1. Why and how to implement an R&D framework for Africa RISING? Concepts and approach Jens A. Andersson

2. Why and how to implement an R&D framework for Africa RISING? demand-led R4D livelihoodsdiversity typologies sustainable intensification food security women

3. Why and how to implement an R&D framework for Africa RISING? Research for development / R4D ? Research for Development (Agricultural) Research and Development Participatory Research and Development Participatory Action Research and Development Participatory Research and Development

4. Why and how to implement an R&D framework for Africa RISING? Demand-driven R&D: Whose demand? Livelihoods focus: Context (of farming practices) Diversity: Differentiated demand/options Key concepts

5. Why and how to implement an R&D framework for Africa RISING? Farmer directed Researcher directed Whose demand? (who defines demand?) prolinnova

6. Why and how to implement an R&D framework for Africa RISING? (in)formal social structures (trust, groups membership,...) Human SocialNatural Financial Physical Access to land, water, natural resources infrastructure, shelter, markets,... knowledge, health, ability to work... possessions (livestock, money), regular flows (wages, pensions), insurance, credit generally well-developed in livelihood analyses (base-line surveys) result: household typologies (wealth-ranking) Livelihoods focus

7. Why and how to implement an R&D framework for Africa RISING? Sustainable livelihood framework (Scoones cs/DFID, 1999) shocks trends seasonality livelihood assets transforming structures & processes livelihood strategies livelihood outcomes > income > well-being < vulnerability > food security > sustainable resource use laws culture policies Institutions PROCESSES STRUCTURE S levels of govt. private sector influence & access H S P F N vulnerability context

8. livelihood assets livelihood strategy A livelihood strategy C livelihood strategy B livelihood strategy D livelihood strategy E Why and how to implement an R&D framework for Africa RISING? Diversity shocks trends seasonality transforming structures & processes livelihood outcomes > income > well-being < vulnerability > food security > sustainable resource use laws culture policies Institutions PROCESSES STRUCTURE S levels of govt. private sector influence & access H S P F N vulnerability context

9. System perspective Why and how to implement an R&D framework for Africa RISING? Demand-driven R4D: Whose demand? Livelihoods focus: Context (of farming practices) Diversity: Differentiated demand/options (for SI) Key Concepts & Approach

10. Participatory approach System perspective Why and how to implement an R&D framework for Africa RISING? Demand-driven R4D: Whose demand? Livelihoods focus: Context (of farming practices) Diversity: Differentiated demand/options (for SI) Key Concepts & Approach

11. Why and how to implement an R&D framework for Africa RISING? to focus stakeholder networks on weaker actors (vulnerable farmers, women) as strategy to link Research to Development (action-oriented) beyond researcher-identified diversity/problem identification/options (livelihood strategy focus) Engaging with farmers and other stakeholders Why a participatory R&D?

12. Why and how to implement an R&D framework for Africa RISING? Research for development - R4D ? Research for Development (Agricultural) Research and Development Participatory Research and Development Participatory Action Research and Development