Agriculture and food security

Ensuring Sustainable Food Systems Through Evidence and Learning

Agriculture and food security encompass the availability, access, utilization, and stability of food supplies. Food security is essential for improving health, promoting economic growth, and ensuring sustainable development. At Real Link Center, we combine research, implementation, and robust MERL systems to understand food system dynamics and strengthen resilience at local, national, and global levels.

Our Mission

The Agriculture and Food Security Program aims to enhance sustainable agricultural practices and ensure food security for communities facing climate and economic challenges. Through climate-smart agriculture, support for smallholder farmers, and strengthening local food systems, we foster resilience against climate change impacts and market fluctuations.

We also provide training and resources to empower farmers, particularly women and youth, to increase productivity, income, and food security, contributing to healthier and more prosperous communities.

Our MERL-Driven Approach

We believe that Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) is critical for impactful agricultural and food security interventions. Our approach includes:

  • Evaluation Design & Impact Assessment: Applying OECD-DAC criteria to assess relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact, even in data-limited contexts.
  • Theory of Change & Results Frameworks: Embedding logic models and indicators into project strategies for clarity and accountability.
  • Mixed-Methods Analysis: Integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches to generate actionable insights.
  • Learning Integration: Using evaluation results to inform adaptive programming and policy advocacy.

Research Areas

  • Sustainable Agricultural Practices: Exploring agroecology, organic farming, and integrated pest management to minimize environmental impact.
  • Food Production and Supply Chains: Analyzing inefficiencies from farm to table and improving market access, storage, and transportation.
  • Nutrition and Food Quality: Linking agricultural practices to nutrition outcomes and promoting diverse diets.
  • Climate Change and Agriculture: Assessing climate impacts and developing adaptive strategies for resilience.
  • Policy and Governance: Informing evidence-based policies that support equitable and sustainable food systems.

Project Initiatives

  • Community Farming Programs: Empowering local farmers through training and resources for sustainable practices.
  • Food Security Assessments: Conducting MERL-driven assessments to identify gaps and design targeted interventions.
  • Nutrition Education Campaigns: Promoting healthy eating and diverse diets through community engagement.
  • Research and Advocacy: Generating evidence to influence policy and strengthen food security systems.

Why Choose Real Link Center

  • Participatory and Inclusive Approaches
  • Expertise in Formative and Summative Evaluations
  • Integration of Learning into Program Cycles
  • Commitment to Evidence-Based Decision Making

Get Involved

Join us in advancing sustainable agriculture and food security. Whether through collaboration, research partnerships, or capacity-building initiatives, your involvement can help drive meaningful change.

📩 Contact Us: [info@reallinkcrcb.org]
Together, we can build a future where everyone has access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.