How might Agriculture develop in Southern Africa? Making Sense of Complexity
The report explores the complex and uncertain future of agriculture in Southern Africa, considering domestic policies, investment, and external influences.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
International Institute For Sustainable Development |
| Authors: | Sheila Kiratu, Tanja Hichert, Peter Draper |
| Geographic focus: | Southern Africa |
Methods
The research method involved scenario planning, which included identifying key uncertainties and driving forces affecting Southern African agriculture, and constructing narratives to explore possible future outcomes.
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Key Insights
The research examines Southern Africa's agricultural development amidst challenges like food insecurity, poor investment, and global trade regimes. It uses scenario planning to analyze potential futures, considering domestic policy effectiveness and availability of investment funds. Four scenarios are proposed, each with different policy and funding outcomes, to understand possible directions for the region's agriculture and food security.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Southern Africa geographic scope | agriculture | climate change | food | food security | global financial crisis | governance | investment | land tenure | policy | private sector | urbanization