As well as our work at a country level, FAC runs thematic working groups. These groups are convened by consortium members, and involve African and other participants from outside the consortium. The aims of the thematic working groups are to:

• Draw out wider lessons being generated by the country/regional cluster work
• Highlight where ground experience complements or challenges 'conventional wisdoms' about agriculture, poverty and growth
• Provide a source of materials for briefing and policy advice beyond the country level.

The themes are:

• Growth and Social Protection
• Policy Processes and Politics
• Science, Technology and Innovation
• Agricultural Commercialisation
• Pastoralism
• Young People and Agrifood
• Climate Change
• Land
• Gender and Social Difference
• Brazil and China in Africa