Conservation and Promotion of Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species in West Africa: Policy and Governance

Author:

El Bilali Hamid1ORCID,Rokka Susanna2ORCID,Calabrese Generosa1ORCID,Borelli Teresa3ORCID,Grazioli Francesca3ORCID,Tietiambou Sheirita Reine Fanta4ORCID,Nanema Jacques5,Dan Guimbo Iro6,Dambo Lawali7,Nouhou Bassirou8,Gonnella Maria9ORCID,Acasto Filippo10

Affiliation:

1. International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM-Bari), Via Ceglie 9, 70010 Bari, Italy

2. Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Tietotie 4, 31600 Jokioinen, Finland

3. Alliance Bioversity International-CIAT (Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical), Via San Domenico 1, 00153 Rome, Italy

4. University Centre of Gaoua, Nazi Boni University, P.O. Box 01, Bobo-Dioulasso 1091, Burkina Faso

5. Programme Agrinovia, Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, P.O. Box 03, Ouagadougou 7021, Burkina Faso

6. Department of Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, Faculty of Agronomy, Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey P.O. Box 237, Niger

7. Department of Geography, Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey P.O. Box 237, Niger

8. Afrique Verte Niger (AcSSA), Niamey P.O. Box 11751, Niger

9. Institute of Sciences of Food Production, National Research Council (CNR), Via G. Amendola 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy

10. Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), Ouaga 2000-Secteur 54, Arrondissement n. 12, Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso

Abstract

Neglected and underutilized crop species (NUCS/NUS) are claimed to contribute to sustainable development. However, many scholars argue that enabling policies and appropriate governance are needed to operationalize such a potential contribution. Therefore, this systematic review analyzes the literature dealing with the relationships between policy and governance aspects and the promotion of NUS in West Africa. It draws upon 45 eligible articles identified through a search conducted on the Web of Science in December 2023. The existing literature focuses on Nigeria and a few NUS, especially cassava. The addressed policy domains include biodiversity conservation; subsidies; seed systems; food security, self-sufficiency and sovereignty; trade and import substitution; food safety and health; climate change and energy; land use; research, innovation and development; and support and assistance systems. Meanwhile, the main governance domains are (1) inclusiveness and participation and (2) institutional capacity. The analysis suggests that NUS development is also affected by sectoral policy coherence and consistency as well as the policy–governance interplay. Future studies should widen the scope in terms of geographical coverage in West Africa and NUS addressed to allow for more comparisons. Furthermore, there is a need for further research to understand the synergies and trade-offs between sectoral policies affecting NUS promotion and development.

Funder

DeSIRA initiative (Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture) of the European Union

Publisher

MDPI AG

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