Useful sources about Africa

An analysis and visualisation tool that contains, among other data, a collection of time series data on agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. The dashboard includes information on the share of agricultural land, rural population, and employment in the agricultural sector. You can create your queries; generate tables, charts, and maps; and easily save, embed, and share them. 

The statistics arm of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) provides global food and agriculture data for country comparisons. The data covers 245 countries, and the platform allows users to drill down by country and indicator.

An analysis and visualisation tool that contains, among other data, a collection of time series data on agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. The dashboard includes information on the share of agricultural land, rural population and employment in the agricultural sector. You can submit your own queries; generate tables, charts, and maps; and easily save, embed, and share them.

A global database compiled by the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation, which includes information on crops, animals, inputs, trade, land, fertilisers and pesticides among other information.

The Regional Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes is group of national agricultural research agencies in Eastern and Southern Africa. Its website provides access to peer-reviewed academic articles produced by both the network and individual institutes.