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    Scoping Report on Exchange Institutions for Knowledge Sharing
    (FARA, 2026-05) FARA, CSIR-STEPRI
    This scoping report examines the capacities, institutional structures, collaboration mechanisms, and knowledge-sharing practices of exchange institutions involved in the StEPPFoS consortium under the EU-AU Partnership on Sustainable Food Systems. The report contributes to Work Package 1 (WP1) of the StEPPFoS project, which seeks to generate evidence to support consortium activities and strengthen research-policy linkages within Africa’s food and nutrition ecosystems. Using an online rapid survey administered to all 16 consortium partner institutions across 11 countries, the study achieved a 100% response rate and mapped institutional roles, capacities, governance arrangements, knowledge-sharing platforms, and stakeholder engagement approaches. The findings reveal that participating institutions primarily focus on research, policy engagement, multi-stakeholder dialogue facilitation, capacity building, and digital platform development. Knowledge exchange activities are largely implemented through workshops, conferences, publications, digital hubs, and collaborative learning platforms. The report identifies several emerging trends shaping knowledge exchange, including digital transformation, artificial intelligence and machine learning, virtual collaboration, participatory design, crowdsourcing, and open-access knowledge systems. However, persistent barriers such as weak digital infrastructure, limited monitoring and evaluation systems, intellectual property concerns, data security limitations, stakeholder resistance to evidence uptake, and language and cultural barriers continue to constrain effective knowledge dissemination and policy influence. The study recommends strengthening institutional collaboration, enhancing digital infrastructure, promoting inclusive and equitable knowledge-sharing systems, expanding participatory and co-creation approaches, investing in evidence synthesis capacities, and developing robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems. It concludes that strengthening Africa’s knowledge exchange ecosystem requires sustained investment in partnerships, digital innovation, inclusive engagement, and adaptive knowledge systems capable of supporting evidence-informed policymaking and sustainable food systems transformation.
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    Risk Assessment Report
    (FARA, 2026-05) FARA, Agrinatura, EU
    This publication presents the Risk Assessment Report for the StEPPFoS project and establishes a comprehensive framework for identifying, analysing, monitoring, and mitigating risks that could affect the successful implementation of the project. The report provides the processes, procedures, governance structures, and management tools designed to support proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle. The document outlines the responsibilities of the Steering Committee, Work Package leaders, General Assembly, and consortium partners in managing project risks. It introduces a structured risk management procedure involving risk identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, risk response planning, and continuous monitoring and reporting mechanisms. The report further explains the use of probability-impact matrices, risk scoring systems, mitigation approaches, and contingency planning processes to support evidence-based decision-making and project governance. It emphasizes collaborative communication, stakeholder coordination, and adaptive management as critical components for ensuring project resilience and minimizing adverse impacts on project deliverables and objectives.
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    Foresight4Food Criteria to Assess High-Quality Food Systems Foresight in Africa
    (Foresight4Food, 2026-02-26) Foresight4Food, FARA, ECI Oxford
    The Foresight4Food Criteria for High Quality Guide (February 2026) provides a structured framework outlining standards and benchmarks for defining, assessing, and ensuring high-quality outputs, processes, or initiatives under the Foresight4Food framework. The guide establishes clear criteria intended to promote consistency, rigor, transparency, and accountability. It serves as a reference tool for practitioners, reviewers, implementing partners, and institutional stakeholders seeking to align projects or interventions with recognized quality standards. The document articulates evaluative dimensions, operational guidance, and recommended indicators to support implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.