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Theater of The Oppressed: A Participatory Approach for Social Inclusion and Community Empowerment

Anyone can act Theatre of the Oppressed is a participatory community engagement methodology that connects rural communities, facilitators, theatre professionals, and public institutions. The approach uses real-life experiences and Forum Theatre to identify social challenges, facilitate dialogue, and explore alternative solutions with community members. By strengthening community participation, confidence, and collective action, Theatre of the Oppressed supports more inclusive decision-making and gender-responsive interventions. Its adaptable and non-commodity-specific nature enables government institutions to integrate participatory approaches into rural development, social inclusion, and community engagement programs.

Pre-validated 9•9

5

Integrated Rice-Field Pond System (IRFPS): Linking Rice, Fish, Vegetables and Livestock

Supporting Year-Round Food and Water Availability while Diversifying Farm Income and Building Climate Resilience The Integrated Rice-Field Pond System (IRFPS) is a low-input integrated farming system that improves existing ricefield ponds to strengthen the productivity and resilience of rice-based farming systems. By improving pond–ricefield connectivity, water and fish habitat management and integrating rice, fish, vegetables and livestock production, IRFPS supports diversified food production and more productive use of existing land and water resources, with documented increases of 57% in rice yields and 67% in fish yields.

Pre-validated 8•7

4

Livestock Feed Pelleting: Small-scale feed production using local agricultural by-products

Farm-to-Feed Innovation: Turning local by-products into affordable, high-quality livestock feed Small-scale Feed Production Using Local Agricultural By-products strengthens domestic livestock feed production by transforming locally available agricultural and agro-industrial resources into nutritionally balanced feed. Through locally adapted feed formulations, capacity building, and appropriately selected processing equipment, the technology supports decentralized production systems suited to available resources, infrastructure, and energy conditions. The technology reduces dependence on costly imported feed concentrates, makes productive use of underutilized local resources, provides alternative feed during periods of scarcity, and reduces pressure on increasingly constrained grazing resources. Developed and commercially deployed in Tunisia and subsequently implemented in Mali and Ethiopia, it also creates opportunities for local equipment manufacturing, rural enterprise development, and climate-resilient livestock production.

Pre-validated 9•8

6

Farming with Alternative Pollinators: Integrated Pollinator Habitat for Sustainable Agriculture

Boost yields. Protect biodiversity. Increase profits. Farming with Alternative Pollinators (FAP) is a biodiversity-based agricultural approach that enhances crop productivity while conserving pollinator populations and ecosystem services. By integrating marketable habitat-enhancing plants into farming systems, FAP supports natural pollination, reduces pest pressure, and increases farmer income. The approach provides policymakers with a scalable solution to promote sustainable agriculture, strengthen food security, and protect biodiversity.

Pre-validated 8•7

4

Integrated Orobanche Management on Faba bean: Resistant Faba Bean and Low-Dose Herbicide Package

Restoring faba bean productivity by defeating Orobanche. Integrated Orobanche Management (IOM) is a research-validated and scalable solution designed to address one of the most severe biological constraints to faba bean production. By effectively controlling Orobanche crenata, the technology restores agricultural productivity, improves household food and nutrition security, increases farmer incomes, and supports sustainable farming systems through improved soil fertility and crop rotations. It is well suited for integration into national extension services, seed systems, and pulse development programs.

Pre-validated 9•9

4

CoPs: Community of Practices for Climate Advisory Services in Livestock

Turning climate information into coordinated action for resilient livestock systems The Community of Practice (CoP) is a multi-actor coordination platform that strengthens national climate information services by transforming complex meteorological data into clear, actionable agro-pastoral advisories for farmers and livestock keepers. It improves institutional coordination to ensure consistent and non-contradictory climate messages, particularly during high-risk periods such as the dry season, and supports more centralized governance of climate information delivery. Through tools like the AgData Hub and dissemination channels such as radio and digital platforms, the CoP enables timely, reliable decision-support for rural communities. Ultimately, it enhances climate resilience, food security, and the effectiveness of public climate risk management systems.

