Measuring Impact

Research that works for developing countries and Australia

 

South Africa - Country Strategy

  1. Overview
  2. Country Strategy
  3. Priorities
  4. Key Program Managers
  5. Current Projects
  6. Concluded Projects
  7. Achievements
  8. Relevant Publications
  9. Country News and Stories
  10. Benefits of Past Projects
  11. Country Portfolio
  12. AusAid and Other Briefs
  13. Fellowship Statistics

Country Strategy

ACIAR has a small program in Southern Africa which emphasises income generation in crop and livestock systems for emerging, previously disadvantaged farmers in the Republic of South Africa (RSA). The program is designed to assist farmers to develop as entrepreneurs to capture the benefits of improved technology and then provide leadership to other groups.

An underlying theme is sustainable use of natural resources, particularly with regard to croplands and communal grazing lands. Enhancing the engagement of African farmers into agricultural commodity markets is seen as an important means of increasing their incomes. ACIAR-supported research also aims to build the capacity of provincial agencies and to foster closer relationships between them and national institutions.