Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)

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    Survey Report Identifying Capacity Gaps and Relevant Data Sources for Target Groups/Institutions
    (FARA, 2026-05) FARA
    This report presents the outcomes of a comprehensive survey conducted under the StEPPFoS project to identify institutional capacity gaps and relevant data sources for target groups and institutions engaged in evidence-based policymaking for sustainable food systems in Africa. Developed as Deliverable D1.1 under Work Package 1 (WP1), the report synthesizes evidence intended to support consortium activities and strengthen institutional capacities across PANAP member countries. The study reveals that while many institutions demonstrate strong commitment to staff development and policy engagement, significant gaps remain in formal capacity assessment systems, analytical skills, economic modelling expertise, and data accessibility. The report further reviews major national and international datasets, modelling tools, and analytical methodologies relevant to food and nutrition policy impact analysis in African contexts. Recommendations include strengthening formal capacity assessment mechanisms, expanding training in economic modelling and analytical tools, and integrating continuous capacity building into institutional programmes and projects.
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    Database of PANAP & FNSSA Roadmap Activities, Data and Modelling Tools
    (FARA, 2026-05) FARA
    This report presents Deliverable D1.4 of the StEPPFoS project, focusing on the development of a comprehensive database of projects, programmes, policies, roadmap activities, data systems, and modelling tools related to agrifood systems across Africa. The database integrates information from PANAP and non-PANAP institutions and provides a structured framework for mapping thematic priorities, implementation mechanisms, policy linkages, and institutional collaboration patterns. The report combines survey findings, desk reviews, validation exercises, and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) to generate insights into governance structures, financing mechanisms, institutional coordination, evidence-to-policy pathways, and implementation capacity within African agrifood systems. It highlights the importance of interoperable data systems, sustained institutional learning, regional collaboration, and evidence-aligned policymaking to support sustainable food systems transformation in Africa.
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    Stakeholders Engagement Plan - Strengthening Evidence-Based Policy Practice for Sustainable Food Systems under the EU–AU Partnership
    (FARA, 2026) FARA
    The Stakeholders Engagement Plan presents the stakeholder engagement framework developed under the StEPPFoS project to strengthen collaboration among policymakers, researchers, practitioners, donor organizations, and food systems actors involved in sustainable food systems transformation in Africa and Europe. The report outlines participatory engagement mechanisms, communication strategies, collaborative platforms, policy dialogues, and knowledge-sharing activities designed to enhance evidence-based policymaking and strengthen the science-policy interface. It details stakeholder engagement approaches across multiple work packages, including participatory workshops, webinars, knowledge exchange forums, donor roundtables, virtual collaboration platforms, monitoring and learning frameworks, and policy dialogue mechanisms. The plan aims to foster continuous interaction, co-creation, capacity strengthening, and knowledge dissemination among PANAP members, FNSSA partners, and broader agricultural research-for-development stakeholders.
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    Mapping Existing Policies/Projects/Programmes of the PANAP Network: Assessing Institutional Collaboration, Funding Focus, Economic Data and Modelling Tools
    (FARA, 2026-05) FARA
    This report presents a comprehensive mapping of policies, projects, and programmes implemented by institutions within and outside the PANAP network under the StEPPFoS initiative. Using cross-sectional online surveys, desk reviews, and social network analysis, the study assesses institutional collaboration patterns, thematic focus areas, funding mechanisms, economic data usage, and modelling practices across African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) institutions. The findings show that most projects focus on food systems, agroecology, climate resilience, food security, and poverty reduction, reflecting priorities within EU–AU development cooperation frameworks. The report identifies strong engagement from African institutions, particularly in West and East Africa, but highlights disparities in institutional capacity, policy integration, and long-term project sustainability. It further demonstrates the importance of regional and international collaboration, institutional alignment with mandates, and evidence-based policymaking for sustainable food systems transformation in Africa.
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    A Report and Guidelines on the Operationalisation of the PANAP Website and Knowledge Platform
    (FARA, 2026-05) FARA, JRC, ACU, CORAF, CSIR Ghana, EU
    This report presents the operationalisation framework, technical architecture, and implementation guidelines for the PANAP Website and Knowledge Platform developed under the StEPPFoS project. The platform constitutes a federated and interoperable digital infrastructure designed to support evidence-based policymaking, research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and stakeholder engagement within the AU–EU Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) Partnership. Initially developed within the European Commission Joint Research Centre’s DataM environment, the PANAP platform has been expanded and integrated into FARA’s institutional digital infrastructure through the StEPPFoS Website and Knowledge Platform. The system links multiple complementary digital services, including FARADataInformS, ColabNet, AARIISpace, and external learning platforms, creating a coordinated knowledge ecosystem that supports modelling, policy analysis, training, collaboration, and long-term institutional sustainability. The report documents the platform’s architecture, operational features, interoperability design, governance arrangements, and integration strategy. It highlights the federated approach adopted under WP3, which enables coordinated access to distributed knowledge systems while maintaining institutional mandates, data governance standards, FAIR principles, and GDPR compliance. The publication further outlines achievements, stakeholder engagement activities, planned interoperability enhancements, and future scaling opportunities for supporting regional policy networks and continental research initiatives across Africa and Europe.
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    Annual Project Progress Report
    (FARA, 2026-05) FARA, Agrinatura, EU, REA
    This publication presents the Annual Project Progress Report for the StEPPFoS project and provides an overview of project implementation progress, deliverable submissions, and coordination activities undertaken during the reporting year. The report documents achievements across multiple work packages and outlines the status of deliverables submitted to the European Commission under the Horizon Europe funding framework. The report summarizes progress made in advancing evidence-based policy practice for sustainable food systems through activities related to research coordination, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, knowledge platform operationalisation, data management, and PANAP network expansion. It highlights completed deliverables, responsible lead institutions, reporting timelines, and implementation status across the consortium. The publication further demonstrates the project’s collaborative governance structure and monitoring arrangements, emphasizing timely deliverable submission, coordination among consortium partners, and implementation tracking mechanisms designed to support accountability and efficient project management throughout the StEPPFoS lifecycle.
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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.