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What gets measured gets done! This saying implies that without quantifying what needs to be done, doing it may not be possible. This term is relevant to how African countries will implement the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, particularly in tracking progress on ...


Nhamo, G.Nhamo, S.Nhemachena, Charles[What gets measured gets done!: towards an afro-barometer for tracking progress in achieving sustainable development goal 5]What gets measured gets done!: towards an afro-barometer for tracking progress in achieving sustainable development goal 5

The paper investigates the current practices of the green economy, and challenges and opportunities in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The paper is based on a baseline study designed to gather data from key informants in Limpopo provincial, district and local municipalities. Twenty-three ke...


Nhemachena, CharlesJonas, S.Karuaihe, S.[Understanding of the current practices, challenges and opportunities of the green economy in Limpopo Province [South Africa]]Understanding of the current practices, challenges and opportunities of the green economy in Limpopo Province [South Africa]

The main objective of this paper is to discuss the economic aspects of genetic resources in addressing agricultural productivity in the context of climate change and variability in Africa. The paper synthesizes the published literature related to this topic, which has not been well integrated, es...


Nhemachena, CharlesMatchaya, Greenwell C.Nhlengethwa, SibusisoNhemachena, C. R.[Economic aspects of genetic resources in addressing agricultural productivity in the context of climate change]Economic aspects of genetic resources in addressing agricultural productivity in the context of climate change

Increasing agricultural productivity has always been a prominent feature on the regional agenda due to a high incidence of food and nutrition insecurity. This review assessed the current status of irrigated agriculture in southern Africa from a water–energy–food (WEF) nexus perspective. Gaps and ...


Mabhaudhi, T.Mpandeli, S.Nhamo, LuxonChimonyo, V.G.P.Nhemachena, CharlesSenzanje, A.Naidoo, D.Modi, A.T.[Prospects for improving irrigated agriculture in Southern Africa: linking water, energy and food]Prospects for improving irrigated agriculture in Southern Africa: linking water, energy and food

About 60% of southern Africa’s population lives in rural areas with limited access to basic services and amenities such as clean and safe water, affordable and clean energy, and balanced and nutritious diets. Resource scarcity has direct and indirect impacts on nutrition, human health, and well-b...


Mabhaudhi, T.Nhamo, LuxonMpandeli, S.Nhemachena, CharlesSenzanje, A.Sobratee, N.Chivenge, P.P.Slotow, R.Naidoo, D.Liphadzi, S.Modi, A.T.[The water–energy–food nexus as a tool to transform rural livelihoods and well-being in southern Africa]The water–energy–food nexus as a tool to transform rural livelihoods and well-being in southern Africa

Sustainable development has become the main focus of the global development agenda as presented in the 2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, for countries to assess progress, they need to have reliable baseline indicators. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to develop a compo...


Nhemachena, CharlesMatchaya, Greenwell C.Nhemachena, C.R.Karuaihe, S.Muchara, B.Nhlengethwa, Sibusiso[Measuring baseline agriculture-related sustainable development goals index for southern Africa]Measuring baseline agriculture-related sustainable development goals index for southern Africa

The increasing frequency and intensity of droughts and floods, coupled with increasing temperatures and declining rainfall totals, are exacerbating existing vulnerabilities in southern Africa. Agriculture is the most affected sector as 95% of cultivated area is rainfed. This review addressed tren...


Nhamo, LuxonMatchaya, GreenwellMabhaudhi, T.Nhlengethwa, SibusisoNhemachena, Charles[Cereal production trends under climate change: impacts and adaptation strategies in Southern Africa]Cereal production trends under climate change: impacts and adaptation strategies in Southern Africa

The objective of this brief is to analyze Eswatini’s performance and discuss lessons from the implementation of the inaugural CAADP BR mechanism. Based on the results, recommendations are proposed for strengthening mutual accountability and performance of the agriculture sector in Eswatini. The a...


Mndawe, H.Mbuyisa, H.Nhlengethwa, SibusisoMatchaya, GreenwellNhemachena, Charles[Africa agriculture transformation scorecard performance and lessons for Eswatini]Africa agriculture transformation scorecard performance and lessons for Eswatini

This BR brief shows that Lesotho was not on track to meet the Malabo Declaration targets for 2025. Three commitments were on track: recommitment to CAADP, boosting intra-Africa trade in agriculture, and mutual accountability for action and results, while the others were not on track. Lesotho was ...


Khesa, M.Nhemachena, CharlesMatchaya, GreenwellNhlengethwa, Sibusiso[Africa agriculture transformation scorecard performance and lessons for Lesotho]Africa agriculture transformation scorecard performance and lessons for Lesotho

The main objective of this BR brief is to summarize the performance, key issues, and recommendations for improving progress toward agricultural transformation in Zimbabwe. This brief provides recommendations and action items based on Zimbabwe’s performance in the inaugural BR mechanism to help th...


Makotose, W.Mayoyo, A.Nicholas, G.Nhemachena, CharlesMatchaya, GreenwellNhlengethwa, Sibusiso[Africa agriculture transformation scorecard performance and lessons for Zimbabwe]Africa agriculture transformation scorecard performance and lessons for Zimbabwe

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