Industrial clusters and firm-level innovation in Africa
This study examines the relationship between industrial clusters and firm-level innovation 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.
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.
Animal traction, two-wheel tractors, or four-wheel tractors?
Which technological pathway toward farm mechanization should be supported by African governments and development partners?
Addressing agricultural labour issues is key to biodiversity-smart farming
This study assesses potential trade-offs between agricultural labour productivity and biodiversity conservation to identify agricultural development pathways that serve both
people and nature.
PARI Annual Report 2022
The PARI annual report 2022 presents the highlights of PARI research conducted in 2022.
Carbon farming in Africa: Opportunities and challenges for engaging smallholder farmers
The study explores the feasibility of carbon sequestration in Africa's smallholder production systems.
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.
PARI Policy Brief No. 32: Building digital bridges in African value chains
This policy brief discusses the use and impact of digital technologies among agricultural intermediaries.
Enhancing Youth Employment in Rural Africa: Challenges and Opportunities in Tunisia
The study aims to analyze how young people engage in farming and how to enhance the youth employment opportunities in Tunisia.
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.
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.