Our Partners

The STOSAR II Project is implemented through a collaborative and multi-stakeholder approach that brings together regional institutions, governments, development partners, technical organizations, research institutions, civil society, private sector actors and local communities to support resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems across Southern Africa.

Regional Coordination

The STOSAR II Project works closely with SADC technical structures and regional coordination mechanisms to support the operationalization of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy (RAP), strengthen regional integration and promote harmonized approaches across Member States.

SADC Member State Governments and National Institutions

The project collaborates with Governments of 16 SADC Member States through Ministries of Agriculture (MoA), National Statistics Offices (NSOs) and other relevant national institutions responsible for agriculture, livestock, plant health, trade, value chains, food security and rural development. Through technical cooperation and capacity strengthening, STOSAR II supports evidence-based planning, policy implementation and institutional strengthening at both national and regional levels.

Centres of Excellence 

STOSAR II collaborates with regional and international Centres of Excellence, specialized technical institutions and research organizations to strengthen innovation, technical capacity, knowledge exchange and evidence-based agricultural transformation to promote market access across Southern Africa. The key Centres of Excellence supporting the project include:
Agricultural Research Council (ARC), Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) and Stellenbosch University.

International Technical Partners

These partnerships help strengthen regional technical cooperation, promote innovation and support the implementation of sustainable and resilient agrifood systems aligned with regional and continental agricultural priorities. These technical partners include: 

World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission, Inter-African Phytosanitary Council, International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) 

Private Sector, Civil Society and Farmers’ Organizations

The project recognizes the important role of the private sector, civil society organizations, farmer organizations, producer associations, women and youth groups, and community-based organizations in strengthening sustainable agrifood systems. STOSAR II promotes inclusive participation, local ownership, market development and improved opportunities for vulnerable groups across agricultural value chains.