CAADP Knowledge Ecosystem

1. CAADP Knowledge Ecosystem KM Mapping A NEPAD-CAADP KM initiative within the CAADP KIS context in liaison with AUC, RECs, & CTA (technical backstopping by Co-Capacity and ECDPM)

2. Snapshot of: Knowledge Management (KM) dynamics in CAADP programmes • KM inside the key initiatives • Mapped against the KM tree

3. KM is strongly embedded in CAADP CAADP places a very high premium on information and knowledge But what does this mean ?

4. KM is not a theory, but practice CAADP is a framework in which knowledge management happens every day and on every level

5. There is a lot going on ! Among other things, we : • strategise • communicate • produce publications and run websites • meet to share and plan joint work ...and much more !

6. All of these things together make a CAADP knowledge ecosystem • The CAADP Knowledge ecosystem is the CAADP knowledge intensive environment in which individuals, organisations and networks interact in conjunction with their surroundings – CAADP stakeholders, partners, clients, donors, etc. • The entire ecosystem evolves and interacts as a system with interdependent parts. • CAADP Knowledge management aims to develop and foster an optimal ‘CAADP knowledge ecosystem’. • This CAADP knowledge intensive environment creates value by delivering the best knowledge products and services possible.

7. Rationale for the KM mapping • CAADP activities with a strong KM dynamics • Looked at activities from the perspective of each activity and highlighted the key KM aspect(s) • Observation without judgment • Not comprehensive but rich picture

8. CAADP Partnership Platform • Continent-wide forum for policy dialogue and review • PP means • Bringing together views from various stakeholders • Building a shared CAADP culture and values • Sharing knowledge through peer reviewing and exchange

9. CAADP National Compact • CAADP national compacts are • strategic benchmark in the country roundtable process • expression of the shared vision and CAADP values of all the national stakeholders • seal on the commitment of all the stakeholders Tree picture here

10. CAADP Orientation Workshops • NPCA’s orientation and mentoring mechanism for the new REC staff on understanding and articulating CAADP • Orientation workshops are • building shared values and culture,staff skills and leadership by helping to understand the roles, responsibilites and mandates of institutions involved in CAADP Tree picture here

11. ReSAKSS • Provision of timely and policy‐relevant analyses to inform and guide CAADP planning, benchmarking, and implementation processes • ReSAKSS • creates new knowledge through high-quality analyses • produces knowledge products such as ATOR and Map Tool • improves CAADP strategy Tree picture here

12. Agribusiness Flagship Programme • Developing robust and inclusive agribusiness value chains across the continent • AFP • strategises how topromote agribusiness on the continent • identifies knowledge gaps in agribusiness development • involves stakeholders by facilitating agribusiness partnerships Tree picture here

13. Partnerships for African Fisheries • Improving the sustainability of Africa's fisheries • PAF • Develops the comprehensive Pan-African Fisheries Policy and Reform Strategy • Applies the knowledge by facilitating integration of fish and aquaculture aspects into CAADP Tree picture here

14. CAADP Nutrition Capacity Development Initiative • Strengthening capacity for addressing nutrition • Nutrition Capacity Development Initiative • is a knowledge sharing platform,as promoting best practices about what works and makes nutrition programs successful Tree picture here

15. CAADP Africa Forum on Rural Development • Networking and peer learning among practitioners and implementers in agriculture and rural development • Africa Forum • organises knowledge sharing through continental and regional forums • connects stakeholders such as practitioners, decision makers and advisors Tree picture here

16. Grow Africa • Partnership platform that seeks to accelerate investments and transformative change in African agriculture • GrowAfrica • galvanises involvement of an important stakeholder: private sector • shares best practices for sustainable, pro-poor business models • promotes CAADP culture by increasing trust and commitment Tree picture here

17. KIS • Supporting the country based demand-driven mechanisms to systemically access information and knowledge • KIS • inventorises the available knowledge from the best sources, information and skills • develops new knowledge throughinformation organisaton and an ‘expert system’ • Shares evidence-based knowledge through a rich portfolio of knowledge products Tree picture here

18. TerrAfrica • Partnership that aims to address land degradation in Sub-Saharan Africa • TerrAfrica • builds and African-owned coalitions and strategic partnerships among stakeholders at regional and global levels • facilitates lesson sharing among countries, leading to improved investment frameworks Tree picture here

19. CAADP Journalist Network • Professional network of agriculture reporters and editors promoting better reporting of African agriculture • Journalist network • Communication • Knowledge sharing • Values and culture Tree picture here

20. CAADP knowledge Ecosystem is rich ( image of the tree with the activities around it )

21. Recommendations • Continue highlighting practice and tangible results of knowledge management within CAADP • Gather more in-depth insights in the individual knowledge ecosystem of the key CAADP stakeholders and initiatives • Use analysis results to optimise the CAADP Knowledge Ecosystem • Develop an annual KM mapping cycle • Strengthen the community of CAADP KM professionals