Global food supply and intensive agriculture significantly impact social, economic, and ecological sustainability. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) strives to transform regional food networks by connecting producers and consumers. Although intrinsically more sustainable due to...

This report examines Madagascar’s public agricultural expenditure from 2013 to 2022 and incorporates recent policy changes as of mid-2024. Its findings and recommendations aim to help the government allocate scarce public resources more effectively for better targeting and outcomes. The study...

This 26th Uganda Economic Update reports on recent economic developments and policies, placing them in a regional and global context and assessing their implications for Uganda’s economic prospects. The report is intended for a wide audience, including policymakers, business leaders,...

This paper examines agriculture growth performance in 20 countries in West and Central Africa over 2001–23. Most countries in the region continued to depend on land expansion to raise agricultural output. However, two countries in West Africa, Ghana and Senegal, stand apart. Over these two...

This paper examines how incorporating the informal economy influences the estimated benefits of international trade liberalization. Using a structural gravity framework, we quantify the impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) while explicitly accounting for the presence of shadow (informal)...

Ghana: A Diagnostic Review of Public Expenditures in Agriculture is an evaluation of the composition, trends and impact of public spending in the country's agricultural sector and provides actionable recommendations for enhanced government support and improved resource allocation. The report...

Rural poverty and unemployment remain persistent challenges in Indonesia, particularly in regions where agricultural development is uneven and land conversion accelerates socio-economic disparities. These conditions are highly relevant because rural areas serve as the backbone of food security,...

This study investigates the impact of land formalization projects on women's tenure security in Pangani Ward, Coastal Region, Tanzania, while also considering the broader global implications for women's land rights. Despite progressive legislation that guarantees equal land rights for women,...

This study explores the impact of agricultural support policies on greenhouse gas emissions in BRICS-T countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Türkiye), emphasizing the role of financial development, market structures, and institutions. Using annual data from 2000 to 2021,...