Pre-validated 8•7

2

Nutusweetleaves: Consumption of sweet potato leaves as relish for Nutrition and food security

Edible Sweetpotato Leaves for Food Security Nutusweetleaves supports nutrition-sensitive agricultural programs and food security initiatives by providing a dual-purpose crop that addresses vitamin A, iron, and other micronutrient deficiencies. Its drought tolerance and ability to provide edible leaves during dry periods make it an important crop for seasonal food gaps. Integrating this technology into homestead and community gardens, providing clean planting material, and training farmers on conservation and harvesting strengthens household nutrition, reduces hunger periods, and promotes climate-resilient farming systems.

Pre-validated 9•9

4

Innovation Platforms for facilitating in Livestock vaccination

Bringing farmers, vets, and institutions together to scale livestock vaccination! Innovation Platforms (IPs) support government-led livestock vaccination programs by coordinating public veterinary services, local authorities, private veterinarians, vaccine producers, and farmer organizations. They strengthen planning, monitoring, and accountability of vaccination campaigns, improve communication along the vaccine delivery chain, and help increase vaccination coverage to achieve disease control and herd immunity targets.

Pre-validated 9•8

4

Good Agronomic Practices for Soybean Production: A Package for Enhanced Yields across the Value Chain

Practical knowledge for profitable soybean farming! This innovation consists of a structured Good Agronomic Practices (GAPs) for soybean farmers that promotes practical knowledge on site selection, planting techniques, fertilizer use, weed management, pest and disease control, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. By strengthening farmers’ technical capacity. The approach increases soybean productivity, supports food and nutrition security through access to plant protein, improves farmer incomes, and contributes to soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation.

Pre-validated 8•7

3

AWD: Alternate Wetting and Drying Irrigation System

Dry Out the Methane. Green Up Your Harvest. Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) is an easy, low-cost water-saving method for growing rice. Instead of keeping the rice field continuously flooded, farmers let the field dry out for several days between irrigations. The timing is guided by a simple field water tube (often bamboo or a PVC pipe) installed in the paddy. When the water level inside this tube drops to 15 cm below the soil surface, it is time to irrigate again. This alternating cycle cuts water use by about 25–30%, and helps reduce methane (a powerful greenhouse gas). By using AWD, farmers save money on irrigation costs (less pumping or water fees) while producing the same amount of rice, making them more resilient to water scarcity.

Validated

5

Tubewell: Shallow Groundwater Tubewell

Easy Water Access for Every Smallholder The Shallow Groundwater Tube well is a simple and economical technology for exploiting shallow groundwater (up to 20 m), particularly suited to floodplain areas with sedimentary formations. It involves manually drilling or jetting a narrow hole fitted with a PVC pipe (50 or 63 mm), from which water is pumped using a small, low-power pump powered by fuel or solar energy. This solution provides small farmers with efficient access to water for irrigation during the dry season, covering up to 1 ha, and also meets agricultural and watering needs. Easy to implement, inexpensive, and compatible with solar pumping, the technology increases water autonomy, reduces dependence on fossil fuels, and supports sustainable and resilient agriculture, provided that local hydrogeological conditions are well understood.

Pre-validated 9•9

1

Physical and visual diagnosis: Identification of Fall Armyworm

Spot the Pest, Stop the Damage Governments use standardized FAW ID guides to ensure extension agents and farmers across the country are working with the same information to recognize FAW. This consistency improves surveillance, allowing local officers to confirm new sightings rapidly and enabling a quicker government response. Proper identification prevents unnecessary pesticide use on harmless insects, supporting governmental goals to reduce chemical misuse. Investing in nationwide FAW ID training builds a grassroots early warning system, allowing officials to pinpoint small infestations and coordinate control operations quickly, thereby protecting the national maize crop.

