The second phase of the project Support Towards the Operationalization of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy (STOSAR II) is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and funded by the European Union.
STOSAR II (2025–2028) is a EUR 10 million initiative funded by the European Union under the Development of Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture (DeSIRA) programme. The project builds on the achievements of STOSAR I (2018–2024) to accelerate the transformation of agriculture and food systems across the 16 SADC Member States.
STOSAR II contributes directly to the attainments of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 8 (Decent work end economic growth).
Project Components
News
STOSAR II provides technical support to strengthen livestock emergency preparedness in Namibia
07/09/2026
Otjiwarongo, Namibia – The Government of Namibia, with support from the Japan-funded drought resilience project and the European Union-funded Support Towards the Operationalization of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy (STOSAR II) Project implemented by the Food and Agricul...
Key resolutions set pathway for coordinated regional action towards PPR eradication
16/09/2026
Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania – Countries from Southern, Central and Eastern Africa have agreed on key resolutions to strengthen coordinated action against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), providing a practical pathway for translating the episystem approach into ...
SADC experts convene to shape the region’s Food and Nutrition Security Strategy for the next decade
14/09/2026
Johannesburg, South Africa - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), UNICEF, WHO and regional technical and development partners, convenes a three-day technical va...
Latest Publications
Plant Health Factsheet
22/07/2026
The Plant Health Component Factsheet provides an overview of interventions under the Plant Health component of the EU-funded STOSAR II Project. It highlights support provided to SADC Member States to strengthen plant health systems, enhance surveillance and pest management capacities, and facilitate safe and efficient agricultural trade through harmonized phytosanitary measures.
Food and Nutrition Security Factsheet
22/07/2026
The Food and Nutrition Security Component Factsheet provides an overview of interventions implemented under the component of the EU-funded STOSAR II Project. It highlights support provided to SADC Member States to strengthen food and nutrition security information systems, improve evidence-based planning and reporting, and enhance the availability of reliable data to inform policies and programmes aimed at achieving sustainable food and nutrition security.
Agricultural Information Management Systems Factsheet
22/07/2026
The AIMS Component Factsheet provides an overview of interventions under the Agricultural Information Management Systems (AIMS) component of the EU-funded STOSAR II Project. It highlights support provided to SADC Member States to strengthen agricultural data systems, improve interoperability, and enhance evidence-based decision-making and regional reporting across the SADC region.
Events
4/8
2026
Capacity Building Workshop on Export Readiness, Market Access and Value Chain Development
Gaborone (Botswana), 04/08/2026
A Garlic, Ginger and Turmeric Farmers Association (GGTFA) Members’ Capacity Building Workshop will be held on Export Readiness, Market Access and Value Chain Development
4/8
2026
7/8
2026
2026 IPPC Regional Workshop for Africa
Libreville (Gabon), 04/08/2026 - 07/08/2026
The 2026 International Plant Protection Convention Regional Workshop for Africa will be held in Libreville, Gabon.
20/8
2026
21/8
2026
SADC Plant Protection Technical Committee Meeting
Johannesburg (South Africa), 20/08/2026 - 21/08/2026
A SADC Plant Protection Technical Committee Meeting will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa
20/8
2026
Biofortification Field Day Event
Mauritius (Mauritius), 20/08/2026
A Biofortification Field Day Food will be held at the Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) in Mauritius for project stakeholders.
24/8
2026
28/8
2026
Value Chains Methodology Training
Lusaka (Zambia), 24/08/2026 - 28/08/2026
The STOSAR II Project will convene a national Value Chains Methodology Training to strengthen the capacity of government officials, producer organizations, agribusinesses and other key stakeholders to design and implement inclusive, competitive and sustainable agricultural value chains.