Digital Innovations to Improve Market Access for Horticultural Produce in Malawi
Horticulture is a major source of income and nutrition for many households in Malawi. However, horticultural markets are fragmented and uncoordinated, and many small-scale farmers also have limited know-how to
The Distributional Impacts of Large-Scale Land Transactions in Ethiopia
Large-scale land transactions in developing countries are intended to transform agricultural systems through domestic and foreign investments in commercialization. However, the welfare impacts these transactions have on local communities remains
Adapting to Climate Risk with Mutual Weather-Index Crop Insurance in Nigeria
While northern Nigeria is a critical agricultural region, rural families there face high risks related to climate change. Agricultural index insurance products tailored for the region’s predominantly Muslim farmers may
Digital Literacy, Output Market Access, and Demand for Rural e-commerce in Nigeria
Linking smallholder farmers and markets in Sub-Saharan Africa is key to unlocking full agricultural potential in the region given its bulging population, poverty, urbanization and food security challenges. Farmers face
Linking Financial and Agricultural Innovations for Women Farmers’ Resilience in Nigeria
Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa is dominated by smallholder farmers who have limited ways to cope with catastrophic droughts and other weather-related shocks. These challenges are particularly severe for women farmers
Reducing Poverty among Women by Strengthening the Shea Value Chain in Northern Ghana
The shea value chain in Ghana is dominated by women, from picking shea nuts to processing them into commodities for a growing global market. Shea presents a powerful opportunity to
Pairing Small-scale Irrigation and Index Insurance to Manage Risk and Expand Access to Credit in Northern Ghana
Drought is a constant threat across Sub-Saharan Africa. A new government initiative in Ghana is building rain-fed dams to irrigate small-scale farmer communities, but these dams may dry up during
Digital Communication to Reinforce Nutrition and Household Resilience in Northern Ghana
Nutrition is critical for children’s growth and development in rural areas in Africa where families face the additional risks of climate-related shocks like drought. This Feed the Future ALL-IN project
The Impact of Irrigation on Improved Productivity and Market Value for Smallholder Farmers in Northern Ghana
The effect climate change is having on livelihoods and food security is of great concern to many nations. In Ghana, high levels of poverty in the northern parts of the
Strengthening the Resilience and Empowerment of Women Smallholder Farmers in Uganda
Rural women in developing countries tend to be poorer than men, produce less from farming and are much more vulnerable to an increasing risk of climate change. In Uganda, new