Project

SIANI

The Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative (SIANI) is a network-based communications platform dedicated to food security and agricultural development.

Active project

2009–2023

Project contact

Madeleine Fogde / madeleine.fogde@sei.org

Mr. Sang's wife selling their farm produce at the market in western Kenya. The Accelerating the Adoption of Agroforestry project was initiated to reduce the vulnerability of smallholder farmer in western Kenya to the effects of climate change by improving their livelihood and environments. The project follows an Asset-Based Community-driven Development (ABCD) approach. Photos feature some of the farmers in the Toben Gaa Self-help group who have made accomplishments over the years. — Photo: World Agroforestry Centre / Joseph Gachoka / Flickr.

SIANI operates in line with Agenda 2030, under the SIANI vision of “Ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture”. Our mission is to facilitate inclusive and engaging dialogues around SDG 2, with participation from academia, the private sector, public authorities and civil society.

SIANI generates impact by:

creating opportunities for evidence-based, gender-balanced dialogues
making knowledge available for informed decision-making in local, national and international arenas, and
facilitating cross-sector, multi-stakeholder, joint action.

SIANI is a diverse network of more than 2200 members represents a wide range of perspectives, ideas, insights and approaches. Since 2008, SIANI has become a facilitator of choice for anyone who works with and is interested in sustainable agriculture, food security and nutrition, particularly in low-income countries.

SIANI supports, contributes to and promotes cutting edge knowledge within the scope of its vision, building on its network and its communication channels.

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