An event on 11 November 2013 in Brussels will launch two new reports which provide practical, real-life examples of linking smallholder farmers in Africa to markets, as well as a robust academic review of the challenges faced, lessons learned and path ahead.
Leaping and Learning: Linking Smallholders to Markets
Commissioned by Agriculture for Impact and produced by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), this report is the result of a comprehensive review of existing case studies and academic literature on improving market access in Africa and provides a set of guidance for donors, policymakers and development practitioners to incorporate into future action. The report, which was co-authored by Steve Wiggins, convenor of our Commercialisation theme, was part supported by Future Agricultures.
8 Views for the G8: Business Solutions for African Smallholder Farmers to Address Food Security and Nutrition
A second complementary report, edited by Agriculture for Impact, offers G8 leaders and other decision-makers a set of practical solutions and case studies from eight leading agriculture NGOs on how to connect smallholder farmers in Africa to agricultural value chains – to increase their production and productivity, improve their nutrition and boost their incomes and livelihoods.
This event is hosted by Agriculture for Impact and the Overseas Development Institute.
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Linking Smallholder Farmers to Markets in Africa: Lessons Learned and the Path Ahead
11 November 2013
13:00 – 15:00
DG AGRI Auditorium (L 120 00/25)
European Commission, Brussels, Belgium
To RSVP for the event, please contact Katrin Glatzel at k.glatzel10@imperial.ac.uk