For more than 30 years, Japan has partnered with IFPRI in Africa and Asia, providing support for areas of shared concern—from agricultural modernization to capacity strengthening to nutrition. Evidence from IFPRI research, which has benefited from long-term Japanese support, has influenced policies in the countries of research and informed Japan’s investments in development.
Ghana Strategy Support Program
The Ghana Strategy Support Program (GSSP), established in 2005, produced critical evidence that contributed to the foundation of the country’s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) process, roundtable, and country compact. For example, in 2008, GSSP’s paper “Accelerating Growth and Structural Transformation: Ghana’s Options for Reaching Middle-Income Country Status” was used as an input to >> Read more
Championing Evidence- Based Regional Agricultural Policies and Mutual Accountability
In 2003, African countries came together with a common vision to accelerate Africa’s growth through agriculture- led development. Out of this vision, the African Union launched the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP)—a policy framework for agricultural transformation, wealth creation, food security and nutrition, economic growth, and prosperity for all of Africa by addressing key >> Read more
