climate-smart options and knowledge-sharing are vital.
The Role of Agricultural Sector Performance in Attracting Foreign Direct Investment in The Food and Beverages Sector
This article examines how the performance of the agricultural sector relates to foreign direct investment (FDI) in the food and beverages sector across African countries.
Protecting the Data of African Agricultural Producers: A Review of National Laws, Compliance and Perceptions
This article assesses the status of personal data protection laws in Africa, compliance by digital ag providers and perceptions of agricultural producers.
Nutrition-sensitive lockdowns: conceptual framework and empirical insights from Africa during COVID-19
Drawing on insights from the Covid-19 pandemic, this article aims to identify and justify nutrition-sensitive lockdown measures to reduce trade-offs with nutrition security.
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.
Firm-Level Innovation and Business Obstacles in Sub-Saharan Africa: A cross-country analysis
This study explores the concept of firm level innovation, and how it has developed over time.
Do African livestock policies address sustainability trade-offs?
This publication adresses sustainablility trade-offs of African livestock policies, drawing on evidence from Kenya, Zambia, and Burkina Faso.
Animal traction, two-wheel tractors, or four-wheel tractors?
Which technological pathway toward farm mechanization should be supported by African governments and development partners?
Policy Brief: G7 Development Assistance for Food Systems to Lift 500 Million People out of Hunger by 2030
This policy brief focuses on development aid finance needed to come near to the G7 commitment of lifting 500 million people out of hunger and malnutrition by 2030.