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In the Southern Africa region where agricultural productivity is far below potential, a key strategy to facilitate improved agricultural productivity is to increase investments in agricultural research and development (R&D) to levels required to sustain viable agricultural R&D programmes that address current and future priorities.  Given that groups of countries within the region share similar agro-ecological zones and farming systems, there is potential for finding shared solutions to common problems. Although technology spillover is already occurring within the sub-region, significant potential remains for expanding spillovers.

Huge volumes of investments have been made in agricultural development projects worldwide; however, some of the projects fail because of lack or shortage of well- trained local expertise. Advice, lessons, and technical guidance are equally important in ensuring success and sustainability of agricultural projects. Human capital has been placed at the heart of knowledge production and is considered as one of the main forces that underlie countries’ ability to absorb and assimilate new technologies. Shortage of skills especially in developing countries has been identified as one of the key barriers to successful delivery and implementation of new agricultural technologies. It is therefore important that project designers incorporate capacity development strategies during project design phase to ensure that there is a plan of capacity building for relevant stakeholders.

The presentation highlights the CSA Policy Frameworks and Programmes in Botswana 
 

This presentation highlights the UNFCCC COP 25 Side Event: Stepping-up Engagement Efforts & the Theatre for Policy Advocacy Approach which was supported by ACCRA & CCARDESA in Madrid in 2019. 

The presentation highlights the CSA Policy Frameworks and Programmes in Botswana 
 

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The presentation highlights the new project  funded by GIZ-ACCRA- SADC Climate Risk Analysis and Climate Resilient Development Pathways

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The presentation highlights the SADC/GIZ Adaptation to Climate Change in Rural Areas in Southern Africa (ACCRA) Overview on Programme, achievements and next steps

The presentation highlights the Climate Proofing of Sorghum-based production systems in Botswana