Projects and Flagship Initiatives in Ghana
With a diverse range of projects and flagship initiatives, the Alliance strategically addresses critical issues such as biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, digital inclusion, and nutrition improvement. These efforts are designed to leverage agricultural innovation and research, ultimately fostering resilience, promoting food security, and empowering communities across Ghana.
CGIAR Fund INIT-11 Excellence in Agronomy (EiA) for Sustainable Intensification and Climate Change Adaptation
Promoting excellence in agronomy is essential for sustainable intensification of agricultural production. In Ghana, this project aims to achieve this by conserving forest genetic resources and enhancing biodiversity for food and agriculture, thus fostering resilience in landscapes. This project also focuses on promoting gender equity and social inclusion in Ghana by empowering women through crop production, thereby improving nutrition and food security. In addition to agronomy, we work on effective management of agricultural risks through credit and insurance mechanisms and informed investment decisions. In addition, EiA is developing the ACLIMATAR climate adaptation planning tool to provide smallholders with the data they need for climate adaptation planning in cocoa, coffee and tea farming.
Beans at Sawla market in Ghana's Northern Region. Credit: Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/Neil Palmer
A recently harvested maize cob at a farm in Ghana's Northern Region. Credit: Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/Neil Palmer
CGIAR Fund INIT-19 Sustainable Intensification of Mixed Farming Systems Initiative
This initiative has developed a suite of 7 co-designed innovations with 13 communities in 2 regions of Ghana. Innovations include 3 for soil management (recommended types, rates and time of inorganic fertilizers, organic amendments and box ridges, 2 cropping system (3 improved maize varieties: OPV vs hybrid and cowpea incorporation), a silvo-pastoral and 10 forage species.
UNEP-GEF Cross-Cutting Capacity Building for Food Security IAP
This initiative aims to enhance agrobiodiversity within production systems, a critical component for ensuring food security and agricultural sustainability in Ghana. It focuses on building capacity and knowledge services to effectively integrate agrobiodiversity, thereby promoting biodiversity for food and agriculture.
NETHERLANDS-MOA Resilient Seed Systems for Climate Change Adaptation and Livelihoods Security
Addressing the challenges posed by climate change and securing livelihoods in Ghana requires strengthening plant genetic resources and seed policies. This project develops resilient seed systems capable of withstanding climate variability, thereby improving food security and bolstering agricultural resilience.
MRBOT Partnership for ClimMob Development and Dissemination
To accelerate climate action, digital inclusion plays a pivotal role. This project further develops and disseminates ClimMob - a digital platform facilitating climate monitoring and response. By promoting digital inclusion, it aims to foster environmental sustainability in Ghana.
A farmer harvests rice at her farm in Ghana's Upper West Region. Credit: Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/Neil Palmer
Cassava chips at Sawla market in Ghana's Northern Region. Credit: Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/Neil Palmer
CGIAR Fund INIT-22 Transforming Agrifood Systems in West and Central Africa
Recognizing the significant challenges posed by climate change to agrifood systems, this project seeks to transform production systems in Ghana. It focuses on integrating climate-smart practices, enhancing resilience, and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, thereby contributing to climate action.
EC Combating Malnutrition in Africa through Diversification of the Food System
Addressing malnutrition requires transforming food environments and consumer behavior. This project diversifies food systems in Ghana, promotes healthy diets and addresses malnutrition through digital inclusion and interventions targeting consumer behavior.
A farmer inspects his millet in Ghana.
© Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/Neil Palmer
Maize yields in Ghana's Upper West Region
© Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/Neil Palmer
A vegetable farmer with his watering cans in Ghana's Upper West Region
© Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/Neil Palmer
CANADA-GAC BEANS4WOMEN: Empowering Women through Bean Cultivation
Empowering women through bean production has the potential to enhance food security and women's economic empowerment. This project aims to empower women in Ghana by promoting bean cultivation, contributing to nutrition, health, and women's economic independence.
Research Initiative on Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management in Africa
Promoting digital inclusion is instrumental in advancing agriculture and natural resources management. This project aims to promote digital inclusion in Ghana's agri-food system through research initiatives, thereby fostering sustainability in agriculture and natural resources management.
A Ghanaian woman farmer participating in the Alliance's projects and initiatives, leading the change for nutrition, health, and women's economic independence. Credit: AICCRA/Samuel Lamptey
Pod breaking in a cocoa farm in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Credit: Dr. Richard Asare/IITA-Ghana
Landscapes for Sustainable Cocoa Supply Chains
Digital inclusion is integral to supporting sustainability in cocoa supply chains. This project focuses on promoting digital inclusion in Ghana's cocoa sector, fostering sustainable landscapes, and enhancing resilience within cocoa supply chains.
Switzerland-ETH Zürich-Sustainable Sourcing Policies for Cocoa Sector
In recognition of the importance of climate-resilient food systems, this project aims to develop sustainable sourcing policies for Ghana's cocoa sector. By contributing to climate action, biodiversity protection, and livelihood improvement, it endeavors to enhance the sustainability of cocoa production.
The Netherlands-RA Climate Adaptation Support Platform for Smallholder Perennials
Building climate-resilient food systems is crucial for the adaptation of smallholder farmers to climate change. This project focuses on developing a climate adaptation support platform for smallholder perennials in Ghana, thereby promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices and enhancing smallholder livelihoods.
RAAF-(Nigeria-ECOWAS) Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture in West Africa
Promoting climate-smart agriculture is essential for enhancing resilience in West Africa. This project aims to promote climate-smart agriculture in Ghana, contributing to climate resilience, food security, and sustainable development in the region.
A farmer harvests maize varieties with increased tolerance to drought, pests and diseases in Ghana. Credit: AICCRA
Farmer Field Day in Dompoase, Central Region of Ghana. Credit: AICCRA
GERMANY-GIZ Climate Risk Planning & Managing Tool for Agriculture & Food Sector
Leveraging data science is critical for effective climate action and risk management in agriculture. This project focuses on developing a climate risk planning and management tool for Ghana's agriculture and food sector, thereby facilitating data-driven decision making and enhancing resilience to climate change.
USA-IDA Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa
Accelerating climate research is essential for fostering climate resilience and sustainable development. This project aims to maximize the impacts of climate research in numerous African countries - including Ghana - thereby contributing to climate resilience and sustainable development in the continent.