Introduction and context

The CAADP Results Framework 2015-2025 (hereafter, “Results Framework”) was developed as a key tool for translating Africa's agricultural development vision and goals into tangible outcomes and for tracking, monitoring and reporting on progress as well as for facilitating mutual learning and accountability. A key challenge for operationalizing the Results Framework is ensuring adequate data is accessed and used, and credible analysis is undertaken, not only in monitoring progress but also in helping to inform future planning and programming. It is of critical importance to ensure that existing National Agricultural Investment Plans (NAIPs) can be effectively appraised and, where new ones are being formulated, 5 | Page designed in ways that are sufficiently rigorous and consistent with the CAADP goals and commitments in the Malabo Declaration.