The size and nature of the evidence-base for smallholder farming in Africa: a systematic map

Ruth Stewart; Yvonne Erasmus; Hazel Zaranyika; Natalie Rebelo Da Silva; Marcel Korth; Laurenz Langer; Nicola Randall; Nolizwe Madinga; Thea de Wet

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The size and nature of the evidence-base for smallholder farming in Africa: a systematic map

Ruth Stewart, Yvonne Erasmus, Hazel Zaranyika, Natalie Rebelo Da Silva, Marcel Korth, Laurenz Langer, Nicola Randall, Nolizwe Madinga, Thea de Wet

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Relevant systematic reviews and impact evaluations were systematically sought and described in order to assess the size and nature of the evidence-base about the effectiveness of interventions for smallholder farmers in Africa. A total of 21 relevant systematic reviews and 415 reports of impact evaluations were identified. This paper describes this African evidence-base in terms of the interventions and outcomes assessed, and the geographical spread of the primary research across the continent. Gaps in the evidence-base are identified and recommendations made for future research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	58-68
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Development Effectiveness
Volume	6
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/19439342.2013.877060
Publication status	Published - Jan 2014

Keywords

Africa
evidence
food security
income
innovation
smallholder farming
training
yield

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Geography, Planning and Development
Development

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