September 2022

New climate emphasis within analysis of multilateral agricultural investments in Sub-Saharan Africa

Agriculture plays a dominant role in the economies of sub-Saharan African countries though productivity has historically lagged behind other regions.

July 2021

Introducing a new project-level glimpse of multilateral agricultural investments in Sub-Saharan Africa

Through the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) adopted in 2003, African countries have re-prioritized agriculture as a key lever for development.

September 2020

Measurement Choices - Multi-Crop Plot Area (Part 2)

Over the last year and a half, EPAR has constructed over 150 indicators related to agricultural development, and shared our decisions on data cleaning and indicator construction.

September 2020

Measurement Choices - Yield Area Measure (Part 1)

Over the last year and a half, EPAR has constructed over 150 indicators related to agricultural development, and shared our decisions on data cleaning and indicator construction.

Macro Shot of Calculator Keyboard
September 2020

The EPAR Indicator Query Tool: From Data to Dashboard

For over two years, EPAR has worked to create agricultural indicators based on the data collected through the World Bank’s Living Standards Measurement Survey – Integrated Survey on Agriculture (LSMS-ISA).

Rice fields in Vietnam
September 2020

Private, Public, and Philanthropic Funding for Global Agricultural and Health Research and Development

Research and development (R&D) is work that pertains to innovation, introduction, and improvement of products and processes.

January 2020

Measurement Choices - Multi-Crop Plot Area (Part 2)

Over the last year and a half, EPAR has constructed over 150 indicators related to agricultural development, and shared our decisions on data cleaning and indicator construction.

January 2020

Measurement Choices - Yield Area Measure (Part 1)

Over the last year and a half, EPAR has constructed over 150 indicators related to agricultural development, and shared our decisions on data cleaning and indicator construction.

Macro Shot of Calculator Keyboard
December 2019

The EPAR Indicator Query Tool: From Data to Dashboard

For over two years, EPAR has worked to create agricultural indicators based on the data collected through the World Bank’s Living Standards Measurement Survey – Integrated Survey on Agriculture (LSMS-ISA).

Rice fields in Vietnam
June 2017

Private, Public, and Philanthropic Funding for Global Agricultural and Health Research and Development

Research and development (R&D) is work that pertains to innovation, introduction, and improvement of products and processes.

Harvest Labor
January 2017

Impact of Rural and Agricultural Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), over 60% of people in Sub-Saharan Africa depend on the agricultural sector for their livelihoods.