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.
PARI Policy Brief No. 34: Farming for Fish – Success factors for expanding Africa’s aquaculture sector
This policy brief identifies success factors that could contribute to scaling Africa's aquaculture sector.
Scaling aquaculture for food security and employment in Africa
This study draws on insights from Egypt, Nigeria and Kenya to identify success factors for scaling the sector across the continent.
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.
Mechanization and automation in Africa’s agroprocessing sector: Implications for employment and skill needs
This study assesses the status of mechanization and automation in Africa's agroprocessing sector and related impacts on jobs and skill requirement.
PARI Policy Brief No. 33: Mechanization and automation in Africa’s agroprocessing sector
This policy brief presents insights on the status of mechanization and automation in Africa’s food and beverage manufacturing sector and how these technologies may affect employment and skill requirements.
PARI Annual Report 2022
The PARI annual report 2022 presents the highlights of PARI research conducted in 2022.
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 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.