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Item A Comparative Study on the Determinants of the Level of Mechanization in Kenya: The Case of Rice and Banana Value Chains(FARA, 2019-06) Makini F.W., Mulinge W.W., Mose L.O., Ongala J., Salasya B., Makelo M., Kamau G.M. and Wawire N.Item A Review of Youth Employment Initiatives In Benin: Policy Perspectives(2020-03) Adegbola YP, Crinot GF, Dassou SS, Atacolodjou AL, Kouton- Bognon B, Adegbola MC-P, P Boadu, and Fatunbi A.OItem AASW8 Proceedings Report, 2023(FARA, 2023-09-21) FARAThe AASW8 Report of Proceedings 2023 documents the discussions, outcomes, and key highlights of the 8th Africa Agribusiness and Science Week (AASW8) organized by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa. The event brought together scientists, policymakers, agribusiness leaders, development partners, and farmers to explore strategies for strengthening Africa’s agricultural innovation systems and transforming agrifood systems. The conference focused on linking science, innovation, and agribusiness for resilient and sustainable food systems in Africa, while addressing critical themes such as digitalization, intra-African trade, youth and women participation, agroecology, and climate resilience. The proceedings capture keynote addresses, plenary discussions, side events, and policy dialogues aimed at accelerating agricultural transformation and supporting the implementation of continental initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).Item Achievements, Challenges and Lessons of the PAEPARD Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships(FARA, 2018-12) Sophie Reeves (WRENmedia); Jonas Mugabe (FARA); Remi Kahane (CIRAD/AGRINATURA)This book provides a comprehensive capitalization of PAEPARD Phase II, showcasing how demand-driven, user-led, and multi-stakeholder approaches strengthened Africa–Europe agricultural research partnerships. Through documented case studies, it demonstrates how inclusive collaboration among farmers, researchers, private sector actors, and policymakers generated innovation, improved agricultural productivity, enhanced food and nutrition security, and mobilized follow-on funding. The publication distills practical lessons to inform future agricultural research-for-development initiatives and partnership models in sub-Saharan Africa.Item Africa Climate Smart Agriculture Implementation Plan, 2022-2032(FARA, 2022) Ogiogio, GItem AIRTEA agribusiness and private sector training workshop: Consultancy to test Agribusiness Learning Alliances (ABLA) proof of concept towards enhancing the economic value derived from innovation platforms(FARA, 2024-06) Buruchara, RobinFARA held a three-day agribusiness workshop in Nairobi with 33 participants from the consortium, third-party projects, IP facilitators and private-sector partners. It combined two days of agribusiness training to support ABLAs with a one-day business consultative forum on mentorship and innovative financing for agricultural research businesses, and engaged projects in identifying women and youth to train as business development support personnel. Sessions covered the IP concept and its gaps, agribusiness opportunities, gap analysis and action planning per project, and a synthesis of a FARA learning event. Conclusions ask digital extension projects (TPP004, TPP007 and TPP009) to extend services to more IPs, and call for a central support platform for IP leaders, simpler training materials, direct market links, reporting of unexpected outcomes, and FARA–ASARECA action plans and tools to assess IP functionality and maturity.Item AIRTEA Project Implementation Plan(FARA, 2021-08) ASARECA, EAFF, FARAThe Project Implementation Plan sets out how the consortium and its stakeholders, including the OACPS and the EU, will deliver AIRTEA's objective of sustainable agrarian livelihoods and rural transformation in East Africa through inclusive research and innovation. It restates the project's theory of change: a research–policy interface creating a conducive policy environment for knowledge exchange, technology transfer and business development. The plan gives an indicative half-yearly work plan for Year 1 and a work plan for the following years, organized by task and activity across the four work packages: institutionalizing innovation platforms and virtual research–user platforms (WP1); collective learning and capacity development of women and youth as advisory service providers (WP2); Agribusiness Learning Alliances and agribusiness incubation (WP3); and partnerships, governance, calls for proposals, communication and M&E (WP4). Each activity names its implementing body and timing.Item Analysis of the Dynamics and Obstacles to the Adoption of Technological Innovations: the Case of Rice Farming in Togo(FARA, 2018-02) Alpha T, Bonfoh B, Kpemoua K, Koussa D, Zoupoya K.Item Assessing the status of innovation platforms in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda: Report 2021(ASARECA, 2021) Agole, David; Ochatum, Nathan; Asiimwe, WillyThe study characterized existing innovation platforms (IPs) in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, assessed their functionality, and identified the stakeholder groups taking part in them. It used a consultative, qualitative case-study design. The authors assessed 102 IPs and selected three for detailed documentation: Huguka Mudende IP (Rubavu, Rwanda), the Soroti Sweet Potato Producers and Processors Association (Serere, Uganda), and the Bungoma South Farmers Innovation Platform SIMLESA (BUSOFIPS, Kenya). Findings were validated at a virtual meeting with 18 participants. The study found that IPs foster collaboration among diverse actors and have helped smallholder farmers raise on-farm production and productivity. It recommends that governments adopt IPs as a framework for improving farmers' market participation, that a policy brief on the IP approach be produced, and that policies encourage private-sector partnership with IPsItem Assessment of public private partnership model of solid waste management system in the La Dade - Kotopon Municipality(FARA, 2022-10) Ollenu E.A, Ansa E.D.O, Awuah E.Item Assessment of the Tunisian Olive Oil Value Chain in the International Markets: Constraints and Opportunities(2019-01) Zlaoui Mariem, Dhraief Mohamed Zied, Jebali Ooussema and Benyoussef SalahItem Assessment of the Use of Conservation Agriculture on Durum Wheat Yield, Water and Nitrogen Use Efficiencies and Soil Health(FARA, 2018-06) Souissi A., Annabi M., Benyoussef S., Chakroun M. and Cheikh M’hamed HItem Assessment of Youth Employment Initiatives in Malawi: Implementation Realities and Policy Perspective(FARA, 2020-03) Gondwe S., Kasiya S., Maulidi F., Munthali G.T.Item Baseline Analysis of Plantain (Musa sp.) Value Chain in Southwest of Nigeria(FARA, 2018-06) Ayanwale AB, Fatunbi AO and Ojo MPItem Biomass-Based Innovations in Demand Driven Research and Development Projects in Africa(2020-04) Jatta R., Nana Afranaa K., Nero B., and Abugri B.Item Building Skills and Research- Extension Linkages for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation: Insights from Benin Republic.(FARA, 2023) Ygué Patrice Adegbola and Segla Roch C. ZossouItem Building Skills and Research- Extension Linkages for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation: Insights from Kenya.(FARA, 2023-04) Mulinge W., C. Bett, S. Makokha O. Magenya, E. Thuranira, F. Makini and B. ThukuItem Building Skills and Research- Extension Linkages for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation: Insights from Mali.(FARA, 2023-04) Alpha O. Kergna and Abdoulaye NientaoItem Building Skills and Research- Extension Linkages for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation: Insights from Nigeria(FARA, 2023-04) Daudu, C. K., Abdulhakeem A., Usman A. and O. Fatunbi