Indaba Agricultural Policy Research Institute

IAPRI in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC) and the National Assembly of Zambia (NAZ) yesterday, 29th November 2022, conducted a Policy Dialogue Workshop between Parliamentarians and Stakeholders on Responsible Investments in Agriculture (RIA) and Food Systems.

The objective of the workshop was to help build capacity of parliamentarians and stakeholders on the importance of RIA in order to contribute to food security and nutrition in the country. The workshop was officiated by the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock Mr. Makozo Chikote at InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka.

Parliamentarians are key players in developing and enacting laws and regulations that support and promote an enabling environment for RAI, were urged to take an interest in investments and farming activities happening in their respective constituencies to ensure that all stakeholders such as the private sector, farmers, and communities participate in RIA.

IAPRI in collaboration with The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the National Food and Nutrition Commission of Zambia and the National Assemblyof Zambia (NAZ) is conducting a two day Capacity Development Workshop for Members of Parliament and their Advisors on Responsible Investments in Agriculture and Food Systems to improve Food Security and Nutrition.

The aim of the workshop that is running from 23rd to 24th November, 2022 is based on the Handbook, “Responsible Investments in Agriculture and Food Systems”, a Practical Handbook for Parliamentarians and Parliamentary Advisors,’ produced by FAO and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

Parliamentarians and parliamentary advisors play an essential role in supporting and promoting an enabling environment for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (RAI) through sound and consistent policies, monitoring mechanisms and incentives.

IAPRI’s Research and Outreach Director and ReNAPRI’s Technical Chairperson Dr. Antony Chapoto having a conversation with Her Excellency Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) of the African Union Commission at the conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

Dr. Chapoto is part of the Comprehensive Africa Climate Chance Initiative (CACCI) delegation. is a joint initiative to support regional, national and continental capacity to implement NDCs and mitigate in Africa.

The initiative is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with facilitation and technical support from two African institutions ( - and AKADEMIYA2063) in
partnership with Michigan State University (MSU) through its Feed the Future Innovation Lab for
Food Security Policy Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI).

Stakeholders of The Regional Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ReNAPRI) are holding the 9th Annual Stakeholders Conference themed; “Looking Ahead: Strengthening Africa’s food system through increased productivity, climate resilience and adaptation,” held at Safari Conference Centre in Namibia from November 1 to November 3, 2022.

The purpose of the conference is to create a platform for strategic dialogue and evidence-based guidance which can assist African governments, private firms and civil society groups to anticipate and respond proactively to the emerging challenges in the region, contextualize and conversation of a transformed African Agrifood System and to identify public and private sector actions that will facilitate the transition from resource dependent to productivity-led growth.

The African continent will need to double up its efforts towards strengthening its food systems, to address the effects of disasters and shocks. This includes the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic, climate change, and the recent Russo- Ukrainian war which despite being half a world away has impacted African economies somewhat.

IAPRI is being represented by the Executive Director Mr Chance Kabaghe, the Research and Outreach Director Dr. Antony Chapoto who is ReNapri’s Technical Chairperson and the Senior Research Fellow Dr Brian Mulenga.

Following the announcement by the Minister of Finance, Honorable Situmbeko Musokotwane, of the 2023 National Budget on 30th September, 2022, IAPRI held its Budget Analysis meeting as it relates to Agriculture (crops, fisheries and livestock), Climate Change and Natural Resources and Lands, yesterday, 25th October, 2022, at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre.

The meeting was officiated by the Minister of Agriculture Honorable Reuben Mtolo Phiri and The Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Mrs Anna Songolo. The key note presentation was made by IAPRI’s Seniour Research Associate Mr Auckland Kuteya.

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The Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) and Regional Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ReNAPRI) are convening a side event at the 2022 World Food Prize conference to discuss the priority areas around fertilizers and soil health.

The side event will bring together leaders in business, agricultural research and policy, policy makers and donors to discuss what concrete strategies and actions need to be taken by African leaders and stakeholders over the next 10 years to achieve increased agricultural productivity on the continent.

This side event is one of several events organized by AAP, ReNAPRI, IFDC and other partners in conjunction with the African Union in the lead up to the African Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSHS) which will take place in June 2023.

Dr. Antony Chapoto who is IAPRI’s Research and Outreach Director and ReNapri’s Technical Chairperson will be the keynote Speaker at the side event.


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Dr Antony Chapoto will be representing IAPRI as Research and Outreach Director and The Regional Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ReNAPRI) Research Technical Chairperson.

Today, IAPRI’s Senior Research Associate Mr Auckland Kuteya and Research Fellow Dr Mary Lubungu appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Lands and Natural Resources and made a submission on “Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the Financial Year Ending 31st December, 2023.”

The submission covered an overview of the agricultural sector, key Budget speech highlights as presented by the Minister of Finance and National Planning during the 2023 National Budget Address and the analysis of the 2023 Agricultural Budget and the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment. It also included discussions on development of the Farm Blocks including conclusions and policy recommendations on how the implementation can be enhanced.

IAPRI is currently exhibiting at the on going The University of Zambia -UNZA School of Agricultural Sciences 3rd Agricultural Symposium themed “ Enhancing Technology in Agriculture for Sustainable Food Systems and Economic Development”

IAPRI’s Seniour Research Fellow Dr. Brian Mulenga is currently Chairing a Parallel Session II on Climate Smart Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems. The Research and Outreach Director Dr. Antony Chapoto will also be Making key note presentation on “Key Issues in Zambia’s Agri Food Systems”.

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IAPRI is participating in the Research Awareness Week (RAW) that is being hosted by the Nationational Assembly in collaboration with the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) based in Geneva Switzerland. The exhibition is being hosted at Parliament Buildings from 20th to 22nd September 2022 under the theme " Scaling up the use of Evidence among Parliamentarians."

The objective of the RAW is to increase the uptake of research services by Members of Parliament with a view of enhancing the demand for research services products.

Today, 15th September 2022, Mr Stephen Kabwe (Outreach Cordinator) represented IAPRI at the 50th Natural Resources and Development College Graduation Ceremony and presentated two awards to the best graduating student in Agricultural Business Management to Nevers Mwewtwa (in the gown on the right) and Best Practical Student in Agricultural Business Management Simon Mwandila (in the gown on the left.)