The role of teachers in improving learning in Burundi, Malawi, Senegal and Uganda: great expectations, little support
Understanding what is happening with teachers' availability, training and quality is one of the most pressing issues facing education in Africa today. Over the past decade many African countries have
The evolving UN Cluster Approach in the aftermath of the Pakistan earthquake; an NGO perspective
The South Asia earthquake on 8 October 2006 claimed at least 73,000 lives. Measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, it left many others without food, clothes and shelter to face the harsh winter. The many
Success in Reducing Hunger: Lessons from India, Malawi & Brazil
This report, drawing on case studies from three continents, shows that some governments aretaking decisive action to reduce hunger. India's National Rural Employment Guarantee Act,Malawi's Farm Inputs
CAADP Toolkit: A toolkit for civil society, organisation, engagement and advocacy
The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), established in 2003, aims to help African governments reach a higher path of economic growth through agriculture-led development
Assessing the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
ActionAid recognizes the vital role of agricultural development, particularly in Africa where themajority of livelihoods are derived from farming and related activities. Understanding the role
Five out of ten? Assessing progress towards the AU's 10% budget target for agriculture
CAADP’s vision is bold, necessary and achievable. In the context of the food and financial crises, it isalso incredibly urgent. ActionAid hopes that this report will assist governments, legislators
We Won’t Accept Hunger Ambassadors’ Toolkit
This toolkit and how to use itHunger is the world’s biggest killer but it can be stopped, if politicians take notice and do something. That’s where you come in. This toolkit is a key part of the We
Territorial Diagnosis Handbook
This handbook provides concepts and practical guidance on the methodology for conducting the initial diagnosis for Rights-Based Territorial Development (RBTD), which is a methodology to improve the
African Women’s Land Rights Conference Final Report
ActionAid International, ACORD and Oxfam with support from other partners convened the African Women’s Land Rights Conference, from the 30th May to the 2nd June 2011 in Nairobi, Kenya to discuss the
Mountains of Trouble: Critical Stories of Change
What can you do when successive governments deny – and actively withdraw – your right to exist in the land of your ancestors and your birth? What can you say when no-one has the equipment to