Pre-validated 9•9

5

Applied Biosystems™ Axiom™ Genotyping Solution: High-throughput genetic testing for agriculture

Accelerating Precision Breeding for Sustainable Food Security and Resilient Agriculture. Applied Biosystems™ Axiom™ Genotyping Solution is an advanced genetic testing platform designed to accelerate and improve breeding decisions in crops, livestock, and aquaculture. It uses customizable high-density microarrays capable of analyzing millions of genetic markers with high precision and throughput, processing from 96 up to over 6,000 samples weekly. The technology supports genomic selection, marker-assisted breeding, disease resistance identification, trait mapping, and maintenance of genetic diversity, enabling faster breeding cycles, improved productivity, and enhanced resilience to pests, diseases, and environmental challenges. Its automated workflow—from DNA extraction to data analysis—reduces labor and costs, making it accessible for large-scale breeding programs. The solution addresses key agricultural challenges such as low productivity, disease susceptibility, limited genetic diversity, and inefficient breeding methods. It is suitable for a wide range of species and customizable to specific breeding goals. For resellers, users, governments, and development partners, the technology offers opportunities to improve food security, promote sustainable agriculture, and support rural livelihoods through capacity building, partnerships, and effective implementation strategies. Overall, the Axiom™ Genotyping Solution empowers stakeholders to make data-driven breeding decisions that enhance agricultural innovation and sustainability globally.

Pre-validated 9•8

4

Leaf-bud Cuttings: Rapid Yam Multiplication Method

Yam leaf-bud cuttings, rapid quality seed production! The Leaf-bud Cuttings technology is a strategic solution to increase yam productivity and food security by enabling the rapid multiplication of seed yam from vine segments rather than bulky tubers. This approach addresses a key constraint in yam production—limited access to quality planting material—by producing 100–300 new plants from a single vine, reducing the reliance on food-grade tubers for propagation. For governments, this means stronger national food systems, reduced vulnerability to climate shocks and conflict-related seed loss, and improved farmer resilience. Integrating this technology into national seed programs and extension systems will support broader agricultural development goals.

Pre-validated 9•7

4

Demi-lune method: Rainwater harvesting method

Catch the Rain, Grow with the Grain! The Demi-lune (half-moon) technology is a simple land restoration method used mainly in arid and semi-arid regions. By digging semi-circular pits to capture rainwater and restore soil fertility, it tackles land degradation, water scarcity, and low productivity. First used in Burkina Faso in the 1980s, it has spread to Niger, Mali, Chad, and Senegal. Suitable for millet, sorghum, and legumes, it boosts yields and soil health, helps farmers adapt to climate change, and supports SDGs like No Poverty and Climate Action.

Validated (TAAT1) 9•9

6

BASICS Model: A Seed System Model for Cassava Transformation

An economically sustainable integrated cassava seed system! Cassava is a major food and industrial crop in many African countries. However, until recently, there was no formal seed system for cassava. Most farmers relied on replanting old stems that were low-yielding and often infected with diseases. This traditional practice limited productivity and spread pests and diseases. The Building an Economically Sustainable Integrated Cassava Seed System (BASICS) model was developed to address this. It creates a complete and sustainable cassava seed system. It links farmers, seed entrepreneurs, regulators, and processors into one coordinated framework. The goal is to ensure that disease-free, improved varieties reach farmers reliably and consistently. This model has already been tested and applied in Nigeria and Tanzania.

Pre-validated 8•8

6

Cassava virus indexing: Molecular diagnostics for cassava seed health certification

Virus diagnostic tool for cassava seed health certification by seed producers and seed certifiers. Cassava virus indexing uses PCR and LAMP diagnostic methods to detect and eliminate virus-infected cassava planting materials. It ensures virus-free plants for seed production, improving seed quality, crop resilience, and food security. Key costs include lab setup (USD 20,000) and sample testing (USD 3/sample). Training for staff and collaboration with research and seed certification bodies are crucial for successful implementation.

Pre-validated 9•8

3

CSE Model: Cassava Seed Entrepreneur Business Model

Transforming Cassava Farming Through Entrepreneurial Innovation! Cassava is a staple crop in Sub-Saharan Africa, crucial for food security and income generation. However, traditional cassava seed systems have been informal and unsustainable, relying on farmer-to-farmer sharing and sporadic free distributions by governments and NGOs. This approach has led to the widespread use of low-quality, disease-prone planting materials, resulting in reduced yields and limited adoption of improved varieties. The Cassava Seed Entrepreneur (CSE) Business Model offers a structured, market-driven solution to revitalize the cassava seed system. It empowers rural men, women, and youth to become certified seed entrepreneurs who produce and sell high-quality cassava planting materials. By integrating training, digital tools, and strategic partnerships, the model ensures the availability of clean, certified seeds, enhancing productivity and livelihoods.

