Our Work
Our Work
Programmes, research and policy engagement across seven connected areas of Africa’s agriculture and food systems.
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- thematic areas
What we work on
Thematic areas
Seven connected areas from the 2025 to 2035 Strategic Plan guide FANRPAN’s policy research, advocacy and capacity strengthening. Gender, equity and social inclusion cuts across all of them.
Climate change resilienceEvidence on climate impacts on agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, and adaptation in agriculture and food systems policies.
Nutrition and sustainable livelihoodsPolicies that help food systems deliver safe, nutritious food while supporting sustainable livelihoods.
Natural resources and environmentSustainable use of natural resources, soil health, ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions.
Trade and marketsAgricultural trade within the African Continental Free Trade Area, and market access for smallholder farmers.
Investments in agricultureAn enabling environment for investment in climate-smart, nutrition-sensitive agriculture and value chains.
Technology and innovationPolicy frameworks for digital tools, precision agriculture and responsible, inclusive use of innovation.
Gender, equity and social inclusionInclusive policies that give women, youth and marginalised groups a voice and fair access to resources and markets.
Now under way
Current programmes
Current programmeCS-PILLARPolicy implementation capacity for seed, post-harvest and livestockCurrent programmeCircular Food Systems in AfricaCircular food systems built on smallholder irrigationCurrent programmeAU Agricultural Policy DialogueSupporting the AU on continental agrifood strategyCurrent programmeCBA SCALE+Scaling up community-based adaptationCurrent programmeCEA-FIRSTAfrica–Europe research and innovation partnershipCurrent programmeRegional Policy HarmonisationKnowledge management for policy domesticationCurrent programmeStEPPFoSEvidence-based policy practice for food systemsCurrent programmeACTIVATE AfricaAdvocacy for nutrition policiesCurrent programmeFoSTA-HealthFood systems transformation for One HealthCurrent programmeExtensive Livestock SystemsLivestock, nutrition and low-emission development
FANRPAN accompanies countries through the policy cycle, from agenda setting and formulation to implementation, monitoring and learning.FANRPAN Strategic Plan 2025 to 2035
Our track record
Past programmes
Past programmeATONUAgriculture to nutritionPast programmeAFRICAPAgrifood systems resiliencePast programmeHaSSPSADC seed harmonisationPast programmeWARMWomen farmers and marketsPast programmeSADC Indigenous FoodsIndigenous food development in SADCPast programmeMarket Systems (Oxfam)Market access in Southern AfricaPast programmeClimate-Smart Agriculture (CARE)Climate-smart agriculture and nutrition advocacyPast programmeZIRON PulseBiofortified bean varietiesPast programmeDietary and Health Data (IDRC)Better data on diets and healthPast programmeCOMESA Climate ChangeClimate vulnerability and risk portalPast programmeACCIDCivil society climate change policy dialogues
Every FANRPAN project since 2008, on one map
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