Stakeholder mapping Report: Partnerships and programs on opportunity crops across Africa
Neglected and underutilized species (NUS)—often called opportunity crops—are increasingly recognized as vital for Africa’s food systems. They contribute to climate resilience, improved nutrition, diversified livelihoods, and biodiversity conservation. Yet, despite their potential, these crops remain...
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| author | Otieno, Gloria Grazioli, Francesca Mendonce, Sharon Acasto, Filippo Elbilali, Hamid Rokka, Susanna Saarikko, Janne Diadie, Halima Maarouhi M, Inoussa Baboussouna, Awal Dambo, Lawali Tietiambou, Fanta Bayala, Stéphane Sawadogo, Emmanuel Nanema, Jaques Boari, Francesca |
| author_browse | Acasto, Filippo Baboussouna, Awal Bayala, Stéphane Boari, Francesca Dambo, Lawali Diadie, Halima Elbilali, Hamid Grazioli, Francesca Maarouhi M, Inoussa Mendonce, Sharon Nanema, Jaques Otieno, Gloria Rokka, Susanna Saarikko, Janne Sawadogo, Emmanuel Tietiambou, Fanta |
| author_facet | Otieno, Gloria Grazioli, Francesca Mendonce, Sharon Acasto, Filippo Elbilali, Hamid Rokka, Susanna Saarikko, Janne Diadie, Halima Maarouhi M, Inoussa Baboussouna, Awal Dambo, Lawali Tietiambou, Fanta Bayala, Stéphane Sawadogo, Emmanuel Nanema, Jaques Boari, Francesca |
| author_sort | Otieno, Gloria |
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| description | Neglected and underutilized species (NUS)—often called opportunity crops—are increasingly recognized as vital for Africa’s food systems. They contribute to climate resilience, improved nutrition, diversified livelihoods, and biodiversity conservation. Yet, despite their potential, these crops remain underrepresented in agricultural policies, markets, and research agendas.
This report presents the findings of the SUSTLIVES Activity 3.4 stakeholder survey, conducted in 2025. With responses from 67 stakeholders across multiple African countries, the survey mapped actors engaged in opportunity crops projects, identified communication and collaboration patterns, and highlighted opportunities for scaling up and creating synergies.
The findings show strong engagement from diverse actors, including farmers, NGOs, governments, research institutions, and private companies—but also highlight fragmentation, weak policy alignment, and limited market linkages. Stakeholders emphasize the need for a continental platform under the African Union to harmonize policies, strengthen conservation systems, and promote inclusive participation.
The report concludes with recommendations to scale up community seed systems, integrate opportunity crops into national and regional policies, and foster stronger coordination and communication mechanisms. |
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| publishDate | 2025 |
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| spelling | CGSpace1775692025-12-08T09:54:28Z Stakeholder mapping Report: Partnerships and programs on opportunity crops across Africa Otieno, Gloria Grazioli, Francesca Mendonce, Sharon Acasto, Filippo Elbilali, Hamid Rokka, Susanna Saarikko, Janne Diadie, Halima Maarouhi M, Inoussa Baboussouna, Awal Dambo, Lawali Tietiambou, Fanta Bayala, Stéphane Sawadogo, Emmanuel Nanema, Jaques Boari, Francesca multi-stakeholder processes underutilized species Neglected and underutilized species (NUS)—often called opportunity crops—are increasingly recognized as vital for Africa’s food systems. They contribute to climate resilience, improved nutrition, diversified livelihoods, and biodiversity conservation. Yet, despite their potential, these crops remain underrepresented in agricultural policies, markets, and research agendas. This report presents the findings of the SUSTLIVES Activity 3.4 stakeholder survey, conducted in 2025. With responses from 67 stakeholders across multiple African countries, the survey mapped actors engaged in opportunity crops projects, identified communication and collaboration patterns, and highlighted opportunities for scaling up and creating synergies. The findings show strong engagement from diverse actors, including farmers, NGOs, governments, research institutions, and private companies—but also highlight fragmentation, weak policy alignment, and limited market linkages. Stakeholders emphasize the need for a continental platform under the African Union to harmonize policies, strengthen conservation systems, and promote inclusive participation. The report concludes with recommendations to scale up community seed systems, integrate opportunity crops into national and regional policies, and foster stronger coordination and communication mechanisms. 2025-09-30 2025-11-05T06:33:45Z 2025-11-05T06:33:45Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177569 en Open Access application/pdf Otieno, G.; Grazioli, F.; Mendonce, S.; Acasto, F.; Elbilali, H.; Rokka, S.; Saarikko, J.; Diadie, H.; Maarouhi M, I.; Baboussouna, A.; Dambo, L.; Tietiambou, F.; Bayala, S.; Sawadogo, E.; Nanema, J.; Boari, F. (2025) Stakeholder mapping Report: Partnerships and programs on opportunity crops across Africa. 22 p. |
| spellingShingle | multi-stakeholder processes underutilized species Otieno, Gloria Grazioli, Francesca Mendonce, Sharon Acasto, Filippo Elbilali, Hamid Rokka, Susanna Saarikko, Janne Diadie, Halima Maarouhi M, Inoussa Baboussouna, Awal Dambo, Lawali Tietiambou, Fanta Bayala, Stéphane Sawadogo, Emmanuel Nanema, Jaques Boari, Francesca Stakeholder mapping Report: Partnerships and programs on opportunity crops across Africa |
| title | Stakeholder mapping Report: Partnerships and programs on opportunity crops across Africa |
| title_full | Stakeholder mapping Report: Partnerships and programs on opportunity crops across Africa |
| title_fullStr | Stakeholder mapping Report: Partnerships and programs on opportunity crops across Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Stakeholder mapping Report: Partnerships and programs on opportunity crops across Africa |
| title_short | Stakeholder mapping Report: Partnerships and programs on opportunity crops across Africa |
| title_sort | stakeholder mapping report partnerships and programs on opportunity crops across africa |
| topic | multi-stakeholder processes underutilized species |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177569 |
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