Research on institutional innovation and scaling issues in Africa RISING

The Africa Research In Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generation (Africa RISING) program, supported by United States Agency for International Development, aims to create opportunities for smallholder farm households to move out of hunger and poverty through sustainably intensified farming systems that improve food, nutrition, and income security, particularly for women and children, and conserve or enhance the natural resource base.
This report provides an overview of research approaches relevant to the current Africa RISING Framework, with particular emphasis on establishment of R4D (research-for-development) platforms, scaling strategies and achievement of long-term impact of the program.