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.
PARI Research Outputs
PARI research focuses on identifying and scaling promising agricultural innovations for agricultural growth and food security in Africa and India.
Documenting the digital transformation of African agriculture: Use and impact of digital technologies among agricultural intermediaries
This study investigates how intermediaries in the African agriculture sectors are making use of and are impacted by digital technologies in their professional activities.
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.
Spatiotemporal characterization of agricultural drought in the Sahel region using a composite drought index
This study developed a remote sensing based composite drought index (CDI), suitable for seasonal drought monitoring at 1 km2 resolution over the West African Sahel (WAS).
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.
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.
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.
Connected cows and cyber chickens? Stocktaking and case studies of digital livestock tools in Kenya and India
This paper assesses the state of digital livestock in Kenya and India in terms of availability, technology use and livestock covered.
Comprehensive Livestock Driven Typology for Food and Nutrition Security in Mali
This paper discusses the state of food and nutrition security and the role of livestock in the Malian economy.
Mechanization, digitalization, rural youth: Stakeholder perceptions on mega-topics for African agricultural transformation
Agricultural mechanization, digital agriculture, and rural youth engagement are three megatrends occupying policymakers focused on agricultural transformation across Africa. Each of these topics is associated with debates on opportunities and risks and appropriate policy actions.