Observatory
The GETSPA Observatory is a platform for tracking social policy developments across Africa. It brings together curated news, analysis and insights on key social policy issues from across the continent.
Explore developments by theme, country and language, access original news sources and stay informed about emerging trends shaping Africa’s social policy landscape. Annual synthesis reports provide deeper analysis of the year’s most significant developments and their implications for policy
and practice.
Observatory at a Glance
Latest Social Policy Developments
Featured stories from across Africa
Govt unveils new push for modern farming with tractors, threshers
Tanzania’s push to modernize its agricultural sector took a significant step forward today as key national stakeholders gathered at Nashera Hotel in Dodoma for the Mechanization Stakeholder Convening: Action Planning Meeting.
INVESTIGATION: Nigerian govt looks away as fishers face deadly attacks, declining stocks (II)
The first part of this series captured the stories of piracy, loss, and survival among small-scale fishers and women traders across Nigeria’s coast.
West Nile farmers turn to rice amidst food scarcity
Rice is rapidly gaining prominence in the region and is now ranked among West Nile’s top five most popular crops due to its dual role as both a staple food and a lucrative cash crop
Farmers cautioned against early planting
Agricultural officials have cautioned farmers against planting now, saying the rains experienced are not adequate to sustain crop germination.
Kenya eyes meat export boom as global demand surges
Kenya’s meat exports to international markets are expected to grow significantly, driven by rising global demand, population growth, and the emergence of new markets.
Rice glut deepens as farmers struggle to sell last year’s harvest
Vice Chair of the Competitive Africa Rice Platform, Dr Ama Aning Oppong-Duah, says Ghana’s rice farmers are still battling with unsold stock from last year, while another harvest season has already begun.
Observatory Insights
Explore key trends and developments in social policy across Africa.
Monthly Synthesis Reports
Annual Synthesis Reports