In the Spotlight
Behavioural science promotes sustainable and resilient agricultural practices in Zambia
Villagers have planted maize on two plots of land next to each other. The difference between them is that one is cultivated using the method called ripping, or deep tillage, which uses pointed prongs to break up the soil, allowing it to retain maximum moisture. On the other plot, the regular practice of more extensive, shallower tilling is used. Amid a searing drought in eastern Zambia’s Nyimba region, which left
Rural Communication Services
Connecting communities through digital platforms: David Bakasa is developing interactive radio
In Zimbabwe, David Bakasa is transforming radio engagement by blending traditional broadcasting with digital platforms like Facebook Live, WhatsApp, and podcasts. Mr. Bakasa is the radio programming manager at ZimGospel Masters Radio, where he is committed to making radio more interactive and inclusive, connecting with audiences both locally and globally through dynamic online conversations and listener participation. Mr. Bakasa’s radio journey began in 2017 when he volunteered as a journalist
Family Farming
Local Support Frameworks: Pillars of Economic Development for Farmers’ Organizations in Central Africa
For over a decade, National Farmers’ Organizations (NFOs) in Central Africa have benefited from structured support aimed at enhancing their economic viability and integration into agricultural value chains. Within this dynamic, Local Support Frameworks (LSFs) play a crucial role by providing strategic and technical assistance to NFOs affiliated with PROPAC, particularly within the framework of the FO4ACP (Farmers’ Organizations for Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific) program. From PAOPA to FO4ACP: The
