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Agribusiness & Food Systems
The Agribusiness and Food Systems Cluster will move beyond traditional research to help translate agricultural potential into jobs, incomes, enterprise growth and resilient food systems. It will bridge the gap between evidence and action by generating practical ideas and working with government, the private sector and development partners to move promising solutions toward policy adoption, financing, implementation and scale.
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Industrialization, Trade & Investments
This programme supports the in-country thrust towards accelerated structural transformation and inclusive economic growth through the promotion of industrialization, enhanced trade performance, and increased domestic and foreign investment. It supports the design and implementation of coherent industrial, trade, and investment policies that strengthen productive capacity, foster value addition and value-chain development, and improve competitiveness across priority sectors — including manufacturing, agro-processing and mining.
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Economic Modelling & Policy Advisory
This programme aims to strengthen evidence-based policymaking and economic governance through the development and institutionalization of robust economic modelling and analytical frameworks. It supports the design, calibration, and application of macroeconomic, econometric, and computable general equilibrium (CGE) models to assess policy options, simulate reform scenarios, and generate forward-looking economic forecasts.
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Climate Resilience, Livelihoods & Inclusive Development
The programme aims to strengthen climate resilience and promote inclusive, sustainable livelihoods by developing relevant strategies and policy recommendations that enhance the adaptive capacity of vulnerable populations, ecosystems, and institutions. It supports the design and implementation of climate-resilient development strategies, integrating climate risk assessments into national, sub-national, and local planning processes.
