Health

In many rural and peri-urban African regions, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases continue to be widespread, above all among young women. Those seeking counselling often face considerable obstacles. An NGO in…

Women

In Madhya Pradesh, a women-led Bio-Input Resource Centre (BRC) demonstrates how automation, public programmes and community enterprise can make regenerative agriculture both practical and profitable. The initiative…

Rural development

The energy transition has proved to be a boon for some and a curse for others, as our author demonstrates taking the example of Zambia. Here, mining operations are taking a heavy toll on the environment, while working in…

Livestock

During droughts across Africa, when conventional forages disappear, the only remaining green biomass is from trees and shrubs. However, livestock rarely consume them. A field study by the Organisation Vétérinaires sans…

Soils

World Soil Day on 5th December sees numerous campaigns drawing attention to the vital importance of this valuable resource. Presenting promising approaches and success stories from various countries, our authors…

Biodiversity

This article introduces three inspiring women who are leading transformative efforts in agriculture, conservation and community development. Their stories highlight how female leadership is driving resilient and…

Youth

Rural youth are falling behind in skills and employment. An FAO report highlights the mismatch between education and the labour market, revealing both significant potential and possible solutions.

Agribusiness

Cashew apples, the fruits attached to cashew nuts, are usually left to rot. A science-based project in Ghana trains young rural people to use them for producing juice, sausage and compost, with zero waste.

Youth

As part of its PlantwisePlus programme, Cabi trains young people in Kenya and Uganda as agricultural service providers. In this way, the not-for-profit organisation is not only countering youth unemployment but is also…

Land governance

Secure land rights are crucial to sustainable development, gender equality, conflict mitigation and climate resilience. National survey programmes have played a key role in monitoring progress towards such outcomes.…