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As Rwanda continues efforts towards eradicating malnutrition, the bean crop continues to be a symbol of national resilience and agricultural innovation. Beans, widely produced by Rwandan farmers and deeply ingrained in local household diets, are now central to a revitalized collaboration between the Government of Rwanda and the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA). This enduring and impactful partnership gained

Explicit mentions of climate security have been removed or weakened in recent UN mandates. For example, in Somalia’s recent UN transition mission mandate, signaling a possible deprioritization of long-term resilience-building measures. This trend may compromise efforts to address root causes of conflict, leaving missions ill-prepared to handle future conflicts triggered by climate change. We highlighted this concern in our paper,

Press Release – June 30, 2025 A new study by researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) finds that if Sudan’s conflict continues through the end of 2025, the country could face catastrophic economic losses, widespread unemployment, and a dramatic rise in poverty, with women and rural populations hit hardest. Published in The Journal of Development Studies, the paper uses

By Maria DiGiovanni, James Warner, and Serge Mugabo June 30, 2025 Successes from evidence-informed investments for agriculture-led development.

By Alan de Brauw June 26, 2025 Improving diets is a key element of food systems transformation, which in turn depends on the availability and affordability of nutritious foods. Micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in providing both food and employment in many low-income countries—making them a key target for food systems transformation policies. Making such

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are emerging as powerful drivers of food systems transformation in Uganda. Through digital innovation, these enterprises are addressing persistent bottlenecks in agricultural value chains, making it easier for farmers to access quality inputs, receive expert advice, and deliver nutritious foods to markets efficiently. (see the EzyAgric example). A 2022 scoping study by the Alliance of

Nairobi, 27 June 2025 (IITA) – As it marks its first anniversary, the Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health for West Africa and the Sahel is set to roll out game-changing digital soil maps and tools to transform smallholder farming, build climate resilience and bolster food security. Most African farming systems are characterised by poor crop yields as a

Rwanda’s agriculture is integral to its economy, and its reliance on rain-fed farming systems makes it vulnerable to climate change. With 91% of Rwanda’s farmers classified as smallholders, the need for smallholder-targeted innovation has never been more urgent. To address this, the AgriTech4Rwanda Innovation Challenge was launched to support and de-risk climate-smart agricultural innovations aligned with Rwanda’s Vision 2050 and national