Pre-validated 9•3

5

Cassava Seed Field Multiplication Protocol

From planting to certification—seed production made simple. The Cassava Seed Field Multiplication Protocol is a standardized agricultural method that enables the field-based production of high-quality cassava planting material. It combines clean seed sources, agronomic best practices, regulatory compliance, and digital tools to support certified cassava seed production by seed companies, farmers, and institutions.

Pre-validated 9•9

4

Cassava EGS Model: Early Generation Seed Production of Cassava

Breeder & Foundation Cassava Seeds—Always Within Reach This technology enables seed companies and certified producers to multiply and supply breeder and foundation cassava seeds directly from research centers. It follows national seed certification standards, uses both in-house and outgrower schemes, and ensures that farmers and seed entrepreneurs get access to clean, high-quality planting material. Registration with seed authorities and proper field inspection are required for participation.

Pre-validated 9•9

6

CassQual: Cassava Seed Quality Management system

Enhancing cassava productivity through healthy planting material Cassava Seed Quality Management is a national system that ensures the production and distribution of high-quality, disease-free cassava planting material. By regulating and certifying seed quality, governments can control the spread of major cassava diseases, boost productivity by over 100%, and support the formalization of the cassava seed sector for long-term food security and economic development.

Pre-validated 9•9

2

Zaï Pits: Water Harvesting and Soil Improvement

Zaï pits are a traditional water-harvesting technique used in the Sahel to combat low rainfall, soil degradation, and poor soil fertility. By digging small pits that trap rainwater and organic matter, farmers can improve moisture retention, nutrient availability, and crop yields by 60–90%. This cost-effective method enables the rehabilitation of degraded lands and enhances the resilience of millet and sorghum crops. When combined with other soil and water conservation techniques, Zaï pits significantly contribute to sustainable dryland agriculture.

Validated (TAAT1)

6

Biological control of mango mealybug

Natural Allies for Mango Mealybug Control This technology provides an effective, cost-efficient intervention to protect mango value chains in Africa. The release and establishment of two parasitoid species—Gyranusoidea tebygi and Anagyrus mangicola—has shown a dramatic impact in reducing mango mealybug populations, leading to increased yields and farm income. With research costs already covered, the expansion to new countries requires only modest investments in rearing and monitoring. This intervention aligns with sustainable agriculture goals, reduces pesticide use, and strengthens the resilience of smallholder farming systems.

Pre-validated 9•7

4

Biological control of cassava mealybug

Enhancing Cassava Resilience: Targeted Biocontrol with a Beneficial Wasp Biological control of the cassava mealybug (CM) involves introducing natural enemies, such as the parasitoid wasp Anagyrus lopezi, to manage CM populations without chemical pesticides. This method has been successfully implemented in over 20 countries, reducing mealybug populations by about 90% and protecting cassava crops, thereby saving farmers significant amounts of money.

Pre-validated 9•7

2

SAH: Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics for yam multiplication

Multiplying Seeds, Securing Harvests, Ensuring Food Security! Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH) is an innovative, cost-effective technique for the rapid multiplication of yam using leaf nodal cuttings. It enables mass production of high-quality planting materials in a controlled environment, significantly reducing the dependency on traditional seed yam sources. SAH ensures year-round seed availability, supporting seed companies, breeders, and farmers in meeting demand. This technology is key to improving yam productivity, lowering production costs, and enhancing food security.

Pre-validated 9•7

4

Regions

North Africa

West Africa

East Africa

Central Africa

Southern Africa

Commodity groups

Animal production

Aromatic and stimulant crops

Cereals

Fruits

Legumes

Oilseed crops

Roots and tubers

Vegetables

Temperature

Moisture level

Sustainable Development Goals