In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile initiatives to promote agricultural development in Africa. These initiatives attempt to address one of the most pressing development challenges in Africa: increasing farm productivity amidst an expanding population, smaller farm sizes, and increasing levels of soil degradation. In the international development community, there appears to be a consensus that overcoming this challenge is the key to reducing poverty, generating nonfarm employment, and triggering a process of structural transformation.

2012 Agricultural Expenditure Data

Factors influencing the adoption of soil-fertility technologies (measured by soil testing and use of chemical fertilizers) in key areas of the southern province, where soil-fertility problems are prevalent and potentially impact the performance of the coffee sector, were studied. The results of the analysis, using household survey data, principal components, and linear discriminant analysis, show that farm fragmentation, age, wealth, and education are the most important factors influencing adoption of the two soil-fertility technologies.

An infographic of ReSAKSS activities and achievements in 2012

ReSAKSS Quarterly Report April - June 2011

ReSAKSS 2011 Work Plan

Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Pillar II Frameworkfor the Improvement of Rural Infrastructure and Trade-related Capacities for Market Access (FIMA)

CAADP Post-Compact Review: The Gambia Technical Review Report. June 2010. (Document updated September 2010)

Revue Post-Compact du PDDAA: République du Sénégal Rapport Pays. Juin 2010.

CAADP Post-Compact Review: Uganda Country Review Report. September 2010.