Research, Learning & Delivery Program
Program Goal
To embed evidence-based research, data-driven insights, and adaptive learning across all programmatic areas to enhance impact, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
Target Reach
Sector stakeholders, national and sub-national policymakers, farmer networks, extension agents, research institutions, and development partners.
Strategic Focus Areas
- Seed systems research and improved variety access
- Farming systems analysis and modeling
- Market access and inclusive value chain development
- Integrated crop and soil health strategies
- Gender-responsive agricultural innovation and climate resilience
Current / Previous Project(s)
Study of the Rice Seed Value Chain in Uganda
This consultancy project was carried out in 2024 in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), PRiDe Initiative.
Farming Systems Assessment in Eastern Uganda
This consultancy project was carried out in 2023 in partnership with Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV), CRAFT Project.
Promoting Climate-Resilient Seed Adoption (PROMO)
This consultancy project was carried out in 2020 in partnership with Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).
There exists investment opportunities to:
Expand applied research and evidence-based programming across Uganda’s agricultural sector, including support for:- On-farm action research platforms
- Seed and food system modeling tools
- Impact assessments and adaptive learning labs
- Sector-wide knowledge management and policy dialogues
