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. In the past two decades, agriculture has been re-prioritized in policy and governments are increasingly mobilizing funding from diverse sources to finance agricultural development projects.

Climate Change Impacts on Small Scale Producers

Agricultural systems worldwide are undergoing changes due to shifts in a variety of factors including socioeconomic development, population growth and increasing variable and unpredictable climate conditions. Globally, the majority of farms are both small and family operated; 12% of the world’s agricultural land is operated by small farms, defined as occupying two hectares or less, and 75% is operated by family farms (Lowder et al. 2016).

Climate Change Impacts on Small Scale Producers

Agricultural systems worldwide are undergoing changes due to shifts in a variety of factors including socioeconomic development, population growth and increasing variable and unpredictable climate conditions. Globally, the majority of farms are both small and family operated; 12% of the world’s agricultural land is operated by small farms, defined as occupying two hectares or less, and 75% is operated by family farms (Lowder et al. 2016).