News & Updates
GHG Priorities: Southern African Agriculture
In the Picture, Left to Right: Dr. Rachel Mkandawire, Prof. Simbarashe Sibanda, and Ms Kanto Razafimandimby Accurate greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting remains a critical challenge for Africa’s agricultural sector, where limited data, capacity, and context-specific...
FANRPAN Elevates Africa’s Voice at the G20 MACS
In the Picture: Dr. Tshilidzi Madzivhandila (FANRPAN) speaking as a panelist during the technical session on agrifood systems transformation FANRPAN provided strategic support to the Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) in convening...
FANRPAN and FAO Strengthen Collaboration
In the Picture: Dr. Tshilidzi Madzivhandila (FANRPAN) and Dr. Patrice Talla (FAO Sub-Regional Coordinator for Southern Africa and FAO Representative in Zimbabwe) FANRPAN and FAO Strengthen Partnership for Evidence-Based Agricultural Policy in Southern Africa FANRPAN...
Plant Health at Risk: Urgent Need for Investment
By Dr. Rachel Mkandawire Plants provide over 80% of the food consumed by humans and are the primary source of nutrition for livestock. Food security is the state of having reliable access to sufficient, safe, affordable, and nutritious food and it is fundamental to...
Indigenous Crops Fuel Sustainable Tourism
The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), in collaboration with AgriLuxe Marketing, the University of Johannesburg, and the University of the West Indies, recently co-hosted a powerful hybrid policy dialogue centered on a timely...
FANRPAN Participates in Launch of CAADP Strategy
The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) participated in the landmark launch event of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2035) at the Radisson Hotel & Convention...
FANRPAN at G20 Agriculture and Food Security Dialogues
The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), represented by Ms. Sithembile Mwamakamba, Director of Policy Research and Analysis, actively participated in two high-level G20 engagements hosted under South Africa’s G20 Presidency: the...
FANRPAN Reignites Policy Engagement in Botswana
In the Picture: Prof. Simba Sibanda (FANRPAN) and Dr Gloria Somolekae ( Acting Executive Director, BIDP) Cementing the partnership with a handshake FANRPAN Reignites Policy Engagement in Botswana Through BIDPA Partnership Revival On 8 April 2025, the Food, Agriculture...
FANRPAN at the Validation of the SADC RAIP
FANRPAN participated in the validation meeting for the SADC Regional Agricultural Investment Plan (RAIP) 2023–2030, held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 31st March-1st April 2025. FANRPAN Director of Policy Advocacy and Communication, Mr Francis Hale and Project...
FANRPAN Participates in the EAC Joint Sector Review
FANRPAN participated in the East African Community (EAC) Joint Sector Review (JSR) held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 27–28 March, 2025. The review brought together stakeholders from EAC Member States, governments, development partners, civil society, youth...
FANRPAN Co-Convenes G20 MACS Dialogue
The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), in partnership with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and the Department of Agriculture, convened the G20 MACS National Dialogue on 18 March 2025 at the ARC-VIMP in Roodeplaat,...
CEO’s Appointment as Board Member for DE Africa
Congratulations to Dr Tshilidzi Madzivhandila who was appointment as a member of the Interim Advisory Board (IAB) of Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) in his capacity as the Chief Executive Officer and Head of Mission of the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources...
G20 East & Central Africa Regional Dailogue
More than 100 stakeholders from East and Central Africa came together on March 13, 2025, for the second virtual G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS G20) regional consultation, co-convened by ARC, FANRPAN, the South African Department of Agriculture, and other ...
G20 Southern Africa Regional Dialogue
On March 11, 2025, the G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS G20) Southern Africa Regional Dialogue was co-convened by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) South Africa, FANRPAN, CCARDESA, the South African Department of Agriculture, and FARA. The virtual event...
FANRPAN at C4PA Planning Workshop – Uganda
The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) joined its partners and other stakeholders to conduct a planning workshop for the Coalition for Policy and Advocacy (C4PA), whose other members are the Africa Network of Agricultural Policy...
Strengthening Seed Systems in South Africa
Dr. Rachel Mkandawire and Dr. Mkhabela representing the Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), led a high-impact a Stakeholder Engagement Event in Masia Village, Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo Province, in collaboration...
Bridging Science & Policy for Food Systems Change
FANRPAN was represented by Dr Rachel Mkandawire at the EU-AU FNSSA Policy-Research Workshop, hosted at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) in Pretoria, South Africa, under the Consortium Europe-Africa on Research and Innovation for Food Systems Transformation...
