Sanginga, Pascal2010-11-102010-11-1020102010http://hdl.handle.net/10625/45125The article describes numerous innovations and technologies developed in African agriculture for adaptation to climate change. African farmers innovate in planting methods, selecting varieties and crop combinations that will survive harsh conditions. However, local innovation alone is insufficient to respond to the scale of possible climatic shocks and food crises. Small-scale irrigation technologies, rainwater harvesting and innovations in integrated nutrient management are needed in regions with variable rainfall and frequent drought cycles. Weak institutions, inefficient markets, poor policies and governance contribute to ongoing problems.Text1 digital file (p. 103)enAFRICALOCAL KNOWLEDGECAPACITY BUILDINGRURAL DEVELOPMENTSUB-SAHARAN AFRICARESOURCES MANAGEMENTCLIMATE CHANGEBIODIVERSITYJournal Article