Research That Made a Difference
Supporting Ethiopia's Green Growth Strategy
EfD Ethiopia has played a key role in supporting the implementation and monitoring of Ethiopia's Climate-Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) Strategy. By providing evidence, analytical tools, and policy advice, the Centre has helped strengthen government capacity to integrate green growth objectives into national development planning and climate policy.
Strengthened government capacity to implement the CRGE Strategy and integrate green growth objectives into national development planning.
Strengthening Sustainable Fisheries Management
Working with EfD Nigeria, EfD Ghana helped develop Nigeria's first fisheries management plan by transferring expertise from Ghana's fisheries governance experience. This SouthβSouth collaboration demonstrates how African research partnerships can influence policy beyond national borders.
Nigeria's first fisheries management plan developed through SouthβSouth knowledge transfer with EfD Ghana.
Improving Urban Water Policy
EfD Kenya's long-term collaboration with the Nairobi City Water and Sewer Company has generated research directly informing urban water management, tariff design, and investment planning. The partnership illustrates how sustained engagement between researchers and public utilities can improve service delivery and policy outcomes.
Improved urban water management, tariff design, and investment planning for Nairobi City Water and Sewer Company.
Improving Sustainable Aquaculture
EfD Nigeria trained fish farmers in environmentally sustainable water management practices, resulting in approximately 20% higher fish yields within one year. The initiative demonstrates how applied research and capacity development can simultaneously improve livelihoods, food security, and environmental sustainability.
Approximately 20% higher fish yields within one year, improving livelihoods, food security, and environmental sustainability.
Advancing Inclusive Green Economy
EfD Rwanda is helping government institutions implement Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) reforms through policy dialogues, applied research, and Transformation Initiatives that address practical policy challenges. By embedding researchers within policymaking processes, the Centre is strengthening evidence-based decision-making across government.
IGE reforms advancing across multiple government institutions through embedded policy research and capacity building.
Assessing Climate Risks in Protected Areas
EfD South Africa developed a methodology that enables conservation agencies to assess the climate vulnerability of protected areas, helping decision-makers prioritise investments that protect biodiversity, tourism assets, and ecosystem services under a changing climate.
Conservation agencies equipped with tools to assess climate vulnerability and prioritise biodiversity investments.
Promoting Indigenous Crops for Climate Resilience
EfD Tanzania's research on indigenous crops is informing policies that strengthen food security, climate resilience, nutrition, and rural livelihoods. The Centre's work highlights how traditional crops can contribute to more sustainable and resilient agricultural systems.
Policy reforms supporting indigenous crop systems adopted to strengthen food security and rural climate resilience.
Integrating Natural Capital into Economic Planning
EfD Uganda developed the Model for Natural Capital Policy Assessment (MONCAP) to help government agencies incorporate natural capital into economic planning. The model supports balanced development by ensuring that economic growth is pursued alongside the sustainable management of forests, water, biodiversity, and other natural assets.
MONCAP adopted by government agencies to integrate natural capital into economic planning and development decisions.
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