JOURNAL ARTICLE

Impacts of climate smart agriculture on livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa: A meta-analysis.

  • Published In: Outlook on Agriculture, 2025, v. 54, n. 3. P. 234 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Simutowe, Esau; Ngoma, Hambulo; Thierfelder, Christian 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the impacts of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices on livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa through a meta-analysis of 19 studies conducted between 2012 and 2022. CSA, defined broadly to include minimum tillage, crop rotation, intercropping, and drought-tolerant seed varieties, is found to have a statistically significant positive effect on household and crop income. However, the overall impacts on food security and poverty reduction are positive but not statistically significant. The findings suggest that while CSA can enhance agricultural productivity and incomes, it should be integrated with complementary measures and bundled adoption of practices to more effectively improve food security and alleviate poverty among smallholder farmers in the region.

Additional Information

  • Source:Outlook on Agriculture. 2025/09, Vol. 54, Issue 3, p234
  • Document Type:Literature Review
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0030-7270
  • DOI:10.1177/00307270251322797
  • Accession Number:187409657
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