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This case study examines the Zowasel Carbon and Biodiversity Program, a digital initiative operating in Kenya and Tanzania to increase the sustainability and traceability of sorghum supply chains. The program connects small-scale farmers and cooperatives directly to global corporate buyers through a digital marketplace, reducing reliance on intermediaries and helping producers comply with international sustainability regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs argues that effective governance, specifically the devolution of rights to local communities, is the essential 'linchpin' for the sustainable management of Africa's dryland forests. It highlights the economic under-valuation of these ecosystems and calls for policy incentives that align community benefits with conservation efforts.