In this brief we provide insights for investors from the work of the CASA programme on investment opportunities and enabling policies for tackling climate change and its impacts in agriculture.
For African countries to improve their preparedness, adapt to climate change, and build resilient food systems, there is a need for effective institutions and governance, innovation, and investments in environmentally sound technologies and infrastru...
The Government of Benin has demonstrated political leadership and strong stewardship to tackle the challenges presented by climate change to its economy and food systems.
Mali is increasingly exposed to climate change impacts, including droughts, floods, and extreme temperature and precipitation variations which in turn have led to reduced agricultural productivity, food insecurity, conflict, and migration. In this co...
This case study analyzes the role of climate finance in supporting the country’s economic development plans, and how the government of Rwanda is investing heavily in establishing new, innovative, and world-class institutions to mobilize climate finan...
Zimbabwe’s climate adaptation efforts in food systems are centered on reducing smallholder farmers’ vulnerability. To facilitate the uptake of climate-smart technologies andpractices, Zimbabwe has initiated institutional and policy reforms to attract...
This helps to understand how climate impacts food and nutritional security and how this in turn may affect peace and security is critical to “ending hunger through pursuing peace and unleashing the potential of sustainable food systems to enhance th...
Climate change is a growing threat to agricultural production in sub-Saharan Africa, leading to rising poverty and malnutrition. Implementing climate smart agricultural practices at scale will require substantial investments from private and public a...
The reports are intended as a resource for those interested in maize markets in Malawi, namely producers, traders, consumers, policy makers, and other agricultural stakeholders.
For African countries to improve their preparedness, adapt to climate change, and build resilient food systems, they will require significant investment. Indeed, recognizing the imperative and urgency of the needs, several countries have already allo...
Uganda stands out for its commitment to strengthening its dairy sector through dedicated policies to liberalise the dairy industry, and to restructure and privatise the state-owned dairy processing company. Uganda’s interventions are directed toward...
The report provides in-depth analyses of four African countries that have been at the forefront of sustainably expanding and growing their livestock sectors to benefit local communities through institutional innovation and innovative policymaking. Th...