Topics and Regions
Details
Location
11 - Respecting land rights and averting land disputes - Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI): Knowledge into Action Notes series
This note is part of an Action Notes series and provides guidance for governments and companies on how to ensure that agricultural investments respect existing land rights, both formal and informal, and thereby avert land disputes.
10 - Public Transparency - Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI): Knowledge into Action Notes series
This note is part of an Action Notes series and provides guidance for governments and companies on the type of information about agricultural investments that they should make publicly available.
9 - Monitoring Investments - Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI): Knowledge into Action Notes series
This note is part of an Action Notes series and provides guidance for governments and companies on how to monitor the performance and impact of agricultural investments, and on which aspects to observe.
8 - Investment Contracts - Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI): Knowledge into Action Notes series
This note is part of an Action Notes series and provides guidance for governments and companies on the form and content of contracts between them in relation to agricultural investments.
4 - Outgrower Schemes - Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI): Knowledge into Action Notes series
This note is part of an Action Notes series and provides guidance for governments and companies on the design and implementation of outgrower schemes to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for investors and smallholders.
3 - Choosing Appropriate Business Models - Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI): Knowledge into Action Notes series
This note is part of an Action Notes series and provides guidance for governments and companies on how to design business models for responsible agricultural investment. It outlines the general types of models available and the considerations for selecting and/or designing a blended model to suit the context of the investment.
Operational Guidelines for Responsible Land-Based Investment
This guide discusses USAID’s recommendations for best practices related to the due diligence and structuring of land-based investments, with the goal of reducing risks and facilitating responsible projects that benefit both the private sector and local communities. It is designed to help companies identify practical steps to align their policies and actions with international policy consensus on land governance and land rights.
Managing ESG Risk In The Supply Chains Of Private Companies and Assets
This guide is primarily intended for private equity and real asset investors seeking to improve the risk profile of their portfolios and maximise their returns by investing in companies that manage their supply chains effectively. It provides information on what to look for and on how to engage with companies on E&S risks in supply chains.
Legal Guide on Contract Farming
This guide provides guidance for producers, governments, legal advisors and civil society on contract farming arrangements, from negotiation to conclusion, including performance and possible breach or termination of the contract. It gives a description of common contract terms and a discussion of legal issues and critical problems that may arise under various practical situations, illustrating how they may be treated under different legal systems.
African Agribusiness Supplier Development Programme (AASDP) Toolkit - Growing inclusive agri-food value chains benefitting African famers and SMEs
This resource provides tools for companies and buyers to improve responsibility and due diligence along the commodity supply chain, building on the Agribusiness Supplier Development Programme (ASDP). It
• provides a brief introduction of the issues,
• provides an in-depth background on the African agricultural economy and the position of smallholders suppliers, SMEs and business in this,