From Policy Promises to Result through Innovation in African Agriculture?

Ruth Haug, Susan Nchimbi‐Msolla, Alice W. Murage, Mokhele Edmond Moeletsi, Mufunanji Magalasi, Mupenzi Mutimura, Feyisa Hundessa, Luca Cacchiarelli, Ola Tveitereid Westengen · 2021 · World

Summary. Agricultural innovation can help African countries achieve food security and poverty reduction goals, but moving from policy promises to real results remains difficult. The paper identifies technological and institutional innovations that boost smallholder farmer productivity and income, yet barriers—including weak governance, limited resources, and knowledge gaps—prevent their adoption. Effective implementation mechanisms beyond goal-setting are essential to deliver promised outcomes.

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  title   = {From Policy Promises to Result through Innovation in African Agriculture?},
  author  = {Ruth Haug and Susan Nchimbi‐Msolla and Alice W. Murage and Mokhele Edmond Moeletsi and Mufunanji Magalasi and Mupenzi Mutimura and Feyisa Hundessa and Luca Cacchiarelli and Ola Tveitereid Westengen},
  journal = {World},
  year    = {2021},
  doi     = {10.3390/world2020016},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.3390/world2020016}
}

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DOI

10.3390/world2020016

Countries

Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia

Regions

Africa

Categories

agtech, food-systems, policy

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2026-04-28