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.
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.
How to Enhance Youth Engagement in Productive Employment in Farming and Agribusiness in Africa: A Youth Perspective (Ethiopia)
This report investigates how to enhance youth engagement in productive employment in farming and agribusiness in Ethiopia and aimes to identify the main success factors in farming and agribusiness, as well as the main challenges and barriers to entry into farming and agribusiness for youths.
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.
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.
How can CAADP implementation help countries achieve the SDGs and become resilient to climate change?
Through development of a Computable General Equilibrium and micro-economic simulation model this paper assesses how the implementation of National Agriculture Investment Plans will help to achieve the SDGs, Agenda 2063 and Malabo Declaration.
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.
PARI Annual Report 2021
The PARI annual report 2021 presents the highlights of PARI research conducted in 2021.
Prospects for Aquaculture Development in Africa: A review of past performance to assess future potential
This study assesses African countries’ performance in the development of their aquaculture sectors with regard to the role of the sector as a source of food supply, absolute and per capita production volumes and values (including changes over time), and the economic importance of the sector.