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Qualitative research reveals increased climate shocks in agriculture, suggesting urgent need for collaboration.
Côte d'Ivoire's agricultural sector is vulnerable to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, threatening food security and economic stability. Qualitative research methods were used, including semi-structured interviews with stakeholders from farmers, cooperatives, processors, and government agencies. Data was analysed using thematic content analysis. Farmers reported a significant increase (50%) in the number of days per year affected by weather-related shocks compared to pre-disruption levels. The study underscores the critical need for enhanced collaboration between stakeholders to develop and implement robust climate adaptation strategies. Government should prioritise investment in climate-resilient infrastructure, while farmers are encouraged to diversify their crops and adopt more sustainable farming practices.
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Mory et al. (2014) studied this question.