Policies Archives

STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FABRICATION IN OYO STATE

May 21, 2025

PiLAF held a high-level follow-up meeting today, with the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, and senior officials of the Oyo State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to further advance the Agricultural Equipment Fabrication Policy. The meeting highlighted areas that needed to be revised in the draft policy for further […]

HIGH-LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS MEETING REVIEWS AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FABRICATION POLICY FOR OYO STATE

February 18, 2025

Policies

As part of ongoing efforts to refine and advance the Agricultural Equipment Fabrication Policy for Oyo State, a high-level stakeholders’ meeting was held at the Oyo State Secretariat. This crucial discussion brought together key players in the agricultural sector, underscoring a collective commitment to strengthening local equipment fabrication and fostering agricultural development in the state. […]

INSIGHTS FROM PILAF’S TRAINING WITH POLICY EXPERT DR. OLUSADE TAIWO

October 30, 2024

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PiLAF team had the privilege of hosting Dr. Olusade Taiwo, Director and Founder of the Center for Enterprise Development and Action Research (CEDAR) and the Policy Research and Partnerships Consultant at DAWN Commission, on September 12-13 for a two-day training on policy processes and research. This training provided PiLAF team members with critical insights into […]

STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT WITH NCAM: ADVANCING THE OYO STATE FABRICATORS POLICY

October 11, 2024

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PiLAF’s steering committee for the Oyo State Agricultural equipment fabricators policy document held a strategic meeting with the leadership of the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) in Ilorin on Tuesday, 8th October 2024. Prior to this, the NCAM leadership had been presented with the document for their review and professional input. Led by Executive […]

INSIGHTS FROM THE INTERSTATE AGRICULTURAL POLICY DIALOGUE: SYSTEMS THINKING FOR POLICY PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

October 3, 2024

Policies

On Thursday, September 26th, 2024, the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) in partnership with Policy Support for Economic Group (PSEG) hosted a thought-provoking session Interstate Agricultural Policy Dialogue Series. The focus of this session was Systems Thinking for Policy Planning and Implementation, presented by Professor Laura Schmitt Olabisi, Ph.D., […]

Addressing Agricultural Challenges: Dr. Benjamin Oyelami on Eyi Ara Radio Show

July 26, 2024

Agriculture, Policies

On Saturday, July 13th, 2024, listeners of Crest FM 91.1 were treated to an enlightening episode of Eyi Ara, featuring Dr. Benjamin Oyelami, the Policy Communication Manager of the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF). Hosted by the dynamic duo Damilola Agbaje and Abayomi Oderemi, the program delved into the pressing issues surrounding agriculture and food security in Nigeria, providing a wealth of knowledge and practical insights.

INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION IN NIGERIA: INSIGHTS FROM PiLAF’S 11TH BROWN BAG SERIES

July 8, 2024

On Friday, June 21, 2024, the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) hosted its 11th Brown Bag Series, titled "Innovative Strategies for Agricultural Transformation in Nigeria." This engaging and insightful session was delivered by Dr. Olusade Taiwo, Executive Director of the Centre for Enterprise Development and Action Research (CEDAR) and Policy Research and Partnerships Consultant at the DAWN Commission.

HARNESSING DATA VISUALIZATION FOR INFORMED AGRICULTURAL POLICY

April 22, 2024

Food, Policies

Access to timely and accurate data is very important in other to devise appropriate agricultural policy. In an era where information drives decision-making, the ability to visualize data effectively can catalyze transformative change. This is core to the mandate of the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF).

PiLAF AND GLOBAL PARTNERS CONVERGE AT PRCI’S GLOBAL GATHERING

March 5, 2024

As the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI) approaches its fifth-year milestone, anticipation is building for the second in-person Global Gathering in Washington, DC, from March 6-8 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. This unique event will bring together PRCI partners from the United States, Africa, and Asia, as well as USAID personnel and collaborative partners to assess the Lab's components, delve into empirical research findings, and engage in insightful discussions on applied policy research.

THE IMPERATIVENESS OF INCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SECURITY POLICIES

January 10, 2024

In the realm of agriculture and food security, inclusivity is not merely a buzzword; it is a fundamental necessity. Inclusive agricultural and food security policies are founded on the principle that every individual has a stake in decisions that affect them. Regardless of people's status, they should have access to nutritious food and the means to produce it. These policies address the challenges faced by marginalized groups such as smallholder farmers, women, indigenous communities, and rural populations.