SMAIAS is a regional organisation that seeks to influence land and agrarian reform policies through multidisciplinary social science research, policy dialogues, training and information dissemination. The main focus of the SMAIAS is to mediate in the policy making processes so as to enhance rural livelihoods through an improved policy framework.
Welcome
The Sam Moyo African Institute for Agrarian Studies (SMAIAS) is an independent policy research institution committed to the development of agrarian systems that enhance equitable land rights and sustainable land uses throughout Africa.
Latest Updates
Producing African-based knowledge: Our Legacies and Our Future
Second Sam Moyo Memorial Lecture on Sam Moyo and Samir Amin on the Peasant Question
Agrarian South Network
The South-South thrust of the SMAIAS’ work over the past decade has culminated in the formation
Zimbabwe Land & Agrarian Network
The Zimbabwe Land and Agrarian Network is an initiative developed by SMAIAS in 2012 with the support of the Norwegian Organisation
Agrarian South Journal
The Agrarian South Journal of Political Economy was launched in 2012 to renew the debate on the Agrarian Question and respond
Agrarian Studies Summer School
The past three decades have witnessed the further weakening of rural livelihoods, exclusive growth and the promotion of land markets
People’s Dialogue Network
The People’s Dialogue is a South-South dialogue platform that brings together social organizations and movements particularly from Latin America
Policy Dialogues
The primary purpose of the Dialogues Programme is to facilitate the development of a clear vision on land as a key economic
Our mission and vision
The SMAIAS is an independent research institute that works with key actors throughout Africa to enhance capacity to develop and implement equitable agrarian policies and promote sustainable land use in support of marginalised groups through undertaking research, policy analysis, training and dialogue.
Our Goals
The SMAIAS is an independent research institute that works with key actors throughout Africa to enhance capacity to develop and implement equitable agrarian policies and promote sustainable land use in support of marginalised groups through undertaking research, policy analysis, training and dialogue.
History of Organisation
The Sam Moyo African Institute for Agrarian Studies was established as an independent Trust in 2002 to fulfil a need that had been observed through research, for a policy institute focused on addressing Africa’s land and agrarian questions. The AIAS interacts with various organisations and countries to assist them in developing capacity for policy formulation and research. It also facilitates policy dialogue among governments, academics, civil society and others on land and agrarian development, especially the land rights of marginalised social groups
Our Partners
