Agriculture is a major source of employment and livelihoods across African economies and is closely shaped by government policy. Land tenure, food security priorities, input policy, trade rules and value-chain interests can all affect how investments and programmes operate. We help clients understand these dynamics and how they influence commercial decisions, policy and programme delivery.
Agriculture and agribusiness
How we work in this sector
We examine the political and institutional dynamics affecting land, agricultural policy, trade, inputs and value chains, including the interests and influence of government, producers, businesses and other stakeholders. We apply political economy analysis, stakeholder mapping and market assessment to the specific questions facing each client.
What clients gain
A clearer understanding of the policy, stakeholder and market dynamics affecting an investment, programme or strategy, and how these are likely to evolve.
Where we're typically brought in
Investors assessing land and licensing risk before committing capital. Corporates managing supply chain relationships with smallholders and cooperatives. Development institutions designing programmes that need to work with existing land and market structures, not against them.