The Policy Brief series was launched by FAC in 2005 to provide a forum for the analysis of important agriculture policy issues by leading researchers. The series aims to identify key issues, apply the best and most up-to-date research to help understand these issues, and explore the implications of this research for the design and conduct of policy. We typically publish between 8 to 10 Policy Briefs each year.

Occasional Papers are short reports written by FAC researchers expressing views on a topical agriculture policy issues.

This series reports research activities or interim findings and aim to share ideas and elicit feedback. FAC publishes approximately six to ten Working Papers annually.

The Research Paper series reports findings to the research community. It is intended to contribute new analysis to agricultural issues in Africa and FAC publishes five to ten Research papers annually.

Discussion Papers disseminate research quickly to generate comment and suggestions for revision or improvement. They are often presented at conferences or workshops and often result in FAC Research or Occasional Papers.