Our work
Proof, Not Promises.
National projects, programs and partnerships delivered with government, development partners and the communities who grow Nigeria’s food.
- 7 national engagements
- 15 states
- 20,000+ people reached
Previous engagements
Trusted to Deliver
Seven engagements with government and development partners. Open any project to see the brief, what we did and why it matters.
36 states + FCT
Youth in Food Systems Mapping
Every state. Every young person in the food system, on the map.
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- The brief
- Nigeria’s food systems plan needed a clear picture of where young people work across the food system.
- What we did
- As co-lead of the Task Team’s Youth Wing, CAFS led the national mapping of youth in food systems across all 36 states and the FCT.
- Why it matters
- Policy built on data reaches the people it is meant for. The map gives government and partners a starting point for youth jobs and inclusion.
Food Systems Countdown Framework
We helped Nigeria agree how to measure progress.
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- The brief
- GAIN needed national agreement on the indicators that track food systems outcomes, nationally and in the states.
- What we did
- Supported the validation of the Food Systems Countdown Initiative (FSCI) monitoring framework with stakeholders across ministries, departments and agencies.
- Why it matters
- What gets measured gets funded. Shared indicators let government and donors track results and target investment.
Ghana and Nigeria
Accountability in Climate Adaptation Finance
We follow the money meant for climate adaptation.
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- The brief
- Ecological Fund projects must deliver for the communities they are meant to protect.
- What we did
- Led the tracking of Ecological Fund implementation, checking activities for accountability and value for money.
- Why it matters
- Climate money only builds resilience when it reaches its target. Independent tracking keeps public funds working for people.
Food Systems Dashboard Development
We put Nigeria’s local foods on the national map.
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- The brief
- The national food systems dashboard needed accurate data on what each state grows and processes.
- What we did
- Co-identified and catalogued locally grown and processed food items across all 36 states.
- Why it matters
- Local food data helps planners, investors and nutrition programs back what communities already produce.
Two editions
Post-Harvest Connect Conference and Exhibition
Where post-harvest solutions meet the people who need them.
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- The brief
- NSPRI wanted a national platform to connect research, industry and farmers around post-harvest innovation.
- What we did
- Organized and coordinated the first and second editions of the conference and exhibition.
- Why it matters
- Food lost after harvest is income lost. Putting solutions in front of users speeds up adoption.
Tadamon Food Security Accelerator
Blockchain meets solar drying, so smallholders keep more of every harvest.
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- The brief
- Smallholder farmers need affordable access to climate-smart tools that cut post-harvest losses.
- What we did
- Incorporated blockchain models to help farmers in selected states access climate-smart solar dryers.
- Why it matters
- New finance models put proven technology within farmers’ reach, protecting harvests, incomes and the climate.
Abuja Environment and Sustainability Summit
The Presidency’s climate office trusted us to deliver.
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- The brief
- The Office needed a reliable partner to deliver a summit on environment and sustainability in Abuja.
- What we did
- Co-organized and coordinated the Abuja Environment and Sustainability Summit.
- Why it matters
- Big conversations need tight delivery. Strong convening turns commitments into shared action.
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Moments from the Field
Trainings, summits, school gardens and policy rooms. Tap any photo to see it full screen.