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
Malawi takes steps towards stronger agricultural data
03/10/2026
Madagascar strengthens preparedness for FMD and PPR outbreaks through simulation exercise
02/10/2026
Taolagnaro - Madagascar conducted a simulation exercise on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) from 15 to 17 September 2026 in Taolagnaro to assess the country’s preparedness and response arrangements for these priority transboundary animal diseas...
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
12/10
2026
16/10
2026
Food Balance Sheets Training
Madagascar (Madagascar), 12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026
Food Balance Sheets Training in Madagascar
19/10
2026
23/10
2026
Regional Validation Workshop for three regional studies commissioned by FAO-SFS
Johannesburg (South Africa), Hybrid Event, 19/10/2026 - 23/10/2026
Regional Validation Workshop for three regional studies under the Value Chains component commissioned by FAO-SFS
27/10
2026
29/10
2026
Innovative Value Chains Methodology training
Lusaka (Zambia), 27/10/2026 - 29/10/2026
Innovative Value Chain Methodology training in Zambia