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Theory and pathways of change

Theory of Change

Five Pathways

The overall goal of the Pro-ARIDES programme is to contribute to  increased resilience, food security and incomes of farmer and (agro)  pastoralist households through effective, decentralised institutions and organisations, for improved service provision, natural resource and land management and local economic development.

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A visual showcasing systems change across the five pathways, linked to the implementation approach

Pathway 1

Improved food, farm and herd management for more resilient production systems and better household nutrition

The key outcome area of this pathway is to achieve increased sustainable, diversified production and improved nutrition of households through secured food production, sustainable intensification and diversification. It targets both semi-subsistence and market-oriented farmer and pastoralist households, as well as cooperatives and household individuals with a particular emphasis on women and youth.

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Pathway 2

Increased business, service and employment opportunities and market linkages generating more economic value

The key outcome area of this pathway is to achieve increased economic resilience and assets of households and businesses through diversified income sources, increased investment capacity and improved business performance. It primarily targets farmers, pastoralists, cooperatives, SMEs, service providers, financiers, traders and business clusters, while emphasising the involvement of young women and men in particular.

Key Result Areas

Pathway 3

Sustainable management of land, water and other natural resources through peaceful and collective resource use arrangements

The key outcome area of this pathway is to achieve improved land tenure and sustainable use of natural resources through empowerment of farmers and pastoralists, improved decision-making and accountability of public/traditional institutions and improved service delivery and management of natural resources by local governments and institutions. It primarily targets farmers and pastoralists households, land and water commissions, customary authorities, public services and agencies for land and water management and collectivités territoriales.

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Pathway 4

Gender, youth and inclusiveness for resilient food systems development

The key outcome area of this cross cutting pathway is to ensure the inclusion of men and women, as well as youth, elders and other marginalised populations, to achieve sustainable, equitable and resilient natural resource and land management and local economic development. It targets pastoral households and farmers, cooperatives, SMEs, service providers, financiers, traders and business groups, land and water commissions, public services and land and water management agencies, collectivités territoriales (with particular emphasis on young women and men). 

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Pathway 5

Underlying – Strengthening institutions to re-establish social contract

The key outcome area of this underlying pathway is to support regional and local governments (and other local authorities) to create enabling environments for natural resources management, service provision and management of economic infrastructure and to restore and/or establish social contracts among intervention populations. The target audience comprises land and water commissions, public services and land and water management agencies, local and national governments, and financial institutions, among others. 

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