Most Recent CASA Publications
Learning Papers
Most Recent CASA Publications
Learning Papers
Case Studies and Change Stories
CASA Component A - Climate Strategy (October 2023)
Aquaculture Sector Strategy – Malawi (April 2020)
Poultry Sector Strategy – Malawi (April 2020)
Dairy Sector Strategy – Nepal (April 2020)
Vegetable Sector Strategy – Nepal (April 2020)
Beans Sector Strategy – Uganda (April 2020)
Sesame Sector Strategy – Uganda (April 2020)
Rwanda Aquaculture Inclusive Growth Strategy (March 2023)
Rwanda Poultry Inclusive Growth Strategy (March 2023)
Rwanda Vegetables Inclusive Growth Strategy (July 2023)
Ethiopia Soybean Value Chain Inclusive Growth Strategy (April 2023)
Rapid Market Assessment – Nepal (Dairy and Vegetable Sector) (May 2020)
Rapid Market Assessment – Uganda (Bean Sector) (May 2020)
Rapid Market Assessment – Uganda (Sesame Sector) (May 2020)
Aquaculture Sector Strategy – Malawi (April 2020)
Poultry Sector Strategy – Malawi (April 2020)
Dairy Sector Strategy – Nepal (April 2020)
Vegetable Sector Strategy – Nepal (April 2020)
Beans Sector Strategy – Uganda (April 2020)
Sesame Sector Strategy – Uganda (April 2020)
Rwanda Aquaculture Inclusive Growth Strategy (March 2023)
Rwanda Poultry Inclusive Growth Strategy (March 2023)
Rwanda Vegetables Inclusive Growth Strategy (July 2023)
Ethiopia Soybean Value Chain Inclusive Growth Strategy (April 2023)
Rapid Market Assessment – Nepal (Dairy and Vegetable Sector) (May 2020)
Rapid Market Assessment – Uganda (Bean Sector) (May 2020)
Rapid Market Assessment – Uganda (Sesame Sector) (May 2020)
Investment and Finance
CASA Research Brief 1: Opportunities, Challenges and Evidence Needs for Investing in Smallholder Farming (2019)A Review of Inclusive Technical Assistance in Agriculture Deployed by Development Finance Institutions (June 2020)
Effectiveness of Agri-business Incubation in Emerging Markets (Executive Summary) (September 2020)
The Development Impact of Concessional Finance to Agri-business: A rapid evidence review (Executive Summary) (September 2020)
Bridging Demand and Supply of Private Investment Capital for Small and Medium Agribusinesses (Executive Summary) (September 2020)
Information and Communication Technologies for Improving Investment Readiness of Small and Medium Agribusinesses (Executive Summary) (September 2020)
Research Brief 2: The Underserved Middle – Defining excluded enterprises in agricultural value chains (Executive Summary) (October 2020)
Delivering on Regional Agricultural Trade in Africa: Considerations for investors on inclusive supply chains (February 2021)
Sourcing from Smallholders: Complex challenge or commercial opportunity? Perspectives from investors and agribusinesses (March 2021)
The Uganda Agriculture Investment Summit: A collaborative approach for government and investors to unlock investment opportunities (September 2021)
Agro-industrial Parks: Success factors, incentive mechanisms and donor roles (October 2021)
The State of the Agri-SME Sector: Bridging the finance gap (March 2022)
Carbon Finance for Smallholder Farmers and Agribusinesses: Analytical briefing on agroforestry solutions (December 2022)
Climate
Phase 1: State of Play Review of Climate Risk Assessment Guidance (March 2021)Private Finance Investment Opportunities in Climate-smart Agriculture Technologies (Executive Summary) (October 2021)
Investing in Agriculture in the Climate Crisis: Considerations for investors and businesses from the CASA Programme (December 2021)
Tipping the Climate Finance Balance: Investing in climate adaptation to prevent food insecurity (September 2022)
Tipping the Climate Finance Balance: Investing in climate adaptation to prevent food insecurity (Asia Edition) (October 2022)
Climate Finance Mobilization Initiatives: Promoting climate adaptation in agriculture (Executive Summary) (November 2022)
Mobilizing Climate Finance towards Agricultural Adaptation and Nature-based Solutions (November 2022)
Crises
Impact of COVID-19 on Agribusinesses for Investors (Executive Summary) (December 2020)The Ukraine Crisis is a Wake-up Call for Improved Global Food Security Analysis: Insights from G7 principles (November 2022)
Special Topics
A Review of Animal Welfare Practice and Standards in FCDO ODA-funded Agriculture Programming (April 2022)Policy Brief: Private sector and food security (June 2023)
Exploring Fertilizer Alternatives and Opportunities for Improving Use Efficiency in Africa and South Asia (October 2023)
Opportunities and Drivers for SME Agribusinesses to Reduce Food Loss in Africa and Asia (October 2023)
Digital Disruption in Nepal's Agriculture: The Journey of Two Agribusinesses (November 2024)
Empowering Women and Growing Nepal's Medicinial and Aromatic Plant Industry: An Agribusiness's Journey (November 2024)
Building Resilient and Attractive Business Investment for Smallholder Fish Farmers and Agri-SMEs: A Case Study from Nkhotakota, Malawi (November 2024)
TechnoServe Technical Assistance Facility Inclusive Business Case Study: Kentaste
Empowering Women and Growing Nepal's Medicinial and Aromatic Plant Industry: An Agribusiness's Journey (November 2024)
Building Resilient and Attractive Business Investment for Smallholder Fish Farmers and Agri-SMEs: A Case Study from Nkhotakota, Malawi (November 2024)
TechnoServe Technical Assistance Facility Inclusive Business Case Study: Kentaste