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The size and nature of the evidence-base for smallholder farming in Africa: a systematic map

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  • Ruth Stewart
  • Yvonne Erasmus
  • Hazel Zaranyika
  • Natalie Rebelo Da Silva
  • Marcel Korth
  • Laurenz Langer
  • Nicola Randall
  • Nolizwe Madinga
  • Thea de Wet

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Relevant systematic reviews and impact evaluations were systematically sought and described in order to assess the size and nature of the evidence-base about the effectiveness of interventions for smallholder farmers in Africa. A total of 21 relevant systematic reviews and 415 reports of impact evaluations were identified. This paper describes this African evidence-base in terms of the interventions and outcomes assessed, and the geographical spread of the primary research across the continent. Gaps in the evidence-base are identified and recommendations made for future research.

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  • Ruth Stewart & Yvonne Erasmus & Hazel Zaranyika & Natalie Rebelo Da Silva & Marcel Korth & Laurenz Langer & Nicola Randall & Nolizwe Madinga & Thea de Wet, 2014. "The size and nature of the evidence-base for smallholder farming in Africa: a systematic map," Journal of Development Effectiveness, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 6(1), pages 58-68, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jdevef:v:6:y:2014:i:1:p:58-68
    DOI: 10.1080/19439342.2013.877060
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