CBA SCALE+ Policy Advocacy Training
The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), in partnership Agricultural Consultative Forum (ACF) in partnership and CARE Zambia conducted A transformative Policy Advocacy Training in Choma, Southern Province, on 20 February 2025. The...
Harnessing Pulses for Food & Nutrition Security
By: Dr. Rachel Mkandawire Pulses: The Unsung Heroes of Food and Nutrition Security Pulses have nourished humanity for centuries, yet their immense potential in tackling malnutrition and food insecurity remains largely untapped. In Africa, where 281.6 million people...
FANRPAN at the WISER Southern Africa Workshop
FANRPAN, represented by Dr Rachel Mkandawire, actively participated in the WISER Southern Africa Action First Collaboration Workshop, held from January 22–24, 2025, in Pretoria, South Africa. Co-hosted by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) and the UK Met Office,...
FANRPAN Side Event at the South Africa Science Forum
FANRPAN, in collaboration with the Human Science Research Council and Agriculture Research Council, hosted a side event during the South Africa Science Forum on December 2, 2024, in Pretoria. Titled ‘Accelerating Food Systems Transformation in Africa: Lessons from SADC Countries,’ the event emphasized sustainable agricultural strategies to alleviate poverty and ensure food security. FANRPAN highlighted its FoSTA Health project, which promotes One Health outcomes by transforming food systems across Southern Africa.
FANRPAN Partners to Push African Soil Health Policies
On the 26 November 2024, the Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) joined hands with other like-minded organisations to launch the coalition set to lead the Policy and Advocacy Pillar of the Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA)...
FANRPAN at COP29: Transforming Food Systems
Resilient food systems are not just a goal-they are the lifeline for vulnerable communities facing the brunt of climate change. At COP29, FANRPAN amplified the voices of those on the frontlines while shaping global strategies for sustainable agriculture. During the...
Mpumalanga CSA Dialogue Insights
FANRPAN joined the AU Extraordinary Summit on CAADP 2026–2035 in Kampala, Uganda, to shape strategies for sustainable agrifood systems. CEO Dr. Tshilidzi Madzivhandila highlighted grassroots advocacy, inclusive food systems, and the roles of women and youth in Africa’s agricultural transformation.
FANRPAN Co-Convenes Inaugural AYAF
FANRPAN together with partners convened the inaugural African Youth Agribusiness Forum (AYAF), hosted at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa on 04 November 2024. This landmark event was attended by over 80 participants from youth, politics, business,...
CAADP NSA Group Side Event at the 20th CAADP PP
FANRPAN actively participated in the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Non-State Actors Group Side Event on the 1st of November at the 20th CAADP Partnership Platform (PP). Held under the theme “Harnessing the Power of Non-State Actors in...
FANRPAN at the 15th Africa Day for FNS
FANRPAN participated in the 20th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Partnership Platform (PP) held in Harare, Zimbabwe, on October 30, 2024, under the theme “Two Decades of CAADP Agenda: Cultivating the Nexus of Nutrition, Agrifood Systems,...
CEA‑FIRST Forum: Linking Research & Policy
On the 31st of October, FANRPAN co-convened the CEA-FIRST Policy Forum: Bridging Research and Policy through the AU-EU International Research Consortium on Food Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture. The event was held on the sidelines of the 20th...
Launch of the Smart-Food African Initiative
FANRPAN participated in the launch of the Smart Food Africa initiative on 30 October 2024 in Harare at the 20th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program-Partnership Platform (CAADP-PP). The Smart Food initiative is led by the International Crops Research...
FANRPAN Featured in Governance Matters
We are proud to be featured in the inaugural edition of Governance Matters, a publication of the Institute of Governance Professionals (IGP). In the article, Dr. Tshilidzi Madzivhandila and Ms. Sithembile Ndema Mwamakamba from FANRPAN provide critical insights into...
Four Countries Move to Tier 2 GHG Inventory System.
livestock GHG Inventories Ruminant livestock are responsible for 80% of agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with cattle contributing most of these emissions through enteric fermentation and manure management. The Southern African Development Community (SADC)...
FANRPAN retails AFRICAP outputs to COMESA
On 7 March 2022, a delegation of the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), led by the CEO and Head of Mission, Dr. Tshilidzi Madzivhandila, met with the representatives of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)...
FANRPAN Team meets CARE International
Today, a team of FANRPAN staffers from the Regional Secretariat held a meeting with the new Regional Advocacy Advisor for CARE International, Ms Chikondi Chabvuta. In their welcome messages, the FANRPAN team congratulated Ms Chabvuta on her appointment, and committed...